| bio | Wilson, Josephine E. (1866-1946), of Canterbury, NH, was born in Lynn, MA. She came to the Shakers with her
parents and sister, Mary Ann (see below). She lived at the 2nd F. for a while and later moved to the Church F. She
signed the covenant in 1887, and almost certainly was teaching at that time. She became a trustee in 1918, and took
charge of the manufacturing of the "Dorothy" cloaks. She organized and actively participated in the Sisters' fancywork
sales trips (1901-1915), and helped with printing the MANIFESTO; she was also one of the community's
photographers. In June, 1939, she was appointed a member of the Lead Ministry at Mount Lebanon, NY, assisting Sr.
Ella E. Winship, and stayed in that position until her death.
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