Born: 1802, United States (assumed)
Died: 1882
Country most active: United States
Also known as: NA
The following is republished with permission from the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail.
The Charlestown Female Seminary, established in 1831, educated notable women. Martha Whiting (1795-1853), it’s first headmistress, was a pioneer in female education and missionary work.
Whiting was not only a pioneer of female education in America but also engaged in missionary work among the poor Irish immigrants of Charlestown. She documented her experiences and efforts in her religious journal, highlighting her commitment to education and social work.