Some Delaware County Women Past and Present
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Some Delaware County Women
PAST and PRESENT
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Delaware Branch
Delaware, Ohio
1976
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Some Delaware County Women
PAST and PRESENT
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Delaware Branch
Delaware, Ohio
1976
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PREFACE
This booklet was published by the American
Association of University Women, Delaware Branch,
Delaware, Ohio, to give recognition to a few of the
women who have performed services to Delaware
County or have had an interesting profession or vo-
cation.
A WAY TO LIVE
We must not measure life by years,
but measure it in laughs and tears.
Measure life by the love we had,
and all the things that made us glad.
Measure happiness derived from giving.
A short life may be long with living.
-Lois Lehner
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PREFACE
This booklet was published by the American
Association of University Women, Delaware Branch,
Delaware, Ohio, to give recognition to a few of the
women who have performed services to Delaware
County or have had an interesting profession or vo-
cation.
A WAY TO LIVE
We must not measure life by years,
but measure it in laughs and tears.
Measure life by the love we had,
and all the things that made us glad.
Measure happiness derived from giving.
A short life may be long with living.
-Lois Lehner
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Delaware Branch,
American Association of
University Women.
Delaware, Ohio.
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Copyright 1976
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Delaware Branch,
American Association of
University Women.
Delaware, Ohio.
[AAUW logo]
Copyright 1976
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This booklet was researched, copiled, and
edited by:
Barbara Basbagill
Lois Cross
Emma Dixon
Joan Dochinger
Sue Leidtke
Roberta Masters
Anita Persson
Pauline Urban
Mary Werkman
Elizabeth Shively, Chairman
Non AAUW members:
Esther Burrer, Sunbury
Virginia Crowl, Delaware
Mary Gabriel, Harlem Township
Elmo Hull, Concord
Doris Pierce, Berkshire
Art Work:
Ola Fligor
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This booklet was researched, copiled, and
edited by:
Barbara Basbagill
Lois Cross
Emma Dixon
Joan Dochinger
Sue Leidtke
Roberta Masters
Anita Persson
Pauline Urban
Mary Werkman
Elizabeth Shively, Chairman
Non AAUW members:
Esther Burrer, Sunbury
Virginia Crowl, Delaware
Mary Gabriel, Harlem Township
Elmo Hull, Concord
Doris Pierce, Berkshire
Art Work:
Ola Fligor
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HELEN ALESHIRE (1905- ) Radnor
Former teacher; active in International
Peoples Organization; one of the founders
of the Senior Citizens Club in Delaware.
GRANDMOTHER ELIZABETH SLOCUM ARMSTRONG (1814-1897)
Moved to Ohio at 14, settled in Sunbury,
married on her 22nd birthday, lived in a
log cabin, had 16 children, only 6 lived.
She walked one mile to church; took her
washing to the banks of the Big Walnut
Creek 1 1/2 miles away, and home in time to
get supper. She took care of her child-
ren and managed the farm until the excite-
ment of 1849.
ELSIE E. ARNESON
Was chairman of first organizational
meeting of the League of Women Voters
in March 1948; an accomplished musician;
active in Music Club.
GEORGIE BROWN ALLEN
Active in the 1920's and 30's; owned a
shoe store which she ran; dealt in real
estate; was the first women to wear slacks
in downtown Delaware and also the first to
smoke cigarettes.
REBECCA HYDE AYE (1757-1845) Berkshire Twp.
Rebecca came to Delaware County in 1818;
married Jacob Aye in 1820; was excellent
weaver and won many prizes for her skill.
She was also a milliner. The first local
Methodist Church service was held in her
home in 1826.
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HELEN ALESHIRE (1905- ) Radnor
Former teacher; active in International
Peoples Organization; one of the founders
of the Senior Citizens Club in Delaware.
GRANDMOTHER ELIZABETH SLOCUM ARMSTRONG (1814-1897)
Moved to Ohio at 14, settled in Sunbury,
married on her 22nd birthday, lived in a
log cabin, had 16 children, only 6 lived.
She walked one mile to church; took her
washing to the banks of the Big Walnut
Creek 1 1/2 miles away, and home in time to
get supper. She took care of her child-
ren and managed the farm until the excite-
ment of 1849.
ELSIE E. ARNESON
Was chairman of first organizational
meeting of the League of Women Voters
in March 1948; an accomplished musician;
active in Music Club.
GEORGIE BROWN ALLEN
Active in the 1920's and 30's; owned a
shoe store which she ran; dealt in real
estate; was the first women to wear slacks
in downtown Delaware and also the first to
smoke cigarettes.
REBECCA HYDE AYE (1757-1845) Berkshire Twp.
Rebecca came to Delaware County in 1818;
married Jacob Aye in 1820; was excellent
weaver and won many prizes for her skill.
She was also a milliner. The first local
Methodist Church service was held in her
home in 1826.
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MRS. A. BALDWIN - Kingston Township
Wrote When Grandmother was a Little Girl
in 1888.
MARY ELLEN BASBAGILL (1935- ) Delaware
Graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University 1957;
worked for ten years as Field Agent with
Internal Revenue Service in Columbus;
self-employed with brother in accounting
since 1969.
VERONICA BASBAGILL - Delaware
Born in Columbus; came to Delaware in 1929;
Housekeeper at St. Mary's Rectory for 30
years; organist for the Church; one of the
founders of the Women's City Club, and also
The Delaware League of Women Voters.
MABEL SHIPMEN BIRDSELL (1885-1973) Delaware
She had almost total recall, could read an
article and repeat it almost word for word.
When the Civil War Veterans became too
feeble to write their own minutes, they
made her secretary and honorary member of
the Grand Army of the Republic, the only
woman member in the United States, as
far as is known.
SHARON ELAINE PHILLIAN BLOCHER (1944- ) Delaware
Graduate of Hayes High School; Ohio State
Homecoming Queen; Miss Ohio in 1966; emceed
over 70 pageants; sang for President Nixon
in 1970.
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MRS. A. BALDWIN - Kingston Township
Wrote When Grandmother was a Little Girl
in 1888.
MARY ELLEN BASBAGILL (1935- ) Delaware
Graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University 1957;
worked for ten years as Field Agent with
Internal Revenue Service in Columbus;
self-employed with brother in accounting
since 1969.
VERONICA BASBAGILL - Delaware
Born in Columbus; came to Delaware in 1929;
Housekeeper at St. Mary's Rectory for 30
years; organist for the Church; one of the
founders of the Women's City Club, and also
The Delaware League of Women Voters.
MABEL SHIPMEN BIRDSELL (1885-1973) Delaware
She had almost total recall, could read an
article and repeat it almost word for word.
When the Civil War Veterans became too
feeble to write their own minutes, they
made her secretary and honorary member of
the Grand Army of the Republic, the only
woman member in the United States, as
far as is known.
SHARON ELAINE PHILLIAN BLOCHER (1944- ) Delaware
Graduate of Hayes High School; Ohio State
Homecoming Queen; Miss Ohio in 1966; emceed
over 70 pageants; sang for President Nixon
in 1970.
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RUTH BOARDMAN (1892-1971) Delaware City
A teacher for 50 years in Delaware County
and City; Principal of West School, later
named Boardman in her honor. Her services
to the community included membership in
ten clubs; both Ruth and Dorothea (her
sister) were dedicated teachers; both were
named "Honor Citizens of the Year" by the
Delaware Chamber of Commerce in 1959.
DOROTHY DILLENBECK BURRER (Mrs. Carlton S.)
For many years the Librarian in Sunbury,
Ohio, assisted with the Sesquicentennial,
1966; helpful advisor in this publisher.
MRS. BUSH - Troy Township
Mrs. Bush taught the first school in Troy
Township.
MARY CADWALADER - Delaware
Mary Cad, as she was called, had a millinery
and gift shop on West Winter Street in the
1920's and 30's. One of the women who made
hats for her was Eva Martin Shively. Myrtle
Runyan was a saleslady for Mary Cad for 37
years.
LUCY CARPENTER - Liberty Township
Lucy Carpenter was the first teacher in
Liberty Township three years after the
first settlement was made.
MRS. NATHAN CARPENTER - Liberty Township
First women to die in Delaware County in
1804.
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RUTH BOARDMAN (1892-1971) Delaware City
A teacher for 50 years in Delaware County
and City; Principal of West School, later
named Boardman in her honor. Her services
to the community included membership in
ten clubs; both Ruth and Dorothea (her
sister) were dedicated teachers; both were
named "Honor Citizens of the Year" by the
Delaware Chamber of Commerce in 1959.
DOROTHY DILLENBECK BURRER (Mrs. Carlton S.)
For many years the Librarian in Sunbury,
Ohio, assisted with the Sesquicentennial,
1966; helpful advisor in this publisher.
MRS. BUSH - Troy Township
Mrs. Bush taught the first school in Troy
Township.
MARY CADWALADER - Delaware
Mary Cad, as she was called, had a millinery
and gift shop on West Winter Street in the
1920's and 30's. One of the women who made
hats for her was Eva Martin Shively. Myrtle
Runyan was a saleslady for Mary Cad for 37
years.
LUCY CARPENTER - Liberty Township
Lucy Carpenter was the first teacher in
Liberty Township three years after the
first settlement was made.
MRS. NATHAN CARPENTER - Liberty Township
First women to die in Delaware County in
1804.
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SARAH CARPENTER (Brown) Liberty Township
Sarah Carpenter was married to John S. Brown
in 1812, the first marriage in Liberty Town-
ship.
JEAN CARPER - Oxford Township
Graduate of Ashley High School, Ohio Wesleyan
University, and Indiana U.M.A.; employed by
National Safety Council; editor of Safety
Magazine. Among her published books is a
Children's book, Little Turtle. Currently
she has a radio show in Washington, D.C.
ANNA CARPENTER - Radnor
Anna Carpenter was postmistress at Radnor
for 39 years, after being appointed by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Retired
in 1975.
JANE M. CASE (d. 1904) Delaware
Jane M. Case came to Delaware in 1888 and
left money in a will which was used for Jane
M. Case Hospital Inc., August 10, 1904. Name
later changed to Grady Memorial Hospital.
ELIZABETH COCHRAN - Scioto Valley
April 17, 1798 was the first marriage in
Scioto Valley. Elizabeth Cochran and
George Kilgore were wed. The ponies of
the attendants were hitched to the trees
along the streets which were not then
cleared out, nearly the whole town being
a wilderness.
SUZANNA COCHRAN - Thompson Township
Suzanna Cochran, born in 1817, was the first
white child born in Thompson Township.
