Background
Blackwell, Sallie Irene Trigg was born on October 11, 1914 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of William Gardner and Maggie Elizabeth (Stephens) Austin.
educator principal teaching missionary
Blackwell, Sallie Irene Trigg was born on October 11, 1914 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Daughter of William Gardner and Maggie Elizabeth (Stephens) Austin.
Bachelor of Science, Western Reserve University, 1937. Master of Arts, Western Reserve University, 1953.
Teacher Cleveland Public Schools, 1937-1960, reading consultant, 1960-1963, elementary principal, 1963-1971. Missionary teacher Board International Ministries, American Baptist Churches, United States of America, Yokohama, Japan, 1979-1982.
Active St. Luke Meridia Hospital Auxiliary, Cleveland, from 1974, Eliza Bryant Auxiliary, Cleveland, since 1960, Templum House-Refuge for Battered Women, Cleveland, 1979, Day Care Centers, Cleveland, 1982. Member Cleveland Council American Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha.
Married Dewey Franklin Trigg, June 19, 1936 (deceased May 1967). 1 child, Dewey Franklin.