Francis Washburn

Biography

Francis Washburn was born in 1838 and lived through a decade marked by turmoil and transformation across the United States. Though the details of his life remain little known, he shared in the hopes and hardships of his contemporaries and likely contributed to the life of his town through daily industry.

He was laid to rest in North Village Cemetery in 1865, leaving behind a family and a community that continued onward. Those who visit his resting place may reflect on the silent strength of individuals like Francis, whose lives helped keep smaller communities rooted.