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SARAH CARPENTER (Brown) Liberty Township
Sarah Carpenter was married to John S. Brown
in 1812, the first marriage in Liberty Town-
ship.
JEAN CARPER - Oxford Township
Graduate of Ashley High School, Ohio Wesleyan
University, and Indiana U.M.A.; employed by
National Safety Council; editor of Safety
Magazine. Among her published books is a
Children's book, Little Turtle. Currently
she has a radio show in Washington, D.C.
ANNA CARPENTER - Radnor
Anna Carpenter was postmistress at Radnor
for 39 years, after being appointed by
President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Retired
in 1975.
JANE M. CASE (d. 1904) Delaware
Jane M. Case came to Delaware in 1888 and
left money in a will which was used for Jane
M. Case Hospital Inc., August 10, 1904. Name
later changed to Grady Memorial Hospital.
ELIZABETH COCHRAN - Scioto Valley
April 17, 1798 was the first marriage in
Scioto Valley. Elizabeth Cochran and
George Kilgore were wed. The ponies of
the attendants were hitched to the trees
along the streets which were not then
cleared out, nearly the whole town being
a wilderness.
SUZANNA COCHRAN - Thompson Township
Suzanna Cochran, born in 1817, was the first
white child born in Thompson Township.
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GENEVIEVE WALLACE COLE (1900- ) Brown Twp.
Mrs. Cole's lifelong interest has been in
pioneer history and Indian artifacts. A
most valuable contribution to the Ohio
State Museum, among many others, is a
complete skeleton of a young Indian woman
which she and her children found in 1947.
The Marlboro Historical Society was organ-
ized in her home in 1947. It later became
the Delaware County Historical Society.
DOROTHY G. CONANT (Mrs. Sherman) Sunbury
Now in her second term as Delaware
County Recorder. She has four children.
MADGE CONKLIN (Mrs. Max)
First woman Treasurer of Delaware County.
She has four children and eight grandchildren.
PHOBE COOK - Berkshire Township
Phoebe Cook (Mrs. Henry S.) is reported
to have had the first rooming house and
the first iron.
HELEN M. CRANE (1889- ) Delaware
Graduated from Middlebury College in 1912;
Active in the Girl Scout Organization; both
a Troop and Girl Scout Council Area 4 are
named in her honor. Many Delaware people
will remember her riding her bicycle around
town before it was economically popular.
MABEL CRATTY (18? -1928) Delaware
In 1890 graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
University; in 1895, principal of Dela-
ware High School until 1904 when she became
General Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. "She
ministered to the needs of women both
spiritual and temporal, not only in America,
but in the world."
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GENEVIEVE WALLACE COLE (1900- ) Brown Twp.
Mrs. Cole's lifelong interest has been in
pioneer history and Indian artifacts. A
most valuable contribution to the Ohio
State Museum, among many others, is a
complete skeleton of a young Indian woman
which she and her children found in 1947.
The Marlboro Historical Society was organ-
ized in her home in 1947. It later became
the Delaware County Historical Society.
DOROTHY G. CONANT (Mrs. Sherman) Sunbury
Now in her second term as Delaware
County Recorder. She has four children.
MADGE CONKLIN (Mrs. Max)
First woman Treasurer of Delaware County.
She has four children and eight grandchildren.
PHOBE COOK - Berkshire Township
Phoebe Cook (Mrs. Henry S.) is reported
to have had the first rooming house and
the first iron.
HELEN M. CRANE (1889- ) Delaware
Graduated from Middlebury College in 1912;
Active in the Girl Scout Organization; both
a Troop and Girl Scout Council Area 4 are
named in her honor. Many Delaware people
will remember her riding her bicycle around
town before it was economically popular.
MABEL CRATTY (18? -1928) Delaware
In 1890 graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
University; in 1895, principal of Dela-
ware High School until 1904 when she became
General Secretary of the Y.W.C.A. "She
ministered to the needs of women both
spiritual and temporal, not only in America,
but in the world."
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SARAH CRAWFORD (Mrs. James M.)
Served as matron of the Girls' Industrial
Home from 1884-1892.
K. BELLE CROWL (Mrs. Eldon C.) Berkshire
In 1975 Mrs. Crowl received a certificate
naming her as a qualified graphoanalyst,
one who is trained to identify personality
traits in people by using samples of hand-
writing for analysis purposes.
DR. ALICE BUTLER CROY - Delaware
She practiced medicine with her husband in
Delaware, Ohio in 1907.
MARILYN MOSELEY CRYDER (Mrs. George) (1931- )
Delaware
In 1974 named Chairperson of the Museum Com-
mittee of the Delaware County Historical
Society and, serving in the capacity of Act-
ing Director of the Museum, directed the
renovation of the Society's Museum (The
Nash House) and Annex; catalogued and pre-
pared for use by the public the memorabilia,
geneological and other printed materials among
the holdings. Since 1958 she has been actively
engaged in both family genealogical and his-
torical research. In cooperation with her
husband, has compiled and developed a number
of multi-media programs dealing with Delaware
County pictorical history.
LUELLA CURTIS (Mrs. Jack) (1922- ) Delaware
Luella Curtis started working as a volunteer
helper for the mentally retarded in 1957; now
is administrator and supervisor for the adult
program with 37 adults and three supervisors.
She became interested in this work because
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SARAH CRAWFORD (Mrs. James M.)
Served as matron of the Girls' Industrial
Home from 1884-1892.
K. BELLE CROWL (Mrs. Eldon C.) Berkshire
In 1975 Mrs. Crowl received a certificate
naming her as a qualified graphoanalyst,
one who is trained to identify personality
traits in people by using samples of hand-
writing for analysis purposes.
DR. ALICE BUTLER CROY - Delaware
She practiced medicine with her husband in
Delaware, Ohio in 1907.
MARILYN MOSELEY CRYDER (Mrs. George) (1931- )
Delaware
In 1974 named Chairperson of the Museum Com-
mittee of the Delaware County Historical
Society and, serving in the capacity of Act-
ing Director of the Museum, directed the
renovation of the Society's Museum (The
Nash House) and Annex; catalogued and pre-
pared for use by the public the memorabilia,
geneological and other printed materials among
the holdings. Since 1958 she has been actively
engaged in both family genealogical and his-
torical research. In cooperation with her
husband, has compiled and developed a number
of multi-media programs dealing with Delaware
County pictorical history.
LUELLA CURTIS (Mrs. Jack) (1922- ) Delaware
Luella Curtis started working as a volunteer
helper for the mentally retarded in 1957; now
is administrator and supervisor for the adult
program with 37 adults and three supervisors.
She became interested in this work because
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her daughter was enrolled in the school.
Luella wanted to help her and others like
her to become as nearly normal as possible.
ADALINE DAVIS - Sunbury
Beginning in 1861, Adaline Davis served as
Postmistress for 32 consecutive years in
Sunbury. Lizzie kept her office in her
home. A bell on the desk brought the post-
mistress through the kitchen door along
with the aroma of what Mrs. Davis was
having for dinner.
MARIA DENTON - Berkshire Township
In 1810 Maria Denton taught in a log cabin
in the Galena area.
JOAN DOCHINGER (1931- ) Delaware
B.S. Cornell University, 1953; she was
the first woman to be elected to the
Delaware City Council and the first woman
vice-mayor of Delaware.
MARIE DONAVIN (18? - ) Delaware
Studied voice in Europe; in the 1890's
she sang at the Delaware Opera House where
Governor and Mr. William McKinley went to
the stage to compliment her. She also
sang at the White House when he was the
President.
COUNTESS NELLY LYTLE EULENBERG (1875) Delaware
A musician who studied in Germany were
she met and married Count Eulenburg in 1904.
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her daughter was enrolled in the school.
Luella wanted to help her and others like
her to become as nearly normal as possible.
ADALINE DAVIS - Sunbury
Beginning in 1861, Adaline Davis served as
Postmistress for 32 consecutive years in
Sunbury. Lizzie kept her office in her
home. A bell on the desk brought the post-
mistress through the kitchen door along
with the aroma of what Mrs. Davis was
having for dinner.
MARIA DENTON - Berkshire Township
In 1810 Maria Denton taught in a log cabin
in the Galena area.
JOAN DOCHINGER (1931- ) Delaware
B.S. Cornell University, 1953; she was
the first woman to be elected to the
Delaware City Council and the first woman
vice-mayor of Delaware.
MARIE DONAVIN (18? - ) Delaware
Studied voice in Europe; in the 1890's
she sang at the Delaware Opera House where
Governor and Mr. William McKinley went to
the stage to compliment her. She also
sang at the White House when he was the
President.
COUNTESS NELLY LYTLE EULENBERG (1875) Delaware
A musician who studied in Germany were
she met and married Count Eulenburg in 1904.
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WILMA EILBERT EVERETT (1900- ) Delaware
Graduated from Ohio State University in
1923 and came to Delaware in 1926; she
has served in the Hospital Auxiliary 15
years. She served on Sarah Moore Home
Board for 35 years and was President of
the Board, 1952-1973.
RUTH B. FIRESTONE
Born in Washington, PA; moved to Delaware
in 1947; graduated from Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity with a degree in Fine Art; further
study at Cincinnati University and American
University. Had a portrait business "Por-
traits in Pastel" in Washington, D.C., made
sketches and watercolors of African game with
animals during an African Safari in 1971;
had had exhibitions at the Corcoran Gallery,
Washington D.C., the Southern Hotel, Col-
umbus, and Magnuson's Gallery in Columbus,
Ohio. Ruth opened Up the Downstairs Gallery
and Studio in Delaware in 1974.
LOUISE FISSEL (1913- ) Galena
She worked for 36 years as a 4-H leader,
beginning in 1935 she served as Galena
Treasurer for 14 years, and is presently
Treasurer of Galena. Keeps score for the
Galena Slow Pitch League which is com-
posed of 20 teams, playing five nights a
week.
JOYCE FLEMING (1943- ) Brown Township
A native of Delaware County; graduated from
Ohio Wesleyan University; enrolled in an
accelerated program at the University of
California at Berkeley where she received
a Ph D degree in Behavioral Psychology; be-
came Managing Editor of the magazine Psych-
ology Today.
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WILMA EILBERT EVERETT (1900- ) Delaware
Graduated from Ohio State University in
1923 and came to Delaware in 1926; she
has served in the Hospital Auxiliary 15
years. She served on Sarah Moore Home
Board for 35 years and was President of
the Board, 1952-1973.
