Isabella Binney Cogswell
Isabella Cogswell (6 July 1819 – 6 December 1874) was a Canadian businesswoman. She was born in Halifax, a daughter to Henry Hezekiah Cogswell and his wife.
Isabella Binney Cogswell, St. Paul's Church (Halifax)
Isabella Binney Cogswell | |
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| Born | 6 July 1819 Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Died | 6 December 1874 (aged 55) Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Known for | philanthropy |
| Relatives | Henry Hezekiah Cogswell, father |
Cogswell showed a business acumen that stood her in good stead in funding her philanthropic activities during her lifetime. A shrewd businesswoman, her business dealings helped fund a variety of causes within her native Nova Scotia. She is commemorated with a plaque in St. Paul's Church (Halifax).
References
- "Isabella Binney Cogswell". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.
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