Catherine Wadsworth Terry

Biography

Catherine Wadsworth Terry (1774–1841) stood as a quietly steadfast presence in her community, witnessing the early republic’s trials and triumphs from her New England home. Her life unfolded alongside the many Wadsworth and Terry kin who shaped local civic and familial traditions during a time of transformation for the young nation.

She is remembered today from her resting place at Old North Cemetery, where descendants and visitors alike reflect on the dignity with which she embraced the responsibilities of her era.