record,name,birth_date,death_date,state,marital_status,occupation_general,occupation,political party activism,social reform activism,biography,Office,Date,Party 3978,Belva Ann Lockwood,1830,1917,District of Columbia,Widowed,Legal System | Education,Attorney| Lecturer,Equal Rights,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage | Other | Temperance,"Biography Belva Ann Lockwood, an attorney in Washington, D.C., was the first woman to run a full, national campaign for the presidency. She announced her candidacy in 1884 after the two major parties again refused to endorse suffrage for American woman. She ran with Marietta Stow, a California women's rights activist and newspaper publisher. Lockwood argued that women should run for political office to demonstrate their competence and interest in politics. She also wished to demonstrate the irony of women's position: that the law permitted women to be political candidates although, under the law, most women in the United States were not permitted to vote. Lockwood campaigned across the country and organized electoral tickets in several states. Many journalists wrote about her campaign and, like the male candidates, she was the subject of numerous political cartoons. She polled fewer than 5000 votes but succeeded in making the point that women cared about politics and public policy. In 1888 Lockwood again accepted the presidential nomination of the Equal Rights Party but this time ran a smaller campaign that attracted less public attention. Lockwood was active in the American and international peace movement. She was a longtime member of the Universal Peace Union. She traveled to Europe several times to deliver papers on international peace and arbitration. Additional Notes",President,1884,Equal Rights 3978,Belva Ann Lockwood,1830,1917,District of Columbia,Widowed,Legal System | Education,Attorney| Lecturer,Equal Rights,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage | Other | Temperance,"Biography Belva Ann Lockwood, an attorney in Washington, D.C., was the first woman to run a full, national campaign for the presidency. She announced her candidacy in 1884 after the two major parties again refused to endorse suffrage for American woman. She ran with Marietta Stow, a California women's rights activist and newspaper publisher. Lockwood argued that women should run for political office to demonstrate their competence and interest in politics. She also wished to demonstrate the irony of women's position: that the law permitted women to be political candidates although, under the law, most women in the United States were not permitted to vote. Lockwood campaigned across the country and organized electoral tickets in several states. Many journalists wrote about her campaign and, like the male candidates, she was the subject of numerous political cartoons. She polled fewer than 5000 votes but succeeded in making the point that women cared about politics and public policy. In 1888 Lockwood again accepted the presidential nomination of the Equal Rights Party but this time ran a smaller campaign that attracted less public attention. Lockwood was active in the American and international peace movement. She was a longtime member of the Universal Peace Union. She traveled to Europe several times to deliver papers on international peace and arbitration. Additional Notes",President,1888,Equal Rights 3979,Mary D. Lowman,1842,,Kansas,,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Civil Servant,,,"Biography Mary Lowman, a teacher, re-entered public service in 1885, as the Oskaloosa, Kansas deputy register of deeds, after raising a family. Three years later the women of Oskaloosa organized to improve the town and its governance. They established an all-female ticket for town council with Lowman as the mayoralty candidate. The women were elected by a significant majority. After an Associated Press dispatch announcing the results, the women became the talk of the nation. Lowman was not the first woman mayor in Kansas, but she was the first with an all-female town council. The women inherited an empty treasury and a city in debt. They quickly enacted and enforced a Sunday closing law, aided downtown business with new sidewalks, graded and widened streets, and improved lighting. They established a town pound for stray livestock and enforced an 1880 Prohibition law. As elected officials, the women reduced the city's debt and eventually created a budget surplus. After their first, two-year term, these accomplishments won Lowman and her women council members re-election. The members of her first city council were Hannah Morse, 45; Emma Hamilton, 39; Sadie Balsley, 36; Mittie Golden, 31; and Carrie Johnson, 23. They were elected by a 3 to 1 margin. All but two of the group stood for re-election and easily won. Their good government work inspired this song: ""We have a lady council and a lady mayor, too/ We are pleased with our officials and we trust 'tis so with you/ We think they all are handsome and know they are true blue/ As they go marching on!"" (""Highway Heroes"") Additional Notes",Mayor,1888, 3979,Mary D. Lowman,1842,,Kansas,,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Civil Servant,,,"Biography Mary Lowman, a teacher, re-entered public service in 1885, as the Oskaloosa, Kansas deputy register of deeds, after raising a family. Three years later the women of Oskaloosa organized to improve the town and its governance. They established an all-female ticket for town council with Lowman as the mayoralty candidate. The women were elected by a significant majority. After an Associated Press dispatch announcing the results, the women became the talk of the nation. Lowman was not the first woman mayor in Kansas, but she was the first with an all-female town council. The women inherited an empty treasury and a city in debt. They quickly enacted and enforced a Sunday closing law, aided downtown business with new sidewalks, graded and widened streets, and improved lighting. They established a town pound for stray livestock and enforced an 1880 Prohibition law. As elected officials, the women reduced the city's debt and eventually created a budget surplus. After their first, two-year term, these accomplishments won Lowman and her women council members re-election. The members of her first city council were Hannah Morse, 45; Emma Hamilton, 39; Sadie Balsley, 36; Mittie Golden, 31; and Carrie Johnson, 23. They were elected by a 3 to 1 margin. All but two of the group stood for re-election and easily won. Their good government work inspired this song: ""We have a lady council and a lady mayor, too/ We are pleased with our officials and we trust 'tis so with you/ We think they all are handsome and know they are true blue/ As they go marching on!"" (""Highway Heroes"") Additional Notes",Mayor,1890, 3980,Ann Holden King,,,Utah,,,,Republican,,"Biography Ann Holden King served in the Utah state house in 1913. She represented Salt Lake city. King was very active in Republican politics and was one of the organizers for the Women's Republican Club of Utah Additional Notes",State Senate,1913,Republican 3981,Frances S. Klock,1844,,Colorado,,,,Republican,,"Biography Frances S. Klock was elected to represent Araphoe County in the Colorado House of Representatives in 1894. She was the first woman to first to chair a legislative committee. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Republican 3982,Marie Ackerman,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Marie Ackerman was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Billings County, North Dakota in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 3983,Georgia Adams,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Georgia Adams was elected Superintendent of Instruction for Faribault County, Minnesota schools in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 3984,M. May Adams,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography M. May Adams was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cowley county, Kansas in 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 3985,Mary Adams,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mary Adams of Greeley County, Kansas was elected register of deeds, serving 1903-1905. Additional Notes",Elector of Deeds,1902, 3986,Julia C. Addington,1829,1875,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1869 Julia C. Addington was elected Mitchell County Superintendent of Schools in Iowa. Addington was among the first women in the nation to be elected to a county-wide political office. Women in Maine, Ohio, and Massachusetts had been elected in the previous decade, including Olive Rose of Maine, to a county wide office in 1853. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1869,Republican 3987,Amy J. Alexander,,,Kansas,,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Amy J. Alexander was the deputy clerk of the district court of Reno county, Kansas from 1903-1909. In 1910 she was elected clerk and served until at least 1912. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 3988,Anna L. Alford,,,,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Alford was elected Register of Deeds in Morris County, Kansas in 1905. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1905, 3989,Rose Allen,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Rose Allen was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas in 1908. She served until at least 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 3990,Florence Alguire,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Florence Alguire ran for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction in South Dakota, in 1898. She was not elected. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1898,Prohibition 3991,Mary Ammerman,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mary Ammerman was elected City Clerk, Colorado City, Colorado some time before 1915. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1915, 3992,Roselia Amundson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Roselia Amundson was elected Recorder, Emmet County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912, 3993,Alice Knowles Anderson,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice Knowles Anderson ran for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction, in South Dakota in 1908. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1908,Socialist 3993,Alice Knowles Anderson,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice Knowles Anderson ran for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction, in South Dakota in 1908. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1916,Socialist 3994,Anna E. Arnold,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Arnold, from Cottonwood Falls, was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1905-1915. Arnold ran for Kansas State Superintendent of Instruction in 1914, but lost that election. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 3994,Anna E. Arnold,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Arnold, from Cottonwood Falls, was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1905-1915. Arnold ran for Kansas State Superintendent of Instruction in 1914, but lost that election. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 3994,Anna E. Arnold,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Arnold, from Cottonwood Falls, was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1905-1915. Arnold ran for Kansas State Superintendent of Instruction in 1914, but lost that election. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 3994,Anna E. Arnold,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Arnold, from Cottonwood Falls, was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1905-1915. Arnold ran for Kansas State Superintendent of Instruction in 1914, but lost that election. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 3994,Anna E. Arnold,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Arnold, from Cottonwood Falls, was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1905-1915. Arnold ran for Kansas State Superintendent of Instruction in 1914, but lost that election. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 3994,Anna E. Arnold,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Arnold, from Cottonwood Falls, was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1905-1915. Arnold ran for Kansas State Superintendent of Instruction in 1914, but lost that election. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 3995,Annie S Austin,,,Kansas,,,,,Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Annie Austin was elected Mayor of Pleasanton, Linn County Kansas, in a special election. She served from January to April 1894. Austin was active in local women's clubs and was a suffrage supporter. Additional Notes",Mayor,1894,Prohibition 3996,Jennie Austin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Austin was elected City Clerk, Lincoln, Lincoln County, Kansas some time after 1903. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1904, 3997,Dora Sandoe Bachman,,,Ohio,,Legal System,Attorney,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1913 Dora Sandoe Bachman became the first woman elected to the school board in Columbus, Ohio. Bachman eventually became president of the school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 3998,Elizabeth D. Bacon,1844,,Connecticut,Married,Education | Social and Political Reform Activism,Educator| President of Woman Suffrage Association,,Suffrage,"Biography Elizabeth D. Bacon of Hartford, Connecticut was elected to the Hartford School Committee, about in 1895. She was the first woman elected to a Connecticut public office. Bacon was the unanimous choice of women electors in Hartford. Bacon was on the Board of School Visitors from 1910 to 1911; and 1913-1914. She served on the Hartford School Committee again from 1916-1917, and was secretary as well. Additional Notes",School Committee,1895,Democratic 3998,Elizabeth D. Bacon,1844,,Connecticut,Married,Education | Social and Political Reform Activism,Educator| President of Woman Suffrage Association,,Suffrage,"Biography Elizabeth D. Bacon of Hartford, Connecticut was elected to the Hartford School Committee, about in 1895. She was the first woman elected to a Connecticut public office. Bacon was the unanimous choice of women electors in Hartford. Bacon was on the Board of School Visitors from 1910 to 1911; and 1913-1914. She served on the Hartford School Committee again from 1916-1917, and was secretary as well. Additional Notes",School Committee,1916, 3999,Jennie R. Bailey,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Jennie R. Bailey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dickinson County, Iowa. Bailey served in the job from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 3999,Jennie R. Bailey,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Jennie R. Bailey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dickinson County, Iowa. Bailey served in the job from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4000,Mrs. Winthrop Bagg,,,Massachusetts,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mrs. Winthrop Bagg was a candidate for the school board of West Springfield, Massachusetts in 1911. Bagg was an experienced teacher. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1911, 4001,Sara MacCormack Algeo,1876,,Rhode Island,,Education,Teacher,Republican,Suffrage | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Sara MacCormack Algeo campaigned for state senator from the city of Providence, Rhode Island in October, 1920. She was a long time suffrage movement campaigner, who ran on a ticket of putting forward the needs of women and children. Mrs. Algeo was sincere and frank about her candidacy. ""I know nothing of government finance,"" she said, ""and there are other things concerning governmental affairs of which I am rather hazy. But I do know what laws are needed to protect women and children. And I do so want to see them enacted. I think I can win if I get the nomination. I have the education, the ability to do public speaking, the willingness to go into the fight and the time."" Additional Notes",State Senate,1920,Republican 4002,A. C. Baker,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. C. Baker was elected superintendent of public instruction in LaBette county, Kansas in, 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4003,M. Lillian Baker,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography M. Lillian Baker was elected to the office of county school superintendent, Pope County, Illinois, from 1902-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 4003,M. Lillian Baker,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography M. Lillian Baker was elected to the office of county school superintendent, Pope County, Illinois, from 1902-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4004,Ella Baldwin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ella Baldwin was the Socialist candidate for Secretary of State, in Kansas. Baldwin did not win the campaign. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Socialist 4005,Sarah E. Balsley,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah E. Balsley was elected to the city council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1888. She was re-elected in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1888,Democratic 4005,Sarah E. Balsley,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah E. Balsley was elected to the city council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1888. She was re-elected in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889,Democratic 4006,Mrs. S. B. Bangs,,,Minnesota,,,,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. S. B. Bangs of Duluth, Minnesota was nominated for the position of County Superintendent of St. Louis County, in 1894. Bangs was endorsed by the Woman Suffrage Society of Duluth. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Democratic 4007,Mrs. B. J. Banks,,,Minnesota,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. B. J. Banks was elected Superintendent of instruction Cottonwood county, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4007,Mrs. B. J. Banks,,,Minnesota,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. B. J. Banks was elected Superintendent of instruction Cottonwood county, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4008,Caroline E. Barber,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Caroline E. Barber was elected to the city council of Syracuse, Hamilton County, Kansas in 1887. Additional Notes",City Council,1887, 4009,Nettie Barber,,,Kansas,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nettie Barber was county superintendent of schools in Phillips County, Kansas in 1909. She served until at least 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4010,Anna Lois Barbre,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Barbre [Colegrove] was elected superintendent of schools in Christian County, Illinois. Barbre served from 1899 until 1911. Barbre left the position when she married in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4010,Anna Lois Barbre,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Barbre [Colegrove] was elected superintendent of schools in Christian County, Illinois. Barbre served from 1899 until 1911. Barbre left the position when she married in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4010,Anna Lois Barbre,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Barbre [Colegrove] was elected superintendent of schools in Christian County, Illinois. Barbre served from 1899 until 1911. Barbre left the position when she married in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4010,Anna Lois Barbre,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Barbre [Colegrove] was elected superintendent of schools in Christian County, Illinois. Barbre served from 1899 until 1911. Barbre left the position when she married in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4010,Anna Lois Barbre,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Barbre [Colegrove] was elected superintendent of schools in Christian County, Illinois. Barbre served from 1899 until 1911. Barbre left the position when she married in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 4010,Anna Lois Barbre,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Barbre [Colegrove] was elected superintendent of schools in Christian County, Illinois. Barbre served from 1899 until 1911. Barbre left the position when she married in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4010,Anna Lois Barbre,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Barbre [Colegrove] was elected superintendent of schools in Christian County, Illinois. Barbre served from 1899 until 1911. Barbre left the position when she married in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4011,Olive R. Barker,,1903,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Olive R. Barker was elected superintendent of schools in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Barker was continued serving in the office through at least 1891. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4011,Olive R. Barker,,1903,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Olive R. Barker was elected superintendent of schools in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Barker was continued serving in the office through at least 1891. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4012,Rev. Alice S. Nichols Barnes,,,Montana,,Religion,Minister,,Temperance,"Biography Reverend Alice S. Nichols [or Nicholls] Barnes was elected as a school trustee in Montana in 1888. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888, 4013,Mrs. J. A. Barnum,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. A. Barnum was elected superintendent of instruction Polk county, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4013,Mrs. J. A. Barnum,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. A. Barnum was elected superintendent of instruction Polk county, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4014,Mamie Barton,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mamie Barton was elected to the city council of Jamestown, Cloud county, Kansas in 1897. Additional Notes",City Council,1897, 4015,Birdie V. Batchelor,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Birdie V. Batchelor was elected Recorder of Story County, Iowa in 1913-1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4016,Eva B. Batterton,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Eva B. Batterton was elected county superintendent of schools for Menard County, Illinois in 1906 and served for at least eight years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4016,Eva B. Batterton,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Eva B. Batterton was elected county superintendent of schools for Menard County, Illinois in 1906 and served for at least eight years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Democratic 4017,Agnes Baty,,,Kansas,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Agnes Baty was elected superintendent of instruction for Labette county, Kansas in 1886 and served until 1888. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4018,S. A. Beach,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography S. A. Beach was elected to the city council of Elk Falls, Elk county, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4019,Lettie Kirlin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lettie Kirlin was elected to the city council of Beattie, Marshall county, Kansas in 1899. Additional Notes",City Council,1899, 4020,Jeannette E. Beck,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Jeannette E. Beck was elected Recorder of Madison County, Iowa in 1912. She was re-elected in 1914 for a second term. Beck was elected for a third time and served in the office at least through 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912,Republican 4020,Jeannette E. Beck,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Jeannette E. Beck was elected Recorder of Madison County, Iowa in 1912. She was re-elected in 1914 for a second term. Beck was elected for a third time and served in the office at least through 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Republican 4020,Jeannette E. Beck,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Jeannette E. Beck was elected Recorder of Madison County, Iowa in 1912. She was re-elected in 1914 for a second term. Beck was elected for a third time and served in the office at least through 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912,Republican 4021,Emma Beckwith,1849,,New York,Married,Finance,Bookkeeper,Equal Rights,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma Beckwith ran for mayor of Brooklyn, New York in 1889 on the Equal Rights party ticket. She received twenty-five to fifty votes and was not elected. Her platform included a call for the appointment or election of women to positions such as the police force, coal inspector, and the Board of Education. Beckwith served as president of the Brooklyn, New York Equal Rights party from the late 1880s through the early 1890s. She was also president of the Rainy Day Club. She was married to Civil War veteran Edwin Beckwith. Additional Notes",Mayor,1889,Equal Rights 4022,Bessie J. Beers,,,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Bessie J. Beers ran for the office of Count Recorder of O'Brien County, Iowa in 1910. She was elected the following year. She was elected for a second term in 1912. Beers was the first woman in O'Brien County elected to public office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1911,Republican 4022,Bessie J. Beers,,,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Bessie J. Beers ran for the office of Count Recorder of O'Brien County, Iowa in 1910. She was elected the following year. She was elected for a second term in 1912. Beers was the first woman in O'Brien County elected to public office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912,Republican 4023,Ida Beloof,,,Kansas,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Ida Beloof ran for State Superindendent of Public Instruction, in Kansas in 1916. She did not win the race. Beloof also ran for Governor of Kansas in 1938. Beloof was the state secretary for Kansas of the Socialist Party in 1919. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1916,Socialist 4024,Belle G. Benton,,,Minnesota,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Belle G Benton was elected Superintendent of Instruction for Benton County, Minnesota schools some time before 1887. Additional Notes",,, 4025,Lydia Benton,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lydia Benton was elected Superintendent of Schools of Sedgwick County, Kansas and served from 1882-1883. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 4026,Bertha Bicket,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Bertha Bicket was elected County Treasurer of Lane county, Kansas in 1899. Additional Notes",County Treaurer,1899, 4027,Mary Day Blake,,,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Mary Day Blake campaigned as a candidate of the Republican party for Trustee University of Illinois, in 1918. There were fifteen candidates, representing many parties, but only the three Republican candidates won positions. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Republican 4028,Ella Reeve Bloor,1862,1951,Connecticut,Married,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Writer| labor organizer,Communist Labor Party · Socialist,Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Ella Reeve Bloor was a Socialist party activist. In 1910 she ran for the office of Secretary of State in Connecticut on the Socialist ticket. She was the first woman to do so. She also ran for Governor of Pennsylvania, and, in 1918, for Lieutenant Governor of New York. She was defeated in each of these campaigns. In addition to her life long activities as a socialist (and later communist),Bloor aided the temperance and woman suffrage causes. Bloor was a radical labor organizer and, later in her life, a founding member of the Communist Labor party. She was a longtime friend of activist and presidential candidate Eugene Debs. Bloor was a columnist for socialist and communist newspapers. She also wrote two children's books and a memoir, We Are Many. In 1905-6 she assisted Upton Sinclair in his investigation of the Chicago meat packing industry. Sinclair published the findings in his subsequently famous book, The Jungle. Bloor was married three times and had a number of children. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1910,Socialist 4028,Ella Reeve Bloor,1862,1951,Connecticut,Married,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Writer| labor organizer,Communist Labor Party · Socialist,Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Ella Reeve Bloor was a Socialist party activist. In 1910 she ran for the office of Secretary of State in Connecticut on the Socialist ticket. She was the first woman to do so. She also ran for Governor of Pennsylvania, and, in 1918, for Lieutenant Governor of New York. She was defeated in each of these campaigns. In addition to her life long activities as a socialist (and later communist),Bloor aided the temperance and woman suffrage causes. Bloor was a radical labor organizer and, later in her life, a founding member of the Communist Labor party. She was a longtime friend of activist and presidential candidate Eugene Debs. Bloor was a columnist for socialist and communist newspapers. She also wrote two children's books and a memoir, We Are Many. In 1905-6 she assisted Upton Sinclair in his investigation of the Chicago meat packing industry. Sinclair published the findings in his subsequently famous book, The Jungle. Bloor was married three times and had a number of children. