Nancy Maria Donaldson Johnson

1794–1890 (age 96)

Biography

Nancy Maria Donaldson Johnson witnessed nearly a century of life in the nation’s capital, where she quietly supported her community and maintained a home that served as a center of hospitality and encouragement. Those close to her describe a gracious presence who offered comfort to friends and family alike.

Her long life reminds us of the countless, often unseen, ways that steady devotion shapes a city’s character, leaving behind a network of gratitude and gentle influence that endures beyond her years.