Cornelia Sherman
1845–1920 (age 75)
Philanthropist
Biography
Cornelia Sherman dedicated her wealth and energy to enriching lives through philanthropy, supporting hospitals, educational institutions, and the arts with grace and conviction. She believed strongly in the power of giving to heal, educate, and inspire every generation.
Her kindness touched countless lives, and her legacy resides not only in the institutions she helped sustain but in the compassionate spirit she modeled for others.