Francis J. Herron

Biography

Francis J. Herron, born in 1837, was a respected military officer and statesman whose leadership during the Civil War earned him the admiration of both soldiers and civilians alike. After the conflict he continued to serve the public, applying his principles of duty and integrity to the political causes he embraced.

His grave at Calvary Cemetery marks the final resting place of a patriot whose service helped shape the nation’s future.