Catharine Esther Beecher was an American educator known for her forthright opinions on female education as well as her vehement support of the many benefits of the incorporation of kindergarten into children's education. Wikipedia
Born: September 6, 1800, East Hampton, NY
Died: May 12, 1878 (age 77 years), Elmira, NY
Education: Litchfield Female Academy
Siblings: Harriet Beecher Stowe and Henry Ward Beecher
Parents: Lyman Beecher and Roxana Beecher