About Nellie O'Donnell
Lived 1867 – 1931 (aged 63). Nellie O'Donnell was a politician, educator and lawyer.
Eleanor O'Donnell McCormack (June 2, 1867 – February 28, 1931) was an American educator and clubwoman from the U.S. state of Ohio. She was a teacher and principal in the public schools of Tennessee and was elected superintendent of public schools for Shelby County. When elected, there were 148 schools in the county. She increased the number and brought them to a higher standard.
In 1920, together with her sister-in-law, she was granted license to practice as lawyer in the courts.
Personal life In 1900, O'Donnell married James Michael McCormack of the McCormack-Richards company. She lived at 7 S. McLean, Memphis.
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Who was Nellie O'Donnell?
American educator and clubwoman
When was Nellie O'Donnell born?
Nellie O'Donnell was born on 2 June 1867 in Chillicothe.
When did Nellie O'Donnell die?
Nellie O'Donnell died on 28 February 1931 in Memphis.
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Nellie O'Donnell was a politician, educator and lawyer.
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