Sophia Gough Carroll

1772–1816 (age 44)

Photograph of Sophia Gough Carroll

Biography

Sophia Gough Carroll lived during the early decades of American independence, a period of significant national development and change. Her life reflects the experiences of women of her era navigating the social landscape of the young republic.

Carroll's memory is preserved within her community and the historical record of her time. She represents the women of her generation whose lives contributed to the fabric of early American society.