Ann Terry Greene Phillips

Overview

Ann Terry Greene Phillips born Boston, MA November 19, 1813 (d. 1886). Nonviolent abolitionist; converted husband Wendell to cause of abolition, of which he became major orator and leader with Garrison; delegate to 1840 Anti-Slavery Convention, London.

Quotations

"Wendell, don't shilly-shally," (encouraging him to move recognition of women, June 20, 1840 London; cameo 1838 Mass. Hist. Soc.)