James Cephas Derby

1818–1892 (age 74)

Biography

James Cephas Derby, born in 1818, passed in 1892 and now lies at Fort Hill Cemetery, where visitors pause to honor his life. He carried himself with quiet resolve through years of transformation and is missed by those who knew him.

His memory endures as an example of humility and steady commitment to the people and principles he valued most.

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Truman A. Merriman
1839–1892 (age 53)
Fort Hill Cemetery
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George Denman
1874–1952 (age 78)
Fort Hill Cemetery
George Denman (1874-1952) of New York was a U.S. Army veteran laid to rest at Fort Hill Cemetery.
Allen Macy Dulles
1854–1930 (age 76)
Fort Hill Cemetery
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Frank A. Barney
1862–1954 (age 92)
Fort Hill Cemetery
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Frederick Starr
1826–1867 (age 41)
Fort Hill Cemetery
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James Orton Woodruff
1840–1879 (age 39)
Fort Hill Cemetery
James Orton Woodruff (1840-1879) was buried in Fort Hill Cemetery.