Frederic Burton Shipp

Biography

Frederic Burton Shipp, born in 1868, bore witness to the changes that shaped a nation emerging from Reconstruction. He carried a quiet strength into every endeavor, steadily supporting family, friends, and neighbors as they navigated the hopes and challenges of a new century.

Those who knew him treasured his kindness and the steady presence he offered in times of celebration and in moments of hardship. He now rests in Homewood Cemetery, a reminder of a life devoted to thoughtful service and enduring devotion to community.