Frances Vaden

Frances Mae Vaden (July 17, 1851 - January 26, 1935) was a humanitarian and philanthropist. 
She was the oldest child of Theodore Vaden, and the twin sister of Juliette Vaden. Unlike her siblings, Frances was never one to be very social nor did she care for her father's business, instead she preferred helping others, especially children; so naturally when her father created the Vaden Foundation, Frances was his Vice President. She took over as President when he died, and spent her life providing funding and support to uplifting black communities and businesses.
Frances settled in Asheville, North Carolina where she had the Vadreyne Estate built, Vadreyne still remains the largest private home in the United States.