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Augusta W. Urquhart

1870 – 1960

American social leader; clubwoman

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Lived 1870 – 1960 (aged 89–90). Augusta W. Urquhart was an American executive and clubwoman.

Augusta W. Urquhart ( Wynkoop; often referred to in print after marriage as Mrs. John C. Urquhart; 1870–1960) was an American social leader and clubwoman, interested in civic and international affairs. She served as president of the California State Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and president of the Western States Federation of Women's Clubs.

Biography Augusta Wynkoop was born in Crestline, Ohio in 1870. Her parents were Henry W. and Mary C. Wynkoop.

She lived in California since 1913. Her husband was Dr. John C. Urquhart.

Urquhart was the first president of the California State WCTU.

She was president, Santa Monica Bay Woman's Club; chair, Americanization for Los Angeles District Federation of Women's Clubs; and organizer and chair, Women's Law Enforcement Committee of Southern California. In addition, she was a member of the Friday Morning Club and the Woman's Athletic Club.

Augusta Urquhart died in Pasadena, California, on January 13, 1960. Interment was at Hollywood Cemetery.

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Born
1870
Birth century
Died
1960
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Also known as
Augusta Wynkoop, Augusta Wynkoop Urquhart, Mrs. John C. Urquhart

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Who was Augusta W. Urquhart?

American social leader; clubwoman (1870-1960)

When was Augusta W. Urquhart born?

Augusta W. Urquhart was born in 1870.

When did Augusta W. Urquhart die?

Augusta W. Urquhart died in 1960.

What was Augusta W. Urquhart's occupation?

Augusta W. Urquhart was an executive and clubwoman.

What nationality was Augusta W. Urquhart?

Augusta W. Urquhart was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Augusta W. Urquhart

· Wikidata: Q129757268

· DBpedia: Augusta W. Urquhart

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