William Ross Wallace
1819–1881 (age 62)
Poet/Author
Biography
William Ross Wallace infused the American spirit with lyrical grace throughout his life, composing poetry and prose that celebrated family, freedom, and the quiet heroism of daily life during the mid-nineteenth century.
He is remembered for the heartfelt cadences that continue to stir readers, and his grave at Cypress Hills Cemetery marks the resting place of a beloved voice of his era.