13 Feb | Herstorical.Reflections

Anna Behr Uhl Ottendorfer (13 Feb 1815 – 01 Apr 1884 | Würzburg BY – New York NY) German-American journalist, philanthropist, founded home for elderly women.


Anna Maria Calhoun Clemson (13 Feb 1817 – 22 Sep 1875 | Willington SC – Pendleton SC) folk figure, philanthropist, co-founder Clemson University.


Angelica Singleton Van Buren (13 Feb 1818 – 29 Dec 1877 | Wedgefield SC – New York NY) youngest acting First Lady / White House hostess, charitable activist / philanthropist.


Julia Caroline Ripley Dorr (13 Feb 1825 – 18 Jan 1913 | Charleston SC – Rutland VT) poet, prose author.


Osia Joslyn Hiles (13 Feb 1832 – 25 Feb 1902 | near Batavia NY – Milwaukee WI) poet, philanthropist, social activist, gardener / groundskeeper, Native American rights activist, helped found Home for the Friendless / Wisconsin Humane Society / Woman’s Club of Wisconsin, originated one of the first stock companies for women.