Henry Randolph Burke

1864–1947 (age 83)

businessman

Biography

Henry Randolph Burke was a dedicated businessman whose steady stewardship of enterprises in the region helped sustain local commerce through the early decades of the twentieth century.

He drew respect from colleagues and neighbors alike for his thoughtful leadership and quiet generosity, leaving a legacy of civic pride remembered by those who visited Ivy Hill Cemetery.

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