McKinley (1897-1901): Roebling, Emily W.

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McKinley (1897-1901): Roebling, Emily W.

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Roebling, Emily Warren, 1843-1903

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Emily was born to Sylvanus and Phebe Warren at Cold Spring, New York, on September 23, 1843. She was the second-youngest of twelve children. Emily's interest in pursuing education was supported by her older brother Gouverneur K. Warren. The two siblings always held a close relationship. She attended school at the Georgetown Visitation Academy in Washington, DC. In 1864, during the American Civil War, Emily visited her brother, who was commanding the Fifth Army Corps at his headquarters. At a ...