Clara Barton

Jobeth Stott Social Studies
Final Draft Clara Barton

Clara Barton was a fascinating woman. She achieved many goals and saved many lives.
Even though she didn't have a real education she was very bright. She was born into a
working class family with two brothers and two sisters, but more about them later.
Clarissa Harlowe Barton, better known as Clara, was born in Oxford, Massachusetts
on December 25, 1812. Her fathers name was Captain Stephen Barton. Her mothers name
was Sarah. Her father was a horse farmer and breeder, while her mother managed the
household and taught the children to be clean and pa...