Heriot Clarkson

1863–1942 (age 79)

Biography

Heriot Clarkson bore witness to the rapid changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries while remaining grounded in a lifelong commitment to thoughtful guidance.

With each new season he greeted neighbors with calm encouragement, a spirit now commemorated by loved ones who visit Elmwood Cemetery.

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