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Hasbrouck, Lydia Sayer

physician, dress reformer, was born Dec. 20, 1827, in Warwick, N. Y. She received her education at the New York Central college; and at the Hygeia-Therapeutic college of New York city. During 1856-64 she was the editor and publisher of The Sibyl, a woman's rights and dress reform paper; and for several years was associate editor of the Orange County Press. Subsequently she became the proprietor of a health institution in Middletown, at her home on Sibyl Ridge. She was one of the first women elected as a member of the board of education in the state of New York. Since 1849 she has been a practical dress reformer; and also an advocate for equal political rights with men.