Mary Osburn Adkinson

Mary Osburn Adkinson (July 28, 1843 – 1918) was an American social reformer active in the temperance movement. She took a leading part in the organization of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Madison, Wisconsin, serving four times as its elected president. In Louisiana, she held the position of superintendent of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and matron in the New Orleans University.

Early life and education Mary Almira Osburn was born in Rush County, Indiana, July 28, 1843. Her father was Harmon Osburn, who was a prominent farmer in the county. Her mother often entertained ministers, teachers and others in her home.

Personal life Mr. and Mrs. Adkinson had five children. Interment was in the family lot in Westview Cemetery, Atlanta, Georgia.