Mary Ann Prout

Mary Ann Prout
Born
Mary Ann Prout

February 14, 1800 or 1801
Maryland
Died1884
Baltimore, Maryland
Occupation(s)founder, businesswoman, teacher.
Known forFounder of the Black fraternal society, Independent Order of St. Luke

Mary Ann Prout (February 14, 1800 or 1801 – 1884) was an African-American educator and founder of the Black fraternal society, Independent Order of St. Luke. Prout died in Baltimore around 1884.[1][2]

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  2. ^ Crocombe, Jeff (March 15, 2013). "Prout, Mary Ann". African American Studies Center. doi:10.1093/acref/9780195301731.013.35894. ISBN 978-0-19-530173-1.