William Trent Rossell

Biography

William Trent Rossell, born in 1849, devoted himself to the advancement of the public good during a period of rapid change in the nation. He walked the streets of Washington with a steady sense of purpose, mindful of the responsibilities that accompany citizenship.

When he passed in 1919 and found rest at Congressional Cemetery, he left behind a reputation for quiet resolve and an unshakable belief in the value of contributing even in ways that drew little attention.