Rebecca W. Stackpole
Rebecca W. Stackpole (1804-1884) was a lifelong resident of Boston,
Massachusetts, and was the wife of a wealthy leather dealer, Reuben Markham Stackpole.
She was a student of Asa G. Eddy's, studying with him in August 1878. Her study of
Christian Science led to her healing of a chronic bronchial illness. She joined the
Christian Scientist Association on December 5, 1878, and was an active member, combining
her work as a healer with her role as a missionary for the Association. She submitted
her resignation from the Association on December 25, 1881, after writing earlier to tell
Eddy that she was resigning.
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Rebecca W. Stackpole
Rebecca W. Stackpole (1804-1884) was a lifelong resident of Boston,
Massachusetts, and was the wife of a wealthy leather dealer, Reuben Markham Stackpole.
She was a student of Asa G. Eddy's, studying with him in August 1878. Her study of
Christian Science led to her healing of a chronic bronchial illness. She joined the
Christian Scientist Association on December 5, 1878, and was an active member, combining
her work as a healer with her role as a missionary for the Association. She submitted
her resignation from the Association on December 25, 1881, after writing earlier to tell
Eddy that she was resigning.
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