Cornelia Antoinette Taft

Biography

Cornelia Antoinette Taft (1823–1909) lived through decades of tremendous change and dedicated herself to fostering connections among friends and family. She was admired for her gracious manner, meticulous attention to detail, and the comfort she offered those in need of a reassuring word.

In 1909 she was interred at Rural Cemetery, where visitors still find peace walking among the branches of trees that once shaded her gatherings. Cornelia’s legacy endures as a gentle reminder of the lasting beauty of kindness.