Hannah Apthorp Bulfinch

1767–1841 (age 74)

Biography

Hannah Apthorp Bulfinch, born in 1767, sustained the cultural life of Boston by supporting charitable causes and nurturing the family that stood at the foundation of her husband's public endeavors.

Her hospitality and steady presence helped host conversations about art, learning, and service, so that the Bulfinch household became a haven for thoughtful citizens.