The Washington Post, Sept. 2, 1905
" Hannah B. Sperry is well known in all circles prominent in charitable and literary circles and in the work for the betterment and advancement of women.
Pioneer Women of Dorset 1808-1850
Mrs. Hannah B. SPERRY, of Washington, president of the Woman's National Press Association, was the first "organist" to play in Dorset. "We take great pride in her success. Her sister, Mrs. Perry PLATT; of Pella, Pa., (Elizabeth BASSETT,) has had a house full of girls (just nine), and one son."
Hannah Bassett Sperry knew Susan B. Anthony, in fact had her original printing press in her basement, Both women were active in Washington at the same time
Granddaughter of Nathan BASSET b. 1785-1788 MASS or CT. and Hannah lived (Millsford TWP.) Dorset, Ashtabula, Ohio 1827.
Hannah's other Grandparents were John and Elizabeth GREENWOOD b. 1783 NJ. All buried Dorset Cemetery.
The Washington Post, Sept. 2, 1905
" Hannah B. Sperry is well known in all circles prominent in charitable and literary circles and in the work for the betterment and advancement of women.
Pioneer Women of Dorset 1808-1850
Mrs. Hannah B. SPERRY, of Washington, president of the Woman's National Press Association, was the first "organist" to play in Dorset. "We take great pride in her success. Her sister, Mrs. Perry PLATT; of Pella, Pa., (Elizabeth BASSETT,) has had a house full of girls (just nine), and one son."
Hannah Bassett Sperry knew Susan B. Anthony, in fact had her original printing press in her basement, Both women were active in Washington at the same time
Granddaughter of Nathan BASSET b. 1785-1788 MASS or CT. and Hannah lived (Millsford TWP.) Dorset, Ashtabula, Ohio 1827.
Hannah's other Grandparents were John and Elizabeth GREENWOOD b. 1783 NJ. All buried Dorset Cemetery.
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