Elizabeth Timothy (?–1757) was the first female newspaper publisher in America. [1]
Elizabeth, whose maiden name is unknown, was born in the Netherlands. She immigrated to America in 1731. [2]
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"18th Century S.C. women". The Times and Democrat. Orangeburg, South Carolina. 19 September 1982. p. 28. Retrieved 10 August 2021 – via
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"Early Journalism in S.C." The Greenville News. Greenville, South Carolina. 27 May 1934. p. 21. Retrieved 3 August 2021 – via
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"Women in History". The Times and Democrat. Orangeburg, South Carolina. 4 March 2007. p. 26. Retrieved 10 August 2021 – via
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