Edward Payson Hurd

1838–1899 (age 61)

Biography

Edward Payson Hurd (1838–1899) lived during a period of significant American development and change. His sixty-one years encompassed the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the emergence of modern America.

Hurd is remembered at Oak Hill Cemetery as a member of his community. His life represents the experiences of those who lived through the nation's most transformative era.

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