Elbridge Gerry Keith

1840–1905 (age 65)

Businessman

Biography

Elbridge Gerry Keith, born in 1840, was a discerning businessman whose enterprise and leadership contributed to Richmond's recovery and growth after the Civil War. He valued both progress and the people whose lives were tied to his endeavors.

His legacy endures at Graceland Cemetery, where many still reflect on the thoughtful way he balanced ambition with compassion.