Edwin Kirtland Morse

1856–1942 (age 86)

Biography

Edwin Kirtland Morse, born in 1856, devoted his life to sustaining the Riverside neighborhood of Poland, fostering businesses, and supporting the rural families who depended on them. He believed deeply in responsible stewardship of the land and loyal service to his neighbors.

He was a steady voice in civic gatherings, always encouraging greater cooperation to improve schools and public services, and he met hardship with practical optimism. His passing in 1942 left his community mindful of the kind of leadership that had guided them.

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Also buried at Poland Riverside Cemetery

James Kennedy
1853–1928 (age 75)
Poland Riverside Cemetery
James Kennedy was a resident of Lowellville who lived during the industrial expansion of the late 19th century.
Henry Grant Morse
1876–1934 (age 58)
Poland Riverside Cemetery
Henry Grant Morse (1876–1934) called Canton home and was laid to rest in Poland Riverside Cemetery.