Vespasian Warner

1842–1925 (age 83)

Farmer

Biography

Vespasian Warner (1842–1925) was a farmer whose hands tended the land and whose steady work nourished the families around him, reflecting a deep respect for the rhythms of rural life.

Woodlawn Cemetery keeps his legacy alive, honoring the patience and care he brought to his fields and to the community he served.

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