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1918,Socialist 4029,Alice E. Bleber,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Alice E. Bleber was elected County Superintendent of Education for Thomas County, Kansas. She was elected in 1909 and served in the position at least through 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4029,Alice E. Bleber,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Alice E. Bleber was elected County Superintendent of Education for Thomas County, Kansas. She was elected in 1909 and served in the position at least through 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4029,Alice E. Bleber,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Alice E. Bleber was elected County Superintendent of Education for Thomas County, Kansas. She was elected in 1909 and served in the position at least through 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4030,Della L. Boddy,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Della L. Boddy was elected Register of Deeds for Norton county, Kansas in 1905 and served at least until 1907. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1905, 4031,Etta Comstock Boltwood,,,Michigan,,,,Democratic,Women's Clubs,"Biography Etta Comstock Boltwood (also known as Etta C. Boltwood), was the Democrat candidate for University of Michigan Board of Regents in 1919 Boltwood later became an active member of the Michigan Democratic Party. She was a member of the Democratic National Committee from Michigan in 1920; an alternate delegate to the Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1924 and 1932. Etta Boltwood was also regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) from 1917-1919. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1919,Democratic 4032,Nettie Bonham,1874,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Nettie Bonham of Meade County, Kansas was elected as the Register of Deeds and served from 1898-1900. Bonham won against the incumbant Belle Peed. She was succeeded by Winnie Bonham. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1898,Republican 4033,Winnie Bonham,1876,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Winnie [Etta] Bonham was elected Register of Deeds for Meade County, Kansas, and served from 1900-1905. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1900, 4033,Winnie Bonham,1876,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Winnie [Etta] Bonham was elected Register of Deeds for Meade County, Kansas, and served from 1900-1905. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1902, 4034,Sulie Bopp,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Sulie Bopp was elected County Superintendent of Education for Kearney County, Kansas. She served from 1905 until at least 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 4034,Sulie Bopp,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Sulie Bopp was elected County Superintendent of Education for Kearney County, Kansas. She served from 1905 until at least 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 4035,Nelle Botts,1877,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Nelle Botts was elected County Superintendent of Education for Comanche county, Kansas and served from 1909-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4036,Elli Bowman,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Elli Bowman was elected to the City Council of Pawnee Rock, Barton County, Kansas in 1890. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4037,Grace D. Bradshaw,,,Iowa,,,,,Other,"Biography Grace D. Bradshaw was elected Superintendent of Schools for Pocahontas County, Iowa. She served three terms from 1913 until at least 1920. Bradshaw was an officer of the Iowa state Teachers Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4037,Grace D. Bradshaw,,,Iowa,,,,,Other,"Biography Grace D. Bradshaw was elected Superintendent of Schools for Pocahontas County, Iowa. She served three terms from 1913 until at least 1920. Bradshaw was an officer of the Iowa state Teachers Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1919, 4038,Clara Braunberger,,,Iowa,,Clerical,Educational Administrator,,,"Biography Clara Braunberger was elected Recorder of Union County, Iowa in 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4039,Marie Caroline Brehm,1859,1926,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Marie Caroline Brehm, also known as Marie C. Brehm, was the Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee in 1902, 1904, and 1908. Brehm was also the Prohibition candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1924. Many sources claim that Brehm was the first woman to run legally for the office of Vice President. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902,Prohibition 4039,Marie Caroline Brehm,1859,1926,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Marie Caroline Brehm, also known as Marie C. Brehm, was the Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee in 1902, 1904, and 1908. Brehm was also the Prohibition candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1924. Many sources claim that Brehm was the first woman to run legally for the office of Vice President. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1908,Prohibition 4039,Marie Caroline Brehm,1859,1926,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Marie Caroline Brehm, also known as Marie C. Brehm, was the Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee in 1902, 1904, and 1908. Brehm was also the Prohibition candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1924. Many sources claim that Brehm was the first woman to run legally for the office of Vice President. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902,Prohibition 4040,Phoebe Brennan,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Phoebe Brennan was elected Clerk of the District Court for Jewell County Kansas, in 1910. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 4041,Grace D. Brewer,1881,1975,Kansas,,Writing,Newspaper reporter| Writer,Socialist,,"Biography Grace D. Brewer was the Socialist candidate for the position of State Superintendent Of Instruction, for Kansas in 1908. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1908,Socialist 4042,Adaline Brooks,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Adaline Brooks was elected Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served from 1910-1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4042,Adaline Brooks,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Adaline Brooks was elected Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served from 1910-1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4043,Mrs. E. F. Brown,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs E. F. Brown was elected Superintendent of Instruction for Osborne county, Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4044,Effa A. Brown,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Effa A. Brown was elected Recorder of Lucas County, Iowa and served 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4045,Ella S. Brown,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Ella S. Brown was a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Instruction in Wright County. Iowa in 1887. The local board of canvassers first declared Brown's male opponent as the winner of the race. Brown appealed the decision and the district court agreed that ballots cast in her favor had been illegally dismissed. Her opponent J.R. McCollum appealed to the state Supreme Court on the grounds that only electors in Iowa could challenge the outcome of elections. As women were not electors, Brown could not legally challenge the outcome of that race. The Supreme Court disagreed, allowing that state legislation made women eligible for school offices and that candidates did not have to be electors. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1887, 4046,Ella W. Brown,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ella W. Brown was elected City Attorney of Holton, Jackson county, Kansas. She served from 1893 to 1895. Additional Notes",City Attorney,1893, 4047,Mrs. H. G. Brown,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H. G. Brown was elected to the City Council of Edgerton, Johnson County, Kansas, in 1890. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4048,Nancy J. Brown,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Nancy J. Brown was elected a member of the Laramie, Wyoming school board member before 1914. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 4049,Ruby Brown,,,Ohio,,The Arts | Education,Music teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography Ruby Brown campaigned for the school board, of Roseville, Ohio, in 1909 as a candidate of the Prohibition party. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1909,Prohibition 4050,Sarah A. Brown,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Brown ran for office in 1877, 1880, 1882, and 1888. In 1880 the Democrats nominated Brown for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Kansas. In 1888 Brown was nominated for the same office by the Prohibition party. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1880,Democratic 4050,Sarah A. Brown,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Brown ran for office in 1877, 1880, 1882, and 1888. In 1880 the Democrats nominated Brown for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Kansas. In 1888 Brown was nominated for the same office by the Prohibition party. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1888,Prohibition 4051,Emma Bryan,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Emma Bryan was elected County Superintendent of Education for Jackson County, Illinois. She served from 1898-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4051,Emma Bryan,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Emma Bryan was elected County Superintendent of Education for Jackson County, Illinois. She served from 1898-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4051,Emma Bryan,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Emma Bryan was elected County Superintendent of Education for Jackson County, Illinois. She served from 1898-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4051,Emma Bryan,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Emma Bryan was elected County Superintendent of Education for Jackson County, Illinois. She served from 1898-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4052,Esther Sponable Wright,,,New York,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography In 1916 Esther Sponable Wright campaigned as a Socialist Labor party candidate for the position of presidential elector from New York State. In 1932 she ran unsuccessfully for a New York State congressional seat. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Socialist Labor 4053,Mrs. R. N. Buckner,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. R. N. Buckner ran for state superintendent of instruction of Kansas in 1898. She did not win the race Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1898,Prohibition 4054,Mamie Bunch,,,Illinois,,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer| Civil Servant,,,"Biography Mamie Bunch was the Superintendent of Education for Douglass County, Illinois and served from 1894-98. Bunch was a teacher and writer on home economics, and rural extension issues for women. She was the first household science extension worker in Illinois. It was reported in the American School Journal that on election day, Bunch appeared at the polls and pinned flowers on the voters. The writer of the notice in the ASJ believed that this campaign tactic helped Bunch win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 4054,Mamie Bunch,,,Illinois,,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer| Civil Servant,,,"Biography Mamie Bunch was the Superintendent of Education for Douglass County, Illinois and served from 1894-98. Bunch was a teacher and writer on home economics, and rural extension issues for women. She was the first household science extension worker in Illinois. It was reported in the American School Journal that on election day, Bunch appeared at the polls and pinned flowers on the voters. The writer of the notice in the ASJ believed that this campaign tactic helped Bunch win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 4055,Elizabeth Burgess,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Burgess served as the Superintendent of Schools for Wapello County, Iowa from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4055,Elizabeth Burgess,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Burgess served as the Superintendent of Schools for Wapello County, Iowa from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4056,Florence Elinor Watson Burrell,1860,1968,Illinois,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Florence Elinor Watson Burrell served as a State University Trustee in Illinois, 1913-1919. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1913, 4056,Florence Elinor Watson Burrell,1860,1968,Illinois,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Florence Elinor Watson Burrell served as a State University Trustee in Illinois, 1913-1919. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1917, 4056,Florence Elinor Watson Burrell,1860,1968,Illinois,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Florence Elinor Watson Burrell served as a State University Trustee in Illinois, 1913-1919. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1913, 4057,Ella S. Burton,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ella S. Burton campaigned for the office of State Superintendent Of Instruction, Kansas, in 1908. Burton did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1908,Democratic 4058,Mary Elizabeth Bowen-Busey,1854,1930,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary Elizabeth Bowen-Busey served as a State University Trustee, Illinois, from 1905-1930. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1905, 4059,Bessie L. Butcher,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Bessie L. Butcher served as the Superintendent of Instruction for Chautauqua County, Kansas from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4060,Clara Thorp Butts,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Clara Thorp Butts served as Superintendent of Instruction for Garfield County, Nebraska about 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4061,Fanny Butts,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Fanny Butts served as County Superintendent of Instruction for Wilson County, Kansas from 1909-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4063,Louise Pitt-Erickson,1883,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Educator,Fusion Party,,"Biography Louise Pitt-Erickson was born in Nebraska. She took homestead land at Brewster and located there permanently in 1902. She was educated at Ulysses High School. Pitt married Peder C. Erickson on May 14, 1904. As the Fusion ticket nominee she was elected Blaine County superintendent of public instruction in 1904, serving from 1905 to 1907. Pitt-Erickson and her husband were active in the Congregational Church. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904,Fusion Party 4064,Mary W. Becker,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary W. Becker applied to become a Judge of Elections of the 13th precinct of the 23rd ward of Chicago, Illinois in January 1914. Additional Notes",Judge of Elections,1914,Progressive 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1883,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1901,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1883,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1885,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1887,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1889,Republican 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1891,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1893,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1895,Democratic 4065,Emily Porter Fifield,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emily Fifield served on the School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, from 1883 through 1902. Throughout her career Fifield was endorsed by the Independent Women Voters, Public School Association., Democrats, and Republicans. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1897,Democratic 4066,Ann Adeline Badger,1836,circa 1874,Massachusetts,Married,Education,"Teacher, school head",,,"Biography In 1873 was elected as a member of the school committee of Boston, but did not serve. Badger was elected with three other women, but their right to act in that capacity was questioned. In the following year the Massachusetts legislature made women eligible for the office of school committee. Ann Badger died sometime before March or April 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1873, 4067,Mary Safford Blake,1831,1891,Massachusetts,Married,Health Care and Medicine | Education,Physician and educator,,,"Biography Mary Safford Blake was elected to the Boston School Committee in 1874. She was one of six women elected that year. Dr. Safford-Blake was one of the first, if not the first female gynecologists in the United States. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 4068,Frances Cahill,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Frances Cahill was elected city clerk of Las Animas, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1911, 4069,Mary J. Cain,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Cain was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Foster County, North Dakota in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4070,Margaret A Caine,,,Utah,Married,,,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Margaret A Caine was elected auditor of Salt Lake County, Utah in 1896. Caine was the Secretary of Salt Lake Stake Relief Society, Secretary of the Utah Silk Commission 1896-1903, and a Suffrage supporter. Additional Notes",County Auditor,1896,Democratic 4071,Mertie Caley,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mertie Caley campaigned for Superintendent of Instruction for Lyon county, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4072,Christyna Callison,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Christyna Callison was elected County Recorder Hancock County, Iowa for 1911-1915. Callison later served as the House Postmistress for the Iowa House of Representatives Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910, 4072,Christyna Callison,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Christyna Callison was elected County Recorder Hancock County, Iowa for 1911-1915. Callison later served as the House Postmistress for the Iowa House of Representatives Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914, 4072,Christyna Callison,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Christyna Callison was elected County Recorder Hancock County, Iowa for 1911-1915. Callison later served as the House Postmistress for the Iowa House of Representatives Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910, 4073,Elizabeth A. Cameron,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth A. Cameron was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Henderson County, Illinois from 1882 - 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 4074,Carolyn Campbell,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Carolyn Campbell was elected Superintendent of Schools for Henry County, Iowa in 1912, and again in 1914. She was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4074,Carolyn Campbell,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Carolyn Campbell was elected Superintendent of Schools for Henry County, Iowa in 1912, and again in 1914. She was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4075,Grace P. Campbell,1883,1943,New York,,Social and Political Reform Activism,Social worker| civil servant,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Grace Campbell campaigned for the 19th District seat in the New York State Assembly in 1919 and 1920. She did not win either race, but received about 10% of the vote both years. Campbell may have been the first African American woman in New York to run for a political office. Grace P. Campbell was born in Georgia in 1882 to Emma Dyson Campbell, an African American woman from Washington, D.C., and William Campbell, an immigrant from Jamaica. The family eventually settled down in Washington, D.C and from there Grace Campbell moved to New York City around 1905. Campbell was one of the first African American women to join the Socialist Party and was a founding member of several Socialist organizations. She helped to found the 21st Assembly branch of the Socialist Party as well as the People's Educational Forum, a Socialist organization in opposition to Marcus Garvey. In 1919, she became one of the founders of the African Blood Brothers (ABB), a secret fraternal order advocating armed self-defense, equal rights, and self-determination. Campbell was the only female founder of the ABB and was the only woman to serve on its Supreme Council, where she was Director of Consumer Cooperatives. In the early 1920s, Campbell, joined the Communist Workers Party where she was an active and influential behind-the-scenes organizer until her death in 1943. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919,Socialist 4075,Grace P. Campbell,1883,1943,New York,,Social and Political Reform Activism,Social worker| civil servant,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Grace Campbell campaigned for the 19th District seat in the New York State Assembly in 1919 and 1920. She did not win either race, but received about 10% of the vote both years. Campbell may have been the first African American woman in New York to run for a political office. Grace P. Campbell was born in Georgia in 1882 to Emma Dyson Campbell, an African American woman from Washington, D.C., and William Campbell, an immigrant from Jamaica. The family eventually settled down in Washington, D.C and from there Grace Campbell moved to New York City around 1905. Campbell was one of the first African American women to join the Socialist Party and was a founding member of several Socialist organizations. She helped to found the 21st Assembly branch of the Socialist Party as well as the People's Educational Forum, a Socialist organization in opposition to Marcus Garvey. In 1919, she became one of the founders of the African Blood Brothers (ABB), a secret fraternal order advocating armed self-defense, equal rights, and self-determination. Campbell was the only female founder of the ABB and was the only woman to serve on its Supreme Council, where she was Director of Consumer Cooperatives. In the early 1920s, Campbell, joined the Communist Workers Party where she was an active and influential behind-the-scenes organizer until her death in 1943. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1920,Socialist 4076,Jessie Campbell,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie Campbell was elected County Clerk of Brown County, Kansas in 1904 - 1912. The results of the 1912 campaigned were challenged by Campbell's opponent John E. Mathews. Mathews claimed that some of the ballots cast for Campbell were illegal. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Campbell and she was installed as County Clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1904, 4076,Jessie Campbell,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie Campbell was elected County Clerk of Brown County, Kansas in 1904 - 1912. The results of the 1912 campaigned were challenged by Campbell's opponent John E. Mathews. Mathews claimed that some of the ballots cast for Campbell were illegal. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Campbell and she was installed as County Clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1912, 4076,Jessie Campbell,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie Campbell was elected County Clerk of Brown County, Kansas in 1904 - 1912. The results of the 1912 campaigned were challenged by Campbell's opponent John E. Mathews. Mathews claimed that some of the ballots cast for Campbell were illegal. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Campbell and she was installed as County Clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1904, 4076,Jessie Campbell,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie Campbell was elected County Clerk of Brown County, Kansas in 1904 - 1912. The results of the 1912 campaigned were challenged by Campbell's opponent John E. Mathews. Mathews claimed that some of the ballots cast for Campbell were illegal. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Campbell and she was installed as County Clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1906, 4076,Jessie Campbell,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie Campbell was elected County Clerk of Brown County, Kansas in 1904 - 1912. The results of the 1912 campaigned were challenged by Campbell's opponent John E. Mathews. Mathews claimed that some of the ballots cast for Campbell were illegal. The Kansas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Campbell and she was installed as County Clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908, 4077,Abbie O. Canfield,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Abbie O. Canfield was the Greenback Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Monona County, Iowa in 1882. She came in third in a three-way race. The following year Canfield was nominated by the Greenback Party for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Iowa. Canfield was unsuccessful in her bid for office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1882,Greenback 4077,Abbie O. Canfield,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Abbie O. Canfield was the Greenback Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Monona County, Iowa in 1882. She came in third in a three-way race. The following year Canfield was nominated by the Greenback Party for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Iowa. Canfield was unsuccessful in her bid for office. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1883,Greenback 4078,Mrs. Joseph Cannon,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Joseph Cannon was elected to the City Council of Rossville in Shawnee County, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4079,Mary A. Carey,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Carey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Webster County, Iowa in 1912, and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4079,Mary A. Carey,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Carey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Webster County, Iowa in 1912, and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4080,Gertrude Carm,1884,1969,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Gertrude Carm was the Socialist Labor candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1918. Carm ran again in November of 1920, but was unsuccessful in that race as well. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Socialist Labor 4081,Annie M. Carpenter,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie M. Carpenter was County Superintendent of Instruction for Houston County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4081,Annie M. Carpenter,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie M. Carpenter was County Superintendent of Instruction for Houston County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4082,Elizabeth K.J. Carpenter,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1908 Elizabeth K.J. Carpenter ran for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction for Kansas on the Prohibition ticket. She was not elected to the office. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1908,Prohibition 4083,Mary L. Carpenter,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography M. L. Carpenter was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Winnebago County, Illinois for 1873-1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4083,Mary L. Carpenter,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography M. L. Carpenter was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Winnebago County, Illinois for 1873-1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1881, 4083,Mary L. Carpenter,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography M. L. Carpenter was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Winnebago County, Illinois for 1873-1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4083,Mary L. Carpenter,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography M. L. Carpenter was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Winnebago County, Illinois for 1873-1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1875, 4083,Mary L. Carpenter,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography M. L. Carpenter was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Winnebago County, Illinois for 1873-1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1877, 4084,Agnes J. Carruthers,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Agnes J. Carruthers was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Saline County, Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4085,Mary Turner Carriel,1845,1928,Illinois,Married,Writing,Author,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Turner Carriel was elected a Trustee of the University of Illinois in 1896. She served until 1903. