Edith Irwin Hobart
14th President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution
About Edith Irwin Hobart
Lived 1869 – 1958 (aged 88–89).
Edith E. Irwin Hobart (1869–1958) was an American civic leader who served as the 14th president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution and as the 1st national president of the American Legion Auxiliary.
Biography Hobart joined the Cincinnati Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1898, serving as chapter regent for three terms. She later served as the State Regent of Ohio for three years, as Organizing Secretary General, and as Chairwoman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. During her presidency, she traveled to 47 U.S. states. After her term ended, she was elected as Honorary President General.
She married Lowell Fletcher Hobart, a liquor salesman. Her husband died in 1913.
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Who was Edith Irwin Hobart?
14th President General of the Daughters of the American Revolution
When was Edith Irwin Hobart born?
Edith Irwin Hobart was born in 1869.
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Edith Irwin Hobart died in 1958.
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