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Birth
She had two sisters and was British -
Father's Business
Her father's business is burned down in a big fire -
Moved to New York
After their business burned down, they went to America to start a new business and hope for a better life -
Father's Death
Her father passes away -
Education
She was the first woman to receive an M.D. degree from an American medical school -
Starting a business of her own
Her and colleagues founded the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. -
Sanitary Commissions
She helped establish the U.S. Sanitary Commissions -
Leaving
Placed her sister in charge and returned permanently to London -
Starting a school of her own
She opened a medical college in New York -
Professor Blackwell
She became a professor in gynecology at the new London School of Medicine for Women -
Publishing
She finally published her book Pioneer Work in Opening the Medical Profession for Woman -
Retiring
She retired from an injury at age 86 -
Death
She died at age 89
