Alonzo Boothby

Biography

Alonzo Boothby (1840-1902) bore witness to the transformation of Boston into a modern city, living through the Civil War era and the industrial boom that followed. His resting place in Forest Hills Cemetery marks a life spent nurturing the civic spirit of his surroundings.

Boothby’s legacy is one of quiet reliability, ensuring that the values of honesty and service continued to shape the community long after his passing.