William Alvord

1833–1904 (age 71)

Biography

William Alvord earned the respect of his community through his thoughtful counsel and tireless work on behalf of the public good.

He remained steadfast in promoting economic and civic health, and those who appreciate the foundations he helped build often return to Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in gratitude.

Also buried at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park

David C. Broderick
1820–1859 (age 39)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
David C. Broderick was an American politician from California who served in the U.S. Senate and was killed in a duel.
Phineas Gage
1823–1860 (age 37)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
American railroad worker whose severe head injury became a landmark case in neuroscience and psychology.
Jennie Easton
1858–1887 (age 29)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
Jennie Easton was a young woman who died in 1887 at age 29.
Willem Dehé
1884–1942 (age 58)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
Willem Dehé was a Groningen resident who lived from 1884 to 1942.
Anne Tallant
1865–1949 (age 84)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
Anne Tallant (1865–1949) rests at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.
William R. Shoemaker
1863–1938 (age 75)
Cypress Lawn Memorial Park
William R. Shoemaker was a Staten Island resident who lived from 1863 to 1938.