Madame Restell

Ann Trow Lohman
Restell depicted in an 1888 illustration
Born
Ann Trow

(1812-05-06)May 6, 1812
Painswick, Gloucestershire, England
DiedApril 1, 1878(1878-04-01) (aged 65)
Home on Fifth Avenue, Manhattan
Cause of deathsuicide
Resting placeSleepy Hollow Cemetery
Other namesMadame Restell
Occupation(s)purveyor of patent medicine, midwifery, and abortions
Spouses
  • Henry Sommers (married 1828 or 1829–1833)
  • Charles Lohman (married 1836–?)

Ann Trow Lohman (May 6, 1812 – April 1, 1878), better known as Madame Restell, was a British-born American abortion provider and midwife who practiced in New York City.