William Cortenus Schenck
1773–1821 (age 48)
Landowner
Biography
William Cortenus Schenck was a landowner whose life and work were rooted in the agricultural and property traditions of his era. Born in 1773, he accumulated and managed land holdings that reflected his status and contribution to the economic life of his community.
Schenck's passing in 1821 marked the end of a life dedicated to stewardship and property management. He is remembered at Woodhill Cemetery, where his grave testifies to the prominence he held in his community's affairs.