RUTH B. FIRESTONE
Born in Washington, PA; moved to Delaware
in 1947; graduated from Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity with a degree in Fine Art; further
study at Cincinnati University and American
University. Had a portrait business "Por-
traits in Pastel" in Washington, D.C., made
sketches and watercolors of African game with
animals during an African Safari in 1971;
had had exhibitions at the Corcoran Gallery,
Washington D.C., the Southern Hotel, Col-
umbus, and Magnuson's Gallery in Columbus,
Ohio. Ruth opened Up the Downstairs Gallery
and Studio in Delaware in 1974.
LOUISE FISSEL (1913- ) Galena
She worked for 36 years as a 4-H leader,
beginning in 1935 she served as Galena
Treasurer for 14 years, and is presently
Treasurer of Galena. Keeps score for the
Galena Slow Pitch League which is com-
posed of 20 teams, playing five nights a
week.
JOYCE FLEMING (1943- ) Brown Township
A native of Delaware County; graduated from
Ohio Wesleyan University; enrolled in an
accelerated program at the University of
California at Berkeley where she received
a Ph D degree in Behavioral Psychology; be-
came Managing Editor of the magazine Psych-
ology Today.
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JOYCE FLEMING (continued)
Edited Barbara Brown's new bio-feedback book,
New Mind, New Body; was recently given a
national journalistic award from the American
Association of Psychologists for bettering
people's understanding of psychology.
NANCY FRANKENBERG
Her school was Ohio State University; moved
to Delaware County in 1953; Executive Director
of United Way. Community organization is her
area of concern, for she is actively involved
in 14 committees and boards. Was honored as
Woman of the Year in 1975 by Gamma Mu Chapter
of Beta Sigma Phi in observing International
Women's Year.
CELIA MILLER FRANK (1897- ) Delaware City
Came to Delaware in 1919; first President of
the Women's Auxiliary of the Chamber of Com-
merce which raised money for downtown Christ-
mas Decorations; member Sarah Moore Home Board
for forty years; one of the founders of the
Women's City Club; worked for Volunteer Home
Service Committee of the Red Cross during
World War II; named to Mayor's Downtown Im-
provement Committee. In 1972 she was honored
for collecting the most money in her neigh-
borhood in that year's United Way Campaign.
SARAH McPHERSON RISHER GETTY - Troy Township
Sarah Risher, born in Troy Township in 1853,
was a school teacher who married Paul Getty
(billionaire) in 1879.
KATHERINE CHARRITY Delaware
Katherine Gharrity, assisted by a competent
staff of volunteers offers 24-hour phone
service to those in trouble. Help Anonymous
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JOYCE FLEMING (continued)
Edited Barbara Brown's new bio-feedback book,
New Mind, New Body; was recently given a
national journalistic award from the American
Association of Psychologists for bettering
people's understanding of psychology.
NANCY FRANKENBERG
Her school was Ohio State University; moved
to Delaware County in 1953; Executive Director
of United Way. Community organization is her
area of concern, for she is actively involved
in 14 committees and boards. Was honored as
Woman of the Year in 1975 by Gamma Mu Chapter
of Beta Sigma Phi in observing International
Women's Year.
CELIA MILLER FRANK (1897- ) Delaware City
Came to Delaware in 1919; first President of
the Women's Auxiliary of the Chamber of Com-
merce which raised money for downtown Christ-
mas Decorations; member Sarah Moore Home Board
for forty years; one of the founders of the
Women's City Club; worked for Volunteer Home
Service Committee of the Red Cross during
World War II; named to Mayor's Downtown Im-
provement Committee. In 1972 she was honored
for collecting the most money in her neigh-
borhood in that year's United Way Campaign.
SARAH McPHERSON RISHER GETTY - Troy Township
Sarah Risher, born in Troy Township in 1853,
was a school teacher who married Paul Getty
(billionaire) in 1879.
KATHERINE CHARRITY Delaware
Katherine Gharrity, assisted by a competent
staff of volunteers offers 24-hour phone
service to those in trouble. Help Anonymous
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KATHERINE GHARRITY (continued)
was organized by four Delaware ladies with
the help of Father John Stattmiller in 1971.
The four ladies were: Mary Ann Keefer,
Georgia Parker, Pat Silleck, and Jean Strohm.
ROSALIE GLOVER (1946- ) Delaware
The Reverend Glover is a minister of the
Delaware Presbyterian Church; graduate of
Florida State University and Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary; came to Delaware in
1973. Through her wok in the Church she
serves the needs of the community.
MRS. EMMA CHAMBERLAIN GRIFFITH (1866- ?) Delaware
She was one of the best known and highly
esteemed residents of Delaware Township,
living on a 500-acre farm and managing it
herself.
ZELDA WHEATLY HAHNERT (1907- ) Delaware
She came to Delaware from Indiana in 1934;
helped to reorganize the Cub Scouts in 1936;
She was secretary and president of the Dela-
ware County Historical Society and director of
the Museum from 1954-1974. She and Stella
Breece worked very hard to prepare the museum
for its opening in May, 1955. She works zeal-
ously for the Delaware Women's City Club.
She is listed in Who's Who in American Woman
and Who's Who in the Mid-West.
DR. HELEN KAULBACH SMITH HALSEY (1865- ) Delaware
She came from New York to Delaware in 1893
and was the first lady physician in the
county for about 10 years. In 1904 she
married Mr. W. H. Halsey and moved back
to New York.
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KATHERINE GHARRITY (continued)
was organized by four Delaware ladies with
the help of Father John Stattmiller in 1971.
The four ladies were: Mary Ann Keefer,
Georgia Parker, Pat Silleck, and Jean Strohm.
ROSALIE GLOVER (1946- ) Delaware
The Reverend Glover is a minister of the
Delaware Presbyterian Church; graduate of
Florida State University and Pittsburgh
Theological Seminary; came to Delaware in
1973. Through her wok in the Church she
serves the needs of the community.
MRS. EMMA CHAMBERLAIN GRIFFITH (1866- ?) Delaware
She was one of the best known and highly
esteemed residents of Delaware Township,
living on a 500-acre farm and managing it
herself.
ZELDA WHEATLY HAHNERT (1907- ) Delaware
She came to Delaware from Indiana in 1934;
helped to reorganize the Cub Scouts in 1936;
She was secretary and president of the Dela-
ware County Historical Society and director of
the Museum from 1954-1974. She and Stella
Breece worked very hard to prepare the museum
for its opening in May, 1955. She works zeal-
ously for the Delaware Women's City Club.
She is listed in Who's Who in American Woman
and Who's Who in the Mid-West.
DR. HELEN KAULBACH SMITH HALSEY (1865- ) Delaware
She came from New York to Delaware in 1893
and was the first lady physician in the
county for about 10 years. In 1904 she
married Mr. W. H. Halsey and moved back
to New York.
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LUCY WEBB HAYES (1831-1889) Delaware
The family came to Delaware from Chillicothe
in 1844. Rutherford and Lucy were married in
1852. While in the White House she refused
to compromise her beliefs and would not serve
liquor much to the dismay of the foreign states-
men. She became known as "Lemonade Lucy".
Mrs. Hayes was the first President of the Home
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church,
organized in 1880. She held the office until
her death in 1889.
SOPHIA RICHARD HAYES (early 1800's) Delaware
The year her son Rutherford was born, 1922,
her husband died. Sophia Hayes owned 124
acres, valued at $680 in 1826.
ELIZABETH HEATH Oxford Township
She taught the first school in the town of
Oxford, later called Ashley.
JUDITH KIDD HELD, M.D. (Mrs. Francis) Delaware
In 1970 she began the practice of internal
medicine and cardiology in Delaware. Her
home was originally in Colorado. She grad-
uated from The Ohio State University College
of Medicine. Locally, she is active in the
Delaware County Heart Association and has
helped train paramedics for the emergency
squad.
JANET GEPHARD HICKMAN (1940- ) Brown Township
Native of Delaware County; earned B.S. and
Master's degrees at Ohio State University
with honors. She is currently working with
Dr. Charlotte Huck revising her Children's
Literature textbook, published in 1974 by
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LUCY WEBB HAYES (1831-1889) Delaware
The family came to Delaware from Chillicothe
in 1844. Rutherford and Lucy were married in
1852. While in the White House she refused
to compromise her beliefs and would not serve
liquor much to the dismay of the foreign states-
men. She became known as "Lemonade Lucy".
Mrs. Hayes was the first President of the Home
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church,
organized in 1880. She held the office until
her death in 1889.
SOPHIA RICHARD HAYES (early 1800's) Delaware
The year her son Rutherford was born, 1922,
her husband died. Sophia Hayes owned 124
acres, valued at $680 in 1826.
ELIZABETH HEATH Oxford Township
She taught the first school in the town of
Oxford, later called Ashley.
JUDITH KIDD HELD, M.D. (Mrs. Francis) Delaware
In 1970 she began the practice of internal
medicine and cardiology in Delaware. Her
home was originally in Colorado. She grad-
uated from The Ohio State University College
of Medicine. Locally, she is active in the
Delaware County Heart Association and has
helped train paramedics for the emergency
squad.
JANET GEPHARD HICKMAN (1940- ) Brown Township
Native of Delaware County; earned B.S. and
Master's degrees at Ohio State University
with honors. She is currently working with
Dr. Charlotte Huck revising her Children's
Literature textbook, published in 1974 by
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JANET GEPHARD HICKMAN (continued)
McMillan. The Valley of the Shadow is a
Children's book by Janet Hickman and is
concerned with the Moravian Massacre at
Gnadenhutten. This book has been placed
on both the Notable Books for Social Studies
and the Ohio Reading Circle List for 1974-
1975.
MRS. ELMER HILLS Delaware
Mrs. Hills was the leading spirit in the
movement to establish the Home for the
Aged. Mr. Hills provided a home on North
Franklin Street, which in 1892 opened its
doors to three genteel ladies from the
County Infirmary.
MISS JOAN HILLS (Mr. Richard Murray) Berkshire Twp.
She taught in Berkshire in 1824-25 and in
Delaware in 1826-27 with her husband. After
her husband's death in 1833 she resumed
teaching until 1868, about 35 years. Most
of her teaching was in her private home on
North Franklin Street.
SARAH HOSKINS - Scioto Township
Sarah Hoskins and Robert Perry were married
in 1808 by the Rev. Mr. Cloud, who came up
from Columbus. This was the first marriage
in Scioto Township.
MISS CORA HUDDLESTON (1930's) Berkshire Township
Miss Cora Huddleston was the only female
Charter Member of the Sunbury Methodist
Church, organized in 1937.
