ID
2011
Nationality
American
Occupation
Teacher
Educational administrator
School founder
Newspaper editor
Summary
Deafened shortly after birth; student at the Pennsylvania School for the deaf (Philadelphia). Was connected with various schools for the deaf: Pennsylvania (as a teacher), Kansas (as principal), Arkansas (originator and principal). Editor with various newspapers: Mt. Holly (NJ) Herald; Prairie Banner of Lee's Summit, MO; and the Dallas, TX Sunny Clime.
References
Notable Deaf Persons, p.12-14; Gallaudet Encyclopedia, vol.2 p.171; The Frat, vol.35 no.7, Feb. 1938, p.3; Findagrave.com - https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26998745/joe-mount
Dates
1827-1899