Lucy Salisbury Doolittle

Lucy Salisbury Doolittle
"A Woman of the Century"
Born
Lucy Salisbury

(1832-10-07)October 7, 1832
Farmersville, New York, U.S.
DiedFebruary 6, 1908(1908-02-06) (aged 75)
Linden, Montgomery County, Maryland, U.S.
Resting placeLinden
Alma materAntioch College
Occupations
  • philanthropist
  • trustee
  • clubwoman
SpouseMyrick H. Doolittle

Lucy Salisbury Doolittle (October 7, 1832 – February 6, 1908) was an American philanthropist and clubwoman. She was the first woman trustee of the Unitarian Church, was one of the founders of the Twentieth Century Club and president at one time of the board of children's guardians. In all her work for the poor and needy of Washington, D.C., she showed great executive ability and marked business talent.

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