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Molson, Louisa Goddard Frothingham, 1827-1910

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  • 1827-1910

Louisa Goddard Frothingham Molson was born on April 15, 1827, in Montreal, Canada.

She was a philanthropist and administrator of charities. She was an active manager of the Montreal Protestant Orphan Asylum for 64 years. Well-educated, intelligent, and possessing a strong character, she was sure of her abilities and was both a dedicated worker and a leader in policy decisions. She was also a manager and honorary manager of the Protestant Infants’ Home of Montreal, a member of the management committee of the Industrial Rooms, and from 1888 a life governor of the Montreal Maternity Hospital. She served on the board of management of the Protestant Hospital for the Insane in Verdun at its opening in 1890. She also made a contribution to the cause of higher education for women as the second president of the Montreal Ladies’ Educational Association, from 1873 to 1875, taking over the post from her sister-in-law Anne Molson. She used her wealth with intelligence and discretion, helping the organizations which she felt most needed it, e.g., the Montreal Ladies’ Benevolent Society, a large charity for children of single-parent families.

In 1873, she married John Henry Robinson "Jackey" Molson (1826–1897). She died on August 12, 1910, in Montreal, Quebec.

Molson, Kenneth, 1877-1932

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  • 1877-1932

Kenneth Molson was born on November 25, 1877, in Montreal, Quebec into one of Canada's most prominent business families.

In 1895, he graduated from McGill University as a gold medalist in Arts. He was a banker and later became a partner in the brokerage firm of Molson and Robin.

He died on April 11, 1932, in Montreal, Quebec.

Molson, Anne, 1824-1899

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  • 1824-1899

Anne or Anna Molson was born on April 8, 1824, in Montreal, Quebec, daughter of William Molson (1793–1875) and Elizabeth Badgley Molson (1799–1887).

She was a philanthropist, born into a family that was at the forefront of many major economic and technological changes in Canada, and was involved in the industry, banking, philanthropy, education, and politics. She played a major role in breaking the gender barrier at McGill University. Anne wanted to study physics and mathematics when she was young, but McGill University didn't admit women at the time. She was determined that her own daughter Edith would have the opportunity to do so. Her association with McGill began in 1864 when she arranged to donate an annual medal for honourable achievement in science, physics, and mathematics - the Anne Molson Gold Medal. Together with Margaret Dawson, they founded the Montreal Ladies' Educational Association in 1870, Anne being elected its first president. McGill University opened the first class for women in 1871. She was also involved in various Montreal charities, including the Montreal Ladies’ Benevolent Society and the “Maternity,” and she was an honorary president of the Montreal Society of Decorative Art.

In 1845, she married her cousin John Molson (1820-1907). She died on January 3, 1899, in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and is buried in Montreal, Quebec.

Molineux, Allen

  • https://lccn.loc.gov/n84040767
  • Person
  • 1950-
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