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Elizabeth Coleman

By James Dray

Managing Real Estate Broker with Fathom Realty PB00068179

November 02, 2018 02:23 AM

Elizabeth Coleman was born in New Lisbon, New Jersey back in 1871 to Joseph and Mary. She graduated from Friends’ Central School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1887. After graduation, she worked at her father’s bogs helping to supervise cranberry pickers. During the off season, she continued her education taking courses in first aid, photography, dressmaking and millinery at Drexel University.

In 1927, she helped to develop and commercialize cultivated blueberries. What you may not know about Elizabeth Coleman White is that she was the first woman to become a member of the American Cranberry Association and the first woman to receive a citation from the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. I know this one is short but that is my story for today.

Until tomorrow give someone the free gift of a smile

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA

The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi James

It’s always interesting to read about these historic people and their contributions. Have a terrific weekend!

Jeff

Nov 02, 2018 04:48 AM

James Dray

Bentonville, AR
Debb Janes

Camas, WA
Donald Urschalitz

Jupiter, FL

Joe Pryor

The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK

REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It may not have changed the world but it is a first none the less.

Nov 02, 2018 04:52 AM

James Dray

Bentonville, AR
Donald Urschalitz

Jupiter, FL

Raymond E. Camp

Ontario, NY

Good morning James,

Now I wonder if the twelve plants in the backyard are from Her.

Make yourself an astonishing day.

Nov 02, 2018 04:58 AM

James Dray

Bentonville, AR

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning James. Another example of someone who was excellent at her craft. Enjoy your day!

Nov 02, 2018 05:12 AM

Donald Urschalitz

Lubeck Realty Group - Jupiter, FL

P.A. Realtor ABR RSPS North Palm Beach County

Well that is one for the books, have a berry very weekend.

Nov 02, 2018 05:30 AM

Sheri Sperry - MCNE®

Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ

(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi James Dray - All I can think of is those 2 guys in waders in that cranberry pond in the commercial! ( I am bad!)

Nov 02, 2018 05:42 AM

Barbara Todaro

RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA

Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, James Dray cranberries and blueberries are both very good for you.... I eat them as a snack....

Nov 02, 2018 06:03 AM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning again James. I really enjoyed this one because the bogs are soooooo New Jersey.

Nov 02, 2018 07:05 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Hmm, I didn't even know there was an American Cranberry Association, haha.

Nov 02, 2018 07:07 AM

Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

James,

Timely post on the subject of cranberries. Everyone's table will have some form of cranberries on the table. A

Nov 02, 2018 07:40 AM

Debb Janes

Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA

Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Good for her...my great Auntie was with the Department of Agriculture Extension Office way back when. She was the Director of the Division of Economics Program, her name was Eunice Heywood. The point, I'm guessing she would have known about Elizabeth Coleman White. Thanks for sharing. D

Nov 02, 2018 08:25 AM

Hannah Williams

HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA

Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

James Dray I love cranberries and had no idea about Elizabet Coleman . Here is a big smile for you

Nov 02, 2018 11:23 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi James- this is another one of those posts where we take things for granted and have no idea about the people behind what we are accustomed to.

Nov 02, 2018 01:28 PM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

Thank you for your daily history lesson change and I hope you had a happy weekend ...

Nov 02, 2018 11:54 PM

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