Alfred Horatio Belo

1839–1901 (age 62)

Newspaper publisher

Biography

Alfred Horatio Belo (1839-1901) was a newspaper publisher whose work carried the voices of his time, and he now rests at Salem Cemetery.

His dedication to sharing news and ideas endures in the respect shown by those who recall his steady leadership in the industry.

Also buried at Salem Cemetery

Richard Thurmond Chatham
1896–1957 (age 61)
Salem Cemetery
Richard Thurmond Chatham (1896–1957) of Elkin, North Carolina, was a businessman and Congressman buried at Salem Cemet...
W. Bryan Bolich
1896–1977 (age 81)
Salem Cemetery
W. Bryan Bolich was a Maryland resident who lived from 1896 to 1977.
Mary Louise Bahnson
1888–1964 (age 76)
Salem Cemetery
Mary Louise Bahnson was an American woman whose life and legacy were connected to prominent North Carolina families.
Agnew Hunter Bahnson
1886–1966 (age 80)
Salem Cemetery
Agnew Hunter Bahnson (1886-1966) is buried at Salem Cemetery.
Katharine King Bahnson De Braganca-Johnson
1921–2007 (age 86)
Salem Cemetery
Katharine King Bahnson De Braganca-Johnson (1921-2007) is buried at Salem Cemetery.
Florence Wells Slater
1864–1941 (age 77)
Salem Cemetery
Florence Wells Slater was a 19th-century resident of Salisbury.

Other notable newspaper publishers

John Peter Zenger
1697–1746 (age 49)
Trinity Church Cemetery
Newspaper publisher whose libel trial helped establish the right to a free press.