Juliette's family and the Low family both had homes in Savannah, Georgia where Andrew Low, William Mackay Low's father, had a successful cotton business. Juliette became friends with Andrew Low's daughters and often visited them in England. So it is very likely that Juliette and William met each other through Juliette's friendship with his sisters. Juliette and William married six months after Andrew Low's death.
No, Juliette Gordon Low married William Mackay Low on December 21, 1886. Juliette did not meet Lord Robert Baden-Powell until after Willie's death. Through meeting Lord Baden-Powell, Juliette became involved in the Scouting Movement and helped start Girl Guide troops in Scotland and London and, in 1912, in Savannah, Georgia.
Juliette Gordon Low loved to travel, so she traveled to many countries, especially in Europe. She traveled to Scotland and England where Juliette and her husband, William Mackey Low, had homes.
She was honored on a US postage stamp late forties. There are photos of Juliette Gordon Low on the Girl Scouts of the USA web site and at the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace web site. See Related Links for links to some photos of Juliette Gordon Low.
Juliette Gordon Low is best known for founding Girl Scouts in the United States in 1912. She was born in Savannah, GA in 1860, married William Mackay Low in 1886. She was well-educated, enjoyed the arts, especially painting and sculpting, and traveled. Sir Robert Baden-Powell, founder of Boy Scouts, influenced his sister, Agnes Baden-Powell to start Girl Guides. Juliette Gordon Low assisted with Girl Guide troops in Scotland and felt that a similar organization should be started in the USA.
Juliette Low was 26 when she got married.
Yes, Juliette Gordon married William Mackay Low, on December 21, 1886.
Juliette Gordon Low was married to William Mackay Low on December 21, 1886 at Christ Church in Savannah, GA. They had their wedding breakfast at her parents house. As they left for the honeymoon a grain of the good luck rice lodged in her ear. They honeymooned on St. Catherine's Island off the coast of Georgia.
Juliette's family and the Low family both had homes in Savannah, Georgia where Andrew Low, William Mackay Low's father, had a successful cotton business. Juliette became friends with Andrew Low's daughters and often visited them in England. So it is very likely that Juliette and William met each other through Juliette's friendship with his sisters. Juliette and William married six months after Andrew Low's death.
Never! his wife was Olave St Clair Baden-Powell. Juliette Gordon Low married William Mackay Low
Savannah, Georgia
Juliette Gordon Low was born on October 31, 1860 and died on January 17, 1927 at the age of 66.
Juliette Gordon Low was born on October, 31, 1860 and died on January 17, 1927 at the age of 66.
Juliette married William Mackay Low, a wealthy Englishman, at Christ Church in Savannah, Georgia on December 21, 1886, her parents' 29th wedding anniversary.
Yes, Juliette Gordon Low (Daisy), lived for awhile in Chicago, IL at the end of the Civil War. When Juliette married William Mackay Low (Willie), they purchased a home in Warwickshire, England. Daisy died at her home in Savannah, GA in 1927.
After Juliette Gordon Low completed her formal education in 1880, she was presented to society. She spent the next several years caring for her younger siblings, traveling, and pursuing her interest in art. Juliette was friends with the sisters of William Mackay Low and most likely met him during her travels. At the age of 26, on December 21, 1886, Juliette married William Mackay Low.
Juliette Gordon Low lived in Savannah, Georgia for most of her childhood. Towards the end of the US Civil War, Juliette lived in Chicago, Illinois in the home of her Magill grandparents for many months.