Harriet Walton Gilson

1821–1901 (age 80)

Civic Leader

Biography

Harriet Walton Gilson devoted her energies to civic work, organizing fairs, aid societies, and meetings that kept her community connected and generous. She embraced every chance to help families weather hard times and to rally citizens around worthy causes.

Resting at Erie Cemetery, her legacy continues in the lives she improved through countless hours of steady, heartfelt service that encouraged others to care for the common good.