William Burke Belknap

1885–1965 (age 80)

Businessman

Biography

William Burke Belknap stood out as a creative and strategic businessman who guided ventures with a sense of duty to both enterprise and community.

His legacy of thoughtful leadership is recalled by those who honor his memory at Cave Hill Cemetery.

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