William Augustus Larned

Biography

William Augustus Larned devoted himself to the steady work of sustaining a household and supporting the citizens of New Haven with humility and perseverance. He carried himself with quiet dignity, mindful of the needs of those around him and always ready to lend a hand in moments of uncertainty.

The mark he made on the community is seen in the lives he touched—neighbors who benefited from his generosity, young people who received encouragement, and families he quietly shielded from hardship. He lies at rest among friends at Grove Street Cemetery, a testament to the power of faithful constancy.