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An Uncommon Woman explores the life of Lydia Hamilton Smith (1813-1884), a prominent mixed-race businesswoman in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A figure of resilience and progressive action, Smith was instrumental to Thaddeus Stevens’ success as he led the drive to end slavery,
Description. Reviews. Bio. Table of Contents. Sample Chapters. Subjects. Lydia Hamilton Smith (1813–1884) was a prominent African American businesswoman in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the longtime housekeeper, life companion, and collaborator of the state’s abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens.
Mar 30, 2023 · Lydia Hamilton Smith’s grave. (Photo: Tim Stuhldreher) After Stevens’ death, Smith became a prosperous businesswoman. She died in 1884 and is buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Lancaster. “She was an amazingly giving, caring, ambitious, strong, smart woman,” Kelley said, “and she was a woman of color. For all of those reasons she ...
$24.95. Lydia Hamilton Smith (1813–1884) was a prominent African American businesswoman in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and the longtime housekeeper, life companion, and collaborator of the state’s abolitionist congressman Thaddeus Stevens.
Dec 6, 2023 · Beside Stevens stood Lydia Hamilton Smith, a figure of grace, intelligence, and indomitable spirit. Their home at 45 South Queen Street became a beacon for equality, yet the stories of these remarkable individuals and their collaborators often remain in the shadows. Thaddeus Stevens.
Images. The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic Site. Thaddeus Stevens (April 4, 1792 – August 11, 1868) Lydia Hamilton Smith (February 14, 1813 – February 14, 1884) Backstory and Context. Text-to-speech Audio.
In 1848, Stevens entered into a partnership with a 35-year old widow, Lydia Hamilton Smith, a light-skinned mulatto (her father was white) who would act for the next 25 years as his...
