Kate Watts
1848–1924 (age 76)
Biography
Kate Watts labored as a writer and reformer, using her words to uplift causes she held dear, from women’s education to charitable work. Her essays and addresses reflected a heart full of compassion and a mind attentive to the needs of her fellow citizens.
Her friendships across social circles kept her close to those striving for progress, and she is remembered as a generous ally to efforts for a fairer society. Her resting place at Highgate Cemetery marks the quiet conclusion of a life steered by conscience and care.