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JANET GEPHARD HICKMAN (continued)
McMillan. The Valley of the Shadow is a
Children's book by Janet Hickman and is
concerned with the Moravian Massacre at
Gnadenhutten. This book has been placed
on both the Notable Books for Social Studies
and the Ohio Reading Circle List for 1974-
1975.
MRS. ELMER HILLS Delaware
Mrs. Hills was the leading spirit in the
movement to establish the Home for the
Aged. Mr. Hills provided a home on North
Franklin Street, which in 1892 opened its
doors to three genteel ladies from the
County Infirmary.
MISS JOAN HILLS (Mr. Richard Murray) Berkshire Twp.
She taught in Berkshire in 1824-25 and in
Delaware in 1826-27 with her husband. After
her husband's death in 1833 she resumed
teaching until 1868, about 35 years. Most
of her teaching was in her private home on
North Franklin Street.
SARAH HOSKINS - Scioto Township
Sarah Hoskins and Robert Perry were married
in 1808 by the Rev. Mr. Cloud, who came up
from Columbus. This was the first marriage
in Scioto Township.
MISS CORA HUDDLESTON (1930's) Berkshire Township
Miss Cora Huddleston was the only female
Charter Member of the Sunbury Methodist
Church, organized in 1937.
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MILLIE HUMES - Brown Township
A transplanted Texan, she is responsible
for "Home Maker Tours"-organized as a
community service with no personal pro-
fit; for 35 years she has been a 4-H
Club leader. She is registrar for the
East Ohio Conference of the Methodist
Church Reach Out Session at Lakeside,
Camp Wesley and Mt. Union.
BESS ECHOLS HUMPHRIES (1899-1972) Delaware
She came to Delaware in 1934. After her
husband's death in 1941, she took over the
Ford Motor Agency in Delaware and managed
it for 32 years. She learned through ex-
perience to run a successful business. She
was publicly recognized by the Ford Motor
Co. and The National Business Magazine.
A special honor was bestowed upon her by
the Delaware Chamber of Commerce as a dis-
tinguished business woman.
SALLIE THOMPSON HUMPHEREYS - Delaware
Miss Humphreys did her first course work
in 1905-06. In 1907 she was named Director
of the School of Fine Art at Ohio Wesleyan
University. Her special field was decora-
tive design and oil painting. Humphreys
Art Hall on the Ohio Wesleyan Campus is
named for her.
LETTA ROBERSON HUTCHINSON (1898- ) Ashley
Came to Ohio from Illinois in 1931; taught
in elementary and secondary Schools. Re-
turned to Ashley to become first Director
of Women's Activities for Ohio Farm Bureau
Federation from 1945 until retirement in
1963. After retirement she went to India
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MILLIE HUMES - Brown Township
A transplanted Texan, she is responsible
for "Home Maker Tours"-organized as a
community service with no personal pro-
fit; for 35 years she has been a 4-H
Club leader. She is registrar for the
East Ohio Conference of the Methodist
Church Reach Out Session at Lakeside,
Camp Wesley and Mt. Union.
BESS ECHOLS HUMPHRIES (1899-1972) Delaware
She came to Delaware in 1934. After her
husband's death in 1941, she took over the
Ford Motor Agency in Delaware and managed
it for 32 years. She learned through ex-
perience to run a successful business. She
was publicly recognized by the Ford Motor
Co. and The National Business Magazine.
A special honor was bestowed upon her by
the Delaware Chamber of Commerce as a dis-
tinguished business woman.
SALLIE THOMPSON HUMPHEREYS - Delaware
Miss Humphreys did her first course work
in 1905-06. In 1907 she was named Director
of the School of Fine Art at Ohio Wesleyan
University. Her special field was decora-
tive design and oil painting. Humphreys
Art Hall on the Ohio Wesleyan Campus is
named for her.
LETTA ROBERSON HUTCHINSON (1898- ) Ashley
Came to Ohio from Illinois in 1931; taught
in elementary and secondary Schools. Re-
turned to Ashley to become first Director
of Women's Activities for Ohio Farm Bureau
Federation from 1945 until retirement in
1963. After retirement she went to India
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LETTA ROBERSON HUTCHINSON (continued)
as a volunteer to work in villages to im-
prove health conditions. After several
years in India, she returned home and in
1968 joined VISTA, working with the poor
in Arkansas and Texas. In 1972 she was
active in the drive for funds to build
Ashley Villa, a Senior Citizen Complex
in Ashley.
HANNAH JAMES (early 1700's) Berlin Township
Hannah James was captured by the Indians
May 13, 1704. Two of her children were
killed and she and her infant were car-
ried away. The baby dashed against the
doorpost to free the captive mother of
the burden that would impede travel.
The Indians decided to scalp her to
avoid being overtaken by white avengers.
She was then knocked in head and scalped
and left for dead. She was found later
by whites sitting up and stroking the
blood on her forehead. With much care,
she recovered and lived to be over 80
and had descendents more numerous than
any of the others in the James family.
ANNE JONES (Mrs. Bern) Delaware
She was the first person to have an out-
side lighted Christmas tree in Delaware.
DOROTHY SMITH JONES (1918- ) Delaware
Born in Marion, Ohio, she came to Delaware
in 1928. She first worked in Jane Case
Hospital and was supervising nurse in
charge of the Delaware TB Sanitarium
housed in the old Osteopathic Hospital.
She served as a Public Health Nurse from
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LETTA ROBERSON HUTCHINSON (continued)
as a volunteer to work in villages to im-
prove health conditions. After several
years in India, she returned home and in
1968 joined VISTA, working with the poor
in Arkansas and Texas. In 1972 she was
active in the drive for funds to build
Ashley Villa, a Senior Citizen Complex
in Ashley.
HANNAH JAMES (early 1700's) Berlin Township
Hannah James was captured by the Indians
May 13, 1704. Two of her children were
killed and she and her infant were car-
ried away. The baby dashed against the
doorpost to free the captive mother of
the burden that would impede travel.
The Indians decided to scalp her to
avoid being overtaken by white avengers.
She was then knocked in head and scalped
and left for dead. She was found later
by whites sitting up and stroking the
blood on her forehead. With much care,
she recovered and lived to be over 80
and had descendents more numerous than
any of the others in the James family.
ANNE JONES (Mrs. Bern) Delaware
She was the first person to have an out-
side lighted Christmas tree in Delaware.
DOROTHY SMITH JONES (1918- ) Delaware
Born in Marion, Ohio, she came to Delaware
in 1928. She first worked in Jane Case
Hospital and was supervising nurse in
charge of the Delaware TB Sanitarium
housed in the old Osteopathic Hospital.
She served as a Public Health Nurse from
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DOROTHY SMITH JONES (continued)
1940-1974. She works in eight com-
munity boards, committees, and clubs.
BRONWEN HARRIS KETTERING (1885- ) Delaware
She was the first woman to be elected to
public office in Delaware County. She was
Clerk of Courts in 1923 and served two two-
year terms. She was the daughter of the
Reverend Harris, minister at Radnor.
PATRICIA KIRTLAND (1942- ) Delaware
Born in Marion, Ohio; moved to Delaware
in 1950; attended Ohio State (Engineering
School) for three years. She has been
active in the National League of Women
Voters since she joined in 1966, as well
as in Delaware Community Chorus and Dela-
ware Heritage Society; she has designed
needlework hangings for several Ohio
churches. In 1971 she opened the Yarn
Barn, which she continues to operate.
MRS. KIMBALL (Berkshire)
Mrs. Kimball, the banker's wife in Sun-
bury, already having the finest gas light-
ing then available, had electricity in-
stalled just to run her water pump.
MARY K. KUHN, M.D. (Mrs. Eugene) Ashley
She began a general practice of medicine
in the 1950's. She graduated from the Univer-
sity of Kansas.
EVELYN LAUER R. Ph. Delaware
Operated the pharmacy at the Northwest
corner of William & Sandusky Streets
in the 1950's and 1960's.
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DOROTHY SMITH JONES (continued)
1940-1974. She works in eight com-
munity boards, committees, and clubs.
BRONWEN HARRIS KETTERING (1885- ) Delaware
She was the first woman to be elected to
public office in Delaware County. She was
Clerk of Courts in 1923 and served two two-
year terms. She was the daughter of the
Reverend Harris, minister at Radnor.
PATRICIA KIRTLAND (1942- ) Delaware
Born in Marion, Ohio; moved to Delaware
in 1950; attended Ohio State (Engineering
School) for three years. She has been
active in the National League of Women
Voters since she joined in 1966, as well
as in Delaware Community Chorus and Dela-
ware Heritage Society; she has designed
needlework hangings for several Ohio
churches. In 1971 she opened the Yarn
Barn, which she continues to operate.
MRS. KIMBALL (Berkshire)
Mrs. Kimball, the banker's wife in Sun-
bury, already having the finest gas light-
ing then available, had electricity in-
stalled just to run her water pump.
MARY K. KUHN, M.D. (Mrs. Eugene) Ashley
She began a general practice of medicine
in the 1950's. She graduated from the Univer-
sity of Kansas.
EVELYN LAUER R. Ph. Delaware
Operated the pharmacy at the Northwest
corner of William & Sandusky Streets
in the 1950's and 1960's.
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FORREST MAIN LAWRENCE (1895- ) Delaware
Became Children's Librarian because of the
influence of her father, H. T. Main, Super-
intendent of Delaware County Schools. In
1947 she took boxes of books to the county
schools in her own car. She worked four
summers at the University of Kentucky for
her Library of Science Degree which she
received in 1951, the first Delaware lib-
rarian to have that degree. For a while
the county loaned a truck and driver to
transport books. Mrs. Lawrence taught,
on her own time, teachers and high school
students how to set up libraries. Mrs.
Lawrence's special interest now is paint-
ing beautiful water colors.
LOIS LEHNER ( ) Delaware
Teacher in Delaware County for 18 years;
active in speech work; won trophy in Ohio
High School Speech League in 1961-1962
with students from Elm Valley High School.
Forced into early retirement by ill health,
Lois published three books of poetry: A
Poen or Two for Everyone (1965); A Song
of the Farmer and Other Poems (1966); A
Third Book of Poems (1970); has had many
articles published in 13 different maga-
zines. She has had a book published on
Ohio Glass factories and potteries in
1976.
MARY LEMMON (early Delaware, 1900)
She was pastor of the United Brethern
Church on Eaton Street in 1908.
MRS. MAXINE PERFECT LINK (early 1900) Sunbury
Mrs. Link played for the silent movies in
Sunbury around 1915.
