Bessye Wolcott Frothingham
1857–1942 (age 85)
Biography
Bessye Wolcott Frothingham lived a full life spanning the late nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries. Her years were marked by the social and cultural transformations of her era, during which she maintained her place in her community.
Frothingham's memory is preserved at Laurel Hill Cemetery, where she rests among those who shaped the history of her time. Her life represents the quiet dignity of those who witnessed and lived through decades of significant change.