Anna Sanborn Hamilton

Anna Sanborn Hamilton (1848–1927) was an American journalist, author, teacher, principal public schools, proofreader, and clubwoman associated with religious, education, and literary circles. She taught school in New York City and was an active newspaper writer for many years.

Early life and education Anna Sanborn was born in Rochester, New York on December 13, 1848. Her parents were Rodman Wilcox and Elizabeth (Willis) Sanborn. and was also at one time its parliamentarian. It was Hamilton who proposed the formation of the league, which was to be composed of women writers who received payment for their manuscripts. At the time, Hamilton was writing for the New York Tribune, the Syracuse Post, and the Washington Post. They had three children, Ruth (Mrs. Charles A. Chase), John Sanborn and Lewis Carpenter (twins). Burial was in Arlington Cemetery.

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