Jessie Ball duPont

1884–1970 (age 86)

Philanthropist

Biography

Jessie Ball duPont, born in 1884, became a distinguished philanthropist whose gifts fostered education, preservation, and opportunity across the region.

Resting at Nemours Estate Cemetery, her legacy endures through the many causes that continue to flourish thanks to her foresight and generosity.

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