Thomas J. Latham

Biography

Thomas J. Latham spent his days amid the changing scenes of the 19th and early 20th centuries, yet he remained quietly dedicated to the local neighborhoods that surrounded Elmwood Cemetery. His steadiness and sense of place brought comfort to friends and relatives during decades of uncertainty.

In repose at Elmwood, Latham is remembered for the calm strength he offered to the civic fabric, a strength still felt by those who visit his gravesite to honor his memory.