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Orianna "Ora" Arnold (Nixon) (1852 - 1936)

"Ora Nixon Arnold"

Biography== Orianna "Ora" Arnold (Nixon) was born on February 28, 1852 in Carraway, Randolph, North Carolina. Her parents were Barnabas Nixon, MD and Flora Marzillia Gardner . She was a National Women'...

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Orianna "Ora" Arnold (Nixon) (1852 - 1936)

"Ora Nixon Arnold"

Biography== Orianna "Ora" Arnold (Nixon) was born on February 28, 1852 in Carraway, Randolph, North Carolina. Her parents were Barnabas Nixon, MD and Flora Marzillia Gardner . She was a National Women'...

5/19/2024

Ali Ghito MP (1905 - 1983)

"Fuerbringer"

Ali Ghito was born as Adelheid Schnabel-Fürbringer in Zeulsdorf. She recieved an acting education and singing lessons as well. Beside it she also studied medicine and psychology. She married an archi...

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5/12/2024
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Ali Ghito MP (1905 - 1983)

"Fuerbringer"

Ali Ghito was born as Adelheid Schnabel-Fürbringer in Zeulsdorf. She recieved an acting education and singing lessons as well. Beside it she also studied medicine and psychology. She married an archi...

5/12/2024

Annedore Leber MP (1904 - 1968)

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Ruth Walter MP (1942 - 2017)

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Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera MP (1845 - 1909)

"Enriqueta Pradel"

Mercedes Cabello Llosa de Carbonera was a Peruvian writer. Influenced by positivism and naturalism, she was one of the main the initiators of literary realism in Peruvian novels. She wrote six novels o...

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Mercedes Cabello de Carbonera MP (1845 - 1909)

"Enriqueta Pradel"

Mercedes Cabello Llosa de Carbonera was a Peruvian writer. Influenced by positivism and naturalism, she was one of the main the initiators of literary realism in Peruvian novels. She wrote six novels o...

3/2/2024

Pearl Grobet MP (1904 - 1988)

Pearl Grobet-Secrétan Born: Pearl Secrétan 28 December 1904, London, England Died: 28 December 1988 (aged 84) ,Geneva, Switzerland Alma mater: University of London, Columbia University Occup...

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Pearl Grobet MP (1904 - 1988)

Pearl Grobet-Secrétan Born: Pearl Secrétan 28 December 1904, London, England Died: 28 December 1988 (aged 84) ,Geneva, Switzerland Alma mater: University of London, Columbia University Occup...

2/17/2024

Miriam Maroussia Novitch MP (1908 - 1990)

"Chlawnowitch"

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Emilie Exner von Ewarten (1850 - 1909)

"aka Felicie Ewart"

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1/16/2024

Lydia Evans Willits (1913 - 2012)

She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Willits Shipp of Malvern, and Lydia Willits Bartholomew of West Chester; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lydia attended West Chester Frien...

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Lydia Evans Willits (1913 - 2012)

She is survived by her two daughters, Barbara Willits Shipp of Malvern, and Lydia Willits Bartholomew of West Chester; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Lydia attended West Chester Frien...

1/4/2024

Lowndes, Hannah Parker Randall — also known as Hannah P. Lowndes; Mrs. W. Bladen Lowndes — of Baltimore, Md.; Ellicott City, Howard County, Md. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from ...

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Lowndes, Hannah Parker Randall — also known as Hannah P. Lowndes; Mrs. W. Bladen Lowndes — of Baltimore, Md.; Ellicott City, Howard County, Md. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from ...

12/25/2023

Dr Felicja Karay MP (1927 - 2014)

"Felicja", "Fela"

Felicja Karay was born as Fela Schächter in Kraków on 26 January 1927. After the German invasion ‒ now a schoolgirl ‒ she fled through Eastern Poland without finding shelter, so she returned to Kraków ...

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Dr Felicja Karay MP (1927 - 2014)

"Felicja", "Fela"

Felicja Karay was born as Fela Schächter in Kraków on 26 January 1927. After the German invasion ‒ now a schoolgirl ‒ she fled through Eastern Poland without finding shelter, so she returned to Kraków ...

12/22/2023

Lady Gertrude Codman Carter MP (1875 - 1953)

"Lady Gertrude Carter"

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Gertrude Carter , who was also known as Lady Gilbert-Carter (February 6, 1875 – November 12, 1953) was an American-born artist and architect who signed her w...

