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Life
In Jan 1, 1797 Mary grew up in the Christian faith passed down to her from generations. Mary Lyon had no kids. -
Birth
Mary Lyon was born Feb 28, 1797 in Buckland, MA. Mary Lyon was the sixth child in her family. Mary’s parents were Aaron and Jemima. -
Father
In 1802 Mary’s father died. Her father was a farmer and a veteran of the Revolutionary War. He died when she only five years old. -
Her first Job (school)
Jan 1, 1810 Mary Lyon attended local school until she was 13 years old. Mary got her first job as a teacher while still in her teens. -
Studys
In 1817, she began her studies at the Sanderson Academy in Ash field. There she developed an interest in the sciences, among other subjects. -
Before the 1st College
1836 Mary taught and managed schools in MA and in New Hampshire. She later established Mount Holyoke Female Seminary. -
Seminary
In September 1837, the seminary opened its doors to its first group of students, all 80 of them. It wasn't long before that number grew. -
Teaching spread
In Jan 1, 1839 Many of Lyon's students went on to be educational or religious missionaries, carrying her educational philosophy and teachings across the globe. -
Death
Mary Lyon died on March 5, 1849, in South Hadley, Massachusetts. She is remembered as an educational pioneer. -
Woman's 1st college
Also in 1837 the first women's college, which is now known as Mount Holyoke College. The school was founded and educated by Mary Lyon herself.
