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1. rockarch.org › laura-spelman-rockefellerLaura Spelman Rockefeller, 1839-1915 - Rockefeller Archive Center

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   Later that year Laura became reacquainted with a former classmate, John D. Rockefeller (JDR), whom she married on September 8, 1864. After a honeymoon to Niagara Falls, Canada, and New England, Laura and JDR returned to Cleveland and bought a house next door to his parents.

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3. www.encyclopedia.com › women › encyclopediasRockefeller, Laura Spelman (1839–1915) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Affluent American and wife of John D. Rockefeller. Name variations: Cettie Spelman Rockefeller. Born Laura Celestia Spelman in 1839; died in 1915; married John D. Rockefeller (1839–1937, founder of Standard Oil and philanthropist), on September 8, 1864; children: Elizabeth or Bessie Rockefeller (1866–1906); Alice Rockefeller (1869–1870 ...

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   John and Laura, as he began to call her, were married on September 8, 186 , a day before her 5th birthday, and left on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls (where, the ledger notes, they purchased a souvenir pillow for $1.57), Canada, and New England. Back in Cleveland they bought a modest house next door to John’s parents, who

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   Who was Laura Spelman Rockefeller?

   • Laura Spelman Rockefeller was an American educator and philanthropist. She was also the wife of 'Standard Oil' co-founder John D. Rockefeller. Since childhood, she followed her parents' religious values. Spelman was an abolitionist and an active member of the Congregational Church.

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   Why did JDR create the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial?

   • To honor Laura, JDR established the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial in 1918. This foundation was active in the areas deeply important to Laura: child study, education, public health, race relations, religion, and social welfare.

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   How did Laura Spelman Rockefeller die?

   • Laura Spelman Rockefeller died of a heart attack on March 12, 1915, while JDR was in Florida. The funeral held on March 15 in Pocantico Hills was private, attended only by family and a few friends. To honor Laura, JDR established the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial in 1918.

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   How did Rockefeller and Spelman relate to each other?

   • Spelman and Rockefeller were devoted to each other throughout their lives. When her health started to fail in the 1900s, Rockefeller devoted all his time to her. After her death, he established a non-profit organization that continues to work toward spreading Spelman's vision of education to all.

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6. www.thefamouspeople.com › profiles › laura-spelmanLaura Spelman Rockefeller Biography – Facts, Childhood ...

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   Quick Facts. Also Known As: Laura Celestia Spelman Rockefeller, Cettie Spelman Rockefeller. Died At Age: 75. Family: Spouse/Ex-: John D. Rockefeller (m. 1864) children: Alice Rockefeller, Alta Rockefeller Prentice, Edith Rockefeller McCormick, Elizabeth Rockefeller Strong, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Born Country: United States.

7. aaregistry.org › story › laura-spelman-rockefeller-bornLaura Spelman Rockefeller, Abolitionist born - African ...

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   After returning to Ohio to teach, she married John, the Standard Oil co-founder, in 1864. Following her wedding, Spelman remained active in the church (she joined Rockefeller's congregation, the Northern Baptists) and with her family.

8. www.pbs.org › films › rockefellersThe Rockefellers | American Experience | PBS

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   Oct 16, 2000 · "The Rockefellers" features on-camera interviews with Junior's two surviving sons, Laurance and David, and six of the Cousins generation: Steven Rockefeller, Rodman Rockefeller (who...

9. www.wikiwand.com › en › Laura_Spelman_RockefellerLaura Spelman Rockefeller - Wikiwand

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   Laura Celestia "Cettie" Spelman Rockefeller was an American abolitionist, philanthropist, school teacher, and prominent member of the Rockefeller family. Her husband was Standard Oil co-founder John D. Rockefeller.