John Z. Goodrich

Biography

John Z. Goodrich (1804-1885) made his mark on Stockbridge through civic engagement and an abiding love for the rolling Berkshire landscape. He cared for neighbors as they navigated the changes of the century, ensuring that the local institutions remained welcoming and sound.

Those who walk through Stockbridge Cemetery recall him for his honest counsel and the gentle generosity with which he sustained the town’s communal life.