Abigail Williams May

Abigail Williams May
BornApril 21, 1829
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedNovember 30, 1888 (aged 59)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Occupation(s)Social reformer, suffragist, education advocate

Abigail Williams May (1829–1888) was an American social reformer, suffragist, and advocate for education who made contributions to the advancement of women's rights and educational policy in Massachusetts during the 19th century. She was the first cousin of the author Louisa May Alcott.[1][2]

  1. ^ "May, Abby W. (1829–1888) | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
  2. ^ "Boston's Forest Hills Cemetery: Where the Abolitionists Still Live". Next Avenue. 2012-05-11. Retrieved 2023-05-09.