Caroline Sophia Denny

1829–1920 (age 91)

Biography

Caroline Sophia Denny welcomed the new century after being born in 1829 and quietly devoted herself to the rhythms of family life and the steadiness of neighbors who leaned on her calm presence. She met each year with gentle resolve, guiding younger relatives and lending a listening ear to those who turned to her home for comfort.

Her steady generosity left a soft legacy in the Princeton community, and her memory is honored with gratitude at Princeton Cemetery, where she now rests among friends who remember her ready support.

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