William Conway Whittle

1840–1920 (age 80)

Biography

William Conway Whittle, born in 1840, tended the people and places of Cedar Grove with a patient, encouraging spirit that inspired younger neighbors to take pride in their own part of town. He cherished the open fields and familiar faces that surrounded him, always ready with a helping hand.

His calm leadership makes a lasting impression on those who remember him, and Cedar Grove Cemetery shelters his memory with the same quiet care he gave to others.

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