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Ann Parrish

American Quaker philanthropist (1760-1800) founder of the House of Industry for working women in Philadelphia, and the Aimwell School for girls

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About Ann Parrish

Anne Parrish (1760–1800) was an American Quaker philanthropist. Following the 1793 yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, she devoted herself to philanthropy and co-founded a women's relief society for the poor. The Female Society for the Relief of the Distressed, founded in 1795, was one of the first charitable women's organizations in the United States. Parrish also establish a free school for girls in her home in 1796. The school expanded over the years, later becoming the Aimwell School which lasted until 1923.

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Occupation: philanthropist
Citizenship: United States
Born: October 17, 1760
Died: December 26, 1800

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