James Robert Cummins
1847–1929 (age 82)
Biography
James Robert Cummins, interred at the Confederate Cemetery, was born in 1847 and lived through a pivotal era in American history. He carried the experience of those turbulent years into a life marked by a desire for reconciliation, dedicating himself to healing old wounds and encouraging civil discourse.
He guided younger neighbors with tales rooted in responsibility and restraint, always stressing the importance of respecting differing viewpoints even when memories ran deep. His thoughtful presence persisted long after his passing in 1929.