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.