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Republican 4086,R. S. Carver,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography R. S. Carver was elected County Superintendent of Instruction in Olmstead County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4086,R. S. Carver,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography R. S. Carver was elected County Superintendent of Instruction in Olmstead County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4087,Julia L. Caton,1848,,Kansas,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia L. Caton was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1888. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 4088,Lida S. Brady,,,Kansas,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lida S. Brady was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 4089,J. E. Catron,1873,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography J. E. Catron was elected the County Superintendent of Education for Hooker County, Nebraska having been elected on the People' Independent ticket in 1904. She appears in later sources as ""Jennie E. Catron."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4090,S. Belle Chamberlain,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography S. Belle Chamberlain was elected State Superintendent of Instruction for the state of Idaho and served from 1907 to 1911. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1907,Republican 4090,S. Belle Chamberlain,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography S. Belle Chamberlain was elected State Superintendent of Instruction for the state of Idaho and served from 1907 to 1911. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1911,Republican 4090,S. Belle Chamberlain,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography S. Belle Chamberlain was elected State Superintendent of Instruction for the state of Idaho and served from 1907 to 1911. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1907,Republican 4091,Anna B. Champion,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna B. Champion was elected County School Superintendent of Education for Ogle County, Illinois. She served from 1906 to 1910.. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4091,Anna B. Champion,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna B. Champion was elected County School Superintendent of Education for Ogle County, Illinois. She served from 1906 to 1910.. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4092,Etta A. Cheshire,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Etta A. Cheshire, of Sharon Springs, was elected County Superintendent of Education for Wallace County, Kansas. She served from 1908 to 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4093,June Chidester,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography June Chidester was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa. She served in the office from 1911 - 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 4093,June Chidester,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography June Chidester was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa. She served in the office from 1911 - 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4094,Anna Gray Clark,,,Nebraska,,Writing | Education,Newspaper editor| writer| educator,,,"Biography Anna Gray Clark was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Polk County, Nebraska in 1882. She served for four years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 4094,Anna Gray Clark,,,Nebraska,,Writing | Education,Newspaper editor| writer| educator,,,"Biography Anna Gray Clark was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Polk County, Nebraska in 1882. She served for four years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 4095,Mrs. M. M. Clark,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. M. Clark of Canton, Kansas (McPherson county), was elected to the city council in 1890. The entire city council of Canton was made up of women. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4096,Laura M. Clay,,,,Single,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Laura M. Clay of Kentucky was nominated for president of the United States in 1920. At the National Democratic Convention, in San Francisco, in July of 1920, one vote was cast nominating Clay for president. The vote was cast by the chair of the Kentucky delegation. Additional Notes",,, 4097,Ada E. Clift,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada E. Clift was elected as Register of Deeds for Trego County, Kansas. She served from 1886 to 1900. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1886, 4097,Ada E. Clift,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada E. Clift was elected as Register of Deeds for Trego County, Kansas. She served from 1886 to 1900. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1898, 4097,Ada E. Clift,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada E. Clift was elected as Register of Deeds for Trego County, Kansas. She served from 1886 to 1900. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1886, 4097,Ada E. Clift,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada E. Clift was elected as Register of Deeds for Trego County, Kansas. She served from 1886 to 1900. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1888, 4097,Ada E. Clift,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada E. Clift was elected as Register of Deeds for Trego County, Kansas. She served from 1886 to 1900. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1890, 4097,Ada E. Clift,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada E. Clift was elected as Register of Deeds for Trego County, Kansas. She served from 1886 to 1900. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1892, 4097,Ada E. Clift,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada E. Clift was elected as Register of Deeds for Trego County, Kansas. She served from 1886 to 1900. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1894, 4098,Sarah M. Coe,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah M. Coe was elected to the City Council, Syracuse, Hamilton County, Kansas in 1887. Additional Notes",City Council,1887, 4099,Elizabeth Cohen,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Cohen ran on the Democratic ticket for the State House of Representatives in Utah in 1900. She did not win the seat. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1900,Democratic 4100,Donna M. Coleman,1831,,California,Married,Education,Teacher| principal,,,"Biography Donna M. Coleman of Shasta County, California was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Instruction and served from 1875-1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1875,Republican 4100,Donna M. Coleman,1831,,California,Married,Education,Teacher| principal,,,"Biography Donna M. Coleman of Shasta County, California was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Instruction and served from 1875-1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1883,Republican 4100,Donna M. Coleman,1831,,California,Married,Education,Teacher| principal,,,"Biography Donna M. Coleman of Shasta County, California was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Instruction and served from 1875-1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1875,Republican 4101,Ida Collister,,,Kansas,,Writing,Writer,,,"Biography Ida Collister was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Ottawa County, Kansas in 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 4102,Addie Collins,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Addie Collins was elected as Register of Deeds for Morton County, Kansas. Collins was elected twice and served from 1900 1901 and 1904 - 1905. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1900, 4102,Addie Collins,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Addie Collins was elected as Register of Deeds for Morton County, Kansas. Collins was elected twice and served from 1900 1901 and 1904 - 1905. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1904, 4103,Mamie White Colvin,1883,1955,New York,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Mamie White Colvin-- also known as Mamie W. Colvin and Mamie White -- was the Prohibition party candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York in the primary elections of 1918. Earlier that year, she ran on the Prohibition ticket as a candidate for Congress, when a special election was held in New York after several congressmen resigned their posts. Though news media expected her to gain support from women voters as the only female candidate, Colvin only polled 382 votes out of 24,000 cast. Colvin continued her political career running as the Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 21st District in 1922 and as the Dry candidate for delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment in 1933. Colvin was married to D. Leigh Colvin who was also an organizer and political candidate working to advance Prohibition. Mrs. Colvin was heavily involved in the Women's Christian Temperance Union, first as head of its New York state chapter and later as its national president from 1944 to 1953. Colvin graduated from Wheaton College, Illinois in 1905. She later completed graduate work in sociology at Columbia University. Colvin was a lauded orator, receiving several awards for her achievements in public speaking. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1918,Prohibition 4103,Mamie White Colvin,1883,1955,New York,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Mamie White Colvin-- also known as Mamie W. Colvin and Mamie White -- was the Prohibition party candidate for Lieutenant Governor of New York in the primary elections of 1918. Earlier that year, she ran on the Prohibition ticket as a candidate for Congress, when a special election was held in New York after several congressmen resigned their posts. Though news media expected her to gain support from women voters as the only female candidate, Colvin only polled 382 votes out of 24,000 cast. Colvin continued her political career running as the Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 21st District in 1922 and as the Dry candidate for delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment in 1933. Colvin was married to D. Leigh Colvin who was also an organizer and political candidate working to advance Prohibition. Mrs. Colvin was heavily involved in the Women's Christian Temperance Union, first as head of its New York state chapter and later as its national president from 1944 to 1953. Colvin graduated from Wheaton College, Illinois in 1905. She later completed graduate work in sociology at Columbia University. Colvin was a lauded orator, receiving several awards for her achievements in public speaking. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1920,Prohibition 4104,Pearl Combs,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Pearl Combs campaigned for the office of Clerk of the District Court in Jersey County, Illinois in 1877. Combs ran on the Prohibition ticket, but did not win the race. The following year Combs again ran for office, as Clerk of the Appellate Court in Jersey County. She was the Prohibition candidate for the office, but did not win the seat. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1877,Prohibition 4104,Pearl Combs,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Pearl Combs campaigned for the office of Clerk of the District Court in Jersey County, Illinois in 1877. Combs ran on the Prohibition ticket, but did not win the race. The following year Combs again ran for office, as Clerk of the Appellate Court in Jersey County. She was the Prohibition candidate for the office, but did not win the seat. Additional Notes",Clerk of the Court of Appeals,1878,Prohibition 4105,Ellen Conforth,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen Conforth was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Anoka County, Minnesota. Conforth was elected in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4105,Ellen Conforth,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen Conforth was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Anoka County, Minnesota. Conforth was elected in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4106,Kate O. Connor,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate O. Connor was elected Mayor of Arcadia, Kansas some time before 1914. Additional Notes",Mayor,1914, 4107,Minnie Connor,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Connor was elected Superintendent of Schools, Washington County, Iowa and served from 1913 - 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4107,Minnie Connor,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Connor was elected Superintendent of Schools, Washington County, Iowa and served from 1913 - 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4108,Katherine M. Cook,,,Colorado,,Writing | Education,Writer| teacher,,,"Biography Katherine M. Cook was first elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Colorado beginning in 1905. She later ran for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado and served from 1909 to 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 4108,Katherine M. Cook,,,Colorado,,Writing | Education,Writer| teacher,,,"Biography Katherine M. Cook was first elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Colorado beginning in 1905. She later ran for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado and served from 1909 to 1911. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1909,Democratic 4109,Elizabeth S. Cooke,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth S. Cooke was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Common Schools in Warren county, Iowa in 1875. One of her opponents John A. Huff brought a suit, claiming that Cooke was ineligible for the office on account of her sex. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled in early 1877, that Cooke was entitled to hold office, as the state legislature had passed a law in 1875 allowing women to hold educational county offices in the state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1875, 4111,Estelle Coon,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Estelle Coon was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Poweshiek County, Iowa. She served from 1913 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4111,Estelle Coon,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Estelle Coon was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Poweshiek County, Iowa. She served from 1913 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4112,Clara L. Cowgill,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara L. Cowgill was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Montgomery County, Iowa. She served from 1913 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4112,Clara L. Cowgill,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara L. Cowgill was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Montgomery County, Iowa. She served from 1913 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4113,Grace Espy Patton,,1904,Colorado,Married,Writing | Education,Journalist| Editor| Teacher,,,"Biography In 1896 Grace Espy Patton was elected Colorado State Superintendent of Public Instruction and ex-offico State Librarian. At this time in Colorado the state superintendent was a member of the State Land Board, the State Board of Examiners, and the State Board of Education. While holding this position Patton was expected to visit the fifty-six counties of the state, speak at normal school functions, open new school buildings, and participate in commencement exercises. Journalists called her ""the little professor"" because she had held a position at the Agricultural College. She was said to have been paid $3000 a year and to be a ""new woman."" (""Women in Politics,"" NY Daily Tribune, November 28, 1898, page 3.) While in office, Patton married Warren Cowles. An argument was made that the voters of Colorado had elected Grace Patton, not Mrs. Warren Cowles. The state attorney general was asked for a legal opinion. He responded that there was no precedent but that Mrs. Cowles must be known, while in office, as Grace Patton. (""Women in Politics,"" New York Tribune, November 28, 1898.) Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4114,Katherine L. Craig,,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Writer,,,"Biography Katherine L. Craig ran for State Superintendent of Instruction for Colorado in 1904 as the Republican Party candidate. She won over incumbant Helen Grenfell and served from 1905 to 1914. Craig was again elected to the office and served from 1921 to 1923 and 1927 to 1931. In 1910 there were rumors that Craig would be nominated as the Republican candidate for Mayor of Denver. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,Republican 4114,Katherine L. Craig,,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Writer,,,"Biography Katherine L. Craig ran for State Superintendent of Instruction for Colorado in 1904 as the Republican Party candidate. She won over incumbant Helen Grenfell and served from 1905 to 1914. Craig was again elected to the office and served from 1921 to 1923 and 1927 to 1931. In 1910 there were rumors that Craig would be nominated as the Republican candidate for Mayor of Denver. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 4114,Katherine L. Craig,,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Writer,,,"Biography Katherine L. Craig ran for State Superintendent of Instruction for Colorado in 1904 as the Republican Party candidate. She won over incumbant Helen Grenfell and served from 1905 to 1914. Craig was again elected to the office and served from 1921 to 1923 and 1927 to 1931. In 1910 there were rumors that Craig would be nominated as the Republican candidate for Mayor of Denver. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,Republican 4115,Nellie M. Crandall,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Nellie M. Crandall was elected County Superintendent of Education for Kimball County, Nebraska. She served from 1910-1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4116,Martha Cranston,1846,1927,Delaware,Married,,,,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Martha Cranston was elected to the school board of Newport, Delaware, some time before 1914. She was a suffrage supporter and a state president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and a Woman's Christian Temperance Union leader in Delaware. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4117,Mary E. Crary,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Crary was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Boone County, Illinois. She served from 1873 to 1877. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4117,Mary E. Crary,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Crary was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Boone County, Illinois. She served from 1873 to 1877. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1875, 4118,Lillie L. Crawford,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Lillie L. Crawford was elected City Treasurer of Charleston, Washington some time before 1914. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 4119,Mary G. Cretzmeyer,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary G. Cretzmeyer was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Bremer County, Iowa. She served from 1909 to 1916. Mary G. Cretzmeyer was misidentified as Mary G. Gretzmeyer in several contemporary sources. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4120,Bess V. Crews,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Bess V. Crews was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Hitchcock County, Nebraska. She served in 1910-1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4120,Bess V. Crews,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Bess V. Crews was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Hitchcock County, Nebraska. She served in 1910-1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4121,Elsie Cribbs,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Elsie Cribbs was elected City Treasurer of Idaho Springs, Colorado before 1914. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 4122,Lucretia Crocker,1829,1886,Massachusetts,Single,Education | Science | Writing,Educator| natural scientist| writer,,Other,"Biography Lucretia Crocker was elected to the Boston (Massachusetts) School Committee in 1873. Crocker, and two other women elected that year, did not serve as their right to the position was questioned. The Massachusetts legislature specifically made women eligible to the office. Crocker and four other women were again elected to the School Committee in 1874 and served. Crocker was again elected in 1875. In 1876 Miss Crocker was elected as one of the supervisors of the public schools of Boston. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1873, 4122,Lucretia Crocker,1829,1886,Massachusetts,Single,Education | Science | Writing,Educator| natural scientist| writer,,Other,"Biography Lucretia Crocker was elected to the Boston (Massachusetts) School Committee in 1873. Crocker, and two other women elected that year, did not serve as their right to the position was questioned. The Massachusetts legislature specifically made women eligible to the office. Crocker and four other women were again elected to the School Committee in 1874 and served. Crocker was again elected in 1875. In 1876 Miss Crocker was elected as one of the supervisors of the public schools of Boston. Additional Notes",City Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4122,Lucretia Crocker,1829,1886,Massachusetts,Single,Education | Science | Writing,Educator| natural scientist| writer,,Other,"Biography Lucretia Crocker was elected to the Boston (Massachusetts) School Committee in 1873. Crocker, and two other women elected that year, did not serve as their right to the position was questioned. The Massachusetts legislature specifically made women eligible to the office. Crocker and four other women were again elected to the School Committee in 1874 and served. Crocker was again elected in 1875. In 1876 Miss Crocker was elected as one of the supervisors of the public schools of Boston. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1873, 4122,Lucretia Crocker,1829,1886,Massachusetts,Single,Education | Science | Writing,Educator| natural scientist| writer,,Other,"Biography Lucretia Crocker was elected to the Boston (Massachusetts) School Committee in 1873. Crocker, and two other women elected that year, did not serve as their right to the position was questioned. The Massachusetts legislature specifically made women eligible to the office. Crocker and four other women were again elected to the School Committee in 1874 and served. Crocker was again elected in 1875. In 1876 Miss Crocker was elected as one of the supervisors of the public schools of Boston. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1874, 4123,Evanore Olds Beebe,1858,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography Evanore Olds Beebe was elected to the School Committee Wilbraham, Massachusetts in 1906 to 1914. She was the first woman in Wilbraham to serve as chairman of the School Committee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 4123,Evanore Olds Beebe,1858,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography Evanore Olds Beebe was elected to the School Committee Wilbraham, Massachusetts in 1906 to 1914. She was the first woman in Wilbraham to serve as chairman of the School Committee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1912, 4123,Evanore Olds Beebe,1858,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography Evanore Olds Beebe was elected to the School Committee Wilbraham, Massachusetts in 1906 to 1914. She was the first woman in Wilbraham to serve as chairman of the School Committee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 4123,Evanore Olds Beebe,1858,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography Evanore Olds Beebe was elected to the School Committee Wilbraham, Massachusetts in 1906 to 1914. She was the first woman in Wilbraham to serve as chairman of the School Committee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1908, 4124,Mrs. Levi Crump,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Levi Crump was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Faribault county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4124,Mrs. Levi Crump,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Levi Crump was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Faribault county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4125,Bess Culbertson,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Bess Culbertson served as County Superintendent of Schools for Loup County, Nebraska in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4126,Lizzie Culver,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Culver was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Hamilton County, Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4127,Mrs. C. N. Cuthbert,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C. N. Cuthbert campaigned for State Superintendent of Instruction as the Prohibition Party candidate in Kansas, in 1886. She did not win the election. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1886,Prohibition 4128,Frances G. Curtis,,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances G Curtis was elected to the Boston School Committee in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1911. She ran again for the same seat in 1915. That year she ran against Julia Duff the first Irish candidate for the Boston School Committee. Curtis won the race against Duff and a male candidate. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4129,Ida B. Curtis,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ida B. Curtis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Pawnee County, Kansas in 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4130,Mrs. Merle A. Cutler,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Merle A. Cutler was elected the Auditor of Kansas City, Kansas some time before 1914. Additional Notes",Auditor,1914, 4131,Miss Dailey,,,Minnesota,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Dailey was elected County Superintendent of Schools or Anoka County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4131,Miss Dailey,,,Minnesota,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Dailey was elected County Superintendent of Schools or Anoka County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4132,Georgeanna Daniels,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Georgeanna Daniels was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Greenwood County, Kansas, in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4133,Mrs. P. L. Dart,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. P. L. Dart was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Dodge county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4133,Mrs. P. L. Dart,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. P. L. Dart was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Dodge county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4134,Lelia Davis,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lelia Davis was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Haskell County, Kansas and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4135,Anna E. Davis,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Davis was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Gray County, Kansas, and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4136,Emma C. Davis,,,Ohio,,Writing,Writer,,Suffrage,"Biography Emma C. Davis was elected as Supervisor of Primary Education in Cleveland, Ohio, about 1906. Additional Notes",City Supervisor of Schools,1906, 4137,Sarah Hyre,,,Ohio,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah Hyre served on the School Board of Cleveland, Ohio, about 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 4138,Ida May Davis,,,Indiana,Married,Education | Writing,Teacher| writer| poet,,,"Biography Ida May Davis was elected to the Board of Education for Terre Haute, Indiana in 1891. By 1893 Davis was chair of the Board. Some sources list Davis as having been appointed to the office, rather than elected. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 4139,Mary Davis,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Davis was elected City Treasurer of Ridgway, Colorado some time before 1914. