Harriet Williams Bigelow

1870–1934 (age 64)

Biography

Harriet Williams Bigelow distinguished herself as a pioneering intellect, embracing astronomy with keen curiosity and contributing to scientific study through her careful observations and teaching.

Her memory is lovingly preserved at Waterville Cemetery, where admirers recall the precision and wonder she brought to her work and the generosity she showed toward aspiring scholars.

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