Harriet Bishop date of birth:
January 1, 1817
How old was Harriet Bishop when died?
66
Where was Harriet Bishop born?
Panton, Vermont
When did Harriet Bishop die?
August 8, 1883
What is Harriet Bishop nationality?
American
What is Harriet Bishop's occupation?
Teacher, writer, activist
What genre is Harriet Bishop's work?
Naturalism, History
Short Biography
Harriet E. Bishop (January 1, 1817 – August 8, 1883) was an American educator, writer, suffragist, and temperance activist. Born in Panton, Vermont, she moved to Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1847. There she started the first public school in the Minnesota Territory, the first Sunday school in the territory, was a founding member of temperance, suffrage and civic organizations, played a central role in establishing the First Baptist Church of Saint Paul, and was an active promoter of her adopted state.