Augusta Lewis Troup

Augusta "Gussie" Lewis Troup (1848 – September 14, 1920) was a women's rights activist and journalist who advocated for equal pay, better working conditions for women, and women's right to vote. She was inducted into the Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame in 2013.

Biography Early life Born Augusta Lewis in 1848 in New York City, Augusta was orphaned as an infant. She was adopted by Isaac Gager, a wealthy Wall Street broker, and received a private education before attending the Brooklyn Heights Seminary. In 1926, New Haven dedicated the Augusta Lewis Troup school in her honor, There is a plaque in the foyer of the school that reads as follows:We affectionately called her "Little Mother of the Italian Colony." Her broad sympathies and unfailing kindness helped us greatly when we most needed wise counsel and loyal friendship. Her liberal spirit and noble example lead us far along the road to a better understanding of American ideals and citizenship.

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