Esther Cox Binney Hare
1817–1902 (age 85)
Biography
Esther Cox Binney Hare was born in 1817 and spent her life as a steadfast presence within the parish of Saint James the Less. She nurtured family and civic bonds in the community, offering hospitality and quiet support to neighbors who sought comfort in faith and fellowship.
In her later years, those who knew Esther remembered her for the calm strength with which she met hardship and for the generous spirit she extended to church ministries. Her memory rests peacefully in Saint James the Less Episcopal Churchyard, where many still reflect on her dedication to service.