Laura Smith Haviland

Biography

Laura Smith Haviland, born in 1808 and passing in 1898, devoted much of her life to advocating for freedom and justice, enduring through the abolitionist era and beyond; her efforts are part of the broader tapestry of those who worked tirelessly for the dignity of all.

Her final rest in Raisin Valley Cemetery stands as a quiet tribute to her commitment, inviting reflection on the courage it required her to sustain such work over decades.