Adelia Vassar Paret
1861–1912 (age 51)
Socialite
Biography
Adelia Vassar Paret, born in 1861, navigated the social customs of her era with intelligence and kindness, leaving an impression on friends who valued her sincerity. She used her position to uplift artistic and charitable endeavors, encouraging conversation and civic engagement among her peers.
Her memory survives within the calm beauty of Rock Creek Cemetery, where she rests amid those who admired her grace and compassion.