Etta Belle Lloyd
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Etta Belle Lloyd | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1860 |
| Died | January 6, 1929 (aged 68–69) |
| Known for | Civic leader |
Etta Belle Lloyd (1860 – January 6, 1929) was one of the most prominent and influential figures in the civic life of Pacific Grove, California.
Etta Belle Lloyd was born in Utica, New York, in 1860, the daughter of David W. Lloyd (1831-1891), a merchant and hotel owner, and Elizabeth F. Roberts (d. 1902). She moved to California with the family when she was six months old and they were pioneers of the Monterey County. They moved to Pacific Grove, California, in 1887 where Davide Lloyd was the first permanent resident and merchant.[1][2]
She attended the State Normal School at (now San Jose State University) San Jose, California, where she met fellow student Emily Williams, long-lasting friend, and taught school at Salinas, California.[1][2]
Career
She was one of the most prominent and influential figures in the civic life of the city: she supported the movement to keep the theaters closed on Sunday and worked for the new street paving for Lighthouse and Central Avenue. She was a member of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal church. She organized the Pacific Grove Musical Society, was one of founding members of the Pacific Grove Woman's Civic Club and was secretary and director of the city museum. Since 1891 she was a member of the Rebekahs.[1][2]
She was state president of the Chautauqua alumni.[1] She was a public speaker and wrote many articles for the press.[2] She was an assistant to her father in carrying on his business at Pacific Grove and after his death she managed the Lloyd estate.[1][2]
