Julia Sand

1850–1933 (age 83)

Writer/Activist

Biography

Julia Sand, born in 1850, used her writing and activism to amplify the concerns of women and workers, helping to steer public dialogue toward greater equality.

Her pen and perseverance earned admiration, and today she rests at Green-Wood Cemetery as a reminder of enduring courage.

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