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Jennie Iowa Berry

1866 – 1951

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About Jennie Iowa Berry

Lived 1866 – 1951 (aged 84–85). Jennie Iowa Berry was an American clubwoman.

Jennie Iowa Berry ( Peet; also known as Mrs. John Alexander Berry; February 5, 1866 - December 18, 1951) was an American charitable organization leader and clubwoman. She served as the 27th National President of the Woman's Relief Corps (WRC).

Early life and education Jennie Iowa Peet was born in Fairview, Iowa, February 5, 1866. Her parents were Wilbur Riley and Sarah Ellen Gillilan Peet, with a membership of 167,000. Later, she became a member of the committee on revision of national law and was president of "The Past Department President's Association." and served as regent of Ashley Chapter. She was for three years president of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club and was chair of several of its departments. She served the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs as corresponding secretary and as chair of several state committees.

Jennie Iowa Berry died in Los Angeles, California on December 18, 1951.

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Important facts

Born
1866
Birth century
Died
1951
Occupation
Clubwoman
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Also known as
Jennie Iowa Peet

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Who was Jennie Iowa Berry?

American clubwoman

When was Jennie Iowa Berry born?

Jennie Iowa Berry was born in 1866.

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Jennie Iowa Berry died in 1951.

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Jennie Iowa Berry was a clubwoman.

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Jennie Iowa Berry was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jennie Iowa Berry

· Wikidata: Q122877772

· DBpedia: Jennie Iowa Berry

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