Elizabeth Willing Powel (1742-1830) – Born to a politically elite family, Powel established her husband Samuel Powel as an important figure in early Philadelphia politics. When Samuel served as Mayor of Philadelphia, the couple’s home on South 3rd Street became the center of social and political life, and Elizabeth struck up a friendship with George Washington. So close were Powel and Washington, she convinced him to run for a second term as president. After her husband died of yellow fever, Powel remained outspoken on matters of politics and served on the Female Association of Philadelphia for the Relief of Women and Children in Reduced Circumstances and the Female Hospitable Society.