Thoreau, Helen L. (Helen Louisa), 1812-1849

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Teacher and antislavery activist of Concord, Mass. Sister of Henry David Thoreau. Born Oct. 22, 1812 to John and Cynthia Dunbar Thoreau. Began to keep school in 1829, teaching in Concord and elsewhere, sometimes with brother John, sometimes with sister Sophia. Involved in organized abolition efforts during 1830's and 1840's. Died in Concord of tuberculosis June 14, 1849.

From the description of Helen Thoreau antislavery scrapbook, 1837-1843. (Concord Public Library). WorldCat record id: 36778323

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associatedWith Child, Lydia Maria, 1802-1880. person
correspondedWith Merrick & Course corporateBody
associatedWith Thoreau family. family
associatedWith Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862. person
associatedWith Ward, Prudence, 1795-1874. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Charleston (S.C.)
Massachusetts--Concord
South Carolina--Charleston
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Abolitionists
Account books
Antislavery movements
Business records
Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
Scrapbooks
Shipping
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Birth 1812-10-22

Death 1849-06-14

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