Jane Swisshelm
1815–1884 (age 69)
Journalist
Biography
Jane Swisshelm was a pioneering journalist and passionate advocate for the abolition of slavery. Through her writing and editorial work, she gave voice to the cause of human freedom during a turbulent era in American history.
Her career demonstrated the power of journalism as a force for social change, and she remains remembered as a courageous advocate for justice and equality.