John Kilbourn
1838–1898 (age 60)
Biography
John Kilbourn, a lifelong son of Walsall, engaged in the town's civic and charitable life for many years, always mindful of the needs of its working people. Whether through local committees or the quiet support of neighbours, he devoted himself to widening opportunities in his community.
He was remembered as a steady and generous presence whose modesty never obscured his determination to lift up others, keeping Walsall connected even through difficult seasons.