James W. Dunbar
1860–1943 (age 83)
Biography
Born in 1860, James W. Dunbar came of age when his city was stitching itself back together after the Civil War, and he devoted himself to steady, honest stewardship of local shops and neighborhood schools.
He was known for opening his home as a place where neighbors could find counsel and for championing civic improvements, leaving behind a legacy of quiet generosity that still resonates with the families who now rest near Fairview Cemetery.