About Lydia Starr McPherson
Lived 1827 – 1903 (aged 76). Lydia Starr McPherson was an editor, journalist, poet and teacher.
Lydia Ann Starr Hunter McPherson (pen name, Urania; August 11, 1827 – December 3, 1903) was an American newspaper editor. She founded the first newspapers in Oklahoma and Texas published by a woman.
Early life and family Lydia Ann Starr was born in Warnock, Ohio, the daughter of William F. Starr and Sarah Lucas Starr.
In 1881, she became one of the first three women to join the State Press Association of Texas and was elected corresponding secretary.
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American poet, author and journalist
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Lydia Starr McPherson was born on 11 August 1827.
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Lydia Starr McPherson died on 3 December 1903.
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Lydia Starr McPherson was an editor, journalist, poet and teacher.
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