Julia Rice Seney
American writer, newspaper editor, government administrator, charity worker (1853-1915)
Julia Rice Seney (née, Rice; 1853-1915) was an American writer, newspaper editor, government administrator, and charity worker from Ohio. In her day, she was the only woman holding the position of Superintendent of the Registry Department in a post office of the first class. She was active in the woman's suffrage movement. Seney was greatly interested in the University of Toledo and along with Kate Brownlee Sherwood, was regarded as one of its founders.
Early life and education
Julia Rice was born in Kalida, Ohio, on August 15, 1853. She was the youngest child of Clark H. Rice, first president of an Ottawa, Ohio banking firm, and Catherine Mowers, both of Vermont. Seney's brother was Gen. Americus V. Rice.
Seney's grandfather was an army officer in the War of 1812. Her great-grandfather was a Revolutionary War soldier, ranking as captain.
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