Elsie May Grosvenor

1878–1964 (age 86)

Biography

Elsie May Grosvenor (1878–1964) lived through the transition from the Victorian era into the modern age, witnessing the evolution of American society across nearly nine decades. Her long life encompassed extraordinary historical change.

She was laid to rest at Rock Creek Cemetery, one of America's most revered burial grounds. Her memory is preserved in this historic place, a testament to her enduring place in her community's history.

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