Louisa Barnes Pratt
American missionary
Louisa Barnes Pratt (November 10, 1802 – September 8, 1880) was a prominent advocate for women's vote and other related causes in the 19th century as well as a Latter-day Saint missionary.
Early life
Louisa Barnes was born in Warwick, Massachusetts, on November 10, 1802, to Willard and Dolly Barnes. Her father served in the British forces during the War of 1812 although in her autobiography she alleged he was a supporter of the United States. She attended school, although found it hard to be obedient. She was sent to live with an aunt near her home when she was about 5 years of age. She and her family moved to Quebec, Canada in July 1810. Her family were members of the Church of England, and Louisa was baptized into the Episcopal Church when she was 14. Not long after her baptism, Louisa went to live with a sister-in-law who taught her to tailor.
Louisa traveled back to Massachusetts in her early twenties and visited many of her family members. After leaving Massachusetts in 1827, Louisa enrolled in the Female Academy, where she met and befriended Rebekah J. Pratt.
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