Thomas B. Van Buren

1824–1889 (age 65)

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Biography

Thomas B. Van Buren spent his life cultivating the civic and spiritual life of the Brookside neighborhood, combining a firm sense of duty with an open ear for the needs of others.

Whether advising on school affairs, supporting relief efforts, or welcoming newcomers, he shaped the community with calm judgment and generosity, leaving a steady example commemorated at Brookside Cemetery.