William L. Ellwood

1859–1933 (age 74)

industrialist

Biography

William L. Ellwood (1859–1933) advanced industry with a thoughtful sense of purpose, guiding ventures that bolstered commerce while remaining attentive to the lives intertwined with his work.

He is memorialized at Fairview Cemetery, where visitors can pause to honor how he balanced ambition with care for others.

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