David Hunter Strother
1816–1888 (age 72)
writer/illustrator
Biography
David Hunter Strother made his mark as a writer and illustrator whose sketches and tales for publications such as Harper's, under the pen name "Porte Crayon," preserved the face of mid-century America.
Green Hill Cemetery now marks the resting place of a creative soul whose vivid portrayals continue to invite readers into his lively bygone world.