Mayo, Mary Anne (1845–1903)
Mayo, Mary Anne (1845–1903)
American farm organizer. Name variations: Mary Anne Bryant Mayo. Born Mary Anne Bryant, May 24, 1845, near Battle Creek, Michigan; died April 21, 1903; m. Perry Mayo, April 1865.
Became effective organizer for the Patrons of Husbandry (called the Grange) and traveled through Michigan in various capacities to promote work of the Grange; emphasized full participation of women and children in Grange organizations and Farmers' Institute meetings; effected creation of women's department (1897) at Michigan State Agricultural College (now Michigan State University).
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