Miss Lucy Wheelock 1857 -1946
Lucy was born 1 Feb 1857, in Cambridge, VT, the daughter of Edwin Wheelock and Laura Pierce. Her father graduated from the University of Vermont, was a Congregational clergyman, a superintendent of Schools, a representative to the Vermont Legislature, and, briefly, a state senator. Her mother was a teacher and briefly ran a small school. Her grandparents, Samuel Wheelock and Polly Adams were early settlers of Eden, VT.
Strong religious influence and upbringing characterized Lucy's early years in Cambridge, VT. It was through her mother's Bible readings and catechisms that she learned to read; and her fathers faith and religious influence affected her deeply, remaining with her as a positive force for the rest of her life. Her early education took place at home and in the small school that her mother ran for a year or two. At the age of twelve she went to Underhill Academy in Vermont, where she studied Latin, History, and other subjects. After a year at Underhill, she moved with a neighbor to Reading, MA, in order to attend high school.
She Passed at 89 years old, October 2, 1946 - in her little apartment at 100 Riverway, the original college/dorms, next to Wheelock College. Her belongings, life and money was left to the college.
Historic Wheelock College Alumni would like to have her grave cleaned as well as a plaque mounted to the site, for she is the pioneering founder of Kindergarten in America.
Strong religious influence and upbringing characterized Lucy's early years in Cambridge, VT. It was through her mother's Bible readings and catechisms that she learned to read; and her fathers faith and religious influence affected her deeply, remaining with her as a positive force for the rest of her life. Her early education took place at home and in the small school that her mother ran for a year or two. At the age of twelve she went to Underhill Academy in Vermont, where she studied Latin, History, and other subjects. After a year at Underhill, she moved with a neighbor to Reading, MA, in order to attend high school.
She Passed at 89 years old, October 2, 1946 - in her little apartment at 100 Riverway, the original college/dorms, next to Wheelock College. Her belongings, life and money was left to the college.
Historic Wheelock College Alumni would like to have her grave cleaned as well as a plaque mounted to the site, for she is the pioneering founder of Kindergarten in America.
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