Katharine Temple Emmet
1873–1947 (age 74)
Biography
Katharine Temple Emmet (1873–1947) lived through a remarkable span of American history, witnessing the nation's transformation from the Gilded Age through the mid-twentieth century. Her life encompassed nearly three-quarters of a century, during which she maintained connections to her family and community.
Emmet's legacy is preserved in the records of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, where she was laid to rest. Her long life serves as a bridge across generations, connecting the nineteenth and twentieth centuries through the memories of those who knew her.