Margaret Tobin Brown page 18

 Margaret Tobin Brown page 18 by ric gustafson

Two years after the birth of Margaret's first son, a second child was born on July 1 1889. They named their daughter Catherine Ellen. Her nickname became Helen after Margaret's sister.

In Leadville, Margaret became involved with different charitable causes. Margaret had a strong social conscience. She had compassion and conviction. Margaret helped miners and their families by organizing relief soup kitchens. 

Margaret became friends with Peter McCourt. McCourt was the manager of the Broadway Theater in Denver. On December 13 1902, Margaret hosted a large dinner party for Peter and his wife. Margaret also made connections with the Denver Woman's Party.

Margaret's husband JJ Brown became a minor stockholder in the Ibex Mining Company. Margaret was proud of her husband. The local paper described JJ Brown as one of the best mine superintendents in the district.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric