Nellie Grant

1855–1922 (age 67)

Biography

Nellie Grant, born in 1855, carried the quiet strength of a generation that bridged the Civil War and the dawning modern age. Though much about her daily life remains private, her long life grounded in Midwestern values touched those around her with warmth and gentle resolve.

Her memory endures in the peaceful grounds of Oak Ridge Cemetery, where she rests among countless compatriots, a reminder of the steady presence she offered to family and community alike.

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