Francis Dickens

Biography

Francis Dickens built a career in military and administrative service, bringing discipline and practical care to the duties he held in a time of rapid mid-century change. Born in 1844, he helped steady local institutions and ensured that those under his charge had a steady hand at the helm.

Those who worked alongside him remember a leader attentive to the needs of men and communities alike; after his passing in 1886, his remains were laid to rest at Riverside Cemetery among others who shared his commitment.