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Anne McGinty (Mercer, n. d.)
Brought
the first spinning wheel to Kentucky and became Kentuckys first
clothing manufacturer. A
replica of her cabin can be seen at Old Fort Harrod today.
Esther Whitley (Lincoln,
1755-1833)
Whitley is
Kentuckys answer to Annie
Oakley. Her shooting skills were legendary and her rifle remains on
view at the William Whitley House near Crab Orchard.
Jenny Wiley (Floyd,
1760-1831)
One of
Kentuckys most famous pioneer women to brave the new frontier.
Today, there is a
State Park named in her honor.
Visit the Jenny
Wiley Association's Web site for more information about her, a
bibliography, and information about her descendents.
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