"Independence is happiness."
~Susan B. Anthony

Anna Bartlett Warner, born this day in 1827.
A writer and author of many hymns- most
famous,"Jesus Loves Me, This I Know".

Mary Putnam Jacobi, born this day in 1842.
A physician, she was the first woman to
become a member of the Academy of
Medicine. Ms. Jacobi was a social
reformer dedicated to the expansion of
educational opportunities for women.

Elizabeth Phelps Ward, born this day in
1844. A novelist, children's writer and
advocate for women's rights. "The Gates
Ajar" was her most famous book, only out
sold by "Uncle Tom's Cabin".

Marie Montessori, born this day in 1870.
An educator who developed "spontaneous
response" or the Montessori Method of
education.

On this day in 1888, Mary Ann Nicholls was
found stabbed to death- the first victim of Jack
the Ripper.

At 7am on this day in 1920- Hannibal, Missouri
Mrs. Marie Ruoff Byrum bacame the first
woman to vote under the 19th amendment.