Margaret Coxe
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Margaret Coxe | |
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| Born | 1805 |
| Died | September 14, 1855 (aged 49–50) |
| Occupations | School owner, principal, teacher, writer |
| Notable work | The Young Lady's Companion, Wonders of the Deep, and Botany of the Scriptures |
Margaret Coxe (1805–1855) was an American writer and educator. Coxe founded the Cincinnati Female Seminary in 1843. Seven years later, John Zachos became a co-owner and principal of the school. In 1851, they became co-owners and principals of the Cooper Female Institute in Dayton, Ohio. Coxe wrote several books, including The Young Lady's Companion and Claims of the Country on American Females.
Margaret Coxe, the daughter of William Coxe, Esq. and Rachel Smith, was born in Burlington, New Jersey[1][2] in 1805.[3] Rachel was the daughter and only heir to her father, Richard Smith's estate.[4] William and Rachel had eight children, Maria, Margaret, Anne, Harriet, Emily, William Smith, Richard Smith and Elizabeth.[4]
Margaret studied at home, which had a good library. Coxe had a love of learning, was disciplined in her studies, and was religious.[1]
Her sister Harriet was married Albert Taylor Bledsoe. Coxe took care of their daughter Sophia when she lived in Cincinnati, while Coxe's sister and brother-in-law sought medical care for Harriet in several cities in the United States.[3]