Harriet Schermerhorn Conkling

Biography

Harriet Schermerhorn Conkling devoted herself to strengthening family ties and extending care to neighbors, embodying a gentle leadership that enriched Buffalo’s social circles. Her hospitality and attentive nature made her a cherished friend to many.

When she passed in 1886, her legacy lived on in the stories shared among those she supported, honoring a life rooted in kindness. Forest Lawn Cemetery is the quiet place where her memory endures for those who gather to remember her grace.