Ezra Scollay Stearns

Biography

Ezra Scollay Stearns embraced the study of history and the preservation of civic memory, believing that a community grounded in understanding its past could better shape its future. His meticulous work and trustworthiness made him a valued steward of public records.

Kind and curious, he inspired others to look closely at the stories of their neighbors and find lessons in them. His friends recall a man who listened well, wrote carefully, and who celebrated the achievements of others with genuine pleasure.