Emma Ghent Curtis

1860–1918 (age 58)

Biography

Emma Ghent Curtis (1860–1918) was a pioneering writer and suffrage advocate whose voice championed equity and imaginative storytelling.

She inspired many through both her literature and activism, and her grave at Greenwood Cemetery invites reflection on her enduring contributions.

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1821–1863 (age 42)
Greenwood Cemetery
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Samuel A. Cartwright
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Greenwood Cemetery
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John Conover Nichols
1896–1945 (age 49)
Greenwood Cemetery
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David Vivian Currie
1912–1986 (age 74)
Greenwood Cemetery
Bob Polk
1915–1988 (age 73)
Greenwood Cemetery
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John Henry Dix Gray
1839–1902 (age 63)
Greenwood Cemetery
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