Clarissa Harlowe "Clara"  BARTON

1821 Birth
Name: Clarissa Harlow Barton
Gender: Female
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Birth Date: 25 Dec 1821
Birthplace: Oxford, Worcester, Massachusetts
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Father's Name: Stephen Barton
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Mother's Name: Sally
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Indexing Project (Batch) Number: I00799-8
System Origin: Massachusetts-EASy
GS Film number: 754010
Reference ID: 598

'Massachusetts, Births and Christenings, 1639-1915,' index, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ FHJ2-34C : accessed 06 Nov 2013), Clarissa Harlow Barton, 25 Dec 1821.
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Biography
Clara Barton was a remarkable woman who made significant contributions to the field of nursing and humanitarian work. Born on December 25, 1821, in Oxford, Massachusetts, she was the youngest of five children. From an early age, Clara displayed a strong sense of compassion and a desire to help others.

As a young girl, Barton's curiosity led her to explore various fields of study, including writing and languages. Her education was diverse, and she excelled in many subjects. However, her true calling emerged when she began to care for her brother, David, after a severe injury. This experience ignited her interest in nursing and caregiving.

In 1852, Barton moved to Washington, D.C., where she worked as a clerk in the Patent Office. She was one of the first women to hold such a position in the federal government. Her dedication and efficiency earned her the respect of her colleagues. However, her career in the government came to an abrupt end when the political landscape shifted,...Read MORE...

1881 - The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton.
In 1881, the American Red Cross was established by Clara Barton, a pioneering nurse and humanitarian. Drawing inspiration from her experiences during the American Civil War and her observations of the International Red Cross in Europe, Barton sought to create a national organization dedicated to providing emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States. The foundation of the American Red Cross marked a significant advancement in the nation's approach to disaster response and medical aid, embodying principles of neutrality, impartiality, and voluntary service. Clara Barton's leadership and vision transformed the landscape of American philanthropy and public health, setting a precedent for organized, compassionate aid that continues to this day.



THE RED CROSS SOCIETY
At a meeting this evening, largely attended by prominent citizens and those actively interested in beneficent organizations, a constitution was adopted as a basis of an organization to be...Read MORE...


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Lawrence Daily Journal
Lawrence, Kansas
May 22, 1881

1910 Bethesda, Montgomery, Maryland
Name: Clara Barton
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Event Type: Census
Event Year: 1910
Event Place: Bethesda, Montgomery, Maryland, United States
District: 112
Gender: Female
Age: 89
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Race (Original): White
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Head
Birth Year (Estimated): 1821
Birthplace: Massachusetts
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Father's Birthplace: Massachusetts
Mother's Birthplace: Maine
Sheet Number and Letter: 34A
Household ID: 704
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Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Affiliate Publication Number: M1283
GS Film number: 1374579
Digital Folder Number: 004330035
Image Number: 00821
Household Gender Age Birthplace
Head Clara Barton F 89 Massachusetts
Friend Georgia Bissell F 50 Massachusetts
1910 Census Ancestry (U.S.)
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1912 Death
Name: Clara Barton
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Event Type: Death
Event Date: 12 Apr 1912
Event Place: Glen Echo,,Massachusetts
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Gender: Female
Age: 90
Marital Status: Single
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Birth Date: 25 Dec 1821
Birthplace: Oxford, Massachusetts
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Father's Name: Stephen Barton
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Mother's Name: Sarah Stone
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Reference ID: 288
GS Film number: 2399101
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Digital Folder Number: 4284117
Image Number: 01892


'Massachusetts, Deaths, 1841-1915,' index and images, FamilySearch (familysearch.org/ pal:/ MM9.1.1/ N474-J2Q : accessed 06 Nov 2013), Clara Barton, 1912.
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