Betty Duvall

1845–1891 (age 46)

Biography

Betty Duvall (1845–1891) lived during a transformative period in American history, contributing to her community through her presence and character. Her life reflected the experiences and values of women in the nineteenth century.

Duvall's memory is preserved among those who knew her and in the historical record of her time. Her years were part of the broader narrative of American life in the 1800s.

Also buried at Oak Hill Cemetery

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William P. Corcoran
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Founder of Oak Hill Cemetery and the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Madeleine Albright
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Peggy Eaton
1799–1879 (age 80)
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