1853–1935 - Maria Frances MacDonald

Leader in women’s missionary circles. Helped coordinate fundraising and educational outreach for both domestic and foreign missions. Though less visible in traditional histories, Baptist women such as MacDonald were essential in sustaining local mission stations.

Dictionary of Canadian Biography. “McDONALD (MacDonald, Macdonald), MARY, Named Sister Mary Francesca.” Accessed October 14, 2025. https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/mcdonald_mary_16E.html.