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Libbie Beach Brown

1858 – 1924

American philanthropist, temperance activist

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Lived 1858 – 1924 (aged 66). Libbie Beach Brown was an American.

Libbie Beach Brown (, Beach; after first marriage, Hoel, after second marriage, Brown; March 11, 1858 – August 28, 1924) was an American philanthropist. She was well known and influential in temperance affairs and other reform movements, and always affiliated with progressive elements.

Early life and education Libbie Belle Beach was born in Livingston County, Illinois, March 11, 1858. Family members were educators. Her parents, Freedus Poe Beach (1827-1912) and Nancy (née, Lewis) (1828-1903),

On October 3, 1895, at Trinity Methodist Episcopalian Church in Lincoln, Nebraska, she married Rev. Harrison D. Brown (1846-1940). It served institutions such as the Lebanon Home for Girls where in one year, girls from 17 nations received assistance. Some of them had children and they, too, were cared for. She also served as president of Seattle's City Federation of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (W.C.T.U.).

Personal life She was a musician, and for years made music a large part of her life-work. As a singer, she excelled. Libbie Beach Brown died at her home in Seattle, August 28, 1924. Burial was at Lake View Cemetery.

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Libbie Beach, Libbie Belle Beach, Libbie Beach Hoel

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Who was Libbie Beach Brown?

American philanthropist, temperance activist (1858-1924)

When was Libbie Beach Brown born?

Libbie Beach Brown was born on 11 March 1858 in Livingston County.

When did Libbie Beach Brown die?

Libbie Beach Brown died on 28 August 1924 in Seattle.

What nationality was Libbie Beach Brown?

Libbie Beach Brown was American.

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· Wikipedia: Libbie Beach Brown

· Wikidata: Q64447958

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