| Birth: | Aug. 26, 1827 | | Death: | Feb. 2, 1900 | 
Social Reformer. Organized the local soldiers' aid societies, appointed State Sanitary Agent by the Iowa Legislature. Served as National President of the W.C.T.U, and established the Woman's Relief Corps. She is credited with having secured the passage of a law by the 52nd Congress, to pension army nurses, and she was instrumental in founding the Kentucky Soldiers Home. Wrote many books, hymns, and was editor of the "Christian Woman". (bio by: Laurie)
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Spouse:
William Wittenmyer (1812 - 1860)*
Children:
Charles Wittenmyer (1855 - 1931)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Annie Wittenmyer | | | Burial:
Edgewood Cemetery
Pottstown
Montgomery County
Pennsylvania, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Laurie
Record added: May 22, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 7477341 |
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