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Amos Bronson Alcott, American educator, author

Background

Alcott, Amos Bronson was born on November 29, 1799 in Wolcott, Connecticut, United States. Son of Joseph Chatfield and Anna (Bronson) Alcox.

Career

Taught school, Cheshire, Massachusetts, 1823-1827, Boston, 1828-1830, Germantown, Pennsylvania, 1831-1833, Temple School, Boston, 1834-1839.

Achievements

  • Amos Bronson Alcott has been listed as a notable educator, author by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Abigail May, May 23, 1830, children—Louisa May, Abby May, Anna, Elizabeth.

Father:
Joseph Chatfield Alcox

Mother:
Anna (Bronson) Alcox

Spouse:
Abigail May