Rufus Lathrop

1731–1805 (age 74)

Photograph of Rufus Lathrop

Biography

Rufus Lathrop, born in 1731, embraced the simples joys of rural life and the camaraderie of a tightly knit community, becoming a reliable figure to those around him.

His honesty and willingness to lend a hand are still remembered, and his grave at Old Norwichtown Cemetery remains a place of quiet reflection.