Annie Sawyer Green
Ann "Annie" Sawyer Green was the president of the California Federation of Women's Clubs.
Ann Sawyer Green | |
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| Born | Ann Sawyer Boston |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Wellesley College |
| Occupation | teacher |
| Known for | president of the California Federation of Women's Clubs. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | William Wilcox Green |
Early life
Annie Sawyer was born in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Seth C. Sawyer and Meriel White.[1]
Sawyer graduated from Wellesley College.[1]
Career
Annie Sawyer Green taught for several years at Boston High School.[1]
She was the president of the California Federation of Women's Clubs. She also organized the Biggs Woman's Club and held several high offices in Federation of Women's Clubs. She was a member of the Chico Art Club.[1]
She was closely connected with the Farm Bureau work in Butte County and she was the organizer of Home Department there and in the Farm Bureau's speakers.[1]
She was a member of State Republican Central Committee and at one time she was the candidate California's 6th State Senate district.[1]
Personal life
Annie Sawyer married William Wilcox Green and they had three children: William Wingate, Thomas White, Meriel.[1]
Annie Sawyer Green moved to California in 1913 and lived at 403 Plaza Bldg., Sacramento, Calif.[1]
References
- Binheim, Max; Elvin, Charles A (1928). Women of the West; a series of biographical sketches of living eminent women in the eleven western states of the United States of America. p. 233. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
