Mildred Lisette “Peace Pilgrim” <I>Norman</I> Ryder

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Mildred Lisette “Peace Pilgrim” Norman Ryder

Birth
Egg Harbor City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA
Death
7 Jul 1981 (aged 72)
Indiana, USA
Burial
Germania, Atlantic County, New Jersey, USA Add to Map
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From 1953 to 1981 Mildred Norman Ryder, calling herself only "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She was born in 1908 on a farm in Egg Harbor City, NJ. In the summer of 1952 Mildred hiked the entire length of the 2050 mile-long Appalachian Trail and was the first woman to accomplish this. Her life was devoted to promoting peace throughout the world.

Special thanks to Millie for sponsoring Mildred's page!
From 1953 to 1981 Mildred Norman Ryder, calling herself only "Peace Pilgrim" walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She was born in 1908 on a farm in Egg Harbor City, NJ. In the summer of 1952 Mildred hiked the entire length of the 2050 mile-long Appalachian Trail and was the first woman to accomplish this. Her life was devoted to promoting peace throughout the world.

Special thanks to Millie for sponsoring Mildred's page!

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