1. By Kanda Green

2. Childhood- Born in 1821 She was very shy and worried a lot Moved to America from England when she was 11.

3. Family- She had 8 brothers and sisters

4. Education- Her family started a school in their home Tried to get into 29 different medical schools and they all said no Finally Geneva College in NY said yes January 23, 1849, she graduated first in her class

5. Enjoyed doing- She liked to take walks, read, and learn

6. What do we remember this person for- First women doctor Started the National Health Society Taught classes about being healthy and keeping clean Wrote books Opened a free clinic for poor mothers and children Opened the 1 st school for nursing in America

7. Information from Elizabeth Blackwell by Carol Greene http://womenhistory.about.com/od/blackwellelizabet h/a/eliz_blackwell.htm http://womenhistory.about.com/od/blackwellelizabet h/a/eliz_blackwell.htm