Elizabeth Avery Meriwether
1824–1916 (age 92)
Writer/Activist
Biography
Elizabeth Avery Meriwether was a writer and activist whose words and deeds reflected a steadfast belief in equality. Throughout her life she supported the causes that uplifted women and families, leaving an enduring imprint on the communities she served.
Her legacy endures in the thoughtful conversations she inspired and the courage with which she lived her principles, honoring the dignity of every person she encountered.