Anson County

County History: 
Anson
Region: 
Piedmont
Quick Facts
People and Biographies
Notable individuals from nursing history.
  • Carla Cunningham (1962- ): Represents 106th District in the North Carolina House of Representatives. She is a Member of the American Nurses Association, North Carolina Nursing Association, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
  • Josephine Finch (1910s): WWI nurse from Wadesboro.
  • Fanny Pecolia Leak (1924-2015): Nurse and community activist from Liliesville, NC.
  • Edna Learner (1919-2015): WWII nurse from Wadesboro.
Resources
Additional resources for further research.

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Compiled by: 
Phoebe Pollitt