Willis Benson Machen

1810–1893 (age 83)

Senator

Biography

Willis Benson Machen brought thoughtful leadership to the halls of the Senate, championing the voices of those he represented.

His steady civic engagement and dedication to public service remain a source of inspiration, and he is laid to rest at Riverview Cemetery.

Also buried at Riverview Cemetery

William L. Dayton
1807–1864 (age 57)
Riverview Cemetery
William L. Dayton (1807-1864) was a Basking Ridge resident and prominent 19th-century political figure.
John Augustus Roebling
1806–1869 (age 63)
Riverview Cemetery
John Augustus Roebling (1806-1869) was a German-born engineer renowned for his pioneering work in suspension bridge desi...
Clara Avesta Cunningham
1876–1965 (age 89)
Riverview Cemetery
Clara Avesta Cunningham was a woman who lived from 1876 to 1965.
Chittenden Lyon
1787–1842 (age 55)
Riverview Cemetery
Chittenden Lyon (1787-1842) was a Vermont resident from Fair Haven.
Walter Reeves
1848–1909 (age 61)
Riverview Cemetery
Walter Reeves (1848-1909) was a Brownsville resident of the late 19th century.
J. Hart Brewer
1844–1900 (age 56)
Riverview Cemetery
J. Hart Brewer was an American from Hunterdon County who lived from 1844 to 1900.

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