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Susan B. Anthony's parents were close family friends with a family whose last name was Brownell, so when the Anthony's daughter (Susan) was born, they honored their friends by using their last name for her middle name. Thus, she was named Susan Brownell Anthony. Brownell was not a family name nor was she in any way related to the Brownells.
UPDATED 5-30-15:
Actually, "...nor was she in any way related to the Brownells" isn't exactly true, Daniel Anthony (Susan B. Anthony's father) and Cornelius Briggs Brownell b.1821 (were distant cousins) they share the same 4th great grandfather John Briggs b. 1609. John Briggs was Susan Brownell Anthony's 6th great grandfather; she was distant cousins with my great grandfather Philander Almy Brownell and definitely part of the Briggs line which though not Brownell bloodline, made them closer than just friends of the family. Hope this helps :)
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What does the b mean in susan b anthony?
Susan Brownell Anthony (February 15, 1820 - March 13, 1906)
What is Susan B. Anthony's full name?
Susan B. Anthony's full name is Susan Brownell Anthony. She was born February 15, 1820. She traveled the United States, and Europe and gave 75 to 100 speeches every year on women's rights for 45 years.(1820-02-15).
Who is Susan De Anthony?
You mean Susan B Anthony??She created the American flag and helped in political stuff.
How many brothers and sisters does susan b anthony have?
Susan B Anthony was the second oldest of seven children,Guelma Penn (1818),Susan Brownell (1820),Hannah E. (1821),Mary Stafford (1827),Eliza Tefft (1832),Jacob Merritt (1834),Daniel Read (1824),dupThe name of Susan's sibling is Dup.
When Susan B Anthony quit teaching?
In 1839, she began teaching at Eunice Kenyon's Friends' Seminary to pay off her father's debts. In 1846, she began teaching at Canajoharie Academy. In 1849, at age 29, she quit her job of teaching.
What does the b mean in susan b anthony?
Susan Brownell Anthony (February 15, 1820 - March 13, 1906)
Is Susan B Anthony's middle name Brownell?
Yes her name was Susan Brownell Anthony.
What does the B in Susan B Anthony mean?
Brownell
What is Susan B Anthony's middle name?
The middle name of Susan B. Anthony is Brownell.
Did Susan Brownell Anthony have a spouse?
Nope. She did not get married.
What woman was arrested in 1872 for voting?
I believe its Susan Brownell Anthony that they were referring too.Jefferson Davis
Did Susan B Anthony want kids?
Susan Brownell Anthony Had lots of siblings, so she didn't want kids.
What is Susan B. Anthony's middle initial?
Well, Susan B. Anthony's middle initial is B. Her middle name is Brownell.
Where Susan B Anthony was born?
Susan Brownell Anthony was born and raised in West Grove, Adams, Massachusetts on February 15, 1820. She was the oldest of seven children.
What is Susan B. Anthony's full name?
Susan B. Anthony's full name is Susan Brownell Anthony. She was born February 15, 1820. She traveled the United States, and Europe and gave 75 to 100 speeches every year on women's rights for 45 years.(1820-02-15).
What stands for the B in Susan B Anthony?
The "B" stands for Brownell, her middle name.
What has the author Susan Elaine Brownell written?
Susan Elaine Brownell has written: 'The Olympic Movement on its way into Chinese culture'
