Pattie Ruffner Jacobs

Biography

Pattie Ruffner Jacobs, born in 1875, devoted her life to the cause of women’s suffrage and broader civic uplift, always insisting that dignity and opportunity belong to every citizen. She used her voice both locally and nationally to encourage dialogue, believing that informed, compassionate leadership could transform society.

Her efforts strengthened the foundations of equal rights, and Elmwood Cemetery is now a calm place where admirers pause to honor her courageous spirit.