Irvin Gordon Wyllie
1920–1974 (age 54)
Historian
Biography
Irvin Gordon Wyllie devoted himself to recording the stories of Somers, ensuring that the early pioneers, civic leaders, and cultural touchstones of the town would not fade from view. His historical research was meticulous and grounded, offering neighbors and students the chance to understand their shared heritage.
Through lectures, writings, or simply a willingness to share what he knew, Wyllie linked past and present, and the town remembers him with respect at the Somers site where he rests.