Martha Ballard

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:University_of_Maine
gptkbp:author gptkb:Laurel_Thatcher_Ulrich
written by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
gptkbp:birth_date 1735-03-31
gptkbp:birth_place gptkb:Oxford,_Massachusetts
gptkbp:children nine
gptkbp:community_engagement involvement in local community affairs
gptkbp:community_role community healer
gptkbp:contribution supporting local families
documentation of women's lives in early America
gptkbp:cultural_impact influence on feminist literature
New England in the 18th century
gptkbp:cultural_representation symbol of women's resilience
gptkbp:cultural_significance pioneer in women's health care
gptkbp:death_date 1812-09-08
gptkbp:education self-taught
gptkbp:family gptkb:Person
gptkbp:famous_for her diary
gptkbp:field_of_study women's history
gptkbp:historical_analysis study of midwifery practices
gptkbp:historical_context American Revolution era
gptkbp:historical_documentation diary published in 1990
gptkbp:historical_figure in the field of midwifery
gptkbp:historical_impact documenting the role of women in society
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:18th_century
gptkbp:historical_significance early American women's health advocate
gptkbp:historical_source her diary as a primary source
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Martha Ballard
gptkbp:impact women's health policy
gptkbp:influence historical research on women's roles
gptkbp:influenced modern midwifery practices
gptkbp:influenced_by the Enlightenment era
traditional midwifery practices
gptkbp:inspiration future generations of women
gptkbp:is_influential_in inspiring women's studies programs
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:American_Historical_Association
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for feminist historians
pioneering role in documenting women's experiences
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:notable_achievement recognized for her contributions to history
recording daily life in the 18th century
gptkbp:notable_event delivery of over 800 babies
gptkbp:notable_for awarded posthumously for her contributions.
gptkbp:notable_work gptkb:A_Midwife's_Tale
gptkbp:occupation midwife
gptkbp:personal_life married life with Ephraim Ballard
gptkbp:portrayed_by A Midwife's Tale (film)
gptkbp:primary_source her diary entries
gptkbp:research qualitative research
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Hallowell,_Maine
gptkbp:scholarships subject of academic studies
gptkbp:spouse Ephraim Ballard
gptkbp:symbolism representation of women's roles in history
gptkbp:work_location gptkb:Maine
gptkbp:writer detailed daily records of her life and work
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Child_of_God
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4