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FORREST MAIN LAWRENCE (1895- ) Delaware
Became Children's Librarian because of the
influence of her father, H. T. Main, Super-
intendent of Delaware County Schools. In
1947 she took boxes of books to the county
schools in her own car. She worked four
summers at the University of Kentucky for
her Library of Science Degree which she
received in 1951, the first Delaware lib-
rarian to have that degree. For a while
the county loaned a truck and driver to
transport books. Mrs. Lawrence taught,
on her own time, teachers and high school
students how to set up libraries. Mrs.
Lawrence's special interest now is paint-
ing beautiful water colors.
LOIS LEHNER ( ) Delaware
Teacher in Delaware County for 18 years;
active in speech work; won trophy in Ohio
High School Speech League in 1961-1962
with students from Elm Valley High School.
Forced into early retirement by ill health,
Lois published three books of poetry: A
Poen or Two for Everyone (1965); A Song
of the Farmer and Other Poems (1966); A
Third Book of Poems (1970); has had many
articles published in 13 different maga-
zines. She has had a book published on
Ohio Glass factories and potteries in
1976.
MARY LEMMON (early Delaware, 1900)
She was pastor of the United Brethern
Church on Eaton Street in 1908.
MRS. MAXINE PERFECT LINK (early 1900) Sunbury
Mrs. Link played for the silent movies in
Sunbury around 1915.
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[illustration of woman]
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[illustration of woman]
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MARGARET HESSNAUER LOWE (1911- ) Delaware
Margaret is intensely interested in help-
ing both people and animals. From 1953
until her retirement in 1973 she was con-
nected with the Red Cross as treasurer,
assistant director, and acting director
during eight months of Miss Seaman's ill-
ness. She was "loaned" to the United
Appeals from 1967-60 to help with the
fund raising campaign.
HANNAH COLE MAIN (? -1824) Troy Township
Married in Putnam County, New York in 1780,
had 11 children, 2 daughters and 7 sons;
came with her to Ohio after she was wid-
owed. Two sons came ahead of her with the
Cole family. All were here before the
War of 1812. Descendant of the Mayflower.
She filed a will in Ohio, which was un-
usual for those times - 1824.
JULIA MANN (1841- ) Harlem Township
She was active member of the Methodist
Church and took care of local people.
HELEN MARTIN (1896- ) Delaware
After moving to Delaware in 1922, she
did volunteer service at Jane Case
Hospital for 25 years; received a 50-
year service pin for her voluntary work
for the Red Cross Blood Mobile.
JANE MATHER - Orange Township
In 1815 Jane Mather, daughter of an
early settler and wodow of a soldier
of 1812, opened a school in the cabin
of John Wimsett on the State road.
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MARGARET HESSNAUER LOWE (1911- ) Delaware
Margaret is intensely interested in help-
ing both people and animals. From 1953
until her retirement in 1973 she was con-
nected with the Red Cross as treasurer,
assistant director, and acting director
during eight months of Miss Seaman's ill-
ness. She was "loaned" to the United
Appeals from 1967-60 to help with the
fund raising campaign.
HANNAH COLE MAIN (? -1824) Troy Township
Married in Putnam County, New York in 1780,
had 11 children, 2 daughters and 7 sons;
came with her to Ohio after she was wid-
owed. Two sons came ahead of her with the
Cole family. All were here before the
War of 1812. Descendant of the Mayflower.
She filed a will in Ohio, which was un-
usual for those times - 1824.
JULIA MANN (1841- ) Harlem Township
She was active member of the Methodist
Church and took care of local people.
HELEN MARTIN (1896- ) Delaware
After moving to Delaware in 1922, she
did volunteer service at Jane Case
Hospital for 25 years; received a 50-
year service pin for her voluntary work
for the Red Cross Blood Mobile.
JANE MATHER - Orange Township
In 1815 Jane Mather, daughter of an
early settler and wodow of a soldier
of 1812, opened a school in the cabin
of John Wimsett on the State road.
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OPAL McALISTER (1904- )
She came to this area in 1947, having
served as a WAC Captain who helped estab-
lish the first WAC training center in Georgia;
in 1945 she helped feed civilians and POW'S
from Italy. Although born and raised in
Marysville, her community service has been
in Delaware County, where she has devoted
much time and energy to Ostrander. She
has been named "Mrs. Ostrander".
MRS. LORENZO DOW McCABE (Delaware)
Mrs. McCabe organized the National Womens
Christian Temperance Union October 4, 1874
in William Street Church and was the first
national president.
MYRTLE McKINNIE (1895- )
First lady elder in Delaware Presby-
terian Church; was interested in youth
and youth activities; shed tears over
youths brought in to the county jail
when her husband was sheriff. Served
as matron of the Delaware County Child-
ren's home for 12 years; she organized
group meetings to rease money for free
milk for indigent children in public
schools of Delaware.
ELIZABETH CARPENTER McLEAN (Berkshire Township)
Wife of Charles Carpenter (1800-1826);
she owned 206 acres with a house in
Berkshire Township and, also, five
lots in Galena.
MARY ELLEN MILLER (Mrs. Russell W.) Sunbury
Has been a volunteer with the Delaware
County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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OPAL McALISTER (1904- )
She came to this area in 1947, having
served as a WAC Captain who helped estab-
lish the first WAC training center in Georgia;
in 1945 she helped feed civilians and POW'S
from Italy. Although born and raised in
Marysville, her community service has been
in Delaware County, where she has devoted
much time and energy to Ostrander. She
has been named "Mrs. Ostrander".
MRS. LORENZO DOW McCABE (Delaware)
Mrs. McCabe organized the National Womens
Christian Temperance Union October 4, 1874
in William Street Church and was the first
national president.
MYRTLE McKINNIE (1895- )
First lady elder in Delaware Presby-
terian Church; was interested in youth
and youth activities; shed tears over
youths brought in to the county jail
when her husband was sheriff. Served
as matron of the Delaware County Child-
ren's home for 12 years; she organized
group meetings to rease money for free
milk for indigent children in public
schools of Delaware.
ELIZABETH CARPENTER McLEAN (Berkshire Township)
Wife of Charles Carpenter (1800-1826);
she owned 206 acres with a house in
Berkshire Township and, also, five
lots in Galena.
MARY ELLEN MILLER (Mrs. Russell W.) Sunbury
Has been a volunteer with the Delaware
County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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MARY ELLEN MILLER (continued)
Instrumental in starting a Blood-
mobile in Sunbury.
DR. M. MAY MILLS (1875-1951) Delaware
Graduated from Ostrander High School,
Attended Ohio Starling Medical School
of Dentistry and began practice in
Delaware in 1898, the first and only
woman dentist in Delaware; her prac-
tice spanned fifty years.
CLARA MOIST- Delaware
Came to Delaware in 1904; served fifty
years on the Sarah Moore Home Board;
has given her service in many community
activities. Charter member of Delaware
League of Women Voters.
MARY MONNETT (Mrs. John W. Bain) (1833-1885)
Mary Monnett- while a student at Ohio
Wesleyan Female College, gave the last
$10,000 to reach a goal of $20,000, the
cost of the new building, Monnett Hall,
named in her honor.
SARAH MOORE (Mrs. Sidney) Delaware
In 1901, a 99 year lease of a home at
47 E. William Street was given in the
name of Sarah Moore, with the privilege
of purchasing it for $2,000. It was
later called The Sarah Moore Home; serves
as a residence for retired women.
LEANNA MORRISON - Delaware
In 1967, she was elected President of
the Children's Home board and has worked
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MARY ELLEN MILLER (continued)
Instrumental in starting a Blood-
mobile in Sunbury.
DR. M. MAY MILLS (1875-1951) Delaware
Graduated from Ostrander High School,
Attended Ohio Starling Medical School
of Dentistry and began practice in
Delaware in 1898, the first and only
woman dentist in Delaware; her prac-
tice spanned fifty years.
CLARA MOIST- Delaware
Came to Delaware in 1904; served fifty
years on the Sarah Moore Home Board;
has given her service in many community
activities. Charter member of Delaware
League of Women Voters.
MARY MONNETT (Mrs. John W. Bain) (1833-1885)
Mary Monnett- while a student at Ohio
Wesleyan Female College, gave the last
$10,000 to reach a goal of $20,000, the
cost of the new building, Monnett Hall,
named in her honor.
SARAH MOORE (Mrs. Sidney) Delaware
In 1901, a 99 year lease of a home at
47 E. William Street was given in the
name of Sarah Moore, with the privilege
of purchasing it for $2,000. It was
later called The Sarah Moore Home; serves
as a residence for retired women.
LEANNA MORRISON - Delaware
In 1967, she was elected President of
the Children's Home board and has worked
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LEANNA MORRISON (continued)
indefatigably for the Home. Local Kiwanis
in a fund-raising drive netted $212,000
for two new cottages. Other bequests
and benefits enabled the Home Board to
pay off a $47,000 debt June, 1975. To-
day she serves as Director of the Home as
well as adult friend of the twenty children
living there.
PAULINE NASH (1895-1975) Delaware
After giving her home on an annuity basis
for the Delaware Historical Museum in 1954,
gave her father's gun collection and Indian
relics, articles from the home of Mrs. Ruth-
erford B. Hayes, and articles from the Old
City Hall to the museum. She was first
Gray Lady of the Red Cross in Delaware
County; gave thousands of hours of volun-
teer service both to the local chapter
and the Chillicothe Veterans' Hospital;
she was named Woman of the Year for Dela-
ware County in 1950 and at the time was
called "the county's No. 1 volunteer".
CLARA ALBERTINE NELSON ( - 1931) Delaware
Received a Mistress of Liberal Arts Degree
from the Ohio Wesleyan Female College in
1872. (M.L.A. degree was awarded those
who took the classical course.) Received
B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio Wesleyan
University; studied in Germany 1975; studied
in Paris 1895; named instructor in French
at Ohio Wesleyan in 1890; promoted to full
professor in 1896 and held that rank until
her death in 1931.
MISS NIDY - Scioto Township
Taught in Scioto in an abandoned cattle
shed.
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LEANNA MORRISON (continued)
indefatigably for the Home. Local Kiwanis
in a fund-raising drive netted $212,000
for two new cottages. Other bequests
and benefits enabled the Home Board to
pay off a $47,000 debt June, 1975. To-
day she serves as Director of the Home as
well as adult friend of the twenty children
living there.
PAULINE NASH (1895-1975) Delaware
After giving her home on an annuity basis
for the Delaware Historical Museum in 1954,
gave her father's gun collection and Indian
relics, articles from the home of Mrs. Ruth-
erford B. Hayes, and articles from the Old
City Hall to the museum. She was first
Gray Lady of the Red Cross in Delaware
County; gave thousands of hours of volun-
teer service both to the local chapter
and the Chillicothe Veterans' Hospital;
she was named Woman of the Year for Dela-
ware County in 1950 and at the time was
called "the county's No. 1 volunteer".
