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Mary Elizabeth Wood
1861–1931American librarian and missionary in China
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Famous people · Elba
Mary Elizabeth Wood is the only name on the Elba list
The American librarian and missionary in China Mary Elizabeth Wood was born in 1861. That places their birth in the age of mills and railroads. 3 languages have an article about them. Batavia, which borders it, has 17 on its list, the best known John Gardner.
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Photo credits (3)
- Mary Elizabeth Wood: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- John Gardner: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
- Archie D. Sanders: Public domain, Wikimedia Commons