John Tyler Rich

Biography

Born in 1841, John Tyler Rich lived through eras of great change, offering a steady presence in the communities that shaped his life. Though the record is silent on the details of his daily work, he is remembered as someone who met life’s challenges with dignity and resolve.

Living until 1926, his steady character left an impression on those around him, and his memory now rests at Mt. Hope Cemetery, where loved ones may continue to honor his contribution to their shared past.