Isabella Binney Cogswell

Isabella Binney Cogswell
Born	6 July 1819 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Died	6 December 1874 (aged 55) Halifax, Nova Scotia
Known for	philanthropy
Relatives	Henry Hezekiah Cogswell, father

Isabella Cogswell (6 July 1819 – 6 December 1874) was born in Halifax, a daughter to Henry Hezekiah Cogswell and his wife.

Cogswell showed a business acumen that stood her in good stead in funding her philanthropic activities during her lifetime. A shrewd businesswoman, her business dealings helped fund a variety of causes within her native Nova Scotia. She is commemorated with a plaque in St. Paul's Church (Halifax).

References

• "Isabella Binney Cogswell". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2005.