Amelia Bloomer

1818–1894 (age 76)

Activist/Reformer

Biography

Amelia Bloomer (1818–1894) was a pioneering advocate for women’s rights and reform, championing temperance and the suffrage movement while also lending her voice to progressive causes through publishing and public speaking.

Her legacy endures at Fairview Cemetery and beyond, inspiring future generations to pursue justice with courage and compassion.