Abbott, Edith b. September 26, 1876 d. July 29, 1957 Social Reformer. The sister of activist Grace Abbott, she was active in social services dealing with poor people and their welfare. She taught at the University of Chicago and was a member of Hull House, the settlement founded by reformer Jane Addams. Grand Island Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA Plot: GAR Section, Lot 51
Abbott, Grace b. November 17, 1878 d. June 19, 1939 Social Reformer. The sister of fellow reformer Edith Abbott, she fought for the rights of the poor and the immigrants. She worked for the Children's Bureau, taught at the University of Chicago, and authored the wor1k "Child And The State." Grand Island Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA Plot: GAR Section, Lot 52
b. September 26, 1876 d. July 29, 1957