Lydia Coit

Biography

Lydia Coit (1788–1831) belonged to a generation that navigated the early republic’s hopes and hardships with grace and quiet strength. Her life contributed to the fabric of family and community, offering steadiness during a period when kinship ties provided comfort amid uncertainty.

She lies at Old North Cemetery, where her memory endures as part of the enduring Coit heritage and those who cherish it.