Lydia Althauser

Lydia Althauser was one of the young women held at the House of Refuge in New York, a state institution for girls. She is buried in a hidden cemetery on the grounds of what is now the Hudson Correctional Facility, where researchers confirmed the people buried were residents of the House of Refuge. Her name is carved on a stone that was honored at a memorial service in 2024.

Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined

Source

• ‘Incorrigible’ No More: In Rare Memorial Service, Graveside Tribute Paid to New York’s Formerly Incarcerated Girls The Imprint, July 23, 2024