Silas Belden Dutcher

1829–1909 (age 80)

Biography

Silas Belden Dutcher was long associated with civic life in Brooklyn, bringing a steady hand to the institutions he served. He cultivated a reputation for integrity and careful stewardship as he guided community efforts.

His memory lives on at Green-Wood Cemetery, where generations honor the quiet perseverance he modeled.

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