Edith Emerson Forbes

Biography

Edith Emerson Forbes (1841–1929) lived through decades of American transformation, contributing to the cultural fabric of Milton with her attentive spirit and enduring grace. She cherished the relationships that bound her to the town and drew strength from the lessons of a long life.

Now interred at Milton Cemetery, her example of quiet dedication continues to inspire those who gather to remember her decades of loyalty to family and friends.