Eliza Pinckney Was An Amazing Young Lady
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An American Pionner
Next time you squeeze into your new jeans, have a thought of gratitude for Eliza Lucas Pinckney. As a young woman of 16 she was already an American business pioneer.
Her father left her to take care of 3 plantations in South Carolina while he was in the militia.
Soon her entrepreneurial spirit took over and she was experimenting with growing different plants on her land.
After a few disappointments she was successful in growing indigo , yes that stuff that dyes your jeans to perfection. By doing so, she was responsible for South Carolina becoming a large indigo exporter to England in the 1700's.
She raised her sons Charles and Thomas with a progressive education, and later on they became famous on the American political scene.
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Contents at a Glance
Some Facts About Eliza
She was the first woman to be inducted into South Carolina's Business Hall of Fame.
She had a major impact on the economy of South Carolina.
She raised 3 sons and 1 daugther.
George Washington was a pallbearer at her funeral.
First to grow successfully indigo plant.
She also established a silkworm farm and began to spin silk.
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Ever Heard Of Eliza Pinckney?
I think that Eliza Pinckney was an amazing woman, do you agree with me?
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sousababy
Aug 2, 2011 @ 9:10 pm | delete
- Yes, and I knew a bit about her. I still wonder what she'd think of those saggy bottom jeans.
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ChrisDay
Apr 3, 2011 @ 11:53 pm | delete
- I hadn't before this. Lensrolled to 'Unsung Heroes'.
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poutine
Apr 4, 2011 @ 6:01 am | delete
- Thanks so much Chris for lensrolling this lens to yours.
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poutine
Apr 4, 2011 @ 6:01 am | delete
- Thanks so much Chris for lensrolling this lens to yours.
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Joan4
Apr 3, 2011 @ 5:24 pm | delete
- Great story of a South Carolina Hero! Thank you for telling Eliza Pinckney's story!
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