Walter Herbert Wesson

1850–1921 (age 71)

Biography

Walter Herbert Wesson came of age amid the bustling growth of Oak Grove and carried a quiet confidence that made him a trusted partner in both work and friendship. He balanced industrious effort with a generous ear, sharing practical advice whenever it was needed.

Through seasons of prosperity and challenge he was a steady presence, and his contributions are remembered by many who now gather near his resting place at Oak Grove Cemetery.

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