John Neilson Harriman

Biography

John Neilson Harriman, born in 1843, lived through transformational times and carried the steady demeanor of an engaged citizen. He was known among friends for his thoughtful judgment and willingness to lend encouragement when it was needed most.

He was laid to rest in Green-Wood Cemetery in 1898, where his memory endures as part of the tapestry of Brooklyn’s 19th-century community.