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PEABODY, Mae Hackett
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PEABODY, Mae Hackett. (Chicago, IL, Nov. to, 1873--Dubuque, IA, Oct. 13, 1924). Prominent club woman. Peabody was recognized in Dubuque for her many charitable activities. She was the Third District chairperson of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs and was affiliated with the Iowa League of Women Voters. Mae was the adopted daughter of William H. PEABODY.