Laura Frances Brown
1843–1931 (age 88)
Biography
Laura Frances Brown was a woman whose life spanned nearly nine decades of American history. Born in 1843, she witnessed the transformation of the United States from the antebellum period through the early 20th century, experiencing the profound changes that shaped the nation.
Brown's long life allowed her to see the evolution of American society, culture, and institutions. She remained a part of her community throughout her years, and her longevity provided a living connection to earlier eras of American history until her death in 1931.