Elinor Morgenthau

1891–1949 (age 58)

Biography

Elinor Morgenthau, born 1891, used her position and grace to champion social welfare and civil society causes, bringing attention to rural communities and the needs of families during an era of change.

Her thoughtful hosting in political circles and steadfast support for democratic ideals helped sustain efforts to serve the vulnerable, leaving a quiet yet lasting mark on the civic life of the region, and she is remembered near the grounds of Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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