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Mary Baird (curler)
Mary Baird may refer to: * Mary Baird Bryan (1861–1930), American writer and suffragette * Mary Baird (nurse) (1907–2009), Northern Irish nurse and health service administrator {{hndis, Baird, Mary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mary Baird Bryan
Mary Elizabeth Baird Bryan (June 17, 1861—January 30, 1930) was an American writer and suffragist. She was the wife of William Jennings Bryan. Life and work Mary Elizabeth Baird was born on June 17, 1861 in Perry, Illinois, the daughter of John and Lovina Baird. Her father owned a general store. Mary Elizabeth began attending Jacksonville Female Academy at the age of 18, called the "Jail for Angels" by locals. In 1879, a student at Illinois College named William Jennings Bryan met and began courting her.Kazin (2006), pp. 13–14 Bryan and Mary Elizabeth married on October 1, 1884. Mary Elizabeth would emerge as an important part of Bryan's career, managing his correspondence and helping him prepare speeches and articles. Mary passed the bar exam and learned German in order to help his career. Mary moved to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1888, and her husband was elected to Congress two years later. In 1896, her husband decided to run for president. A female reporter was assigned to Mary ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
