William Watts Folwell
1833–1929 (age 96)
Biography
William Watts Folwell was born in 1833 and lived a long life spanning nearly a century of American history. He witnessed the nation's growth from the antebellum period through the early twentieth century, experiencing profound changes in every aspect of American life.
His legacy is preserved at Lakewood Cemetery, where he rests among those who shaped the communities and institutions of their time.