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Enriching lives by lifting the voices, telling the stories, and uncovering hidden gems of women in Cincinnati history

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Magdalena “Lena” Jung Sohn

March 4, 2023March 5, 2023 by queensofcincy, posted in Brewing, business

Lena Jung Sohn was one of the most influential figures in the beer industry, and she wasn't afraid to show it.

Tagged 1890s, 1900s, SE AndresLeave a comment

Winnifred “Winnie” Jackson

February 6, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Caught up in a social, economic, and justice system never meant for her, Winnie Jackson was victim to continued tragedy throughout her short life.

Tagged 1800s, 1870s, SE AndresLeave a comment

Adina E. White

June 19, 2021July 29, 2021 by queensofcincy, posted in Fine Arts, Literature

As the most widely recognized Black woman woodcarver, Adina White fought for civil rights as a clubwoman, organizer, and editor.

Tagged 1800s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, SE AndresLeave a comment

Nancy Carter Jones

March 9, 2021February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in Slavery, War

Possibly an agent of the Underground Railroad and a refugee of slavery herself, Nancy Carter Jones survived harrowing and disastrous events in her long life.

Tagged 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, Civil War, Lawrenceburg, Slavery2 Comments

Lizzie Caldwell

July 7, 2020February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Lizzie Caldwell’s refusal to answer questions during the 1890 Census landed her in jail. What happened?

Tagged 1800s, 1890s, black history, crimes, SE AndresLeave a comment

Elizabeth “Big Liz” Carter

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes, Law

Meet Elizabeth "Lizzie" Carter, the first woman in Hamilton County to be charged with murder.

Tagged 1890s, black history, crimes, Elizabeth "Big Liz" Carter, Vanishing CincinnatiLeave a comment

Ellen Dodd

May 31, 2020February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Irish sex worker Ellen Dodd gets quite familiar with the police in the short time she’s here.

Tagged 1800s, 1850s, 1860s, crimes, Irish, SE Andres, sex workLeave a comment

Millicent Lilian “Peg” Entwistle

May 3, 2020February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in entertainment

Peg Entwistle was destined for fame. But the media and Hollywood had a more sinister plan for her to become famous.

Tagged 1900s, 1920s, 1930s, entertainment, film, SE Andres, theater1 Comment

Suhkuhegarequa “Wildfire” Edmonia Lewis

February 15, 2020February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in Fine Arts

What happened when Edmonia Lewis exhibited the Veiled Bride of Spring in Fall of 1879 in Cincinnati?

Tagged 1800s, 1870s, black history, indigenous history, sculptors, SE Andres3 Comments

Ora Buice McKee

October 31, 2019February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Be spooked by this tale of Seussian names, murder, and mystery.

Tagged 1800s, 1890s, crimes, SE AndresLeave a comment

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