Garnett Nelson

1872–1930 (age 58)

Biography

Born in 1872, Garnett Nelson navigated the years between Reconstruction and the Great Depression as a thoughtful member of his Virginia community, quietly supporting family and neighbors through steady kindness.

He remained a dependable presence during decades of change, and today his memory rests in Hollywood Cemetery among many who shared in the life of Richmond.

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