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Madeline M. Breckinridge:
This descendant of Henry Clay and Ephraim McDowell was born 1872 in Franklin Co., grew up at "Ashland," Clay's home; and married Desha Breckinridge, editor of Lexington Herald. Ill with tuberculosis, she promoted its treatment and cure; advanced educational opportunities for poor children in Lexington and entire state; and helped gain voting rights for women. |