Ladd, Catherine b. October 28, 1809 d. January 30, 1899 Educator. Wrote and contributed poems, news-letters, and articles on education and art to southern journals and magazines. In Winnsborough, South Carolina, she successfully conducted a large boarding school until the Civil War began. She also published in the "Floral Wreath" and other periodicals tales, essays, and poems under the pen-names "Minnie Mayflower," "Arcturus," "Alida," and "Morna." She is also believed to be the originator of the first design of the Confederate Flag. (Bio by: Laurie) Presbyterian Cemetery, Winnsboro, Fairfield County, South Carolina, USA
b. October 28, 1809 d. January 30, 1899