Cowles, Betsey Mix (1810–1876)
Cowles, Betsey Mix (1810–1876)
American educator. Born Betsey Mix Cowles, Feb 9, 1810; died July 25, 1876, in Austinburg, Ohio; dau. of Rev. Giles Hooker Cowles (Congregationalist pastor) and Sally (White) Cowles; sister of Edwin Weed Cowles (physician).
Had teaching career which spanned almost 40 years, including several positions in Ohio and NY; began career in public schools (1848); served as superintendent of girls' grammar and high schools, Canton, OH (c. 1950–55) and of schools in Painesville, OH (beginning 1858); worked on behalf of temperance, peace, women's, and abolition causes, including some contribution to the Underground Railroad.
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