Mary Smith Grimké

1764–1839 (age 75)

Photograph of Mary Smith Grimké

Biography

Mary Smith Grimké was a woman of the early American period, living through the Revolutionary War and the formation of the United States. She was part of a family and community that shaped the religious and social fabric of her region.

Her interment at Trinity Methodist Church Cemetery reflects her Methodist faith and her commitment to her church community. Mary's seventy-five years of life were lived in service to her family and faith during a transformative era in American history.