William Schley

Biography

William Schley was a man of foresight whose life spanned the years when Brookside Cemetery became a place of repose for many of the town’s earliest citizens. Though the particulars of his daily calling remain unknown, he was part of the tapestry of residents who maintained the rhythms of 19th-century life.

He earned the affection of neighbors through his steadfast presence, and today the shade of Brookside Cemetery honors the quiet dignity with which he approached both work and community.