From collection Member List
Anna Boyd was born near Kosciusko, Mississippi, on January 22, 1856, the same day as her friend Mary Comfort. Her early schooling took place in Kosciusko, and after a year at school in Alabama, she went with her cousin Eva Webb and her friend Mary Comfort to the Lewis School in Oxford, Mississippi. Together, the three founded Delta Gamma during Christmas break in 1973.
Her education completed, Anna taught in public schools until her marriage to Daniel Ellington in 1882. They had four daughters together before Daniel died, leaving Anna to raise the children on her own.
After a few years in California to regain her own health, Anna returned to Kosciusko, where she helped see her daughters through school. The youngest was ready to begin college when Anna Boyd Ellington died, on August 12, 1907. She is remembered for her strong personality, intelligence, and quick wit.
Her education completed, Anna taught in public schools until her marriage to Daniel Ellington in 1882. They had four daughters together before Daniel died, leaving Anna to raise the children on her own.
After a few years in California to regain her own health, Anna returned to Kosciusko, where she helped see her daughters through school. The youngest was ready to begin college when Anna Boyd Ellington died, on August 12, 1907. She is remembered for her strong personality, intelligence, and quick wit.
Related Items
Delta Gamma Club Formed
Anna Boyd, Mary Comfort and Eva Webb found the Delta Gamma Club at the Lewis School in Oxford, Mississippi, and chose the letter "H" as their emblem.
Anna Boyd, Mary Comfort, and Eva Webb Cased Daguerreotype
Founders Anna Boyd, Psi I-Lewis School, Mary Comfort, Psi I-Lewis School, and Eva Webb Psi, I-Lewis School, sit for a formal portrait.
The Delta Gamma Fraternity: Material for the Preparation of Fraternity Examinations Booklet, c. 1935
This booklet provides information reprinted from the Pledge Manual of Delta Gamma for the preparation of examinations. It includes handwritten study notes.
Kosciusko, Mississippi: Birthplace of the Founders of Delta Gamma Fraternity Brochure
This brochure details the history of Eva Webb, Psi I-Lewis School, Anna Boyd, Psi I-Lewis School, and Mary Comfort, Psi I-Lewis School in Kosciusko, including their membership at the First Presbyterian Church.
Mary Comfort Leonard to My Dear Friend Letter, August 18, 1935
Mary Comfort Leonard, Psi I-Lewis School thanks Delta Gamma President Marguerite Winant, Omicron-Adelphi for being a dear friend. She provides an update on her family, her church work, and her health.
