Apphia Ruggles Lane

Biography

Apphia Ruggles Lane lived from 1755 to 1818, her life spanning the Revolutionary War and the early decades of American independence. She was part of a generation of women whose resilience and contributions, though often unsung, were essential to their families and communities.

Lane was laid to rest at Center Cemetery, where she remains remembered by those who knew her legacy. Her years of life represent the quiet strength of women who navigated the challenges and changes of their transformative era.