Mary Virginia Proctor

Mary Virginia Proctor (, Swindler; after first marriage, Proctor; after second marriage, Wilson; May 1854 – July 3, 1927) was an American journalist, philanthropist, and social activist. For more than 30 years, she was owner and editor of an influential democratic newspaper. Meanwhile, she was active in Ohio state politics and for many years, served on important state boards. For several years, she held the position of president of the Ohio Newspaper Women's Association. in May 1854. Her parents were Capt. James William Swindler (1826–1905) and Louisa ("Lucy") Catherine Johnson (1826–1882). Mary's siblings were: John, Henry, James, Adalade, Richard, Edwin, Emma, Ellen, and Adda ("Addie"). a prominent lawyer of Lebanon.