Mary O'Brien

Mary O'Brien was held at the House of Refuge for young women in New York, a juvenile facility. Her remains were buried in a hidden cemetery on the grounds of what is now the Hudson Correctional Facility in upstate New York, and researchers confirmed that the people buried there were residents of the House of Refuge. Her name is carved on a stone that was honored at a 2024 memorial service.

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