Elizabeth Myrthe Taylor

1854–1936 (age 82)

Biography

Elizabeth Myrthe Taylor, born in 1854, made New Orleans her home, opening her door and her heart to neighbors and relatives alike while embracing the city's music, faith, and communal traditions.

Her friends remember her as a gracious hostess, an encourager of younger women, and a woman whose steady generosity provided comfort in both joyful and difficult times.

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