Ruth Barrell Swan Morrill
1821–1898 (age 77)
Civic matron
Biography
Ruth Barrell Swan Morrill dedicated herself to the enrichment of civic life, bringing warmth and steadfast purpose to the schools, fairs, and charitable causes she supported. Her sense of hospitality and careful attention to civic detail helped knit together the social fabric of Strafford.
She leaves behind the memory of gracious service and a community strengthened by her devotion, a legacy cherished by the families who gather at Strafford Cemetery.