John Farwell Moors

1861–1953 (age 92)

Businessman/Philanthropist

Biography

John Farwell Moors combined his business talents with a generous philanthropic outlook, investing in institutions that could lift the civic and cultural life of his community.

He championed educational and charitable causes with the same care he brought to the boardroom, leaving a legacy of quiet support now remembered at Mount Auburn Cemetery.

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