Elisha Blackmar Van Deusen Sr.

Biography

Elisha Blackmar Van Deusen Sr. (1854–1925) maintained a steady presence in his community and offered quiet leadership through the trials of his day. Friends recall his willingness to lend support, giving others the courage to carry on.

His memory endures at Blackmar Cemetery as a reminder that a gentle hand and listening ear can sustain a neighborhood through generations.