Emma G. Cummings

1856–1940 (age 84)

Biography

Emma G. Cummings (1856–1940) lived a full life spanning nearly nine decades, witnessing the tremendous changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was part of a generation of women who navigated evolving social roles and expectations with grace and dignity.

Cummings' long life allowed her to see the world transform from the Victorian era through the modern age. She was laid to rest at Mount Auburn Cemetery, a testament to her place in her community's history.

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