CLARA ALBERTINE NELSON ( - 1931) Delaware
Received a Mistress of Liberal Arts Degree
from the Ohio Wesleyan Female College in
1872. (M.L.A. degree was awarded those
who took the classical course.) Received
B.A. and M.A. degrees from Ohio Wesleyan
University; studied in Germany 1975; studied
in Paris 1895; named instructor in French
at Ohio Wesleyan in 1890; promoted to full
professor in 1896 and held that rank until
her death in 1931.
MISS NIDY - Scioto Township
Taught in Scioto in an abandoned cattle
shed.
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HELEN COLLINS OWEN (1894- ) Liberty Twp.
Graduated in 1915 from Protestant Hospital
(now called Riverside) in Columbus; was
among the first 500 registered nurses in
the state of Ohio; was the first woman to
serve overseas from Delaware County in
World War I; served as army nurse with
Base Hospital 40 E.F. from Lexington,
Kentucky. Later became the first perm-
anent Welfare Director of Delaware County
until she retired in 1961. She paints in
oils and has a preference for bridges.
ANNA SMITH PABST (1891- ) Delaware
B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University, 1920;
graduate work at Columbia and Ohio
State Historian; published eight books
on the history of Berlin Township; author
of 16 publications of local, state, and
national interest in history and geneology.
MESISSA PARKS (Middle 1800's) Kingston Twp.
She taught children at the County Infirm-
ary; Mined gold in the Alaska gold rush
of 1856.
ANNA WILLIAMS PATTISON (1858- ?) Delaware
Born two years before the Civil War; mem-
ber of the first Ohio Wesleyan University
graduating class which included women in
1880; was First Lady of the State in 1906.
ERNESTINE HUTCHISSON PEEBLES (Mrs. W. F.)
Delaware
Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in
1941 with a B.A. and a B.M. She has
been organist and choir director, minis-
ter of music at the Presbyterian Church in
Delaware for more than 25 years.
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HELEN COLLINS OWEN (1894- ) Liberty Twp.
Graduated in 1915 from Protestant Hospital
(now called Riverside) in Columbus; was
among the first 500 registered nurses in
the state of Ohio; was the first woman to
serve overseas from Delaware County in
World War I; served as army nurse with
Base Hospital 40 E.F. from Lexington,
Kentucky. Later became the first perm-
anent Welfare Director of Delaware County
until she retired in 1961. She paints in
oils and has a preference for bridges.
ANNA SMITH PABST (1891- ) Delaware
B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University, 1920;
graduate work at Columbia and Ohio
State Historian; published eight books
on the history of Berlin Township; author
of 16 publications of local, state, and
national interest in history and geneology.
MESISSA PARKS (Middle 1800's) Kingston Twp.
She taught children at the County Infirm-
ary; Mined gold in the Alaska gold rush
of 1856.
ANNA WILLIAMS PATTISON (1858- ?) Delaware
Born two years before the Civil War; mem-
ber of the first Ohio Wesleyan University
graduating class which included women in
1880; was First Lady of the State in 1906.
ERNESTINE HUTCHISSON PEEBLES (Mrs. W. F.)
Delaware
Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in
1941 with a B.A. and a B.M. She has
been organist and choir director, minis-
ter of music at the Presbyterian Church in
Delaware for more than 25 years.
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BESSIE RYANT PERFECT - Berkshire Township
One of the early teachers in Berkshire;
thought to have given money for a child-
ren's library in Sunbury.
DR. MARIE PERFECT (1874- ) Delaware
Practiced medicine in Delaware in 1901.
MRS. HARRIETT L. PITTMAN - Delaware
In 1975 Mrs. Harriett L. Pittman was
honored for her 35 years' service as
a 4-H advisor.
NELLIE PRATT - Delaware
Nellie Pratt served as Delaware's first
Librarian, 1905-1915. The library was
built in 1905.
MRS. PRINCE - Berkshire
Mrs. Prince sent someone 2 1/2 miles for a
needle she had left the day before.
RUBY BOKOVEN CASE PUGH (1896- ) Radnor
Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1919;
during the depression she passed out
clothing to the needy in Radnor Town-
ship; she gave a doll collection, farm
tools, farm implements, antiques, and
scrapbooks to the Nash Museum; compiled
names and locations of covered bridges
in Delaware County; wrote pamphlets of
Bible records of Delaware County pioneer
families and presented them to the Dela-
ware Library; she wrote three accounts
of Delaware County 49'ers and listings
of Revolutionary War Soldiers of Dela-
ware County which were presented to all
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BESSIE RYANT PERFECT - Berkshire Township
One of the early teachers in Berkshire;
thought to have given money for a child-
ren's library in Sunbury.
DR. MARIE PERFECT (1874- ) Delaware
Practiced medicine in Delaware in 1901.
MRS. HARRIETT L. PITTMAN - Delaware
In 1975 Mrs. Harriett L. Pittman was
honored for her 35 years' service as
a 4-H advisor.
NELLIE PRATT - Delaware
Nellie Pratt served as Delaware's first
Librarian, 1905-1915. The library was
built in 1905.
MRS. PRINCE - Berkshire
Mrs. Prince sent someone 2 1/2 miles for a
needle she had left the day before.
RUBY BOKOVEN CASE PUGH (1896- ) Radnor
Graduated from Ohio Wesleyan in 1919;
during the depression she passed out
clothing to the needy in Radnor Town-
ship; she gave a doll collection, farm
tools, farm implements, antiques, and
scrapbooks to the Nash Museum; compiled
names and locations of covered bridges
in Delaware County; wrote pamphlets of
Bible records of Delaware County pioneer
families and presented them to the Dela-
ware Library; she wrote three accounts
of Delaware County 49'ers and listings
of Revolutionary War Soldiers of Dela-
ware County which were presented to all
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RUBY BOCKOVEN CASE PUGH (continued)
the schools in the County and to
Ashley, Delaware, and Sunbury
libraries.
MRS. HELEN REED (1915- ) Delaware
Named "Honor Citizen" by Delaware
Chamber of Commerce in 1975; she
came to Delaware from Columbus,
graduate of Hio State University,
organized and trained a volunteer
home service unit for the Delaware
County Red Cross. In the 1950's
she was education editor and school
page editor of The Delaware Gazette.
In 1957 she joined the Willis High
School faculty as an English and
Journalism teacher; she taught un-
til 1972 shen illness forced her
retirement. Mrs. Reed returned
to community service as training
coordinator for the newly formed
Homemaker Health Aid Service in
1973.
HELEN RICHARDS (1912- ) Delaware
First Chairman and organizer of Meals
on Wheels; first meals served Novem-
ber 15, 1971.
DR. IVANDALE ROGERS (1861- ) Delaware
The second lady to practice medicine
in Delaware beginning in 1898.
DR. EVA ROLOSON - Delaware
Dr. Eva Roloson started her practice
of medicine in Delaware about 1925.
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RUBY BOCKOVEN CASE PUGH (continued)
the schools in the County and to
Ashley, Delaware, and Sunbury
libraries.
MRS. HELEN REED (1915- ) Delaware
Named "Honor Citizen" by Delaware
Chamber of Commerce in 1975; she
came to Delaware from Columbus,
graduate of Hio State University,
organized and trained a volunteer
home service unit for the Delaware
County Red Cross. In the 1950's
she was education editor and school
page editor of The Delaware Gazette.
In 1957 she joined the Willis High
School faculty as an English and
Journalism teacher; she taught un-
til 1972 shen illness forced her
retirement. Mrs. Reed returned
to community service as training
coordinator for the newly formed
Homemaker Health Aid Service in
1973.
HELEN RICHARDS (1912- ) Delaware
First Chairman and organizer of Meals
on Wheels; first meals served Novem-
ber 15, 1971.
DR. IVANDALE ROGERS (1861- ) Delaware
The second lady to practice medicine
in Delaware beginning in 1898.
DR. EVA ROLOSON - Delaware
Dr. Eva Roloson started her practice
of medicine in Delaware about 1925.
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FLORENCE LeDOYT RYANT - Berlin
She served in the Civil War from 1861-65;
marched with General Sherman from Atlanta
to the sea; born in first brick house in
Cheshire.
LENORA ISADORE RYANT - Berlin Twonship
Lenora Ryant was the instigator of the
Decoration Day services which for so
many years have been a memorial to the
soldier dead lying in the Cheshire ceme-
tary.
MILDRED SCHANCK (1986-1972) Orange Township
Verse writer with poems published in
Verse of Today column in Columbus Dis-
patch. Cartoonist with her cartoons in
The Passing Show page of the Columbus
Dispatch. Member of the National Associ-
ation of Authors and Journalists founded
to perpetuate the name of Eugene Fields,
a Delawarean.
DR. MIRANDA SCHEBLE (1833-1901) Ashley
She was 50 years old when she began the
study of medicine; graduated from the
Cleveland Homeopathic Hospital and
practiced medicine for 20 years in
Ashley.
RUTH G. SCOTT - Delaware
She has been the Clerk of Courts in
Delaware County since 1957.
SARAH LOUISE SEDGWICK (1865-1954) Sunbury
Wrote an early history of the village of
Sunbury, printed by Sunbury News in
1951.
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FLORENCE LeDOYT RYANT - Berlin
She served in the Civil War from 1861-65;
marched with General Sherman from Atlanta
to the sea; born in first brick house in
Cheshire.
LENORA ISADORE RYANT - Berlin Twonship
Lenora Ryant was the instigator of the
Decoration Day services which for so
many years have been a memorial to the
soldier dead lying in the Cheshire ceme-
tary.
MILDRED SCHANCK (1986-1972) Orange Township
Verse writer with poems published in
Verse of Today column in Columbus Dis-
patch. Cartoonist with her cartoons in
The Passing Show page of the Columbus
Dispatch. Member of the National Associ-
ation of Authors and Journalists founded
to perpetuate the name of Eugene Fields,
a Delawarean.
DR. MIRANDA SCHEBLE (1833-1901) Ashley
She was 50 years old when she began the
study of medicine; graduated from the
Cleveland Homeopathic Hospital and
practiced medicine for 20 years in
Ashley.
RUTH G. SCOTT - Delaware
She has been the Clerk of Courts in
Delaware County since 1957.
SARAH LOUISE SEDGWICK (1865-1954) Sunbury
Wrote an early history of the village of
Sunbury, printed by Sunbury News in
1951.
