Jesse Root Grant
1858–1934 (age 76)
U.S. Army officer
Biography
Jesse Root Grant followed a path shaped by service and patriotism, joining the United States Army and carrying forward the strong military tradition of his family. He met the demands of his duties with determination, serving at home and abroad with a clear sense of responsibility.
He was long remembered by his fellow officers and by the public for his steady character, and today he rests among other American servicemen at San Francisco National Cemetery.