Mary Phinney von Olnhausen (1818-1902 | Massachusetts US | Boston MA) nurse, diarist, abolitionist, field nurse, awarded Iron Cross [1873], head nurse at Mansion House Hospital in Alexandria VA | women.born.today © susan.powers.bourne

Christiana Carteaux Bannister (1819–1902 | North Kingstown RI – Providence RI) abolitionist, hairdresser, entrepreneur, founded Home for Aged Colored Women | women.born.today © susan.powers.bourne