Alice Gibbens James

1849–1922 (age 73)

Biography

Alice Gibbens James quietly shaped the Cambridge community during a lifetime that stretched from 1849 to 1922, embracing a spirit of service and quiet resilience. Her steady presence in the city she called home carried forward memories of a bygone era even as the neighborhood evolved around her.

Those who remember Alice recall her gentle devotion to the families and friends who gathered near Cambridge Cemetery, a place that now holds her resting place and reflects the abiding care she showed throughout her life.

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