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Achsa Henrietta Eggertsen Paxman (June 28, 1885 - August 8, 1968) was an American educator.
Early life
Achsa Henrietta Eggertsen was born in Provo, Utah, on June 28, 1885, the daughter of Simon Peter Eggertsen (1860-1938) and Henrietta Petrea Nielsen (1861-1949). [1] [2]
She attended Provo City schools and then Brigham Young Academy between 1902 and 1904 and obtained an elementary teaching certificate. [2]
Career
Achsa E. Paxman was an Elementary and High School teacher for several years; she taught in the Provo and American Fork schools until her marriage. After her marriage she worked as a stenographer and was active in civic affairs. [1] [2]
She was a member of the State Legislature for two terms, in 1925 and 1927; she was president of the State League of Women Voters; she was president of the Women's Republican Club; she was president of the Utah State Relief Society; she was member of the Municipal Council. [1] [2]
She was also member of the Nelke Reading Club and the High School Faculty Women. [1]
From 1935 to 1964 she served on the Utah County Welfare board. From 1936 to 1954 she was a member of the Utah Valley Hospital board. [2]
Personal life
On June 17, 1908, she married William Monroe Paxman (1881-1960) and had five children: Elaine Paxman, William Rulon Paxman (1911-1992), Beth Paxman Pulley (1913-1990), Monroe Junior Paxman (b. 1919), Doressa Paxman Child (1923-2006). They lived at 441 W. First So., Provo, Utah. [1] [2]
She died on August 8, 1968, and is buried at Provo City Cemetery, Provo. [2] [3]
References
- ^ a b c d e Binheim, Max; Elvin, Charles A (1928). Women of the West; a series of biographical sketches of living eminent women in the eleven western states of the United States of America. p. 178. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Achsa Paxman Prominent Provoan Dies at 83 - 09 Aug 1968, Fri • Page 3". The Daily Herald: 3. 1968. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ "Civic Leader Succumbs at 83 in S.L. - 09 Aug 1968, Fri • Page 45". The Salt Lake Tribune: 45. 1968. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
