Josephine Southwick Pearson

1885–1953 (age 68)

Biography

Josephine Southwick Pearson, born in 1885, emerged as a passionate advocate for women's civic participation, using her writing and speaking skills to urge others to embrace equality.

She later focused on mentoring young women, sustaining charitable efforts through Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, and her life's work is remembered at the churchyard where she rests.

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