Henry Osborn Taylor

1856–1941 (age 85)

Biography

Henry Osborn Taylor, born in 1856, devoted his life to scholarship and the preservation of history. A thoughtful author and teacher, he pursued understanding the past so that society might learn from its lessons and move forward with compassion and wisdom.

Visitors to Union Hill Cemetery honor his memory by recalling the sure intellect and kind heart that defined Henry’s approach to life, and by cherishing the peace he brought to all who were fortunate enough to know him.

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