Elizabeth Ann Bartholomew: 1912-1985

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Bartholomew was born in Wheeling, West Virginia, June 14,1912 the eldest of three children of Henry and Minnie Bartholomew. Her early life was greatly influenced by her father, an ardent fisherman and naturalist. At the age of twelve years she became interested in Girl Scouting and wanted to “earn all the badges.” She did earn all of the nature badges.