James Norris Gamble

Biography

James Norris Gamble (1836–1932) witnessed nearly a century of shifting horizons, from antebellum America to the dawn of the modern era. Through the trials of war and industrial growth, he remained a steady figure who valued tradition, family gatherings, and the comforts of a well-tended home.

His enduring kindness and love of storytelling were recalled by friends and relatives who visited Spring Grove Cemetery to remember the lessons of perseverance and civility he embodied.