Richard H. Sylvester

1858–1930 (age 72)

Biography

Richard H. Sylvester worked with quiet resolve to support his family and neighbors, staying true to the values of diligence and care. He was known for the steady hand he brought to every responsibility, no matter the setting.

His life is remembered as a testament to perseverance and the unassuming ways one can leave a lasting impression on others.

Did you know Richard H. Sylvester?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Rock Creek Cemetery

Mary Berri Chapman Hansbrough
1872–1951 (age 79)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Poet and painter in early 20th century America.
Amanda Ruter Dufour
1822–1899 (age 77)
Rock Creek Cemetery
American poet of the 19th century.
Charles S. Fairfax
1829–1869 (age 40)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Virginia-born California politician entitled to the British title 10th Lord Fairfax of Cameron.
Thomas H. Anderson
1848–1916 (age 68)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Associate judge of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia.
John Marshall Harlan
1833–1911 (age 78)
Rock Creek Cemetery
Supreme Court associate justice known as the 'Great Dissenter' for his dissent in Plessy v. Ferguson.
Willard L. Beaulac
1899–1990 (age 91)
Rock Creek Cemetery
U.S. Ambassador to Paraguay, Colombia, Cuba, Chile and Argentina.