24 Nov | Herstorical.Reflections

Caroline Elizabeth Thomas Merrick (24 Nov 1825 – 29 Mar 1908 | East Feliciana Parish LA – New Orleans LA) poet, suffragist, short fiction writer, social / civic activist, women’s rights advocate.


Susan Hunt Hammond Barney (24 Nov 1834 – 29 Apr 1922 | Pawtucket RI – Providence RI) author, evangelist, aka The Prisoner’s Friend, founded Prisoners’ Aid Society of Rhode Island, National Superintendent of WCTU Prison, Jail, Police, and Almshouse Visitation.


Frances Eliza Hodgson Burnett (24 Nov 1849 – 29 Oct 1924 | Cheetham Hill UK – Plandome NY) novelist, short story writer.


Lola Maverick Lloyd (24 Nov 1875 – 25 Jul 1944 | Castroville TX – Winnetka IL) author, pacifist, feminist, suffragist, social / political activist, co-founded Campaign for World Goverment, founding member of Woman’s Peace Party and Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom [WILPF].