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(1818-1894) Reformer. Amelia Jenks Bloomer was born in Homer, New York. She was editor of “Lily,” first published in Seneca Falls, New York, and a devotee of women’s rights and temperance.

Full Name

Amelia Jenkins (Jenks) Bloomer

Locations

Cortland

Author's Timeline

1818

BIRTH

Amelia Jenks Bloomer was born in Homer, New York, on May 27, 18181.

1848

OTHER

Bloomer attended the women's rights convention held at Seneca Falls in 1848.

1849

LITWORK

Lily


Ms. Bloomer wrote articles for and published the newspaper, "Lily," in Seneca Falls, New York, beginning in about 1849 until about 1855.

1894

DEATH

Amelia Jenks Bloomer died at Council Bluffs, Iowa, on December 30, 1894.

1894

INTERMENT

Amelia Jenks Bloomer was interred at Fairview Cemetery in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, Iowa.

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