Linnaeus Edford La Fetra
1868–1965 (age 97)
Biography
Linnaeus Edford La Fetra lived a long and full life spanning nearly a century of American history. Born in 1868, he witnessed the transformation of the nation from the post-Civil War era through the twentieth century, experiencing firsthand the remarkable progress and change of his time.
La Fetra is remembered for his place in the community and the legacy he left behind. His nearly ninety-seven years of life represent a connection to an earlier era of American history. He was laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery, where his memory is honored.