Harriet Merrick Warren
American editor (1843-1893)
Harriet Merrick Warren (September 15, 1843 – January 7, 1893) was an American editor. She was also an untiring worker in the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, its first recording secretary, and for years, president of the New England Branch. Warren is remembered as a "major leader of 'Woman's Work for Woman'" movement.
Early life and education
Harriet Cornelia Merrick was born at Wilbraham, Massachusetts, September 15, 1843. Her parents were John M. and Mary J. Merrick. John was a leading citizen of Wilbraham and of Hampden County, occupying many important public positions, both civil and ecclesiastical. He was a trustee of Wesleyan Academy, and a member of the board.
She was educated at Wilbraham Academy, of which her father was a trustee; and the academy of which Dr. Miner Raymond served as principal.
Career
On April 14, 1861, she married Rev.
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