Moses Goodrich

Biography

Moses Goodrich was born in 1817, a son of a young republic whose horizons were still being charted. He carried throughout his life the quiet strength of Oakwood’s households, a presence known to those who shared in daily chores, celebrations, and the inevitable sorrows that touch every home.

As the nation moved through peace and conflict, Moses remained rooted in Oakwood Cemetery’s gentle embrace, where his memory endures in whispers of the past and in the appreciation of those who still walk the grounds he loved. His legacy is one of companionship, resilience, and an unspoken loyalty to the land and community that shaped him.