Emeline Van Buskirk

Biography

Emeline Van Buskirk, born in 1816, spent her life tending to the needs of family members and friends, offering encouragement and care through the trials of mid-19th-century life. Her steady presence was a source of comfort to those who depended on her wisdom and generosity.

She passed in 1870 and was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery, where her memory endures as a reminder of compassion offered without fanfare.