Margaretta Sophia Howard Ridgely

Biography

Margaretta Sophia Howard Ridgely (1824–1904) was admired for her gentle leadership within her family and community, often serving as a guardian of tradition and a source of encouragement for younger generations. Her generous hospitality and warm counsel were greatly valued.

Visitors to Hampton House Cemetery still find comfort in the gentle reverence that surrounds her resting place, honoring the thoughtful life she led.