Biography Of Clara Barton
Levi Walker
Renee Sager
History 8
March 7, 2017
Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born to Sarah Stone and Stephen Barton on December 25, 1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts, youngest in her family. Clara’s siblings teased her because she unfortunately had a lisp. Clara grew up going to a Universalist church. Clara’s career started out working as a teacher in Bordentown, New Jersey until 1853, even starting her own school. In 1854 Clara went to Washington to work in the patent office. Clara requested and made the same salary of the men even though back then people treated women unfairly. She remained working there until her anti-slavery opinions made her too controversial in the office’s opinion. When she had to leave this job she started a life working in philanthropy and charity that she started in Washington. …show more content…
According to the Red Cross, Barton served in the battles of Fairfax Station, Chantilly, Harpers Ferry, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Charleston, Petersburg and Cold Harbor. Clara soon became known as the Angel of The Battlefield among the soldiers because she helped them get well and recover from their injuries. During the Battle of Antietam Clara brought three army wagons full of important things for the soldiers. She worked hard to get them the food and supplies needed by getting it from the quartermaster; she even went as far as paying for some things out of pocket, which she would later be reimbursed for by congress. Clara once organized men who were able to help to perform first aid, carry water, cook. Clara soon became ill and had to be evacuated to Hilton Head Island to be treated and
Renee Sager
History 8
March 7, 2017
Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born to Sarah Stone and Stephen Barton on December 25, 1821 in Oxford, Massachusetts, youngest in her family. Clara’s siblings teased her because she unfortunately had a lisp. Clara grew up going to a Universalist church. Clara’s career started out working as a teacher in Bordentown, New Jersey until 1853, even starting her own school. In 1854 Clara went to Washington to work in the patent office. Clara requested and made the same salary of the men even though back then people treated women unfairly. She remained working there until her anti-slavery opinions made her too controversial in the office’s opinion. When she had to leave this job she started a life working in philanthropy and charity that she started in Washington. …show more content…
According to the Red Cross, Barton served in the battles of Fairfax Station, Chantilly, Harpers Ferry, South Mountain, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Charleston, Petersburg and Cold Harbor. Clara soon became known as the Angel of The Battlefield among the soldiers because she helped them get well and recover from their injuries. During the Battle of Antietam Clara brought three army wagons full of important things for the soldiers. She worked hard to get them the food and supplies needed by getting it from the quartermaster; she even went as far as paying for some things out of pocket, which she would later be reimbursed for by congress. Clara once organized men who were able to help to perform first aid, carry water, cook. Clara soon became ill and had to be evacuated to Hilton Head Island to be treated and