Today in Wheeling History: February 24--Mary Louise Butler Reed, philanthropist, missionary leader, founder of the King's Daughters Nursery, and president of the Wheeling Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) who led the construction of the current YWCA building at Eleventh and Chapline Streets, was born in Richmond, Virginia (1861).
Mary Louise Butler Reed (1861-1939) was a prominent philanthropist and missionary leader who made significant contributions to both her local community in Wheeling, West Virginia, and internationally. Born on February 24, 1861, in Richmond, Virginia, she moved to Wheeling with her family at a young age. She became known for her extensive work with the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons, serving as its president from 1918 to 1924. During her tenure, she oversaw the construction of the medical wing of Isabella Thorburn College in Lucknow, India, and expanded the organization's reach to six Oriental colleges. Reed was also deeply involved in local Wheeling organizations, including the founding of the King's Daughters Nursery and serving as president of the Wheeling Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) for ten years. Her leadership led to the construction of the current YWCA building at Eleventh and Chapline Streets. Reed's dedication to service and her ability to organize and lead various charitable initiatives left a lasting impact on both her community and the broader world.
To learn more: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV (https://tinyurl.com/36xy2twk); Find a Grave (https://tinyurl.com/amp5m5mn)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV
Mary Louise Butler Reed (1861-1939) was a prominent philanthropist and missionary leader who made significant contributions to both her local community in Wheeling, West Virginia, and internationally. Born on February 24, 1861, in Richmond, Virginia, she moved to Wheeling with her family at a young age. She became known for her extensive work with the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons, serving as its president from 1918 to 1924. During her tenure, she oversaw the construction of the medical wing of Isabella Thorburn College in Lucknow, India, and expanded the organization's reach to six Oriental colleges. Reed was also deeply involved in local Wheeling organizations, including the founding of the King's Daughters Nursery and serving as president of the Wheeling Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) for ten years. Her leadership led to the construction of the current YWCA building at Eleventh and Chapline Streets. Reed's dedication to service and her ability to organize and lead various charitable initiatives left a lasting impact on both her community and the broader world.
To learn more: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV (https://tinyurl.com/36xy2twk); Find a Grave (https://tinyurl.com/amp5m5mn)
Photo credits: Ohio County Public Library Archives, Wheeling WV
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