Dr. Anna B. Taylor-Cole of Whitefield, NH and Somerville, MA

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Source: New Hampshire Women: A Collection of Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Daughters
and Residents of the Granite State, Who are Worthy Representatives of their Sex in the Various
Walks and Conditions of Life, The New Hampshire Publishing Co., Concord, NH, 1895, page 137

WHEN the bead-roll of New Hampshire women who have proven their power to overcome obstacles
to accomplish desired objects, is made up, the name Anna B. Taylor will be found therein.
Born in northern New Hampshire, passing her girlhood upon a Whitefield farm, she breathed 
the spirit of self-reliance with the pure mountain air. A bright, ambitious girl, the tenthin 
a family of twelve children, she longed for the educational advantages beyond the limitedscope 
of the Whitefield schools. Her wish for a broader life was a prophetic desire, and she made 
her opportunity. It became possible for her to attend the Western Massachusetts Normal school. 
Rather than accept the aid which would place her under lasting obligations, she worked for her 
board during the course and graduated in a dress which she has worn nearly three years, rather 
than go into debt for a new one. Following graduation she taught school three years, then a 
crushing sorrow came upon her. Watching long weeks at the bedside of suffering, at the death of
the loved one she passed as it were into another life, devoted to the relief of human suffering.
She studied medicine at Boston University, meeting her expenses in part by nursing and hospital 
work. During her course an attack of diphtheria left her partially deaf,but, undaunted by the 
hinderance, she persevered and graduated with honor in 1884. Settling in Charlestown, she 
continued her study while awaiting patients, who came not tardily. In 1890 she removed to 
Somerville, where she has established an extensive practice. Her heart is in her work and her 
success nobly earned. In 1894 she married Herbert A. Cole of Somerville and unites a happy home 
life with her professional duties. Mrs. Cole is a petite woman of slender figure, and retiring, 
gentle manner. Only when her face is studied is seen the strength of character which has won the
love of friends, the respect of those who disagreewith her, and high rank in her profession.