Harriet Van Schoonhoven Thorne

1843–1926 (age 83)

Biography

Harriet Van Schoonhoven Thorne was born in 1843 and lived through the transformative decades of nineteenth-century America. She came from a distinguished family background and was known for her grace, refinement, and dedication to family and social responsibilities.

Harriet passed away in 1926 at an advanced age and was interred at Woodlawn Cemetery. Her long life spanned from the antebellum period through the modern era, and she remained a respected matriarch and community figure throughout her years.

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