Mary Potter Thacher Higginson

1844–1941 (age 97)

Biography

Mary Potter Thacher Higginson (1844–1941) lived a long and meaningful life that witnessed America's transformation from the Civil War era through the modern age. Her ninety-seven years encompassed remarkable changes in society, culture, and women's roles.

A woman of her time, Higginson's life and legacy are honored in Cambridge Cemetery, where she rests among the community she called home. Her memory endures as a reflection of a life well-lived across nearly a century of American history.

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