Sarah Louise Delany

1889–1999 (age 110)

dentist

Biography

Sarah Louise Delany was a pioneering African American dentist whose gentle warmth and quiet determination opened doors for generations of women in medicine. A member of the noted Delany family, she embraced education, civic engagement, and authorship while nurturing a belief that dignity and hard work could transform lives.

Through her long life, Delany inspired others with stories of resilience and grace, building bridges across communities and embodying the values of perseverance and kindness that she championed.

Did you know Sarah Louise Delany?

Help us tell their story. Share a memory, upload a gravestone photo, or correct any details.

Also buried at Mount Hope Cemetery

Frederick Buckley
1833–1864 (age 31)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Frederick Buckley was a British military officer who served during the 19th century.
Carmen Cavallaro
1913–1989 (age 76)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Carmen Cavallaro was a pianist and composer from New York City who lived from 1913 to 1989.
Edward Cahill
1843–1922 (age 79)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Edward Cahill was a Kalamazoo resident who lived from 1843 to 1922.
Marion Craig Potter
1863–1943 (age 80)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Marion Craig Potter was a prominent figure who lived from 1863 to 1943.
Alexander Henry Holcombe
1821–1886 (age 65)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Alexander Henry Holcombe (1821-1886) was a 19th-century figure buried at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Roswell Howell Ward
1904–1966 (age 62)
Mount Hope Cemetery
Roswell Howell Ward was a Rochester resident who lived from 1904 to 1966.

Other notable dentists

Horace Wells
1815–1848 (age 33)
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Horace Wells was a Hartford resident who lived from 1815 to 1848 and pioneered the use of anesthesia in dentistry.