Roland Worthington

1817–1898 (age 81)

Publisher

Biography

Roland Worthington achieved renown as the publisher of the Boston Evening Transcript, championing thoughtful journalism and providing a platform for civic discussion that elevated public life.

He also contributed to cultural institutions and encouraged the arts, ensuring that Boston nurtured both its intellect and its compassion; his burial at Forest Hills Cemetery is accompanied by appreciation from readers long after his passing.