1835-1920 An 1868 graduate of the New York Medical College for Women, Annie T Nivison opened “The Homestead” a private … More
Category: Time Period: 1820-1849 (Born)
Theodora Sautermeister Prieth
1843-1906 Owned the German Newspaper the Freie Zeitung which she managed for over 20 years after her husband died, until … More
Christiana Oehler Trefz
1831-1913 Image from 1889 city atlas President and manager of the Christiana Trefz Brewing Company. She managed the company from … More
Duryee Family
(Photo from FindAGrave, Mt. Pleasant Cemetery) All heavily involved in missionary work – specifically the Women’s Board of Foreign Missions … More
Sarah Schloss
1838-1924 For 38 years, president of the Frauen Verein Naechstenliebe or Friendly Sisters which was a leading Hebrew charitable organization … More
Marcia King Stillwell
c. 1846-1929 Daughter of Mary Thompson King. Sister of Harriet and Ellen King. Marcia King was First Assistant to James … More
Ellen C. King
c. 1839-1936 Daughter of Mary Thompson King and sister of Harriet King Brown. Born at 70 Warren Street and lived … More
Marie Antoinette Quinby
1848-1909 Born at Park Place, Newark, died in Newark. Attended school at St. Mary’s in Burlington, NJ. Lee wrote, “Beautiful … More
Frances and Eliza Coult
1836-1935, 1866-1935 Mother and sister of Margaret Coult. Wife and daughter of Joseph Coult, Newark counsel. Frances lived to be … More
Theresa Swartz Grotta
1836-1922 Bohemian Jewish immigrant. Worked tirelessly on behalf of needy families in Newark, president of Hebrew Ladies Immediate Relief Society … More
Anna F Whitmore
1848-May 22, 1934 Founder of girls school: the Newark Seminary. Lifelong Newark resident. She was principal of the school until … More
Dr. Eleanor Haines
1845-1924* First woman admitted to the Medical Society of NJ in 1876. Practiced in Newark for over 50 years. Affiliated … More
Sarah Fawcett
1846-1899 First supervisor of drawing in Newark. She had a “strong personality which was a combination of the clean-cut principles … More
Mary H. Avery Hine
1822-1907 18-year president of the YWCA, later honorary president. On death, she was the oldest member of Christ Church in … More
Nellie Gray (Grashof)
c. 1843-1928 Singer, mezzo-soprano. Active in the choirs at Trinity Cathedral (quartet during Civil War) and B’Nai Jeshurun as well … More
Jeannette Gilder
1849-1916 Worked in the editorial department of the Newark Morning Register and worked for the Newark Registrar of deeds. Wrote … More
Emma Ward Edwards
1845-1896 Emma Ward Edwards was one of the first woman doctors in NJ. Born in Newark, she graduated valedictorian of … More
Amanda Douglas
1831-1916 Children’s author who wrote over 50 books and lived on Summer Ave. Born in NYC but moved to Newark … More
Mary Mapes Dodge
1831-1905 Children’s author best known for Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates. Born in Newark and lived there for many … More