Martha Jane Ridpath was born on August 6, 1855 in Putnam County, Ind. She was the sister of Dr. John Clark Ridpath, noted historian and former president of the University. Miss Ridpath earned her A.B. from Asbury College (DePauw University) in 1879 and her M.A. in 1882. She taught in the Indiana public school system from 1880 to 1908, when she retired on leave of absence due to illness. Her various positions included: teacher of Bible and Dean of Girls at Greencastle High School; principal at Spencer High School; secretary of Society of Alumni, DePauw University, 1883-89; president of Society of Alumni, DPU, 1889-90 and 1906-08; and permanent secretary of Society of Alumni, DPU from 1910. She kept the alumni records of DePauw University and was said to have been known to more graduates than any other alumna of the time. Miss Ridpath died on May 11, 1926 in Greencastle, Ind. at the age of 70.
Martha Jane Ridpath was born on August 6, 1855 in Putnam County, Ind. She was the sister of Dr. John Clark Ridpath, noted historian and former president of the University. Miss Ridpath earned her A.B. from Asbury College (DePauw University) in 1879 and her M.A. in 1882. She taught in the Indiana public school system from 1880 to 1908, when she retired on leave of absence due to illness. Her various positions included: teacher of Bible and Dean of Girls at Greencastle High School; principal at Spencer High School; secretary of Society of Alumni, DePauw University, 1883-89; president of Society of Alumni, DPU, 1889-90 and 1906-08; and permanent secretary of Society of Alumni, DPU from 1910. She kept the alumni records of DePauw University and was said to have been known to more graduates than any other alumna of the time. Miss Ridpath died on May 11, 1926 in Greencastle, Ind. at the age of 70.
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