Mary Anne Bryant Mayo

Mary Anne Bryant Mayo (May 24, 1845 – 1903) was an American farm organizer for the Patrons of Husbandry (called the Grange). She is known for her work as part of the American Granger movement to better farm communities.

Early life and career Mary Anne Bryant Mayo was born on May 24, 1845, in Convis Township, Michigan in Battle Creek, Michigan. In 1865, she married Perry Mayo, who shared her passion for organizations that work to better the community and the individual. Both were elected to positions in the county organization in the early 1870s after becoming involved in the Patrons of Husbandry (also known as the Grange) and the creation of Farmers' Institutes. Over time, she organized the gathering of women here and she delivered lectures on courses in line with the Farmers' Institute framework. After more than 10 years of struggle, she secured the establishment of a women's department (1897) in its own building (1900) at Michigan State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University). A women's dormitory was named after her in 1931.