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By THOMAS MIKESELL EDITOR-1905 |
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Mary Augusta WOOD Allen |
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The first white child born in Delta, and it may be the first in York township, was to George Wood and wife, in 1841. The infant then ushered into the world was Mary Augusta Wood, who afterwards became widely known in the literary world, being a writer of considerable note. The first marriage was a social event of considerable importance, and was doubtless largely attended by the pioneer families in that section.
Mrs. Mary Wood-Allen, M.D. (1841-1908) was the National Superintendent of the Purity department, Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She occupied a prominent and influential position in the women's social movement during the late nineteenth century. She published a series of books entitled Self and Sex with titles including What a Young Girl Ought to Know (1897) and What a Young Woman Ought to Know (1899). Her other works include: Almost a Man (1895), Marvels of Our Bodily Dwelling (1899), Child Confidence Rewarded (1903), Teaching Truth (1907) and Almost a Woman (1907).
1840 United States Federal Census Showing Mary's father already here in Swan Creek, Township then part of Lucas County.
Swan Creek, Lucas, Ohio Household Members: Name Age
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Alumnus-Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan |
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1860 Federal Census list for Village of Delta with other facts and biographical information of the early settlers |
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First child born in village of Delta |
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Delta Antique Building Collapses June 2008 |
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