Eliza Melville Young

Biography

Eliza Melville Young (1790–1853) lived through the transformative years of the early American republic, experiencing the nation's growth and development during a formative period. Her life of sixty-three years witnessed significant changes in American society and culture.

She was interred at The Woodlands, a distinguished burial ground that served as the final resting place for many prominent individuals, ensuring that her memory would be preserved within the historical record of her community.