John Weiss Forney
1817–1881 (age 64)
Journalist and statesman
Biography
John Weiss Forney made his mark as a journalist and editor, shaping public opinion through newspapers such as The Press and serving in the halls of Congress as a trusted clerk and observer.
He believed in the power of informed debate and devoted himself to national affairs until his friends laid him to rest at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, where visitors recall a life spent in the pursuit of civic understanding.