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[illustration of woman]
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[illustration of woman]
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ABIGAIL SEMANS (1910-1973) Delaware
Became the first paid Executive Director
of the Delaware County Red Cross in 1945,
developing it into one of the finest small
county chapters in the nation. Developed
the blood program, formed the first campus
unit of the Red Cross at Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity in 1946; was a pioneer in music
and recreational therapy in VA hospitals;
(a native Delawarean, she graduated from
OWU in 1927 and was in swimming and small
craft boating;) the first to develop a
local Water Safety Program.
MAYME MILLER SHOEMAKER (1890- ) Delaware
She came to Delaware in 1940; graduated
from Ohio Wesleyan University in Music
and Liberal Arts and won the Slocum
prize in music. For 20 years held a
real estate broker's license. She was
the first president of Altrusa, organ-
ized in 1950; she was the founder of
the Women's City Club; a musician.
FLOSSIE COLWELL SKEELS (1905- ) Liberty Twp.
She came to Delaware in 1929. In 1947
she joined the Seventh Day Adventist
Church and began her volunteer work of
distributing clothing, furniture, and
dishes to the needy of Delaware County,
averaging ten families a week.
FLORENCE SPAULDING HARTER SMITH (1895- ) Delaware
First and only woman superintendent of a
Delaware County school; she was superin-
tendent at Bellpoint from 1924-27; She
graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University.
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ABIGAIL SEMANS (1910-1973) Delaware
Became the first paid Executive Director
of the Delaware County Red Cross in 1945,
developing it into one of the finest small
county chapters in the nation. Developed
the blood program, formed the first campus
unit of the Red Cross at Ohio Wesleyan Uni-
versity in 1946; was a pioneer in music
and recreational therapy in VA hospitals;
(a native Delawarean, she graduated from
OWU in 1927 and was in swimming and small
craft boating;) the first to develop a
local Water Safety Program.
MAYME MILLER SHOEMAKER (1890- ) Delaware
She came to Delaware in 1940; graduated
from Ohio Wesleyan University in Music
and Liberal Arts and won the Slocum
prize in music. For 20 years held a
real estate broker's license. She was
the first president of Altrusa, organ-
ized in 1950; she was the founder of
the Women's City Club; a musician.
FLOSSIE COLWELL SKEELS (1905- ) Liberty Twp.
She came to Delaware in 1929. In 1947
she joined the Seventh Day Adventist
Church and began her volunteer work of
distributing clothing, furniture, and
dishes to the needy of Delaware County,
averaging ten families a week.
FLORENCE SPAULDING HARTER SMITH (1895- ) Delaware
First and only woman superintendent of a
Delaware County school; she was superin-
tendent at Bellpoint from 1924-27; She
graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University.
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LT. COLONEL VEA JO SMITH - Ashley
At 21, enlisted in the Marines and two
years later went to Officers' Training
School where she began a series of firsts
in the Marine Corps. She was awarded a
Meritorious Service Medal in 1967 was
included in Outstanding Women of America.
In 1969 she was included in the National
Register of Prominent Americans. In 1972
she was promoted to Lt. Colonel.
BONNIE SOPKO (Mrs. Lawrence E.) (1943) Delaware
Graduate of Ohio State University; ser-
ving a second term as co-president for
the Council for Retarded Citizens in
Delaware County; she also served as
chairman of the levy campaign for a new
school for the Retarded Citizens in Dela-
ware County, which passed.
GLOVENOR STEELE (1890-1970) Delaware
She had a fourth grade education, but con-
tinued her education by reading the Bible.
Her desire for an education was partially
fulfileld when her grand-daughter, Rons-
valle Barclay, at the age of 40, graduated
from colelge and became a counselor in the
Dayton Public Schools. Mrs. Steele worked
at Liberty Community Center for 35 and organ-
ized the Community Bible School. Although
she lived on Social Security, she always
found something to comfort someone in need.
People called her "The Walking Angel". On
one occasion the Mayor of Cleveland pre-
sented her an award for oustanding ser-
vice in promoting good will and brother-
hood in Delaware.
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LT. COLONEL VEA JO SMITH - Ashley
At 21, enlisted in the Marines and two
years later went to Officers' Training
School where she began a series of firsts
in the Marine Corps. She was awarded a
Meritorious Service Medal in 1967 was
included in Outstanding Women of America.
In 1969 she was included in the National
Register of Prominent Americans. In 1972
she was promoted to Lt. Colonel.
BONNIE SOPKO (Mrs. Lawrence E.) (1943) Delaware
Graduate of Ohio State University; ser-
ving a second term as co-president for
the Council for Retarded Citizens in
Delaware County; she also served as
chairman of the levy campaign for a new
school for the Retarded Citizens in Dela-
ware County, which passed.
GLOVENOR STEELE (1890-1970) Delaware
She had a fourth grade education, but con-
tinued her education by reading the Bible.
Her desire for an education was partially
fulfileld when her grand-daughter, Rons-
valle Barclay, at the age of 40, graduated
from colelge and became a counselor in the
Dayton Public Schools. Mrs. Steele worked
at Liberty Community Center for 35 and organ-
ized the Community Bible School. Although
she lived on Social Security, she always
found something to comfort someone in need.
People called her "The Walking Angel". On
one occasion the Mayor of Cleveland pre-
sented her an award for oustanding ser-
vice in promoting good will and brother-
hood in Delaware.
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MISS ELIZA STRING - Kingston
The first school ma'am who taught in a
small house known as the "Curtis" School-
house located on the Curtis farm.
DELIGHT SWEETSER - Berkshire Township
In 1826 she owned 124 acres and a home
valued at $1,380 in her own name, which
was unusual for a woman in those days.
SUSANNAH MACOMBER THOMAS (1837-1813) Concord Twp.
Sometime after her marriage in 1858, the
family and dog made a trip to Kansas in
a covered wagon to look for land for home-
steading. Because of the wind which never
stopped blowing, they returned to Ohio.
On the way back, they were stopped by a
band of Union Cavalrymen. When Susie
stood on the seat of the wagon and shouted,
"Hurrah for Lincoln and the Union." the men
saluted and rode off. Anyone in need of
love and comfort was welcome in her home.
Many times when the snow was deep and
little children were walking home from
school, she would keep the little ones
overnight, sending work home with an
older sister of their whereabouts. At
Christmas there was always a basket for a
poor family with warm mittens for the
little ones which she knit as she read her
Bible.
MRS. ABRAM THOMSON - Delaware
Mrs. Thomson was asked by a group of women
on October 19, 1881 to organize a Child-
ren's Home. She was president of the group
and worked many years for this project.
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MISS ELIZA STRING - Kingston
The first school ma'am who taught in a
small house known as the "Curtis" School-
house located on the Curtis farm.
DELIGHT SWEETSER - Berkshire Township
In 1826 she owned 124 acres and a home
valued at $1,380 in her own name, which
was unusual for a woman in those days.
SUSANNAH MACOMBER THOMAS (1837-1813) Concord Twp.
Sometime after her marriage in 1858, the
family and dog made a trip to Kansas in
a covered wagon to look for land for home-
steading. Because of the wind which never
stopped blowing, they returned to Ohio.
On the way back, they were stopped by a
band of Union Cavalrymen. When Susie
stood on the seat of the wagon and shouted,
"Hurrah for Lincoln and the Union." the men
saluted and rode off. Anyone in need of
love and comfort was welcome in her home.
Many times when the snow was deep and
little children were walking home from
school, she would keep the little ones
overnight, sending work home with an
older sister of their whereabouts. At
Christmas there was always a basket for a
poor family with warm mittens for the
little ones which she knit as she read her
Bible.
MRS. ABRAM THOMSON - Delaware
Mrs. Thomson was asked by a group of women
on October 19, 1881 to organize a Child-
ren's Home. She was president of the group
and worked many years for this project.
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MISS ELIZA THOMPSON (afterwards Mrs. William Carson)
Began her teaching in Genoa Township; was
the first lady who taught a district school
in Delaware. Among her pupils were Ruther-
ford B. Hayes and his sister Fannie.
BARONESS VIOLA LYTLE von UCHTRITZ (1875- ?) Delaware
Viola Lytle graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
University in 1894; accomplished musician
on piano, harp, viola, and cymbals; she
traveled to Berlin, Germany with a chap-
eron and there met and married the wealthy
Baron Edgar von uchtritz in 1895.
MARGARET MAIN VELEY (1793- ?) Troy Township
Come to Ohio in 1815. In 1830 she married
Peter Veley. After her husband's death in
1839 she assumed control of a 206-acre farm
and many improvements marked her management.
DAISY SPERRY BURRER VAN HORN - Sunbury
A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University,
she took graduate work at Denison; she
gave private piano lessons for many years
and was organist at the Baptist Church in
Sunbury for 50 years. Also she worked for
many years at the Sunbury Electric Shop.
MAMIE SMITH WATSON - Delaware
Came to Delaware at the age of four. About
1920 she became interested in the rehabili-
tation of prisoners. She has spent much time
energy, and money in helping these men make
a place for themselves in their communities.
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MISS ELIZA THOMPSON (afterwards Mrs. William Carson)
Began her teaching in Genoa Township; was
the first lady who taught a district school
in Delaware. Among her pupils were Ruther-
ford B. Hayes and his sister Fannie.
BARONESS VIOLA LYTLE von UCHTRITZ (1875- ?) Delaware
Viola Lytle graduated from Ohio Wesleyan
University in 1894; accomplished musician
on piano, harp, viola, and cymbals; she
traveled to Berlin, Germany with a chap-
eron and there met and married the wealthy
Baron Edgar von uchtritz in 1895.
MARGARET MAIN VELEY (1793- ?) Troy Township
Come to Ohio in 1815. In 1830 she married
Peter Veley. After her husband's death in
1839 she assumed control of a 206-acre farm
and many improvements marked her management.
DAISY SPERRY BURRER VAN HORN - Sunbury
A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University,
she took graduate work at Denison; she
gave private piano lessons for many years
and was organist at the Baptist Church in
Sunbury for 50 years. Also she worked for
many years at the Sunbury Electric Shop.
MAMIE SMITH WATSON - Delaware
Came to Delaware at the age of four. About
1920 she became interested in the rehabili-
tation of prisoners. She has spent much time
energy, and money in helping these men make
a place for themselves in their communities.
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ZUELLA WAY (1903-1958) Delaware
Founder, promoter, and first president of
the Delaware Women's City Club. After her
death, her husband gave money to finish pay-
ing for the house. Members must keep it up.
