Jennie Fowler Willing
Jennie Fowler Willing (January 22, 1834 – October 6, 1916) was a Canadian-born American educator, author, preacher, social reformer, and suffragist. She married a lawyer and Methodist pastor at age 19. In 1873, she and her husband became professors at Illinois Wesleyan University. In addition to teaching, she was a leader in the temperance movement. Willing came to notice when she joined the Illinois Woman's State Temperance Union, serving as its leader for some years. She and Emily Huntington Miller were involved with creating and presiding over the First Woman's National Temperance Convention of 1874 in Cleveland where the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union was formed. She served as the editor of the national organization's journal for a period. In 1895, she created the New York Evangelistic Training School. Willing wrote several books including From Fifteen to Twenty-five: A Book for Young Men and serials for newspapers.
Jennie Fowler Willing | |
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from a book titled "A woman of the century" | |
| Born | January 22, 1834 Burford, Upper Canada |
| Died | October 6, 1916 (aged 82) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | educator, author, preacher, social reformer |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Evanston College for Ladies |
| Notable works | From Fifteen to Twenty-five: A Book for Young Men |
| Spouse |
William Crossgrove Willing
(m. 1853) |
| Relatives | Charles Henry Fowler (brother), Henry Ryan (grandfather) |