Isabella Binney Cogswell

Isabella Cogswell (6 July 1819 – 6 December 1874) was a Canadian businesswoman. She was born in Halifax, a daughter to Henry Cogswell and Isabella Ellis.

Isabella Binney Cogswell
Born	(1819-07-06)6 July 1819 Halifax, Nova Scotia, British Empire
Died	6 December 1874(1874-12-06) (aged 55) Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Known for	philanthropy
Parent	Henry Cogswell

Isabella Binney Cogswell, St. Paul's Church

Cogswell showed a business acumen that stood her in good stead in funding her philanthropic activities during her lifetime. A shrewd businesswoman, her business dealings helped fund a variety of causes within her native Nova Scotia. She is commemorated with a plaque in St. Paul's Church.

References

• "Isabella Binney Cogswell". Dictionary of Canadian Biography (online ed.). University of Toronto Press. 1979–2016.