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Ella D. Barrier
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| Born | 1852 Brockport, New York
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| Died | February 9, 1945 (aged 92–93) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Brockport Normal and Training School |
| Occupation | Educator |
Ella D. Barrier (born in 1852 – died in 1945) was an important African American educator. She was also a "clubwoman," meaning she was active in women's clubs. These clubs worked to improve society. Ella was the older sister of another famous woman, Fannie Barrier Williams.
Ella Barrier's Early Life
Ella D. Barrier was born in Brockport, New York, in 1852. Her father, Anthony J. Barrier, was a barber. Her mother was Harriet A. Prince Barrier. Both of Ella's parents were born in the northern United States.
Ella graduated from the Brockport Normal and Training School in 1871. She trained there to become a school teacher.
Ella Barrier's Work and Contributions
In 1875, Ella Barrier was hired to teach in Washington, D.C.. At that time, schools in Washington D.C. were "segregated." This meant Black and white students went to separate schools.
Ella stayed in Washington for over forty years. She worked as a teacher and later as a school principal. She was also very active in women's clubs. Barrier helped to create the Washington branch of the YWCA. The YWCA is a group that helps young women.
In 1891, Ella taught in Toronto, Canada. This was part of a special teacher exchange program. In 1900, she and her sister traveled to Europe. They were African American representatives at the Paris Exposition. They also attended the First Pan-African Conference in London. Other important leaders like Anna J. Cooper and W. E. B. Du Bois were part of this group. Ella was also very active in the Colored Women's League in Washington. This group worked for the rights and progress of Black women.
Later Years and Legacy
In their later years, Ella D. Barrier and her sister Fannie lived together in Brockport. Fannie died in 1944. Ella passed away in 1945, at the age of 92.
