Martha Poland Thurston
Martha Poland Thurston | |
|---|---|
| Born | Martha Lydia Poland May 12, 1849 Morrisville, Vermont, US |
| Died | March 14, 1898 (aged 48) on board the yacht Anita, lying off Sagua La Grande, Cuba |
| Occupation | social leader, philanthropist, writer |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin |
| Spouse | John Mellen Thurston (m. 1872) |
| Children | 6 |
| Relatives | Luke P. Poland (uncle) |
Martha Poland Thurston (née, Poland; May 12, 1849 - March 14, 1898) was a 19th-century American social leader, philanthropist, and writer. She was a great traveler and was also identified with charity. She served as vice-president of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).