Boies Penrose
1860–1921 (age 61)
Politician/U.S. Senator
Biography
Boies Penrose's leadership in the Pennsylvania legislature and later in the United States Senate combined a keen grasp of finance with a commitment to national infrastructure and veterans' care.
Even as he engaged in national politics, he insisted on accessibility to constituents, and his memorial at Laurel Hill Cemetery testifies to the respect he earned.