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 4140,Maud Davis,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Maud Davis elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Miami County Kansas in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 4141,Jenny Davy,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Jenny Davy was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Harper County, Kansas in 1908. She served through 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4142,Mrs. C H. Day,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C. H. Day was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Dakota county, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4142,Mrs. C H. Day,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C. H. Day was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Dakota county, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4143,Mary De Boos,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary De Boos was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Osceola County, Iowa. She served from 1911-1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 4143,Mary De Boos,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary De Boos was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Osceola County, Iowa. She served from 1911-1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1919, 4143,Mary De Boos,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary De Boos was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Osceola County, Iowa. She served from 1911-1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 4143,Mary De Boos,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary De Boos was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Osceola County, Iowa. She served from 1911-1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4143,Mary De Boos,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary De Boos was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Osceola County, Iowa. She served from 1911-1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 4144,Dr. Maria M. Dean,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Dr. Maria M. Dean was elected to the School Board of Helena, Montana, and served from 1896 to 1902. Dean became chair of the School Board during her terms in office Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 4144,Dr. Maria M. Dean,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Dr. Maria M. Dean was elected to the School Board of Helena, Montana, and served from 1896 to 1902. Dean became chair of the School Board during her terms in office Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 4144,Dr. Maria M. Dean,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Dr. Maria M. Dean was elected to the School Board of Helena, Montana, and served from 1896 to 1902. Dean became chair of the School Board during her terms in office Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 4145,Pearl DeJarnette,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Pearl De Jarnette was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Polk County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4145,Pearl DeJarnette,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Pearl De Jarnette was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Polk County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4146,Sarah M. Dean,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Sarah M. Dean was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Mowe County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4146,Sarah M. Dean,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Sarah M. Dean was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Mowe County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4147,Mrs. H. C. Defenbaugh,,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. H. C. Defenbaugh was elected mayor of Tyro, Kansas in April, 1913. Three other women were elected at the same time to serve on the city council. It was reported that ""When the women took office it was necessary to borrow money to pay the city's bills. They complete their first term with $1,400 la the bank in the city's name, with new gas pipes, with better streets and with the liquor element fighting them."" Additional Notes",Mayor,1913, 4148,Emma B. Denny,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma B. Denny: see Emma B. Denney Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Socialist Labor 4149,Mrs. J. W. Detrick,,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. W. Detrick was elected to the School Board of Warrenton, Oregon some time before 1914. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4150,Cora Victoria Diehl,1869,,Oklahoma,Single,Clerical,Civil servant,Greenback,Other,"Biography Cora Victoria Diehl was elected Register of Deeds for Logan County, Oklahoma in 1890. She was the People's Party candidate and was also endorsed by the Democrats. Diehl was the first woman to be elected to public office in the state of Oklahoma. She ran again for the office in 1892, but lost her bid for re-election. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1890,Democratic 4150,Cora Victoria Diehl,1869,,Oklahoma,Single,Clerical,Civil servant,Greenback,Other,"Biography Cora Victoria Diehl was elected Register of Deeds for Logan County, Oklahoma in 1890. She was the People's Party candidate and was also endorsed by the Democrats. Diehl was the first woman to be elected to public office in the state of Oklahoma. She ran again for the office in 1892, but lost her bid for re-election. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1892,People 4151,Nell Dillen,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Nell Dillen was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Seward County Kansas in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 4152,M. Louise Dixon,,,Kansas,,Clerical,Civil servant,,,"Biography M. Louise Dixon was elected County treasurer of Geary County, Kansas in1910. She served in the office until at least 1913. Dixon had served as deputy county treasurer of the county from 1909. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 4153,Annie E. Dixon,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Annie E. Dixon was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Lyon, Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4154,Martha Doll,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Martha Doll was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Stanton County, Kansas in 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4155,Clara L. Dobson,1861,,Nebraska,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara L. Dobson was elected to the position of County Superintendent of Schools for Frontier County, Nebraska in 1898. She served in the position for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4155,Clara L. Dobson,1861,,Nebraska,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara L. Dobson was elected to the position of County Superintendent of Schools for Frontier County, Nebraska in 1898. She served in the position for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4155,Clara L. Dobson,1861,,Nebraska,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara L. Dobson was elected to the position of County Superintendent of Schools for Frontier County, Nebraska in 1898. She served in the position for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4156,Anna C. Donahoe,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Anna C. Donahoe was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Plymouth County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4157,Marion E. Donovan,,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marion E. Donovan campaigned for School Commissioner for the First District in Onondaga County, New York in 1893 on the Democratic ticket. In her campaign Donovan appealed to the support of women in particular: ""to all women who feel that they, above all others, should have a voice in choosing those who have such children's interests in charge, I would present this solicitation for their personal assistance to aid me in my canvass."" Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1893, 4158,Eula Doty,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Eula Doty was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Pawnee County, Kansas in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 4159,Kate Drake,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Drake was elected to the Canton, Kansas City Council in 1890. The Canton Council had other women members at that time. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4160,Grace E. Dreher,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Grace E. Dreher was elected County Recorder for Butler County, Iowa and served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4161,Florence Driscoll,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Florence Driscoll was elected as Alderman for the city of Durango, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",City Council,1911, 4162,Nellie Duff,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Duff was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Dakota County, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4162,Nellie Duff,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Duff was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Dakota County, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4163,Vannie J. Duffy,1852,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Vannie J. Duffy was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Mower County, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4163,Vannie J. Duffy,1852,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Vannie J. Duffy was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Mower County, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4164,Roseanna Duffy,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Roseanna Duffy was elected County Superintendent of Schools, for Mountrail County, North Dakota in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4165,Myrtle A. Dungan,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Myrtle A. Dungan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Lucas County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4165,Myrtle A. Dungan,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Myrtle A. Dungan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Lucas County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4166,Mrs. C. A. Dunham,,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C. A. Dunham of Burlington, Iowa was nominated by the Prohibition party for the position of Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1889. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1889,Prohibition 4167,Flora Dunlap,1872,1952,Iowa,Single,Education | Social and Political Reform Activism,Educator| social worker,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage,"Biography Flora Dunlap served on the Des Moine, Iowa School Board. She was the first woman in Iowa to be elected to a school board. Dunlap declined to run for re-election to the school board she believed the men were not ready for women members. None of the other school board members (all male), had spoken to her and one man called the women who attended the school board meetings, ""old hens."" Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4168,Annie E. Dunn,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Annie E. Dunn was elected County Superintendent of Ramsey county, Minnesota and served in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4168,Annie E. Dunn,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Annie E. Dunn was elected County Superintendent of Ramsey county, Minnesota and served in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4169,Angelina Dupont,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Angelina Dupont was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Hennepin County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4169,Angelina Dupont,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Angelina Dupont was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Hennepin County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4170,Lucelia W. Dye,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Lucelia W. Dye was elected County School Superintendent of Kankakee County, Illinois from 1882-1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 4170,Lucelia W. Dye,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Lucelia W. Dye was elected County School Superintendent of Kankakee County, Illinois from 1882-1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 4171,Helen N. Eacker,,,Kansas,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen N. Eacker campaigned for Auditor of the State of Kansas on the Progressive ticket in 1913. She did not win the race. However, she was elected County Superintendent in Ottawa County, Kansas, and she served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 4171,Helen N. Eacker,,,Kansas,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen N. Eacker campaigned for Auditor of the State of Kansas on the Progressive ticket in 1913. She did not win the race. However, she was elected County Superintendent in Ottawa County, Kansas, and she served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",State Auditor,1913,Progressive 4172,Fannie Earlywine,,,Ohio,Single,,,,,"Biography Fannie Earlywine was elected to the School Board of Ashtabula, Ohio, sometime before 1915. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4173,Rebecca Eames,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Rebecca Eames was elected County Recorder in Cach county, Utah in 1902 and 1904. She won both races against Jennie P. Slater, her Democratic colleague. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Republican 4173,Rebecca Eames,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Rebecca Eames was elected County Recorder in Cach county, Utah in 1902 and 1904. She won both races against Jennie P. Slater, her Democratic colleague. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Republican 4174,Ann B. Earle,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Ann B. Earle was elected to the Worcester, Massachusetts School Committee in March 1869. She was a suffrage supporter and managed several charitable efforts before her election. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1869,Republican 4175,Julia Eaton Clark,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia Eaton was elected County School Superintendent Boone County, Illinois and served from 1882-1885. By 1885 she was studying for the Illinois bar exam. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 4176,Talitha A. Eaton,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Talitha A. Eaton served as Register of Deeds for Kiowa county, Kansas in 1895. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1895, 4177,Isabel Eckles,1877,1971,New Mexico,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Other,"Biography Isabel Eckles was elected to the State Board of Education of New Mexico in 1912. Eckles was the elected County Superintendent of Schools for Grant County and served for two terms. In 1922 Eckles was elected to the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the first woman in New Mexico to serve in a state-wide office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,,Democratic 4177,Isabel Eckles,1877,1971,New Mexico,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Other,"Biography Isabel Eckles was elected to the State Board of Education of New Mexico in 1912. Eckles was the elected County Superintendent of Schools for Grant County and served for two terms. In 1922 Eckles was elected to the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, the first woman in New Mexico to serve in a state-wide office. Additional Notes",State Board of Education,1912,Democratic 4178,Mrs. A. G. Edmand,,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs A. G. Edmand was elected as County Recorder for Guthrie County, Iowa and served 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4179,Sarah Edwards,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Sarah Edwards was elected County Register of Deeds for Lyon County, Kansas, in 1910. She served until 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910, 4180,Katherine Ehmke,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Katherine Ehmke was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Lane County, Kansas, and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4181,Emma Ellis,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Ellis was elected City Treasurer of Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1889, 4182,Mrs. P. W. Elwell,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. P. W. Elwell was elected to the City Council of Canton, McPherson County, Kansas in 1890. Women members made up the rest of the Canton council. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4183,Florence Erwin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Florence Erwin was elected County Clerk of Edwards County, Kansas. Erwin was elected in 1908,and again in 1910. She served in the office until 1913. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908, 4183,Florence Erwin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Florence Erwin was elected County Clerk of Edwards County, Kansas. Erwin was elected in 1908,and again in 1910. She served in the office until 1913. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1910, 4184,Lulu Erwin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lulu Erwin was elected Clerk of the District Court for Nemaha County, Kansas. She served from 1906-1910. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1906, 4184,Lulu Erwin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lulu Erwin was elected Clerk of the District Court for Nemaha County, Kansas. She served from 1906-1910. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 4184,Lulu Erwin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lulu Erwin was elected Clerk of the District Court for Nemaha County, Kansas. She served from 1906-1910. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1906, 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1903,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1919,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1903,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1905,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1907,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1909,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1911,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1913,Republican 4185,Laura B. Twadell-Evans,1860,1932,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Twadell-Evans served as a State University Trustee at the University of Illinois, from 1903-1932. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1915,Republican 4186,Mrs. W. S. Ewart,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. S. Ewart was elected to the city council of Edgerton, Johnson County, Kansas in 1890. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4187,Susie T. Faith,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Susie T. Faith was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Harrison County, Iowa. Faith was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4187,Susie T. Faith,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Susie T. Faith was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Harrison County, Iowa. Faith was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 4188,Flora Farrow,1874,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Flora Farrow was elected the County Superintendent of Schools for McPherson County, Nebraska before 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4189,Ada Faust,,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Ada Faust was presented as a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Utah in 1900 on the Democratic ticket. The Democrats nominated a different candidate for the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1900,Democratic 4190,Allie M. Fisher,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Allie M. Fisher served as the Clerk of the District Court in Stevens County, Kansas, in 1894. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1894, 4191,Mary B. Flemington,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary B. Flemington was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dickey County, North Dakota in 1912. Flemington served until at least 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4191,Mary B. Flemington,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary B. Flemington was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dickey County, North Dakota in 1912. Flemington served until at least 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 4191,Mary B. Flemington,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary B. Flemington was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dickey County, North Dakota in 1912. Flemington served until at least 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4192,Mrs. A. J. Machesney,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Machesney was register of deeds, Kearney county, Kansas in 1897. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1897, 4193,Leocia Fletcher,1878,1957,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Leocia Fletcher was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Chase County, Nebraska, from 1910-1916. In 1914 Fletcher married and continued serving in the office of Superintendent. She used her married name of Seward. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4193,Leocia Fletcher,1878,1957,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Leocia Fletcher was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Chase County, Nebraska, from 1910-1916. In 1914 Fletcher married and continued serving in the office of Superintendent. She used her married name of Seward. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 4193,Leocia Fletcher,1878,1957,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Leocia Fletcher was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Chase County, Nebraska, from 1910-1916. In 1914 Fletcher married and continued serving in the office of Superintendent. She used her married name of Seward. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4193,Leocia Fletcher,1878,1957,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Leocia Fletcher was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Chase County, Nebraska, from 1910-1916. In 1914 Fletcher married and continued serving in the office of Superintendent. She used her married name of Seward. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4194,Mary E. Ferguson,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Ferguson was elected as the County Superintendent of Instruction for Meeker County, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4194,Mary E. Ferguson,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Ferguson was elected as the County Superintendent of Instruction for Meeker County, Minnesota in 1876. She was elected again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4195,Eva A. Ferrell,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Eva A. Ferrell was elected County Clerk of Ness County, Kansas, and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908, 4196,Louise M. Ferro,,,Minnesota,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Louise M. Ferro, M. D. was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Lyon county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4196,Louise M. Ferro,,,Minnesota,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Louise M. Ferro, M. D. was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Lyon county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4197,Zina Fessenden,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Zina Fessenden was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Howard, County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. She was elected for a second term in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 4197,Zina Fessenden,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Zina Fessenden was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Howard, County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. She was elected for a second term in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4198,Mary Fisher,,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1877 Mary Fisher was elected one of the three directors of the School Board in Frederica, Bremer County, Iowa. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1877, 4199,Mrs. A. B. Pyke,1881,,Ohio,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mrs. A. B. (Bernice) Pyke lived in Lakewood, a suburb of Cleveland and in 1918 was elected to its Board of Education by its members. She was the chairwoman of the Woman Suffrage Party of Greater Cleveland. During World War I she was chairwoman of the Cuyahoga County War Savings Committee. In 1920 she was elected by the Ohio Democratic party as the sole female delegate from Ohio to the party's national convention. Her selection was in recognition of women working with the party, and in anticipation of ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment before the upcoming presidential campaign. Mrs. Pyke was married to Arthur B. Pyke who ran a real estate office. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1918,Democratic 4200,Anna Fitzmaurice,1860,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna Fitzmaurice was the first woman elected Director of the School Board in Condon County Oregon, some time before 1914. Additional Notes",School Board Director,1914, 4201,Louisa Foote,1839,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Louisa Foote was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Freeborn County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4201,Louisa Foote,1839,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Louisa Foote was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Freeborn County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4202,Mary L. Foote,1851,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Foote of Gaylord, Smith County, Kansas was elected Police Judge in 1896. Foote defeated her husband, James W. Foote who campaigned for the same office. The town of Gaylord elected several women officers in 1896, including the mayor, city clerk, and several city councillors. Additional Notes",Police Judge,1896, 4203,Carolyn E. Forgrave,1871,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Carolyn E. Forgrave was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Dallas County, Iowa in 1910 and served through 1918. She remained involved in educational causes, serving as an officer of the Parent Teacher Association in Dallas County through the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4203,Carolyn E. Forgrave,1871,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Carolyn E. Forgrave was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Dallas County, Iowa in 1910 and served through 1918. She remained involved in educational causes, serving as an officer of the Parent Teacher Association in Dallas County through the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 4203,Carolyn E. Forgrave,1871,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Carolyn E. Forgrave was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Dallas County, Iowa in 1910 and served through 1918. She remained involved in educational causes, serving as an officer of the Parent Teacher Association in Dallas County through the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4203,Carolyn E. Forgrave,1871,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Carolyn E. Forgrave was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Dallas County, Iowa in 1910 and served through 1918. She remained involved in educational causes, serving as an officer of the Parent Teacher Association in Dallas County through the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4204,Kate Gannett Wells,"April 6th, 1838","December 13th, 2011",Massachusetts,Married,Writing,Writer,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1874 Kate Gannett Wells --reformer, philanthropist, writer-- was elected to a one year term for 1875 on the Boston School Committee. She actively opposed woman suffrage, arguing that women were too busy for politics and voting. She believed that women should engage in moral reform and education work after fulfilling their domestic obligations. Wells founded and led the New England Women's Club, the Women's Educational and Industrial Union, the Moral Education Association, and the the Association for the Advancement of Women among other groups. She served as an officer in several of these organizations. In 1888 Wells was appointed to the first of three eight-year terms on the Massachusetts State Board of Education. In 1884 Wells testified against woman suffrage at the Massachusetts state legislature. She ""looked to a non-political, altruistic, and service-minded womanhood as the antidote to society's ills."" (Huth) In 1863 Wells married attorney Samuel Wells, Jr. who later became a minister. Kate Wells would have liked to enter the ministry. The couple had three children. Thwarted in her desire to be a minister, like many of the male members of her family, Wells found release for her ambitions in her reform work. (Huth) Additional Notes",School Committee,1874, 4205,Abigail Williams May,"April 21st, 1829",1889,Massachusetts,Single,,,Republican · Citizen,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1868 Abigail May, better known as Abby W. May, helped to found the New England's Women's Club. One of the reforms pursued by the club was a campaign to win representation for women on the Boston School Committee. In 1873, Abby May and Lucretia Crocker were elected to the Committee (by men only). The Committee, however, refused to allow them to take their seats after a challenge based upon their sex. In 1874 a special act of the legislature opened membership to women, and Abby May and five other women were elected. She was re-elected to a three-year term in 1875 but defeated in 1878. Her defeat may have been the stimulus in 1879 for reform action to win for women the right to vote in elections for members of school committees throughout Massachusetts. May was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Education in 1879, serving until poor health in 1888 led to her resignation. In the 1860s, May engaged in war relief work and then the cause of freedmen. She agitated for woman suffrage as well as health care for women. Dress reform was an active concern. In 1879 she published a pamphlet, ""Dress."" May was also involved with the Women's Auxiliary Conference of the American Unitarian Association, the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women, and the Association for the Advancement of Women. