Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage

Biography

Margaret Olivia Slocum Sage, born in 1828, rose to prominence as a philanthropist after her marriage to financier Russell Sage, determined to turn her inherited affluence into lasting improvements for women, children, and the institutions that served them.

She bestowed generous gifts on hospitals, schools, and the arts, always mindful of the practical needs of students and workers; her memory is preserved at Oakwood Cemetery, a quiet testament to her tireless advocacy for education and social welfare.