E. Florence Barker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

E. Florence Barker

American clubwoman; first president of the National Woman's Relief Corps (1840-1897)

Date of Birth: 29-Mar-1840

Place of Birth: Lynnfield, Massachusetts, United States

Date of Death: 11-Sep-1897

Profession: writer, correspondent, activist, clubwoman

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aries

E.
Florence Barker (March 29, 1840 – September 11, 1897) was a leader and an activist in the American women's club movement.
She was a co-founder, charter member, and the first president of the National Woman's Relief Corps (W.
R.
C.), elected in July, 1883.
Barker understood the need to negotiate cooperation with the parent organization, the Grand Army of the Republic.
She was an eloquent speaker, and wrote more than a thousand letters during her administration.