Maria Franklin Clinton

1775–1818 (age 43)

Socialite

Photograph of Maria Franklin Clinton

Biography

Born into a prominent Philadelphia circle, Maria Franklin Clinton devoted her short life to hosting gatherings that helped sustain the worshipping community centered around St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex.

She welcomed neighbors into her grace-filled parlor, supported charitable relief efforts, and remained a steadfast friend to grieving families, leaving memories of warmth that echo through the chapel courts today.

Also buried at St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex

Elizabeth Sarah Fish
1810–1881 (age 71)
St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex
Elizabeth Sarah Fish lived from 1810 to 1881 and was buried at St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex.
Monte Waterbury
1876–1920 (age 44)
St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex
Monte Waterbury (1876-1920) was a Westchester County resident who died at age 44.
Joseph Christopher Yates
1768–1837 (age 69)
St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex
Joseph Christopher Yates was a New York politician and governor who served from 1768 to 1837.
Richard Lewis Morris
1805–1880 (age 75)
St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex
Richard Lewis Morris lived from 1805 to 1880 and was buried at St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex.
Charles Coster
1837–1888 (age 51)
St. Peter's Church, Chapel and Cemetery Complex
Charles Coster was a 19th-century individual who lived from 1837 to 1888.

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Monticello Graveyard
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