Gustavus Brown Thornton

Biography

Gustavus Brown Thornton witnessed many seasons of the nation’s history while keeping close to the Elmwood area that had raised him, leaving an imprint on neighbors through quiet kindness. His presence was a familiar one among the families and friends who frequented the community.

His interment in Elmwood Cemetery anchors a story of personal resilience, reminding those who walk there of the steady lives that helped nurture the city’s heritage.