Horace Burr
1817–1899 (age 82)
Biography
Horace Burr, whose road began in 1817, lived through an era of great change and offered his community the gift of unwavering loyalty. He served as a bridge between generations, offering the reassurance of experience while carefully listening to newer voices.
Burr’s life was guided by a deep sense of duty and a warm generosity that remembered everyone’s name and story. His presence in Old Swedes Churchyard speaks to a lifelong effort to cultivate harmony and strengthen communal bonds.