Samuel B. Crow

Biography

Samuel B. Crow, born into a post-Civil War America in 1853, became a steady presence in the rural area now served by Oak Mound Cemetery. He kept faith with the rhythms of the land and the people around him, offering practical counsel and a steady hand as the community navigated the rapid changes of the late nineteenth century.

Neighbors remembered him for his kindness, reliability, and willingness to help with civic traditions and events, whether safeguarding public records or cheering on young people as they sought their place in the world. He passed in 1925, leaving behind a family and a place that still honors his memory.