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1873,Republican 4205,Abigail Williams May,"April 21st, 1829",1889,Massachusetts,Single,,,Republican · Citizen,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1868 Abigail May, better known as Abby W. May, helped to found the New England's Women's Club. One of the reforms pursued by the club was a campaign to win representation for women on the Boston School Committee. In 1873, Abby May and Lucretia Crocker were elected to the Committee (by men only). The Committee, however, refused to allow them to take their seats after a challenge based upon their sex. In 1874 a special act of the legislature opened membership to women, and Abby May and five other women were elected. She was re-elected to a three-year term in 1875 but defeated in 1878. Her defeat may have been the stimulus in 1879 for reform action to win for women the right to vote in elections for members of school committees throughout Massachusetts. May was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Education in 1879, serving until poor health in 1888 led to her resignation. In the 1860s, May engaged in war relief work and then the cause of freedmen. She agitated for woman suffrage as well as health care for women. Dress reform was an active concern. In 1879 she published a pamphlet, ""Dress."" May was also involved with the Women's Auxiliary Conference of the American Unitarian Association, the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women, and the Association for the Advancement of Women. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1878,Republican 4205,Abigail Williams May,"April 21st, 1829",1889,Massachusetts,Single,,,Republican · Citizen,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1868 Abigail May, better known as Abby W. May, helped to found the New England's Women's Club. One of the reforms pursued by the club was a campaign to win representation for women on the Boston School Committee. In 1873, Abby May and Lucretia Crocker were elected to the Committee (by men only). The Committee, however, refused to allow them to take their seats after a challenge based upon their sex. In 1874 a special act of the legislature opened membership to women, and Abby May and five other women were elected. She was re-elected to a three-year term in 1875 but defeated in 1878. Her defeat may have been the stimulus in 1879 for reform action to win for women the right to vote in elections for members of school committees throughout Massachusetts. May was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Education in 1879, serving until poor health in 1888 led to her resignation. In the 1860s, May engaged in war relief work and then the cause of freedmen. She agitated for woman suffrage as well as health care for women. Dress reform was an active concern. In 1879 she published a pamphlet, ""Dress."" May was also involved with the Women's Auxiliary Conference of the American Unitarian Association, the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women, and the Association for the Advancement of Women. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1873,Republican 4205,Abigail Williams May,"April 21st, 1829",1889,Massachusetts,Single,,,Republican · Citizen,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1868 Abigail May, better known as Abby W. May, helped to found the New England's Women's Club. One of the reforms pursued by the club was a campaign to win representation for women on the Boston School Committee. In 1873, Abby May and Lucretia Crocker were elected to the Committee (by men only). The Committee, however, refused to allow them to take their seats after a challenge based upon their sex. In 1874 a special act of the legislature opened membership to women, and Abby May and five other women were elected. She was re-elected to a three-year term in 1875 but defeated in 1878. Her defeat may have been the stimulus in 1879 for reform action to win for women the right to vote in elections for members of school committees throughout Massachusetts. May was appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Education in 1879, serving until poor health in 1888 led to her resignation. In the 1860s, May engaged in war relief work and then the cause of freedmen. She agitated for woman suffrage as well as health care for women. Dress reform was an active concern. In 1879 she published a pamphlet, ""Dress."" May was also involved with the Women's Auxiliary Conference of the American Unitarian Association, the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women, and the Association for the Advancement of Women. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874,Republican 4206,Lucia M. Peabody,1828,1919,Massachusetts,Single,,,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lucia M. Peabody was one of several women who, in 1873, having been elected to the Boston School Committee, found themselves barred from taking office. The women's eligibility to serve was challenged on the grounds of their sex. The Committee refused to seat them. Peabody brought legal action, filing a petition at the state Supreme Court for a mandamus to compel the school commissioners of Boston to restore her to her elected office. The court refused. Led by Representative Fitzgerald, a friend of woman suffrage, the state legislature enacted a law providing that women throughout the state, if elected, might serve on school committees. Peabody took up membership on the Committee. Records show that she also ran in 1877 and in 1883, and perhaps in other election cycles, and articles indicate that she served on the Board for ten years. State legislative involvement in this question occurred across the country. In 1873-74 suffrage women successfully lobbied the California legislature for a bill making women eligible to serve on school boards in that state. In 1877 Peabody was listed on Boston's 4th Ward Democratic ballot. Her party affiliation earlier is not known. Later in her life, Peabody was president of the Highland Aid Society. The society provided shoes for needy children who attended school in Roxbury. Additional Notes",School Committee,1873, 4206,Lucia M. Peabody,1828,1919,Massachusetts,Single,,,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lucia M. Peabody was one of several women who, in 1873, having been elected to the Boston School Committee, found themselves barred from taking office. The women's eligibility to serve was challenged on the grounds of their sex. The Committee refused to seat them. Peabody brought legal action, filing a petition at the state Supreme Court for a mandamus to compel the school commissioners of Boston to restore her to her elected office. The court refused. Led by Representative Fitzgerald, a friend of woman suffrage, the state legislature enacted a law providing that women throughout the state, if elected, might serve on school committees. Peabody took up membership on the Committee. Records show that she also ran in 1877 and in 1883, and perhaps in other election cycles, and articles indicate that she served on the Board for ten years. State legislative involvement in this question occurred across the country. In 1873-74 suffrage women successfully lobbied the California legislature for a bill making women eligible to serve on school boards in that state. In 1877 Peabody was listed on Boston's 4th Ward Democratic ballot. Her party affiliation earlier is not known. Later in her life, Peabody was president of the Highland Aid Society. The society provided shoes for needy children who attended school in Roxbury. Additional Notes",School Committee,1873, 4206,Lucia M. Peabody,1828,1919,Massachusetts,Single,,,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lucia M. Peabody was one of several women who, in 1873, having been elected to the Boston School Committee, found themselves barred from taking office. The women's eligibility to serve was challenged on the grounds of their sex. The Committee refused to seat them. Peabody brought legal action, filing a petition at the state Supreme Court for a mandamus to compel the school commissioners of Boston to restore her to her elected office. The court refused. Led by Representative Fitzgerald, a friend of woman suffrage, the state legislature enacted a law providing that women throughout the state, if elected, might serve on school committees. Peabody took up membership on the Committee. Records show that she also ran in 1877 and in 1883, and perhaps in other election cycles, and articles indicate that she served on the Board for ten years. State legislative involvement in this question occurred across the country. In 1873-74 suffrage women successfully lobbied the California legislature for a bill making women eligible to serve on school boards in that state. In 1877 Peabody was listed on Boston's 4th Ward Democratic ballot. Her party affiliation earlier is not known. Later in her life, Peabody was president of the Highland Aid Society. The society provided shoes for needy children who attended school in Roxbury. Additional Notes",School Committee,1873, 4207,Blanche Magill,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1901 Blanche Magill was elected clerk of the district court, Nemaha County, Kansas. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1900, 4207,Blanche Magill,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1901 Blanche Magill was elected clerk of the district court, Nemaha County, Kansas. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1902, 4208,Anna Manners,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography In 1885 Anna Manners was elected to the position of Superintendent of Instruction, Dakota County. She was one of several women elected to this position in various Minnesota counties in the last quarter of the nineteenth century. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4209,Elizabeth Marker,"February 28th, 1870",,Nebraska,Single,Education,Educator,Populist,,"Biography ELIZABETH MARKER, daughter of John M. Marker, was born in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia, in 1871. She came to Webster County, Nebraska, with her parents in 1879. Her father was a farmer, and she was educated in the common and normal schools of Nebraska. She was a member of the Populist party, and served as Superintendent of Public Instruction of Webster County in 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Public Instruction,1903,Populist 4210,Mabel Marlin,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mabel Marlin was elected county superintendent of instruction, Saline County, Kansas in 1896, and re-elected in 1898. Marlin was the fusion ticket candidate at least for the 1898 race. She was also elected in 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4210,Mabel Marlin,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mabel Marlin was elected county superintendent of instruction, Saline County, Kansas in 1896, and re-elected in 1898. Marlin was the fusion ticket candidate at least for the 1898 race. She was also elected in 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4210,Mabel Marlin,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mabel Marlin was elected county superintendent of instruction, Saline County, Kansas in 1896, and re-elected in 1898. Marlin was the fusion ticket candidate at least for the 1898 race. She was also elected in 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4211,Cornelia J. Martin,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. Cornelia J. Martin was elected to the Baldwin, Kansas city council. Cornelia J. Martin served on the city council in the town of Baldwin, in Douglas County, Kansas. Mrs. Lucy M. Sullivan was mayor and all five council members were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4212,Mamie Martin,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1906 Mamie Martin was elected Greeley County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906, 4213,Mary Mather,,,Minnesota,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mary Mather was elected Superintendent of Instruction in Dakota county, Minnesota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4214,Leah Cobb Marion,1871,1942,Pennsylvania,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Leah C. Marion ran for U.S. Senate from Pennsylvania in 1920. She was the nominee of the Prohibition party, selected in May of that year. Marion was sometimes also listed as an Independent. She polled 132,610 votes, coming in third but well ahead of the other third party candidates. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1920,Prohibition 4215,Stella Mather,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1904 Stella Mather was elected Gove County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904, 4216,Winnifred L. Mattimore,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1908, and again in 1910, Winnifred L. Mattimore was elected register of deeds in Harper County, Kansas. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1908, 4216,Winnifred L. Mattimore,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1908, and again in 1910, Winnifred L. Mattimore was elected register of deeds in Harper County, Kansas. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1910, 4217,Catherine Maurice,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Catherine Maurice was superintendent of schools, 1913-1916, Jones county, Iowa. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4217,Catherine Maurice,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Catherine Maurice was superintendent of schools, 1913-1916, Jones county, Iowa. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4218,Maria Mawdsley,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Maria Mawdsley served as county clerk from 1905 to 1907 in Pratt county, Kansas. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1904, 4219,Nelle Maxson,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1908 and 1910 Nelle Maxson was elected Cheyenne County, Kansas superintendent of schools, serving 1909 to 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4219,Nelle Maxson,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1908 and 1910 Nelle Maxson was elected Cheyenne County, Kansas superintendent of schools, serving 1909 to 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4220,Mrs. Mary E. McCall,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1897 Mrs. Mary E. McCall served on the Jamestown, Cloud County (Kansas) city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1897, 4221,Grace E. McClimans,"October 31st, 1881",,Nebraska,Single,Education,Educator,Populist,,"Biography Grace McClimans was educated in the high schools of Burwell and Clarinda, Iowa, and taught school in Iowa and Nebraska. In 1904 she was elected Garfield County, Nebraska superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Populist 4222,Helen McClung,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Helen McClung was elected probate judge in 1910 in Wichita County, Kansas. In 1909 she was appointed to fill the unexpired term of her husband and she was then elected in 1910. McClung may have been widowed in 1909. Additional Notes",Probate Judge,1910, 4223,Ella L. McCarthy,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1918 Ella L. McCarthy ran unsuccessfully on the Prohibition ticket for New York State Secretary of State. McCarthy polled 40,000 votes out of 1,900,000 ballots cast for this office. In 1926 she campaigned for the office of New York State lieutenant governor, also on the Prohibition ticket, and again lost. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Prohibition 4223,Ella L. McCarthy,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1918 Ella L. McCarthy ran unsuccessfully on the Prohibition ticket for New York State Secretary of State. McCarthy polled 40,000 votes out of 1,900,000 ballots cast for this office. In 1926 she campaigned for the office of New York State lieutenant governor, also on the Prohibition ticket, and again lost. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1926,Prohibition 4224,Agnes McConnell,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Agnes McConnell served as superintendent of schools, 1913-1916, in Davis County, Iowa. She had been a student at the Southern Iowa Normal School in 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4224,Agnes McConnell,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Agnes McConnell served as superintendent of schools, 1913-1916, in Davis County, Iowa. She had been a student at the Southern Iowa Normal School in 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 4224,Agnes McConnell,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Agnes McConnell served as superintendent of schools, 1913-1916, in Davis County, Iowa. She had been a student at the Southern Iowa Normal School in 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4225,Etta Joe McCoy,"February 25th, 1874",,Kansas,,Education,Educator,Progressive,Suffrage | Other,"Biography In 1909 Etta Joe McCoy was elected county superintendent of instruction for Franklin County, Kansas. This was one of two terms. The dates of the second term are uncertain. Franklin was active in the Progressive Club, the Miami Baptist Young People's society, the School Peace League, and the Equal Suffrage League. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909,Progressive 4226,Mary F. McEachran,"October 30th, 1840",,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1910 Mary F. McEachran was elected Iowa County (Iowa) superintendent of schools. McEeachran served in the office for at least three terms. She graduated from high school and normal school, after which she taught for a number of years in Iowa and Minnesota before being elected to this position. She was a member of the local Reading Club, Woman's Relief Corp, and the Philanthropic Educational Society, an organization dedicated to establishing educational opportunities for female students. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4226,Mary F. McEachran,"October 30th, 1840",,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1910 Mary F. McEachran was elected Iowa County (Iowa) superintendent of schools. McEeachran served in the office for at least three terms. She graduated from high school and normal school, after which she taught for a number of years in Iowa and Minnesota before being elected to this position. She was a member of the local Reading Club, Woman's Relief Corp, and the Philanthropic Educational Society, an organization dedicated to establishing educational opportunities for female students. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4226,Mary F. McEachran,"October 30th, 1840",,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1910 Mary F. McEachran was elected Iowa County (Iowa) superintendent of schools. McEeachran served in the office for at least three terms. She graduated from high school and normal school, after which she taught for a number of years in Iowa and Minnesota before being elected to this position. She was a member of the local Reading Club, Woman's Relief Corp, and the Philanthropic Educational Society, an organization dedicated to establishing educational opportunities for female students. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4227,Margaret R. McFarland,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Margaret R. McFarland served as Johnson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction from 1905 to 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1905, 4227,Margaret R. McFarland,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Margaret R. McFarland served as Johnson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction from 1905 to 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4228,Renna McGillivray,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Renna McGillivray served as Grant County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Her term expired in 1911. She may have first been elected in 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4229,Mary E. McGinnis,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Mary E. McGinnis was elected Stutsman County, North Dakota superintendent of schools, serving at least until 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4229,Mary E. McGinnis,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Mary E. McGinnis was elected Stutsman County, North Dakota superintendent of schools, serving at least until 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 4230,Mrs. B. McGuire,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. B. McGuire ran successfully in about 1885 for the office of superintendent of instruction, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4231,Sarah C. McIntosh,1838,1898,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Sarah C. McIntosh was elected to a four-year term as Will County, Illinois superintendent of schools. Twenty-one years later McIntosh was elected president of the Joliet, Illinois School Board. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4231,Sarah C. McIntosh,1838,1898,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Sarah C. McIntosh was elected to a four-year term as Will County, Illinois superintendent of schools. Twenty-one years later McIntosh was elected president of the Joliet, Illinois School Board. Additional Notes",School Board President,1894, 4232,Minnie M. McKay,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Minnie M. McCay served as deputy Cloud County clerk from 1907 to 1909. In 1911 she was elected Cloud County treasurer, for a term ending in 1913. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1911, 4233,Mary A. McLean,,,Minnesota,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mary A. McLean was elected Martin County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction perhaps as early as 1876 but before 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4234,Mary M. McNeil,,,California,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1912 Mary M. McNeil ran as a Socialist candidate for California's Forty-seventh Assembly District - Mariposa, Inyo, Mono. She came in third in a field of three with 646 votes. The winner polled 2,598 votes. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1912,Socialist 4235,Mrs. C.C. McPherson,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Mrs. C. C. McPherson served on the Rossville, Shawnee County city council in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4236,Delia McSwiggen,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Delia McSwiggen was elected in 1912 as superintendent of schools, Floyd County,and served in the office for two terms. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4236,Delia McSwiggen,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Delia McSwiggen was elected in 1912 as superintendent of schools, Floyd County,and served in the office for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4237,Emily Meade,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Emily Meade was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County in 1898 and 1900. She was also elected as County Superintendent for Butte County, South Dakota and served there from 1901-1902. Meade ran again for the office, but in Douglas County in 1912, and was successful She ran unsuccessfully in 1904 for South Dakota superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4237,Emily Meade,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Emily Meade was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County in 1898 and 1900. She was also elected as County Superintendent for Butte County, South Dakota and served there from 1901-1902. Meade ran again for the office, but in Douglas County in 1912, and was successful She ran unsuccessfully in 1904 for South Dakota superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 4237,Emily Meade,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Emily Meade was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County in 1898 and 1900. She was also elected as County Superintendent for Butte County, South Dakota and served there from 1901-1902. Meade ran again for the office, but in Douglas County in 1912, and was successful She ran unsuccessfully in 1904 for South Dakota superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4237,Emily Meade,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Emily Meade was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County in 1898 and 1900. She was also elected as County Superintendent for Butte County, South Dakota and served there from 1901-1902. Meade ran again for the office, but in Douglas County in 1912, and was successful She ran unsuccessfully in 1904 for South Dakota superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4238,Mrs. Susan E. Mead,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1906 Susan Mead was elected to her first term as register of deeds, for Geary, County, Kansas. She was re-elected in 1908 and 1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1906, 4238,Mrs. Susan E. Mead,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1906 Susan Mead was elected to her first term as register of deeds, for Geary, County, Kansas. She was re-elected in 1908 and 1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1910, 4238,Mrs. Susan E. Mead,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1906 Susan Mead was elected to her first term as register of deeds, for Geary, County, Kansas. She was re-elected in 1908 and 1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1906, 4239,Lizzie V. Meredith,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lizzie Meredith served as Van Buren County superintendent of schools in 1913-1914. She served for a second term, 1915-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4239,Lizzie V. Meredith,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lizzie Meredith served as Van Buren County superintendent of schools in 1913-1914. She served for a second term, 1915-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4240,Agnes B. Merrill,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography In 1918 Agnes B. Merrill was elected justice of the peace in Auburn, Maine. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1918, 4241,Mrs. Allie Merrill,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1890 Mrs. Allie Merrill was elected Canton (McPherson County), city treasurer. She served under a woman mayor and with an all-woman town council. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1890, 4242,Fannie Spaits Merwin,1872,1942,Illinois,Married,Education | Writing,Educator| Writer,,Other,"Biography Fannie Spaits Merwin was elected in 1910 as Mason County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was active in the Illinois State Teachers Association. Fannie Merwin was born in Mason County, Illinois, attended school, and then taught for many years. In 1903 she married Frank Merwin, a pharmacist who traveled for his work. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4243,Margaret Meyers,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Margaret Meyers was elected Black Hawk County, Iowa superintendent of schools for a term lasting from 1912 to 1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4244,Olivia Milby,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1906 Olivia Milby was elected Geary County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1906, 4245,Frances R. Millard,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1886 Mrs. Frances R. Millard was elected as Smith County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4246,Mrs. E. V. Miller,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1904 Mrs. E. V. Miller was elected Gray County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1904, 4247,Gertrude E. Miller,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Gertrude E. Miller served as County Superintendent of Schools, Marshall County, Iowa, 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4247,Gertrude E. Miller,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Gertrude E. Miller served as County Superintendent of Schools, Marshall County, Iowa, 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4248,Mrs. H. H. Miller,,,Kansas,,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. H. H. Miller was elected mayor of Rossville, Shawnee County. She served with an all-woman town council. In the town's first election, in 1881, H. H. Miller, presumably her husband, was elected mayor. Additional Notes",Mayor,1889, 4249,Mrs. Mary Miller,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1890 Mrs. Mary Miller was elected to the Pawnee Rock, Barton County, Kansas city council. She served with four other women. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4250,Martha Edna Haley,1880,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Martha Edna Haley campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Kandiyohi County, Minnesota in 1910. In her campaign Haley specifically referred to this office as being the only one in which women could vote or serve. