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Lydia Fowler Wadleigh
Lydia Fowler Wadleigh (February 8, 1817 – October 27, 1888) was an American educator, principal of the first high school for girls in New York City, and "lady superintendent" of the precursor to Hunter College.
Early life and education.
Lydia Fowler Wadleigh was born in Sutton, New Hampshire, daughter of Benjamin and Polly Marsden Wadleigh. Her father was a county judge. Her cousin was US Senator Bainbridge Wadleigh. She attended New Hampton Literary and Scientific Institution, graduating in
Wadleigh
Wadleigh is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Bainbridge Wadleigh (1831–1891), American politician
- George H. Wadleigh (1842–1927), United States Navy admiral
- Julian Wadleigh (1904–1994), American economist and Soviet spy
- Lydia Fowler Wadleigh (1817-1888), American educator
- Michael Wadleigh (born 1939), American film director and cinematographer