R. C. Tway

1881–1964 (age 83)

businessman

Biography

R. C. Tway built a strong reputation in business through leadership and a dedication to industrious practices that benefited his community.

His influence on commerce and the respect he earned from peers endure in memories shared by visitors to Cave Hill Cemetery.

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