Josephine Leavell Allensworth
Josephine Leavell Allensworth, also known as Josie Allensworth (1855–1938), was an American musician, music teacher, and activist.
Josephine Leavell Allensworth | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Josephine Leavell |
| Also known as | Josie Allensworth |
| Born | 1855 Trenton, Kentucky, United States |
| Died | 1938 (aged 82–83) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, music teacher |
| Instrument(s) | Organ |
| Spouse(s) | Allen Allensworth |
She co-founded Allensworth, California with her husband, after a series of events, including the Great Depression and World War II, there was a wave of residents who moved out of the area. Allensworth was a small town on 40 to 50 families in 1985. About 240 acres of Allensworth land was used to create a California State Historic Park called Colonel Allensworth State Historic Park.
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