William Augustus White

Biography

William Augustus White chronicled the events of his era with a journalist's curiosity, shaping public conversation through the stories he told between 1843 and 1927. He pursued truth with rigor, offering readers a clear view of political, business, and community life so that they could form their own informed opinions.

Beyond his bylines, he was known as a generous listener and thoughtful correspondent, always attentive to the many voices that shaped the city. Fresh Pond Crematory and Columbarium now marks the resting place of the reporter whose words contributed to a resilient civic discourse.