Betsy Mix Cowles

Overview

Betsy Mix Cowles born Bristol, CT February 9, 1810 (d. 1876). “The Maria Chapman of the West.” Leading abolitionist and suffragist educator. Quaker absolute pacifist.

Quotations

“Providence did not seem to open any door for me, so I pushed one open for myself.” (Harriet Keeler, History of Ashtabula Co., p. 100; photo Wikipedia)