Helen Vickroy Austin facts for kids
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Helen Vickroy Austin
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"A Woman of the Century"
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| Born | Helen Vickroy July 19, 1829 Miamisburg, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 1, 1921 (aged 92) |
| Resting place | Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Indiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | journalist, essayist, horticulturist, suffragist |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
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William W. Austin
(m. 1850) |
Helen Vickroy Austin (born Vickroy; July 19, 1829 – August 1, 1921) was an American writer, gardener, and activist. She wrote for newspapers and magazines. Helen was also known for her work in gardening and for supporting women's rights.
Early Life and Family
Helen Vickroy was born in Miamisburg, Ohio, on July 19, 1829. Her parents were Edwin Augustus and Cornelia Harlan Vickroy. Her mother's father was George Harlen from Warren County, Ohio. Helen's father's father, Thomas Vickroy, was a soldier. He fought in the American Revolutionary War alongside George Washington. He was also a well-known surveyor and owned a lot of land. When Helen was a child, her family moved to Pennsylvania. They made their home in a place called Ferndale.
Career and Activism
In 1850, Helen married William W. Austin. He was from Philadelphia. They lived in Richmond, Indiana, until 1885. Then, they moved to Vineland, New Jersey. Helen and William had three children. Sadly, two of their sons passed away when they were young.
Helen Austin was a very active writer. Some of her best work was for farming and gardening newspapers. She wrote many essays for gardening meetings. Her strong interest in plants and gardens made her famous in those circles. Helen was also a skilled reporter and correspondent. She wrote clearly and accurately. Much of her writing appeared in local newspapers.
Helen was also known for her kindness and desire to help others. She spent a lot of time and used her writing skills to support good causes. For many years, she worked for woman suffrage. This was the movement to give women the right to vote. She also strongly supported groups that helped and protected women.
Even before the big temperance movement started, Helen believed in avoiding alcohol. When she was a teenager, she was part of a group called "Daughters of Temperance." Her caring spirit made her a friend to African Americans and Native Americans. She was a lifelong member of the National Woman's Indian Rights Association. This group worked to protect the rights of Native American people. Helen Austin was also a member of the American Pomological Society. This society studies and promotes fruit growing.
Later Life and Passing
Helen Vickroy Austin passed away in 1921. She is buried in Earlham Cemetery, which is in Richmond, Indiana.
See also
In Spanish: Helen Vickroy Austin para niños
