Graceanna Lewis

Graceanna Lewis in 1899
Name
Graceanna Lewis
First Name
Graceanna
a.k.a. Graceann
Last Name
Lewis
Parents
Edith Fussell Lewis
John Lewis
Profession
Scientist
Note
Studied at Kimberton School, almost certainly a pupil of Emmor, Abby and Gertrude Kimber.
Works with both Cyrus and Charles
Sister of Mariann Lewis
She was an eminent bird scientist and illustrator.
She was mentored by John Cassin, the noted ornithologist.
Illustration from National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. New York: James T. White, 1899; pg. 447.; Additional digital editing by Tim Davenport ("Carrite") for Wikipedia, no copyright claimed, released to the public domain without restriction., Public Domain,
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Mariann Lewis
Kimber Hall, frontKimber Hall
Abby KimberAbby (Abigail or Abagail) Kimber
Kimber Hall, where Emmor taught and shielded self-liberated peopleEmmor Kimber
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Religious Affiliation
Quaker - General
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