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Meech, Jeannette Dubois

educator, evangelist, was born Aug. 10, 1835, in Frankford, Philadelphia, Pa.

For many years she taught school in Philadelphia; was principal of the Industrial Art school in Vineland and in Jersey Shore, Pa., and for many years was a teacher in the Maryland State Industrial School for Girls. She was licensed to preach in South Vineland, where she was assistant pastor for seven years; has been county superintendent; national lecturer in narcotics for the Woman's Christian Temperance union; and has been president of various societies.

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