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.