In honor of Women's History Month, check out these notable women of Wake that have been featured in the WCGS blog. Let's all ponder and appreciate these women with ties to Wake county that have left their mark, made lasting contributions, and left the world a better place.
Take a moment to acknowlege the women making history in your own family tree.
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| Margaret Wake Tryon - Mother of Wake County |
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| Anna Julia Cooper - Educator, orator, early black feminist |
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| Dorothea Dix - Early champion of mental health |
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| Elizabeth Reid Murray - Author and historian of Wake County |
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| Ella Josephine Baker - Mother of Civil Rights |
Visit Wake County Genealogical Society's Website -
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