Samuel B. H. Vance
1814–1890 (age 76)
public servant
Biography
Samuel B. H. Vance (1814–1890) devoted many years to civic life, guiding his city through periods of growth and change with a commitment to fair governance and community support. His leadership reflected the earnest concern of a public servant determined to make everyday life more secure for his neighbors.
Today his name is honored at Green-Wood Cemetery, where the graveside serves as a reminder of the steady stewardship he offered in local government.