DeWitt Ten Broeck Reiley

1838–1900 (age 62)

Civic Leader

Biography

DeWitt Ten Broeck Reiley served as a civic leader who stepped forward whenever debate or direction was required, earning respect for both his calm temperament and his measured judgment. He championed improvements that kept Elmwood moving toward better schools, roads, and civic institutions.

His resting place within Elmwood Cemetery is a quiet reminder of how steady governance and thoughtful service can knit a community together across generations.