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| Born | Mary Collins March 4, 1835 |
| Died | February 17, 1912 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Business woman, Teacher |
| Spouse | Ralph C. Whiting |
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Mary Collins Whiting (March 4, 1835 – February 17, 1912) was an American lawyer, businesswoman, and teacher. Whiting became a lawyer at age 52, after which she was in active practice. She also conducted a real estate, brokerage, and insurance business. She was one of the most successful women insurance agents in the United States. She is also remembered for her wide philanthropy.[1]
- ^ Beakes 1906, p. 162.