The Club is a home for young business girls,
as well as a meeting place for many differ-
ent women's clubs in town. She was also
very involved in the Delaware Mental Health
Association.
DR. LUELLA D. WELCH (1863-1935) Ashley
Born and reared in Ashley, she married
Rodney Welch and had two sons. Inful-
enced by the death of one of her sons,
began in 1891 the study of medicine with
Dr. Foster of Olive Green. She attended
Wooster Medical School and Toledo Medical
School, graduating in 1894. She practiced
medicine in Ashley, until her death in
1935.
VIRGINIA WETMORE (1919- ) Delaware
Organizer of Delaware Literacy Council
"Each One Teach One" in 1971; teaching
method founded by Dr. Laubach and edited
in 40 languages. This council teaches
adults and foreigners.
JACQUELINE WHETSTONE - Concord Township
Graduated from Ohio State University
in 1949. In 1971 she was named first
woman superintendent of Scioto Village
(formerly called Girls Industrial
School) where she started in 1951 as
a cottage supervisor and worked vari-
ous departments until 1969 when she
was named Deputy Superintendent.
33
[corresponds to page 33 of Some Delaware County Women]
ZUELLA WAY (1903-1958) Delaware
Founder, promoter, and first president of
the Delaware Women's City Club. After her
death, her husband gave money to finish pay-
ing for the house. Members must keep it up.
The Club is a home for young business girls,
as well as a meeting place for many differ-
ent women's clubs in town. She was also
very involved in the Delaware Mental Health
Association.
DR. LUELLA D. WELCH (1863-1935) Ashley
Born and reared in Ashley, she married
Rodney Welch and had two sons. Inful-
enced by the death of one of her sons,
began in 1891 the study of medicine with
Dr. Foster of Olive Green. She attended
Wooster Medical School and Toledo Medical
School, graduating in 1894. She practiced
medicine in Ashley, until her death in
1935.
VIRGINIA WETMORE (1919- ) Delaware
Organizer of Delaware Literacy Council
"Each One Teach One" in 1971; teaching
method founded by Dr. Laubach and edited
in 40 languages. This council teaches
adults and foreigners.
JACQUELINE WHETSTONE - Concord Township
Graduated from Ohio State University
in 1949. In 1971 she was named first
woman superintendent of Scioto Village
(formerly called Girls Industrial
School) where she started in 1951 as
a cottage supervisor and worked vari-
ous departments until 1969 when she
was named Deputy Superintendent.
33
Title
Some Delaware County Women Past and Present (p. 39)
Description
[page 39]
[corresponds to page 34 of Some Delaware County Women]
MISS ALICE WHITTIER (1872-1945) Berlin Township
A nurse trained at the Methodist Hospital in
Philadelphia, she spent five years in China.
In 1916 she opened the Delaware Health and Wel-
fare League which gave the first public
health service, inaugurated programs of in-
noculation which cut tuberculosis almost in
half, made typhoid cases rare, diptheria
practically disappeared. Mother and baby
care was taught; public health cases were
conducted and mother and baby classes were
held. Also, she taught First-Aid classes
in public health. She was truly a pioneer.
MARION DUNCAN WHITNEY (Mrs. William) Sunbury
Graduate of Denison University, past Editor
of Sunbury News. In 1966 was on the Execu-
tive Committee of the Sesquicentennial Re-
search and Publicity Committees for the
Sesquicentennial in Sunbury.
MARINDA ROSE WICKHAM (1911- ) Delaware
Was an early pilot (may be first) in
Delaware County; served as airport con-
troller in St. Louis, Missouri, during
the Second World War.
JEAN WICKUM - Delaware
Came to Delaware in 1959 from Pennsylvania;
served as a WAC in World War II. In Novem-
ver, 1961, became Executive Director of
Delaware Countu Mental Health Association,
then, a part-time position. Now in a 24-
hour a day job, she also serves on seven
boards and commissions in the County.
MISS ELECTRA WILCOX - Troy Township
Was the first teacher in Troy Township
in 1814.
34
[corresponds to page 34 of Some Delaware County Women]
MISS ALICE WHITTIER (1872-1945) Berlin Township
A nurse trained at the Methodist Hospital in
Philadelphia, she spent five years in China.
In 1916 she opened the Delaware Health and Wel-
fare League which gave the first public
health service, inaugurated programs of in-
noculation which cut tuberculosis almost in
half, made typhoid cases rare, diptheria
practically disappeared. Mother and baby
care was taught; public health cases were
conducted and mother and baby classes were
held. Also, she taught First-Aid classes
in public health. She was truly a pioneer.
MARION DUNCAN WHITNEY (Mrs. William) Sunbury
Graduate of Denison University, past Editor
of Sunbury News. In 1966 was on the Execu-
tive Committee of the Sesquicentennial Re-
search and Publicity Committees for the
Sesquicentennial in Sunbury.
MARINDA ROSE WICKHAM (1911- ) Delaware
Was an early pilot (may be first) in
Delaware County; served as airport con-
troller in St. Louis, Missouri, during
the Second World War.
JEAN WICKUM - Delaware
Came to Delaware in 1959 from Pennsylvania;
served as a WAC in World War II. In Novem-
ver, 1961, became Executive Director of
Delaware Countu Mental Health Association,
then, a part-time position. Now in a 24-
hour a day job, she also serves on seven
boards and commissions in the County.
MISS ELECTRA WILCOX - Troy Township
Was the first teacher in Troy Township
in 1814.
34
Title
Some Delaware County Women Past and Present (p. 40)
Description
[page 40]
[corresponds to page 35 of Some Delaware County Women]
ALLIE DUSTIN WILLIS (1873-1956) Galena
Was the high school sweetheart of Frank
B. Willis, whom she married in 1894, First
Lady of Ohio 1915-17, and Senator's wife,
an honor member of Women's Escort for
President Wilson and his wife when they
visited Cleveland; A trustee of Ohio
Northern University 1928-56; An accom-
plished musician.
HELEN WILLIS (1896- ) Delaware
Daughter of Senator Frank B. Willis; gradu-
ate of Ohio Wesleyan In Music; M.A.;
taught at Ohio Northern University 1925-
28; employed as researcher at the Library
of Congress in Washington 1933-39. She
has had a long service with the Salvation
Army and now makes comforters and dresses
dolls. Willis Lodge at Greenwood Lake
Camp in Delaware was built and named in
her honor.
PHYLLIS WILLIAMSON - Delaware
Phyllis Williamson and Pauline Reed in
1960 opened the Suburban Shoppe in Troy
Road Shopping Center. It is one of Dela-
war's few businesses owned and operated
entirely by women. This shop is now
owned by Mrs. Reed.
LAURA ALICE WOODWARD (1863-1945) Delaware
Attended Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State
Universities; principal of South School,
now torn down; the new school named Wood-
ward for her; during her tenure from 1902-
1923 she never allowed children to be em-
barrassed for lack of clothes; greatly
concerned for her pupils and the community,
she was dubbed "The Bishop of the South
35
[corresponds to page 35 of Some Delaware County Women]
ALLIE DUSTIN WILLIS (1873-1956) Galena
Was the high school sweetheart of Frank
B. Willis, whom she married in 1894, First
Lady of Ohio 1915-17, and Senator's wife,
an honor member of Women's Escort for
President Wilson and his wife when they
visited Cleveland; A trustee of Ohio
Northern University 1928-56; An accom-
plished musician.
HELEN WILLIS (1896- ) Delaware
Daughter of Senator Frank B. Willis; gradu-
ate of Ohio Wesleyan In Music; M.A.;
taught at Ohio Northern University 1925-
28; employed as researcher at the Library
of Congress in Washington 1933-39. She
has had a long service with the Salvation
Army and now makes comforters and dresses
dolls. Willis Lodge at Greenwood Lake
Camp in Delaware was built and named in
her honor.
PHYLLIS WILLIAMSON - Delaware
Phyllis Williamson and Pauline Reed in
1960 opened the Suburban Shoppe in Troy
Road Shopping Center. It is one of Dela-
war's few businesses owned and operated
entirely by women. This shop is now
owned by Mrs. Reed.
LAURA ALICE WOODWARD (1863-1945) Delaware
Attended Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State
Universities; principal of South School,
now torn down; the new school named Wood-
ward for her; during her tenure from 1902-
1923 she never allowed children to be em-
barrassed for lack of clothes; greatly
concerned for her pupils and the community,
she was dubbed "The Bishop of the South
35
Title
Some Delaware County Women Past and Present (p. 41)
Description
[page 41]
[corresponds to page 36 of Some Delaware County Women]
LAURA ALICE WOODWARD (continued)
End"; organized sewing groups for girls
and mothers, with classes held in the
basement of the Public Library. She en-
couraged girls to maintain healthful
homes.
MARY ELIZABETH MABEL PFLUEGER WURM (1895- )
Harlem Township
Attended Otterbein University, a teacher,
she organized community clubs where plays,
skits, songs, dances, and programs were
held. She was secretary of Farmers' Insti-
tute which was held for two days and had
charge of securing speakers and providing
entertainment. Became a charter member of
Harlem Grange in 1940. In 1938, she was
left a widow with eight children. Her
tradition of selflessness will be with
Harlem Township for many years to come.
36
[corresponds to page 36 of Some Delaware County Women]
LAURA ALICE WOODWARD (continued)
End"; organized sewing groups for girls
and mothers, with classes held in the
basement of the Public Library. She en-
couraged girls to maintain healthful
homes.
MARY ELIZABETH MABEL PFLUEGER WURM (1895- )
Harlem Township
Attended Otterbein University, a teacher,
she organized community clubs where plays,
skits, songs, dances, and programs were
held. She was secretary of Farmers' Insti-
tute which was held for two days and had
charge of securing speakers and providing
entertainment. Became a charter member of
Harlem Grange in 1940. In 1938, she was
left a widow with eight children. Her
tradition of selflessness will be with
Harlem Township for many years to come.
36
Dublin Core
Title
Some Delaware County Women Past and Present
Subject
Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio
Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio--History
Women--History--Delaware County--Ohio
Delaware--Delaware County--Ohio--History
Women--History--Delaware County--Ohio
Description
This brochure contains biographical information about notable women in Delaware County from its earliest settlers to the mid 1970s.
Creator
American Association of University Women; Delaware Branch, Delaware, Ohio
Date
1976
Rights
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
Format
Book
Language
English
Type
Still Image
Text
Text
Identifier
22221040
Collection
Citation
American Association of University Women; Delaware Branch, Delaware, Ohio, “Some Delaware County Women Past and Present,” Delaware County Memory, accessed December 25, 2024, http://66.213.124.233/items/show/206.