Was she another Elizabeth? I thought Antoinette was her name. It fascinated me, reading about the Blackwell sisters, that they were really not involved in, or even very interested in, the women's right's movement.
And their sister in law, Elizabeth Brown Blackwell was the FIRST woman ordained in a standing denomination in the USA. Rev Blackwell was ordained in the Congregational Church outside of Rochester NY after meeting all the requirements of the denomination. She was also the ONLY one of the Seneca Falls Women's Rights group to actually be able to VOTE ( the others had passed away).
Was she another Elizabeth? I thought Antoinette was her name. It fascinated me, reading about the Blackwell sisters, that they were really not involved in, or even very interested in, the women's right's movement.
And their sister in law, Elizabeth Brown Blackwell was the FIRST woman ordained in a standing denomination in the USA. Rev Blackwell was ordained in the Congregational Church outside of Rochester NY after meeting all the requirements of the denomination. She was also the ONLY one of the Seneca Falls Women's Rights group to actually be able to VOTE ( the others had passed away).
A fascinating post, Katie - I loved this book too. Look forward to reading more of your work!
Likewise!!
Great synopsis of the pioneering doctors that I was not aware of. Thanks for doing the research and sharing. shiela
Thanks!