Townsend William Thorndike

Biography

Townsend William Thorndike, born in 1872, spent his lifetime amid the turn-of-the-century changes in America, from industrialization to evolving social norms. Although no occupational details are recorded here, his inclusion in the Mount Auburn Cemetery rolls links him to the rich tapestry of Boston’s past.

Thorndike’s legacy endures in the serene landscape of Mount Auburn, where visitors can honor those who contributed quietly to their communities and families.