Jennie O. Starkey

Jennie O. Starkey (ca. 1856 – October 21, 1918) was an American journalist and newspaper editor, the first woman in Detroit to adopt journalism as a profession. As a staff member of the Detroit Free Press, she managed "The Puzzler" department before serving as editor of "The Household", "Fair Woman's World", "The Letter-Box", and "The Sunday Breakfast-Table" departments. She was a member of the board of directors of the Michigan Authors' Association, a charter member of the Michigan Woman's Press Association, and president of the Michigan Woman's Press Club.

Early life and education Jennie O. Starkey was born in Detroit, Michigan, ca. 1856. (According to Willard & Livermore (1893), Jennie was born July 29, 1863.) of Detroit. Her father was a journalist and prominent in municipal affairs. Jennie's siblings were Mary (b. 1854) and Harry (b. 1858).

She graduated from Detroit high school. She was one of the charter members of the Michigan Woman's Press Association, Starkey was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.