George Munson Curtis

Biography

George Munson Curtis (1857–1915) spent his life nurturing the bonds that held the Walnut Grove community together, offering a dependable hand during harvests, celebrations, and times of need. His warm laugh and keen interest in hearing every neighbor’s story made him a beloved figure whose counsel was sought whenever the community faced a challenge.

He loved the rolling seasons and took comfort in the continuity of family traditions, always encouraging young and old alike to draw strength from their shared heritage. Today, visitors to Walnut Grove Cemetery remember him as a man of abiding faith in the goodness of everyday life.