Lida Scranton

Biography

Lida Scranton, who was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery, lived through the turn of the century and witnessed a nation in flux. Though details of her public life remain private, her dedication to family and community left a quiet, enduring impression on those who knew her.

Her presence in the capital region’s resting place attests to the respect her loved ones held for her, ensuring that her memory endures as part of the larger story of the people who shaped their era.