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Lady Gertrude Codman Carter MP (1875 - 1953)

"Lady Gertrude Carter"

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: Gertrude Carter , who was also known as Lady Gilbert-Carter (February 6, 1875 – November 12, 1953) was an American-born artist and architect who signed her w...

12/22/2023

Phyllis Jenkins Barrow (1920 - 2009)

Phyllis Jenkins Barrow, 89, died peacefully in her home on November 30, 2009, after a lengthy illness. The embodiment of the true Southern lady, Phyllis Barrow's life was anything but typical. In addit...

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12/17/2023
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Phyllis Jenkins Barrow (1920 - 2009)

Phyllis Jenkins Barrow, 89, died peacefully in her home on November 30, 2009, after a lengthy illness. The embodiment of the true Southern lady, Phyllis Barrow's life was anything but typical. In addit...

12/17/2023

Marie Hartig Kendall MP (1854 - 1943)

Marie Hartig Kendall was an American photographer. Her portrait photography and landscapes documented the Norfolk, Connecticut, area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in the Alsace region...

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Marie Hartig Kendall MP (1854 - 1943)

Marie Hartig Kendall was an American photographer. Her portrait photography and landscapes documented the Norfolk, Connecticut, area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in the Alsace region...

12/11/2023

Dr. Olivia Salamanca MP (1889 - 1913)

Dr. Olivia Salamanca of Cavite was the second female physician in the Philippines. She attended Philadelphia Medical College in the United States, and graduated with honors on 1 June 1910. Earlier in l...

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Dr. Olivia Salamanca MP (1889 - 1913)

Dr. Olivia Salamanca of Cavite was the second female physician in the Philippines. She attended Philadelphia Medical College in the United States, and graduated with honors on 1 June 1910. Earlier in l...

12/9/2023

Luisa M. DeLauro MP (1913 - 2017)

"Louise"

Known as the "Mayor of Wooster Square," Luisa DeLauro was the longest-serving alderperson in the history of New Haven, Connecticut. She was first elected in 1965 and remained in office for 35 years. In...

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Luisa M. DeLauro MP (1913 - 2017)

"Louise"

Known as the "Mayor of Wooster Square," Luisa DeLauro was the longest-serving alderperson in the history of New Haven, Connecticut. She was first elected in 1965 and remained in office for 35 years. In...

12/7/2023

Biography Kathleen Field Bland, Bascom was born on September 27, 1897, in Manor, Travis Co., TX. Her parents were Henry Edgar Lancaster and Mary Rebecca Trigg . She was a University of Texas Asst. Dean...

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Biography Kathleen Field Bland, Bascom was born on September 27, 1897, in Manor, Travis Co., TX. Her parents were Henry Edgar Lancaster and Mary Rebecca Trigg . She was a University of Texas Asst. Dean...

12/4/2023

Mary Elizabeth Donaldson (1851 - 1941)

Before pursuing a career in medicine, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, M.D. was a grade school teacher in both Wisconsin and Idaho. It was her experience caring for her ill brother that strengthened her desir...

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Mary Elizabeth Donaldson (1851 - 1941)

Before pursuing a career in medicine, Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, M.D. was a grade school teacher in both Wisconsin and Idaho. It was her experience caring for her ill brother that strengthened her desir...

11/24/2023

Betty Penson-Ward (1914 - 2002)

Betty Penson-Ward (May 15, 1914 - Sept. 5, 2002) was a third-generation Idahoan who literally wrote the book on women in Idaho. She was born to H.B. Butler and Maybelle Tingley Butler and had one broth...

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Betty Penson-Ward (1914 - 2002)

Betty Penson-Ward (May 15, 1914 - Sept. 5, 2002) was a third-generation Idahoan who literally wrote the book on women in Idaho. She was born to H.B. Butler and Maybelle Tingley Butler and had one broth...

11/23/2023

Mary Allen Wright (1868 - 1948)

Mary Allen Wright (December 3, 1868 – March 31, 1948) was an American politician who was one of the first three women elected to the Idaho Legislature.She represented Kootenai County. She served thre...

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Mary Allen Wright (1868 - 1948)

Mary Allen Wright (December 3, 1868 – March 31, 1948) was an American politician who was one of the first three women elected to the Idaho Legislature.She represented Kootenai County. She served thre...

11/23/2023