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

Tag: 1890s

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

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

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

Sarah Mayrant Walker Fossett

August 16, 2019February 27, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in business

Sarah Fossett built an empire of greatness while changing society and fostering community. Discover how Sarah's scary experience with a streetcar changed Cincinnati forever.

Tagged 1800s, 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s, 1890s, 1900s, black history, business, Law, Religion, SE Andres, society4 Comments

Blanche Beekman Kauffman

July 1, 2019July 3, 2019 by queensofcincy, posted in Brewing, crimes, entertainment

Songbird Blanche Beekman takes the theatrics from the stage to the streets in an explosive relationship with John R. Kauffman.

Tagged 1890s, Beer Baroness, Brewing, Cell Block Tango, Chelsie J Hoskins, Kauffmans, singerLeave a comment

Hannah Rose

June 18, 2019February 21, 2022 by queensofcincy, posted in crimes

Read on to find out about one-eyed Hannah Rose's wild ride, one of nature hikes, assaults, and prison breaks.

Tagged 1890s, Cell Block Tango, Jewish history, North Bend, SE AndresLeave a comment

Marianne Eichenlaub Kauffman

May 15, 2019July 1, 2019 by queensofcincy, posted in Brewing, business

As part of our series on Cincinnati's beer baronesses, Chelsie introduces the series and focuses in on the one and only Marianne Kauffman--uniting matron of the Kauffman clan and savior of the Kauffman Brewery.

Tagged 1890s, 1900s, Beer Baroness, Brewing, business, Chelsie J Hoskins, Kauffmans1 Comment

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