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 4251,Annie Web Blanton,1870,1945,Texas,Single,Education,Educator,,Suffrage,"Biography Annie Web Blanton began teaching in 1886, at age 16 and continued to teach until at least 1899. From 1901 to 1918 Blanton served on the English faculty of North Texas State Normal College (now the University of North Texas) in Denton, where she became active in the Texas State Teachers Association. She was elected president of the association in 1916, the first woman to hold this position. Blanton was elected as the State Superintendent of Instruction for Texas in 1918, becoming the first woman in Texas to be elected to a state-wide office. She ran again for the office of State Superintendent in November of 1920 and was reelected. During her tenure as state superintendent a system of free textbooks was established, teacher certification laws were revised, teachers' salaries were raised, and efforts were made to improve rural education. In 1920, Texas voters also passed the Better Schools Amendment, which Blanton had proposed as a means of removing constitutional limitations on tax rates for local school districts. Blanton did not seek a third term as State Superintendent but instead, in 1922, ran unsuccessfully for the United States Congress from Denton County, Texas. She subsequently returned to the University of Texas, where she received her master's degree in 1923. She taught in the education department until 1926, then took a leave of absence to earn her Ph.D. from Cornell University. After returning to the University of Texas in 1927, she remained a professor of education there for the rest of her life. In 1929 she founded the Delta Kappa Gamma Society, an honorary society for women teachers, which in 1988 had an international membership of 162,000. She also was active in national educational groups and served as a vice president in the National Education Association in 1917, 1919, and 1921. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1918,Democratic 4252,Mary E. Foster,,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Foster was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cass County, Nebraska in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4253,Sarah Foster,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah Foster was elected to the Haddam City Council, in Washington County, Kansas in 1891. Additional Notes",City Council,1891, 4254,Laura Fowler,,,California,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Laura Fowler was a County Superintendent of Instruction for Trinity County, California, elected some time before 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4255,Ella Frazier,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella Frazier was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Kingman County, Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4256,Jeannette Fredson,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Jeannette Fredson of Shelton, Washington was elected City Treasurer some time before 1915. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 4257,Mrs. J. W. Fuller,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. W. Fuller was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Martin County, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4257,Mrs. J. W. Fuller,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. W. Fuller was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Martin County, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4258,Maude E. Funston,1877,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Maude E. Funston was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Allen County, Kansas. She served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4259,Mary Onahan Gallery,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary Onahan Gallery was the Democratic candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in1918. She did not win her race . Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Democratic 4260,Ella M. Gardner,1876,,Iowa,Single,Education,County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Ella M. Gardner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monona County, Iowa. She served from 1912-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4260,Ella M. Gardner,1876,,Iowa,Single,Education,County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Ella M. Gardner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monona County, Iowa. She served from 1912-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1920, 4260,Ella M. Gardner,1876,,Iowa,Single,Education,County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Ella M. Gardner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monona County, Iowa. She served from 1912-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4260,Ella M. Gardner,1876,,Iowa,Single,Education,County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Ella M. Gardner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monona County, Iowa. She served from 1912-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1914, 4260,Ella M. Gardner,1876,,Iowa,Single,Education,County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Ella M. Gardner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monona County, Iowa. She served from 1912-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1916, 4261,Eliza A. Garner,1845,,South Carolina,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eliza A. Garner campaigned for the office of County School Commissioner in South Carolina in 1888 and 1890. She was not elected in either race. Garner ran on a platform of extending the school and supplying free books to the students. The local Democratic Committee refused to print tickets (ballots?) for her. A printer she hired supplied the tickets, but in the wrong shape. At the election these were thrown out as unlawful. After the 1890 election campaign, the county superintendent informed her that her school and salary would no longer be available. Additional Notes",County School Commissioner,1888, 4261,Eliza A. Garner,1845,,South Carolina,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eliza A. Garner campaigned for the office of County School Commissioner in South Carolina in 1888 and 1890. She was not elected in either race. Garner ran on a platform of extending the school and supplying free books to the students. The local Democratic Committee refused to print tickets (ballots?) for her. A printer she hired supplied the tickets, but in the wrong shape. At the election these were thrown out as unlawful. After the 1890 election campaign, the county superintendent informed her that her school and salary would no longer be available. Additional Notes",County School Commissioner,1890, 4262,Mary A. Garrett,1863,,Wyoming,Married,Agriculture,Rancher| Postmaster,,,"Biography Mary A. Garrett was a justice of the peace in Laramie, Wyoming, elected first to the office in 1902. She may have been the first woman in the nation elected to this office. The Garrett Post Office was established in December, 1898 with Mary A. Garrett as its first postmaster. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1902, 4263,Viola Gaylord,1857,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Viola Gaylord of Ellis, in Ellis county, Kansas was elected to the City Council 1896. She served under a woman mayor and all female city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4264,Abbie Gifford,1840,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Abbie Gifford, an experienced teacher, was elected to the office of County Superintendent of the Public Schools of Marshall County Iowa in 1873. Gifford was reelected, serving, in all, for four years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1873, 4264,Abbie Gifford,1840,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Abbie Gifford, an experienced teacher, was elected to the office of County Superintendent of the Public Schools of Marshall County Iowa in 1873. Gifford was reelected, serving, in all, for four years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1875, 4265,Barbara Gillett,1833,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Barbara [Barbary] Gillett of Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas was elected to the City Council in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4266,Rose Gilbert,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Rose Gilbert was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Wallace County, Kansas. Gilbert served from 1905 through at least 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4266,Rose Gilbert,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Rose Gilbert was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Wallace County, Kansas. Gilbert served from 1905 through at least 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4266,Rose Gilbert,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Rose Gilbert was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Wallace County, Kansas. Gilbert served from 1905 through at least 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4267,Minnie Gillman,1865,,Kansas,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Minnie Gillman was elected as Register of Deeds in Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas in 1898, and served in the office until 1903. Gillman was elected as County Treasurer and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1898, 4267,Minnie Gillman,1865,,Kansas,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Minnie Gillman was elected as Register of Deeds in Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas in 1898, and served in the office until 1903. Gillman was elected as County Treasurer and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908, 4267,Minnie Gillman,1865,,Kansas,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Minnie Gillman was elected as Register of Deeds in Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas in 1898, and served in the office until 1903. Gillman was elected as County Treasurer and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1898, 4267,Minnie Gillman,1865,,Kansas,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Minnie Gillman was elected as Register of Deeds in Burlington, Coffey County, Kansas in 1898, and served in the office until 1903. Gillman was elected as County Treasurer and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1900, 4268,Vardie V. Gorden,1887,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Vardie V. Gorden was elected Clerk of the District Court in Kearney County, Kansas in 1908. She was reelected in 1910. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1908, 4268,Vardie V. Gorden,1887,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Vardie V. Gorden was elected Clerk of the District Court in Kearney County, Kansas in 1908. She was reelected in 1910. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 4269,Mittie Josephine Golden,1857,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mittie Josephine Golden was elected to the City Council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1888. Golden served under a woman Mayor and with an all-female city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1888,Democratic 4270,Verna Mae Goldizen,1876,,Iowa,Married,Education,Teacher| School Principal,,Other,"Biography Mae Goldizen was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Marion County, Iowa in 1912. She served at least one more term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4270,Verna Mae Goldizen,1876,,Iowa,Married,Education,Teacher| School Principal,,Other,"Biography Mae Goldizen was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Marion County, Iowa in 1912. She served at least one more term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4271,Nona Goodreau,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Nona Goodreau, of Cottonwood Falls, was elected Register of Deeds for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1907-1911. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1907, 4271,Nona Goodreau,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Nona Goodreau, of Cottonwood Falls, was elected Register of Deeds for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1907-1911. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1909, 4272,C. Estella Goodwin,1879,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography C. Estella Goodwin was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Dundy County, Nebraska before 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904,Republican 4273,Hattie I. Gorboe,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Hattie I. Gorboe was elected Register of Deeds for Greeley County, Kansas. She served from 1901 to 1903. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1901, 4274,Alice R Gorsuch,1867,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Gorsuch of Leoti, was elected County Treasurer of Wichita County, Kansas, in 1908. Gorsuch was reelected in 1910. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908, 4274,Alice R Gorsuch,1867,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Gorsuch of Leoti, was elected County Treasurer of Wichita County, Kansas, in 1908. Gorsuch was reelected in 1910. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 4275,Ella Gorton,1849,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella Gorton was elected as Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pine county, Minnesota in 1876. She was re-elected in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1876, 4275,Ella Gorton,1849,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella Gorton was elected as Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pine county, Minnesota in 1876. She was re-elected in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4276,Jennie Gould,1863,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Jennie Gould was elected to the City Council of Jamestown, Cloud county, Kansas in 1897. Gould served under a woman mayor and an all female city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1897, 4277,Fannie Graehl,1851,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Fannie Graehl was elected as the County Recorder for Box Elder County, Utah in 1896. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1896,Republican 4278,Laura Graham,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Laura Graham was elected City Treasurer of Fairplay, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1911, 4279,Laura Graham,1876,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura Graham was elected City Treasurer of Fairplay, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",,, 4280,Margaret Grandle,1876,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Margaret Grandle was the Democratic candidate for the Kansas Secretary of State in 1916. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1916,Democratic 4281,Minnie E. Miller,,,Nebraska,,Education,Educator,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Minnie B. Miller served as Holt County, Nebraska superintendent of schools, 1909-1910. She was interested in starting girls and boys clubs. Additional Notes",,, 4282,Mrs. Ruth Miller,,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. Ruth Miller served a term as McPherson County superintendent of schools. She stressed improvement in reading and the creation of school libraries. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,, 4283,Olivia H. Millby,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Olivia H. served as Geary County, Kansas county superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1904, 4284,Dora F.B. Mitchell,,,Kansas,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1916 Dora Mitchell was an unsuccessful candidate on the Socialist ticket for presidential elector. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Socialist 4285,Emma A. Mitchell,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1896 Emma A. Mitchell was elected to the Garlord city council, Smith county, Kansas. She served with a woman mayor and city clerk, an all-woman council, and a woman police judge. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4286,Mrs. W. M. Mitchner,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. W.M. Mitchner was elected to the Rossville, Shawnee County city council. She served with a woman mayor and several women council members. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4287,Ruth Mitten,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Ruth Mitten served as Harvey county school superintendent from 1911 to 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1910, 4288,Rosa Moan,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1908 Rosa Moan ran unsuccessfully as a Good Government candidate for state superintendent of instruction. In a field of four candidates, she polled the second highest number of votes, but still ran significantly behind the winner. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908, 4289,Josephine Moberly,,,Nebraska,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Josephine Moberly served as Johnson County schools superintendent in 1910. In November 1910 she participated in a professional association talk, ""The Teacher's Institute."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4290,Mrs. M. E. Molstad,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. M. E. Molstad was elected Fillmore County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1885, 4291,Frida D. Molz,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Frida D. Molz was elected to at least one term, ending in 1909, as Finney County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1907, 4292,Jennie B. Momyer,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1910 Jennie B. Momyer was elected Barton County, Kansas school superintendent, with a term of several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4292,Jennie B. Momyer,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1910 Jennie B. Momyer was elected Barton County, Kansas school superintendent, with a term of several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4293,Mary Monahan,,,Utah,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1902 Democrat Mary Monahan defeated Republican Ella Hutchins for the office of Beaver county recorder. In 1908 Monahan lost to Republican Elizabeth Nielson. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 4293,Mary Monahan,,,Utah,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1902 Democrat Mary Monahan defeated Republican Ella Hutchins for the office of Beaver county recorder. In 1908 Monahan lost to Republican Elizabeth Nielson. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4294,Adelle Moore,,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography After election, Adelle Moore served in 1885 as Olmsted County, Minnesota superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4295,Wilhelmina Morgan,,,Kansas,Married,Writing,Newspaper editor,Republican,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. Morgan was elected mayor of Cottonwood Falls, serving with an all female city council and a female police judge. She edited a Republican newspaper with her husband and was active in the Woman's State Press Association and the Woman's Relief Corps. Additional Notes",Mayor,1889,Republican 4296,Mattie Morris,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1886 Mattie Morris won the position of Osborne County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4297,Edith H. Morrison,,,Nebraska,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Edith H. Morrison was elected Cheyenne County, Nebraska superintendent of schools. She served (approximately) the years 1909 to 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4298,Mary Morrison,1880,1939,Illinois,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Mary Morrison was elected to the Springfield, Illinois school board in 1911, the first year voters selected board members. She was active in civic reform and her church. Morrison participated in The Springfield Survey as a member of the committee of volunteer workers. Sponsored by the Russell Sage Foundation, this project aimed to identify ways of improving social and living conditions. Morrison served as president of the school board at some point in her twelve years on the board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1911, 4299,Amanda E. Moss,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Beginning in 1897 Mrs. Amanda Moss served a two year term as city clerk, Lincoln, Kansas. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1897, 4300,Miss Cora Wales,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Beginning in 1899 Miss Cora Wales served a two year term as Lincoln, Kansas city clerk. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1899, 4301,Mrs. Elizabeth Murden,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1896 Mrs. Elizabeth Murden served as a member of the Ellis city council. The rest of the council members, the mayor, and the city clerk were also women. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4302,Olivia H. Milley,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Olivia H. Milley was elected Geary County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction in 1904. She was re-elected, serving through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4302,Olivia H. Milley,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Olivia H. Milley was elected Geary County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction in 1904. She was re-elected, serving through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4302,Olivia H. Milley,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Olivia H. Milley was elected Geary County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction in 1904. She was re-elected, serving through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4302,Olivia H. Milley,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Olivia H. Milley was elected Geary County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction in 1904. She was re-elected, serving through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4303,Mattie Murphy,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1876 Mattie Murphy, wife of Dr. W.W. Murphy, was elected McPherson County superintendent of instruction. She served from 1877 to 1881. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4304,Lottie Myers,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lottie Myers served two terms as Woodson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction, circa 1907-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4304,Lottie Myers,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lottie Myers served two terms as Woodson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction, circa 1907-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4305,Launah Myers,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Myers served as Clark County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction in 1907-08. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4306,Mrs. E. W. Myler,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1909 Mrs. E. W. Myler was elected Allen County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. She served until May 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4306,Mrs. E. W. Myler,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1909 Mrs. E. W. Myler was elected Allen County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. She served until May 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1911, 4307,Mrs. Mary E. Nash,,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography In a June 7, 1881 letter to the Des Moines, Iowa Register, Mrs. Mary E. Nash wrote that she had been nominated by the Greenback party for the office of State Superintendent of Schools without her knowledge or consent. She ""declined the honor intended, and said that her political flag, if it were to float at all, would be found in another camp. She would not desert her colors for office."" Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1881, 4308,Marietta A. Neal,1910,,Illinois,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Marietta A. Neal was elected to a four-year term as Coles County, Illinois superintendent of schools, serving from 1906 to 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4309,Eda C. Nelson,1910,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Eda C. Nelson was serving her second term as Burt County, Nebraska superintendent of schools at the time of her death in the spring of 1910. She was succeeded by Nettie C. Nelson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906, 4309,Eda C. Nelson,1910,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Eda C. Nelson was serving her second term as Burt County, Nebraska superintendent of schools at the time of her death in the spring of 1910. She was succeeded by Nettie C. Nelson. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4310,Nettie C. Nelson,,,Nebraska,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography When Burt County superintendent of schools Eda C. Nelson died in office in 1910, Nettie C. Nelson succeeded her in that position. It is not clear whether Nettie Nelson was appointed or elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,, 4311,Eulalia Nevins,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Eulalia Nevins was elected Ford County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction in 1909 and served in that office until May 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4311,Eulalia Nevins,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Eulalia Nevins was elected Ford County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction in 1909 and served in that office until May 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4312,Mrs. Ella Newcomer,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1896 Mrs. Ella Newcomer was elected to the Ellis city council. The mayor, city clerk, and other council members were all women. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4313,Adamantha Newton,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Adamantha Newton was elected Marshall County, Kansas register of deeds, serving from 1909 to January 1913. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1908, 4313,Adamantha Newton,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Adamantha Newton was elected Marshall County, Kansas register of deeds, serving from 1909 to January 1913. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1910, 4314,Etta Northrup,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Etta Northrup was elected Marshall County, Iowa recorder in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4315,Mrs. Hannah D. Nott,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Hannah Nott was elected in 1887 to the Syracuse (Hamilton County) city council. She served with an all-woman council. Additional Notes",City Council,1887, 4316,Mollie O'Brien,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1890 Mollie O'Brien was elected to a single four-year term as Peoria County, Illinois superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 4317,Mrs. E. Ochiltree,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1891 Mrs. E. Ochiltree was elected to the Haddam (Washington County) city council. She served with an all-woman council as well as a woman mayor, city clerk, and police judge. Additional Notes",City Council,1891, 4318,Mrs. Kate O'Connor,,,Illinois,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Shortly before 1913 Kate O'Connor was elected mayor of Arcadia, Illinois. Additional Notes",Mayor,1913, 4319,Mrs. Amos Oldfield,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1890 Mrs. Amos Oldfield was elected to the Canton, McPherson County city council. The mayor, council members, and city treasurer were all women, most of them married. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4320,Delilah K. Olson,,,Utah,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1896 Delilah K. Olson was elected Millard County, Utah Recorder. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1896,Democratic 4321,Miss Katie O'Neil,,,Kansas,Single,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1899 Miss Katie O'Neil was elected city clerk in Beattie, Marshall County. She served with a woman mayor and all-woman city council. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1899, 4322,Mary O'Reilly,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator| Lecturer,Socialist,Labor | Other,"Biography In 1910 Mary O'Reilly first ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She received 48, 896 votes (1.92 percent of votes cast), and did not win. O'Reilly was a party activist and lecturer. In 1910, with Nellie M. Zeh, she was prominent in mobilizing support for a Chicago women garment workers strike. In May 1912 she was one of two women in the sixteen person Illinois delegation to the Convention of the Socialist Party of America held in Indianapolis. In November 1912 she again ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She lost with 2.47 percent of the ballots cast (83,868 votes). She was a teacher and was also identified with the Chicago Teachers' Federation. She campaigned again as a Socialist in 1916 for University of Illinois Trustee and lost, polling 68,016 votes (1.05 percent of votes cast). In 1918 she yet again ran as a Socialist candidate, one of several, for the office of University of Illinois trustee. Fifteen candidates campaigned and only three Republicans, including Mrs. Margaret Day Blake, won. In the 1918 election O'Reilly polled 41,089 votes (1.32%). O'Reilly focused much of her activism on the Chicago area, arguing for sex and class dignity. When discussing economics she often referred to the historic position of women workers. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Socialist 4322,Mary O'Reilly,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator| Lecturer,Socialist,Labor | Other,"Biography In 1910 Mary O'Reilly first ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She received 48, 896 votes (1.92 percent of votes cast), and did not win. O'Reilly was a party activist and lecturer. In 1910, with Nellie M. Zeh, she was prominent in mobilizing support for a Chicago women garment workers strike. In May 1912 she was one of two women in the sixteen person Illinois delegation to the Convention of the Socialist Party of America held in Indianapolis. In November 1912 she again ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She lost with 2.47 percent of the ballots cast (83,868 votes). She was a teacher and was also identified with the Chicago Teachers' Federation. She campaigned again as a Socialist in 1916 for University of Illinois Trustee and lost, polling 68,016 votes (1.05 percent of votes cast). In 1918 she yet again ran as a Socialist candidate, one of several, for the office of University of Illinois trustee. Fifteen candidates campaigned and only three Republicans, including Mrs. Margaret Day Blake, won. In the 1918 election O'Reilly polled 41,089 votes (1.32%). O'Reilly focused much of her activism on the Chicago area, arguing for sex and class dignity. When discussing economics she often referred to the historic position of women workers. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Socialist 4322,Mary O'Reilly,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator| Lecturer,Socialist,Labor | Other,"Biography In 1910 Mary O'Reilly first ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She received 48, 896 votes (1.92 percent of votes cast), and did not win. O'Reilly was a party activist and lecturer. In 1910, with Nellie M. Zeh, she was prominent in mobilizing support for a Chicago women garment workers strike. In May 1912 she was one of two women in the sixteen person Illinois delegation to the Convention of the Socialist Party of America held in Indianapolis. In November 1912 she again ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She lost with 2.47 percent of the ballots cast (83,868 votes). She was a teacher and was also identified with the Chicago Teachers' Federation. She campaigned again as a Socialist in 1916 for University of Illinois Trustee and lost, polling 68,016 votes (1.05 percent of votes cast). In 1918 she yet again ran as a Socialist candidate, one of several, for the office of University of Illinois trustee. Fifteen candidates campaigned and only three Republicans, including Mrs. Margaret Day Blake, won. In the 1918 election O'Reilly polled 41,089 votes (1.32%). O'Reilly focused much of her activism on the Chicago area, arguing for sex and class dignity. When discussing economics she often referred to the historic position of women workers. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Socialist 4322,Mary O'Reilly,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator| Lecturer,Socialist,Labor | Other,"Biography In 1910 Mary O'Reilly first ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She received 48, 896 votes (1.92 percent of votes cast), and did not win. O'Reilly was a party activist and lecturer. In 1910, with Nellie M. Zeh, she was prominent in mobilizing support for a Chicago women garment workers strike. In May 1912 she was one of two women in the sixteen person Illinois delegation to the Convention of the Socialist Party of America held in Indianapolis. In November 1912 she again ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She lost with 2.47 percent of the ballots cast (83,868 votes). She was a teacher and was also identified with the Chicago Teachers' Federation. She campaigned again as a Socialist in 1916 for University of Illinois Trustee and lost, polling 68,016 votes (1.05 percent of votes cast). In 1918 she yet again ran as a Socialist candidate, one of several, for the office of University of Illinois trustee. Fifteen candidates campaigned and only three Republicans, including Mrs. Margaret Day Blake, won. In the 1918 election O'Reilly polled 41,089 votes (1.32%). O'Reilly focused much of her activism on the Chicago area, arguing for sex and class dignity. When discussing economics she often referred to the historic position of women workers. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Socialist 4323,Mrs. Mary K. Packard,,,North Dakota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. Mary K. Packard In 1912 Mrs. Mary K. Packard was elected Rolette County superintendent of schools. It appears that she served at least until 1918, perhaps winning another election. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4323,Mrs. Mary K. Packard,,,North Dakota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. Mary K. Packard In 1912 Mrs. Mary K. Packard was elected Rolette County superintendent of schools. It appears that she served at least until 1918, perhaps winning another election. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 4324,Jennie Parcel,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Parcel was elected in 1906, 1908, and 1910 as Kiowa County, Kansas treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1906, 4324,Jennie Parcel,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Parcel was elected in 1906, 1908, and 1910 as Kiowa County, Kansas treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 4324,Jennie Parcel,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Parcel was elected in 1906, 1908, and 1910 as Kiowa County, Kansas treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1906, 4325,Dr. Rachel S. Packson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1891 Dr. Rachel S. Packson was elected mayor of Kiowa, Barber County, Kansas. Additional Notes",Mayor,1891, 4326,Josie Park,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1905 Josie Park was elected Wilson County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4327,Rose M. Parker,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1910 Rose M. Parker was elected Shelby County, Iowa superintendent of instruction. She served in this office until 1944, apparently elected to two year terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4328,Mrs. W. H. Parker,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. W. H. Parker was elected Mower County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4329,Jessie Patterson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1886 Jennie Patterson was elected Davis County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1885, 4330,Belle M. Peed,,,Kansas,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1893 and 1895 Democrat Belle M. Peed was elected Meade County, Kansas Register of deeds. In 1897, having served two terms, she was defeated by Republican Nettie Bonham. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1893,Democratic 4330,Belle M. Peed,,,Kansas,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1893 and 1895 Democrat Belle M. Peed was elected Meade County, Kansas Register of deeds. In 1897, having served two terms, she was defeated by Republican Nettie Bonham. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1897,Democratic 4330,Belle M. Peed,,,Kansas,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1893 and 1895 Democrat Belle M. Peed was elected Meade County, Kansas Register of deeds. In 1897, having served two terms, she was defeated by Republican Nettie Bonham. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1893,Democratic 4331,Mrs. M. C. Perrin,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. M. C. Perrin was elected Polk County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4332,Ellen Persons,1862,1950,Illinois,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism | Writing,Party staff worker| writer,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1918 Ellen Persons ran unsuccessfully as a Socialist Party candidate for the position of University of Illinois trustee. She polled 42,116 votes (1.35%). Fifteen candidates, from many parties, campaigned for the three trustee positions which were all won by Republicans, including Mrs. Margaret Day Blake. Persons was a staff member at the party's national headquarters in Chicago. She wrote on women's issues for ""Eye-Opener"" and ""New Day."" Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Socialist 4333,Lena Morrow Lewis,1862,1950,Alaska,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,Political organizer,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Lena Morrow Lewis was a Socialist Party political activist who campaigned as Territorial Delegate from Alaska to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916. She was the first woman in Alaska to run for a national elected office. Lewis may also have run for political offices in California. Additional Notes",Territorial Delegate,1916,Socialist 4334,Gertrude L. Phelps,1867,"July 10th, 2066",New Jersey,Married,Writing,Author,,,"Biography Before 1913 Mrs. Arthur S. (Gertrude L.) Phelps was elected to the Bound Brook, New Jersey school board. Her husband was an Episcopal minister. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 4335,Eva L. Philbrook,"September 16th, 1873","July 10th, 2066",Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1908 Eva L. Philbrook was elected to serve a two year term, 1909-1911, as Trego County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4336,Lucy Jane Phillips,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy Jane Phillips served as deputy clerk of the district court of Woodson County, Kansas from 1903 to 1911. In 1910 she was elected to the office of clerk of the district court in Woodson County, and in 1912 was the incumbent. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 4336,Lucy Jane Phillips,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy Jane Phillips served as deputy clerk of the district court of Woodson County, Kansas from 1903 to 1911. In 1910 she was elected to the office of clerk of the district court in Woodson County, and in 1912 was the incumbent. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1912, 4337,Mrs. J. H. Pickard,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In about 1885 Mrs. J. H. Pickard was elected Freeborn County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4338,Miss Thea Picard,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Miss Thea Picard was elected Pierce County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. She earlier taught at Normania. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4339,Elizabeth W. Piepgrass,,,Utah,,Education,Educator,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1908 Elizabeth W. Piepgrass ran unsuccessfully for the office of Utah State Superintendent of Instruction on the Socialist party ticket. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Socialist 4340,Carrie Graver,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Carrie Graver was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Haskell county, Kansas in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1905, 4341,Anna K. Pittard,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Anna K. Pittard was elected Wayne County, Iowa superintendent of schools, serving her term in 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4342,Mrs. Emma Plumuse,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1906 Mrs. Emma Plumuse was elected Stanton County, Kansas superintendent of instruction, serving until May 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906, 4343,Elizabeth Porter,1851,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. Elizabeth Porter was elected to the Cottonwood Falls, Chase County city council. The mayor, police judge, and other council members were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4344,Virginia Darlington Green,1851,,Ohio,Widowed,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Virginia Darlington Green was elected as a Member of School Board of the Cleveland, Ohio in 1912. She served in that office for 13 years. In 1922 Green ran as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4344,Virginia Darlington Green,1851,,Ohio,Widowed,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Virginia Darlington Green was elected as a Member of School Board of the Cleveland, Ohio in 1912. She served in that office for 13 years. In 1922 Green ran as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1918, 4344,Virginia Darlington Green,1851,,Ohio,Widowed,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Virginia Darlington Green was elected as a Member of School Board of the Cleveland, Ohio in 1912. She served in that office for 13 years. In 1922 Green ran as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4344,Virginia Darlington Green,1851,,Ohio,Widowed,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Virginia Darlington Green was elected as a Member of School Board of the Cleveland, Ohio in 1912. She served in that office for 13 years. In 1922 Green ran as an independent candidate for the U.S. Senate from Ohio. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",Member of School Board,1915, 4345,Jessie D. Greer,1865,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Jessie D. Greer was elected Police Judge of Edgerton, Johnson County, Kansas in 1890. Greer was elected with an all female city council and mayor. These women all qualified as elected officials and then resigned. Additional Notes",Police Judge,1890, 4346,Virginia Greever,1862,,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Virginia Greever was the Prohibition party candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction for Kansas in 1896. Greever did not win the seat. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1896,Prohibition 4347,Sadie P. Grisham,1862,,Kansas,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Sadie P. Grisham was elected to the City Council of Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas in 1889. In 1896 Grisham was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Chase County. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4347,Sadie P. Grisham,1862,,Kansas,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Sadie P. Grisham was elected to the City Council of Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas in 1889. In 1896 Grisham was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Chase County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4348,Julia A. Crane,1865,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Julia A. Crane was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cloud County, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4349,Julia B. King,1865,,Kansas,Domestic Partner,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia B. King was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1896. King served as superintendent until at least 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4349,Julia B. King,1865,,Kansas,Domestic Partner,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia B. King was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1896. King served as superintendent until at least 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1902, 4349,Julia B. King,1865,,Kansas,Domestic Partner,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia B. King was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1896. King served as superintendent until at least 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4349,Julia B. King,1865,,Kansas,Domestic Partner,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia B. King was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1896. King served as superintendent until at least 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1898, 4350,Mollie Land,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Mollie Land was elected County Superintendent for Instruction for Gray County, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4351,Lillian Potter,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1906 Lilliam Potter was elected Linn County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. She served at least two terms through May 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906, 4352,Margaret E. Preble,,1941,Iowa,,Legal System,Law office experience,Republican,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1908 Margaret E. Preble was elected Humboldt County, Iowa recorder. Her campaign activities and achievements were locally noted:""The term politician does not apply to many Iowa women, but it does properly apply to Miss Margaret Elizabeth Preble of Humboldt, who since 1908 has been recorder of Humboldt county. The plan of campaign which she originated and executed would have done credit to a seasoned politician. She began in June, 1907, by sending out three hundred personal letters; in December she visited every precinct in the county; in January she began publicity work through the papers ; in February she sent circular letters to every voter in the county, asking support on the ground of efficiency and economic administration. During the months of her candidacy she worked in her office from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. She spent one full month canvassing the county and shook hands and talked with more than 1,500 voters. She conducted a fair, clean, campaign; relying entirely upon her capability for the office and her business experience. The result was she won over an opponent who was a man of high standing in the community and of wide acquaintance in the county, carrying every voting precinct, with a majority of seven hundred in the whole county. She is now serving her third term. She had large experience in the office of law firms before entering the recorder's office. She is faithful and conscientious in all her work and is conceded to be the best recorder Humbolt county has ever had. She was the daughter of Henry James Prebel and Emma Jane Heath. A member of Unity Church, the Woman's Club, and P. E. O. Preble was listed in the Official Register, State of Iowa 1923-24 as serving in the Recorder's office. Whether she served consecutive terms dating back to 1908 is not stated. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4352,Margaret E. Preble,,1941,Iowa,,Legal System,Law office experience,Republican,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1908 Margaret E. Preble was elected Humboldt County, Iowa recorder. Her campaign activities and achievements were locally noted:""The term politician does not apply to many Iowa women, but it does properly apply to Miss Margaret Elizabeth Preble of Humboldt, who since 1908 has been recorder of Humboldt county. The plan of campaign which she originated and executed would have done credit to a seasoned politician. She began in June, 1907, by sending out three hundred personal letters; in December she visited every precinct in the county; in January she began publicity work through the papers ; in February she sent circular letters to every voter in the county, asking support on the ground of efficiency and economic administration. During the months of her candidacy she worked in her office from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. She spent one full month canvassing the county and shook hands and talked with more than 1,500 voters. She conducted a fair, clean, campaign; relying entirely upon her capability for the office and her business experience. The result was she won over an opponent who was a man of high standing in the community and of wide acquaintance in the county, carrying every voting precinct, with a majority of seven hundred in the whole county. She is now serving her third term. She had large experience in the office of law firms before entering the recorder's office. She is faithful and conscientious in all her work and is conceded to be the best recorder Humbolt county has ever had. She was the daughter of Henry James Prebel and Emma Jane Heath. A member of Unity Church, the Woman's Club, and P. E. O. Preble was listed in the Official Register, State of Iowa 1923-24 as serving in the Recorder's office. Whether she served consecutive terms dating back to 1908 is not stated. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912,Republican 4352,Margaret E. Preble,,1941,Iowa,,Legal System,Law office experience,Republican,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1908 Margaret E. Preble was elected Humboldt County, Iowa recorder. Her campaign activities and achievements were locally noted:""The term politician does not apply to many Iowa women, but it does properly apply to Miss Margaret Elizabeth Preble of Humboldt, who since 1908 has been recorder of Humboldt county. The plan of campaign which she originated and executed would have done credit to a seasoned politician. She began in June, 1907, by sending out three hundred personal letters; in December she visited every precinct in the county; in January she began publicity work through the papers ; in February she sent circular letters to every voter in the county, asking support on the ground of efficiency and economic administration. During the months of her candidacy she worked in her office from 8 a. m. to 6 p. m. She spent one full month canvassing the county and shook hands and talked with more than 1,500 voters. She conducted a fair, clean, campaign; relying entirely upon her capability for the office and her business experience. The result was she won over an opponent who was a man of high standing in the community and of wide acquaintance in the county, carrying every voting precinct, with a majority of seven hundred in the whole county. She is now serving her third term. She had large experience in the office of law firms before entering the recorder's office. She is faithful and conscientious in all her work and is conceded to be the best recorder Humbolt county has ever had. She was the daughter of Henry James Prebel and Emma Jane Heath. A member of Unity Church, the Woman's Club, and P. E. O. Preble was listed in the Official Register, State of Iowa 1923-24 as serving in the Recorder's office. Whether she served consecutive terms dating back to 1908 is not stated. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4353,Caroline Grote,,1941,Illinois,Single,Education | Writing,Educator| writer,,,"Biography Caroline Grote was nominated for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction of Illinois at the Democratic convention in 1906. She was the first woman in Illinois to be nominated for a state-wide office by a major party. Grote had served as the County Superintendent of Schools for Pike County, Illinois from 1898-1906. Grote ran again for the office of State Superintendent in 1914, in the Democratic primary. She did not win that race either. Grote eventually became dean of women at Western Illinois University, and received her doctorate at age 69. She also wrote on educational issues. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1898, 4353,Caroline Grote,,1941,Illinois,Single,Education | Writing,Educator| writer,,,"Biography Caroline Grote was nominated for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction of Illinois at the Democratic convention in 1906. She was the first woman in Illinois to be nominated for a state-wide office by a major party. Grote had served as the County Superintendent of Schools for Pike County, Illinois from 1898-1906. Grote ran again for the office of State Superintendent in 1914, in the Democratic primary. She did not win that race either. Grote eventually became dean of women at Western Illinois University, and received her doctorate at age 69. She also wrote on educational issues. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Democratic 4353,Caroline Grote,,1941,Illinois,Single,Education | Writing,Educator| writer,,,"Biography Caroline Grote was nominated for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction of Illinois at the Democratic convention in 1906. She was the first woman in Illinois to be nominated for a state-wide office by a major party. Grote had served as the County Superintendent of Schools for Pike County, Illinois from 1898-1906. Grote ran again for the office of State Superintendent in 1914, in the Democratic primary. She did not win that race either. Grote eventually became dean of women at Western Illinois University, and received her doctorate at age 69. She also wrote on educational issues. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1898, 4354,Mrs. M. T. Ramsee,"October 16th, 1873",,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1886 or 1887 Mrs. M. T. Ramsee was elected Garfield County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4355,Flora B. Quick,"October 16th, 1873",1951,Nebraska,Single,Education,Educator,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Flora B. Quick was elected in about 1904 Red Willow County, Nebraska superintendent of public instruction. It is likely that she served from 1904 to 1910. She was affiliated with the Prohibition party but nominated by the Populists and Democrats. She previously taught for seven years in Indianola. Quick was born in Council Bluffs in 1873. Five years later she moved with her parents to Nebraska. She attended Franklin Academy and Doane College and pursued summer courses at the University of Nebraska and Peru Normal College. In 1911, after serving as county superintendent, she married Jessie Hadley. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904,Prohibition 4356,Emma Rebman,1865,1951,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1910 Emma Rebman was elected Johnson County, Illinois superintendent of schools with a large majority of votes. She had trained as a teacher, graduating from Valparaiso University. She gained a reputation as an excellent school administrator while working in Missouri and Arizona. Rebman returned to her home state of Illinois early in the twentieth century and ran for office shortly thereafter. Rebman was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Woman's Club of Vienna, Illinois. She was also a member of the Rebekah lodge, and the National Educational Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 4357,Miss Maude T. Regan,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In in 1906 and 1912 Miss Maude T. Regan was elected Wells County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906, 4357,Miss Maude T. Regan,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In in 1906 and 1912 Miss Maude T. Regan was elected Wells County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4358,Mary A. Richards,1883,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Mary A. Richards was elected in 1912 or 1913 to the first of several terms as Tama County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was still in office in the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912,Democratic 4359,Marie Baxter,1883,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marie Baxter was the Socialist candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction for North Dakota in 1913. She lost to her Republican opponent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913,Socialist 4360,Genevieve Richmond,,,Nebraska,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Genevieve Richmond was elected Keith County, Nebraska superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 4361,Miss Etta J. Rider,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Miss Etta J. Rider served as the elected Ringgold County, Iowa superintendent of schools from 1909 to 1916. Rider was principal of the Girls (Cherokee) Boarding School , Talequah, Indian Territory from 1901 to 1904. She taught high school in Albia, Iowa before being elected county superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4361,Miss Etta J. Rider,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Miss Etta J. Rider served as the elected Ringgold County, Iowa superintendent of schools from 1909 to 1916. Rider was principal of the Girls (Cherokee) Boarding School , Talequah, Indian Territory from 1901 to 1904. She taught high school in Albia, Iowa before being elected county superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4361,Miss Etta J. Rider,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Miss Etta J. Rider served as the elected Ringgold County, Iowa superintendent of schools from 1909 to 1916. Rider was principal of the Girls (Cherokee) Boarding School , Talequah, Indian Territory from 1901 to 1904. She taught high school in Albia, Iowa before being elected county superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4362,Lora L. Richardson,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lora L. Richardson was elected Ringgold County, Iowa superintendent of schools, serving from 1903 to 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 4362,Lora L. Richardson,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lora L. Richardson was elected Ringgold County, Iowa superintendent of schools, serving from 1903 to 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 4362,Lora L. Richardson,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lora L. Richardson was elected Ringgold County, Iowa superintendent of schools, serving from 1903 to 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 4363,Mrs. Mary E. Riggles,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1887 Mrs. Mary E. Riggles was elected to the Syracuse, Hamilton County (Kansas) city council. All of the members of the council in this year were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1887, 4364,Mary E. Riley,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Mary E. Riley was elected as Clay County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4364,Mary E. Riley,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Mary E. Riley was elected as Clay County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 4364,Mary E. Riley,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Mary E. Riley was elected as Clay County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4365,Ann Riordan,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Ann Riordan was elected, before 1913, as a Columbus, Ohio school board member. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 4366,Miss Beulah Ritz,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Beulah Ritz was elected, before 1914, as Kansas City, Kansas city clerk. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1914, 4367,Lizzie Robe,1842,1904,California,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1912 Lizzie Robe campaigned on the Socialist ticket for California's Twenty-eighth assembly district seat (San Francisco). With 755 votes, she ran a distant third to the winner who polled 4,355 votes. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1912,Socialist 4368,Mary F. Groundwater,1842,1904,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary F. Groundwater was elected as the Police Judge Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",County Police Judge,1889, 4369,Nelle M. Roberts,1848,,Iowa,,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Nelle M Roberts was elected to the office of recorder for Calhoun County, Iowa for the 1913-1914 term. Roberts was active in P.E.O., a women's group whose primary philanthropy was maintaining a fund loaned to young women to aid them in acquiring a college education. In 1915 she was president of a chapter in Rockwell City, Iowa. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4370,Emma W. Grover,1848,,Kansas,Married,Clerical,Stenographer,,Temperance,"Biography Emma W. Grover was the Prohibition party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 3rd District of Kansas in 1914. Grover did not win the race. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1914,Prohibition 4371,Jennie Robertson,1864,,Iowa,Single,Education | Clerical | Writing,Teacher| clerk| journalist,Republican,,"Biography In November 1908 Jennie Robertson was elected to her first term as Louisa County, Iowa recorder. She was re-elected in November 1910 to serve a term from January 1911 to January 1916. As a Republican she believed in protectionist policies and a strong central government. In her position as recorder, Robertson followed modern business practices. Robertson was born in Louisa County, the daughter of John and Keziah R. (Duncan) Robertson. Her maternal grandfather, A.J. Duncan came to Louisa Co. in 1848 and purchased land for ten dollars an acre. There were ten children in the Robertson family. Robertson taught school for eight years, then took a clerical position in a merchant's business and later, for six years before becoming county recorder, was a writer with the Columbus Junction newspaper, the Columbus Safe Guard. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4371,Jennie Robertson,1864,,Iowa,Single,Education | Clerical | Writing,Teacher| clerk| journalist,Republican,,"Biography In November 1908 Jennie Robertson was elected to her first term as Louisa County, Iowa recorder. She was re-elected in November 1910 to serve a term from January 1911 to January 1916. As a Republican she believed in protectionist policies and a strong central government. In her position as recorder, Robertson followed modern business practices. Robertson was born in Louisa County, the daughter of John and Keziah R. (Duncan) Robertson. Her maternal grandfather, A.J. Duncan came to Louisa Co. in 1848 and purchased land for ten dollars an acre. There were ten children in the Robertson family. Robertson taught school for eight years, then took a clerical position in a merchant's business and later, for six years before becoming county recorder, was a writer with the Columbus Junction newspaper, the Columbus Safe Guard. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 4371,Jennie Robertson,1864,,Iowa,Single,Education | Clerical | Writing,Teacher| clerk| journalist,Republican,,"Biography In November 1908 Jennie Robertson was elected to her first term as Louisa County, Iowa recorder. She was re-elected in November 1910 to serve a term from January 1911 to January 1916. As a Republican she believed in protectionist policies and a strong central government. In her position as recorder, Robertson followed modern business practices. Robertson was born in Louisa County, the daughter of John and Keziah R. (Duncan) Robertson. Her maternal grandfather, A.J. Duncan came to Louisa Co. in 1848 and purchased land for ten dollars an acre. There were ten children in the Robertson family. Robertson taught school for eight years, then took a clerical position in a merchant's business and later, for six years before becoming county recorder, was a writer with the Columbus Junction newspaper, the Columbus Safe Guard. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4372,Ida Robinson,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1906 Ida Robinson was elected Jackson County, Illinois superintendent of schools, serving until 1910. She had previously taught school. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906, 4373,Mrs. W. C. Robinson,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. W. C. Robinson was elected Lyon County, Minnesota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4374,Mrs. J. F. Rockwell,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. J. F. Rockwell was elected Mower County, Minnesota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4375,Mrs. Ada Burney Rodman,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1908 Mrs. Ada Burney Rodman was elected Franklin County, Kansas register of deeds. She was re-elected in 1910. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1908, 4375,Mrs. Ada Burney Rodman,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1908 Mrs. Ada Burney Rodman was elected Franklin County, Kansas register of deeds. She was re-elected in 1910. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1910, 4376,Sophia V. L. Rodriguez,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918 Sophia Rodriguez campaigned as a Socialist party candidate for county commissioner in Illinois. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1918,Socialist 4377,Annie E. Rogers,"May 13th, 1855",,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1902 Annie E. Rogers was elected to a four year term as Douglas County, Illinois superintendent of schools. Rogers married in a year that is not recorded and will be found in some records as Annie Rogers Parr. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 4378,Effie Louise Hoffman Rogers,"May 13th, 1855",,Kansas,Widowed,Writing | The Arts | Education,newspaper writer| publisher| music teacher,Democratic,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Effie Rogers was elected Mahaska County, Kansas superintendent of schools in 1889. In 1891 she was re-elected with an increased majority. Rogers was particularly active in P.E.O., a woman's group, and held various offices in Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1889,Democratic 4378,Effie Louise Hoffman Rogers,"May 13th, 1855",,Kansas,Widowed,Writing | The Arts | Education,newspaper writer| publisher| music teacher,Democratic,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Effie Rogers was elected Mahaska County, Kansas superintendent of schools in 1889. In 1891 she was re-elected with an increased majority. Rogers was particularly active in P.E.O., a woman's group, and held various offices in Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891,Democratic 4379,Mrs. S. H. Rollman,,,Wyoming,Married,Education,Educator,People · Populist,,"Biography In 1894 Mrs. S. H. Rollman campaigned as a candidate in Wyoming of the Populist People's party for state superintendent of public instruction. In a three-way race, she lost to the Republican nominee, Estelle Reel. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1894,People 4380,Mrs. Nat Ross,1871,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1890 Mrs. Nat Ross was elected to the Edgerton, Johnson County, Kansas city council. After a hotly contested election, only women were selected for the offices mayor, police justice, and city council. One account reports that the women qualified and then resigned. This needs to be verified. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4381,Orpha Royce,1871,,Michigan,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1908, in a much contested election, Orpha Royce campaigned for the office of Michigan state superintendent of instruction as the nominee of the Socialist party. She did not win. She was married to Orlin Royce. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908,Socialist 4382,Mary Rumage,1864,,Minnesota,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Sometime before 1885 Mary Rumage was elected Fairbault County, Minnesota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4383,Harriet B. D'Orsay,1864,,Massachusetts,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Harriet D'Orsay was the Socialist Party candidate for the office of Secretary of State for Massachusetts in 1910. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1910,Socialist 4384,Ella M. Grubb,1865,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella M. Grubb was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Illinois and served from 1893 to 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1893, 4385,Belle Gray,1848,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Belle Gray was elected Mayor of Canton, McPherson County, Kansas in 1890. The city council which served with Gray had all women members. Additional Notes",Mayor,1890, 4386,Fannie P. Hacker,1855,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Fannie P. Hacker was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Alexander County, Illinois. She served from 1910 until at least 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4386,Fannie P. Hacker,1855,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Fannie P. Hacker was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Alexander County, Illinois. She served from 1910 until at least 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4387,Jane Haggerty,1861,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Jane Haggerty was elected Superintendent of Instruction for Olmstead County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4387,Jane Haggerty,1861,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Jane Haggerty was elected Superintendent of Instruction for Olmstead County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4388,Mattie Haigh,1861,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mattie Haigh was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction for Meade County, Kansas. Haigh served in the office from 1908 through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908,Republican 4388,Mattie Haigh,1861,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mattie Haigh was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction for Meade County, Kansas. Haigh served in the office from 1908 through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910,Republican 4389,Ruth Bennett,1880,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ruth Bennett was elected County Superintendent of Instruction in Meade County, Kansas in 1906. She served for one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906,Democratic 4390,Jessie M. Chase,1890,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jessie M. Chase was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction for Meade County, Kansas in 1910. Chase lost the race to the Republican candidate, Maggie Haigh. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910,Democratic 4391,Jennie Crocker,1873,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Jennie Crocker was the Progressive Party candidate for the office of Register of Deeds for Meade County, Kansas in 1914. Crocker lost the race to the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1914,Progressive 4392,Bertha Campbell,1867,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Bertha Campbell was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction for Meade County, Kansas in 1902. Campbell lost to her Democratic rival, Maggie Martin. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1902,Republican 4393,Florilla DeCow,1867,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Florilla DeCow was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction for Meade County, Kansas in 1904. DeCow lost the race to her Democratic rival for the position, Ruth Bennett. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904,Republican 4394,Etta Rummel,1846,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1908/9 Etta Rummel was elected Hamilton county superintendent of schools. She continued in office for some years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4395,Mrs. Helen M. Rupp,1846,,Illinois,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1890 Helen Rupp was elected to a four year term as Warren County, Illinois superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 4396,Leora Rustin,1871,,Nebraska,Widowed,Education,Educator,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1904, after a career in teaching, Leora Rustin was elected Box Butte County, Nebraska superintendent of schools. She was active in the Nebraska county superintendents' association. Leora Rustin attended high school and normal school. She married W. G. Rustin who died in 1890 leaving her with two daughters. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904, 4397,Lottie Snyder,1870,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1898 Lottie Snyder ran unsuccessfully as a Democrat for Meade County, Kansas district court clerk. Two years after she ran for office, on Christmas day 1900 Lottie Snyder married. J. I. Stamper. They had a daughter named Jamie. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1898,Democratic 4398,Maggie Martin,1875,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1900 and 1902 Maggie Martin won election as Meade County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4398,Maggie Martin,1875,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1900 and 1902 Maggie Martin won election as Meade County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4398,Maggie Martin,1875,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1900 and 1902 Maggie Martin won election as Meade County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4399,Florence A. Smith,1875,,Kansas,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography In 1904 and 1906 Republican Florence A. Smith defeated Democrat Charles E. Tally for Meade County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1904,Republican 4399,Florence A. Smith,1875,,Kansas,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography In 1904 and 1906 Republican Florence A. Smith defeated Democrat Charles E. Tally for Meade County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1906,Republican 4400,Pearl Wood-Smith,1884,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Democrat Pearl Wood-Smith defeated Republican Frank Carison for the office of Meade County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She ran uncontested in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912,Democratic 4400,Pearl Wood-Smith,1884,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Democrat Pearl Wood-Smith defeated Republican Frank Carison for the office of Meade County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She ran uncontested in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1914,Democratic 4401,Effie Coon Sandusky,,,Kansas,,,,Republican,,"Biography Effie Coon was elected to the office of Clerk of the District Court in Meade County, Kansas in 1896 and again in 1898. Coon married, and as Effie C. Sandusky ran again in 1914 same office, but lost to long-time Democratic incumbent John Elliott. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1897,Republican 4401,Effie Coon Sandusky,,,Kansas,,,,Republican,,"Biography Effie Coon was elected to the office of Clerk of the District Court in Meade County, Kansas in 1896 and again in 1898. Coon married, and as Effie C. Sandusky ran again in 1914 same office, but lost to long-time Democratic incumbent John Elliott. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1914,Republican 4401,Effie Coon Sandusky,,,Kansas,,,,Republican,,"Biography Effie Coon was elected to the office of Clerk of the District Court in Meade County, Kansas in 1896 and again in 1898. Coon married, and as Effie C. Sandusky ran again in 1914 same office, but lost to long-time Democratic incumbent John Elliott. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1897,Republican 4402,Mrs. Belle Ryan,1873,1921,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. Belle Ryan was elected to the White Cloud, Doniphan County (Kansas) city council. She was one of two women to serve on the council that year. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4403,Margaret Ryan,1873,1921,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Margaret Ryan was elected to the 1913-1914 term as Palo Alto County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served for a second term, 1915-1916. Ryan was active in civic work including membership during WWI on the executive committee of the county organization to sell war savings stamps. Ryan may have been married for four years to John Joynt with whom she had children. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4403,Margaret Ryan,1873,1921,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Margaret Ryan was elected to the 1913-1914 term as Palo Alto County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served for a second term, 1915-1916. Ryan was active in civic work including membership during WWI on the executive committee of the county organization to sell war savings stamps. Ryan may have been married for four years to John Joynt with whom she had children. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4404,Ella Clara Sabin,"November 29th, 1850",,Oregon,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1888 Ella Sabin was elected to a three year term as the Portland, Oregon superintendent of city schools. Sabin came to office after serving as principal of Portland's North school, the first woman principal in the Northwest. In her biographical entry in A Woman of the Century, she states ""[A]n enlightened board gave her equal pay with men in the same position."" In 1891 she was offered the presidency of Downer College, Fox Lake, Wisconsin and left Portland. Sabin was born in Wisconsin and attended Wisconsin State University. As a child she was close friends with Ella Wheeler Wilcox and Clara Colby, each of whom became well known nineteenth century writers, Wilcox as a novelist and poet, and Colby as a newspaper writer/publisher and reformer. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1888, 4405,Laura B. Sanderson,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1910 Laura Sanderson was elected LaMoure County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. She was re-elected, serving four and a half years, until early 1915. Sanderson authored a short account of the history of the Dowell family, early Dakota Territory settlers. The fifty-five page narrative is titled, ""In the Valley of the Jim."" She was related to the family. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4405,Laura B. Sanderson,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1910 Laura Sanderson was elected LaMoure County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. She was re-elected, serving four and a half years, until early 1915. Sanderson authored a short account of the history of the Dowell family, early Dakota Territory settlers. The fifty-five page narrative is titled, ""In the Valley of the Jim."" She was related to the family. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4406,Mrs. Mary E. Schleigh,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1899 Mrs. Mary Schleigh was elected to the Beattie, Marshall County (Kansas) city council. The mayor, council, and city clerk were all women. In 1900 Schleigh again is listed as a council member, in a group of men and women. Mary was married to merchant Jake V. Schleigh. Additional Notes",City Council,1899, 4406,Mrs. Mary E. Schleigh,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1899 Mrs. Mary Schleigh was elected to the Beattie, Marshall County (Kansas) city council. The mayor, council, and city clerk were all women. In 1900 Schleigh again is listed as a council member, in a group of men and women. Mary was married to merchant Jake V. Schleigh. Additional Notes",City Council,1900, 4407,Margaret Schletzbaum,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Margaret Schletzbaum was elected twice, in 1900 and 1909, as Doniphan County, Kansas county clerk. She served from 1900 to 1905 and from 1909 to 1913. In addition, from 1897 to 1900 and 1905 to 1909, she served as deputy clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1900, 4407,Margaret Schletzbaum,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Margaret Schletzbaum was elected twice, in 1900 and 1909, as Doniphan County, Kansas county clerk. She served from 1900 to 1905 and from 1909 to 1913. In addition, from 1897 to 1900 and 1905 to 1909, she served as deputy clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1909, 4408,Linnie E. Schloeman,1876,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Linnie Schloeman was elected to a two year term as Benton County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected for a term in 1915-1916, and 1917-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912,Democratic 4408,Linnie E. Schloeman,1876,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Linnie Schloeman was elected to a two year term as Benton County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected for a term in 1915-1916, and 1917-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 4408,Linnie E. Schloeman,1876,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Linnie Schloeman was elected to a two year term as Benton County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected for a term in 1915-1916, and 1917-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912,Democratic 4409,May S. Hawkins,1876,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May S. Hawkins was elected to the office County Superintendent of Instruction for Pulaski County, Illinois in 1906. She was a popular Superintendent and was elected to the office for a total of twenty-five years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 4409,May S. Hawkins,1876,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May S. Hawkins was elected to the office County Superintendent of Instruction for Pulaski County, Illinois in 1906. She was a popular Superintendent and was elected to the office for a total of twenty-five years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918,Republican 4409,May S. Hawkins,1876,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May S. Hawkins was elected to the office County Superintendent of Instruction for Pulaski County, Illinois in 1906. She was a popular Superintendent and was elected to the office for a total of twenty-five years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 4409,May S. Hawkins,1876,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May S. Hawkins was elected to the office County Superintendent of Instruction for Pulaski County, Illinois in 1906. She was a popular Superintendent and was elected to the office for a total of twenty-five years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908,Republican 4409,May S. Hawkins,1876,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May S. Hawkins was elected to the office County Superintendent of Instruction for Pulaski County, Illinois in 1906. She was a popular Superintendent and was elected to the office for a total of twenty-five years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 4409,May S. Hawkins,1876,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May S. Hawkins was elected to the office County Superintendent of Instruction for Pulaski County, Illinois in 1906. She was a popular Superintendent and was elected to the office for a total of twenty-five years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 4409,May S. Hawkins,1876,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May S. Hawkins was elected to the office County Superintendent of Instruction for Pulaski County, Illinois in 1906. She was a popular Superintendent and was elected to the office for a total of twenty-five years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4410,Anna E. Scott,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Anna E. Scott was elected Morton County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 4411,Mrs. L A. Scott,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. L. A. Scott was elected Faribault County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4411,Mrs. L A. Scott,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. L. A. Scott was elected Faribault County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4412,Miss Lillian M. Scott,"April 7th, 2014",,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography In 1889 Miss Lillian M. Scott was elected to the city council of Baldwin, Douglas County (Kansas). The mayor, other council members, and city clerk who were elected this year were all women. Additional Notes",,, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4413,Mrs. Hester M. Smith,"April 7th, 2014",,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1882 Mrs. Hester M. Smith was elected Pulaski County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She served until 1906. In 1912 Mrs. Smith was elected Illinois grand matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, a fraternal organization with male and female members, and ties to the Masons. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ilgssi/gazette/obit_1914.htm http://www.archive.org/stream/educationalhisto00cook#page/205/mode/1up Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4414,Amelia L. Halsey,1839,1900,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amelia L. Halsey was elected as County School Superintendent for Stark County, Illinois. Halsey served in the office from 1877-1882. She had been teacher in Stark County since 1858. In 1882 Halsey ran for the County School Superintendent position as an Independent, but didn't win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1878, 4414,Amelia L. Halsey,1839,1900,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amelia L. Halsey was elected as County School Superintendent for Stark County, Illinois. Halsey served in the office from 1877-1882. She had been teacher in Stark County since 1858. In 1882 Halsey ran for the County School Superintendent position as an Independent, but didn't win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1882,Independent 4414,Amelia L. Halsey,1839,1900,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amelia L. Halsey was elected as County School Superintendent for Stark County, Illinois. Halsey served in the office from 1877-1882. She had been teacher in Stark County since 1858. In 1882 Halsey ran for the County School Superintendent position as an Independent, but didn't win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1878, 4415,Lucretia Peabody Hale,1820,1900,Massachusetts,Single,Writing,Writer| magazine editor,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Lucretia Peabody Hale was elected to the Boston School Committee in 1874. Hale was among the first women to serve in this office. In 1873 the Massachusetts legislature had given women the right to serve on school committees. Hale was elected to the same office again in 1875. While on the school committee Hale fostered the establishment of kindergartens and vacation schools. Additional Notes",School Committee,1874, 4415,Lucretia Peabody Hale,1820,1900,Massachusetts,Single,Writing,Writer| magazine editor,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Lucretia Peabody Hale was elected to the Boston School Committee in 1874. Hale was among the first women to serve in this office. In 1873 the Massachusetts legislature had given women the right to serve on school committees. Hale was elected to the same office again in 1875. While on the school committee Hale fostered the establishment of kindergartens and vacation schools. Additional Notes",School Committee,1875, 4416,Mrs. E. Halstead,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. Halstead campaigned for the office of Superintendent of Schools for Jersey County Illinois, in 1873. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4417,Sarah C. Scovell,,,Kansas,,Writing,Editor,Socialist,,"Biography Sarah Scovell ran as the Socialist party candidate in 1914 for Kansas State Treasurer and in 1918 for Kansas Secretary of State. She lost both times. In 1902 the Kansas Socialist party had committed itself to a program of revitalization which included running as many candidates as possible for all offices. It was thought that Socialists might win in tight races between major party candidates. Scovell is variously listed as editor of the newpaper ""Republican"" and the ""Echo."" Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1914,Socialist 4417,Sarah C. Scovell,,,Kansas,,Writing,Editor,Socialist,,"Biography Sarah Scovell ran as the Socialist party candidate in 1914 for Kansas State Treasurer and in 1918 for Kansas Secretary of State. She lost both times. In 1902 the Kansas Socialist party had committed itself to a program of revitalization which included running as many candidates as possible for all offices. It was thought that Socialists might win in tight races between major party candidates. Scovell is variously listed as editor of the newpaper ""Republican"" and the ""Echo."" Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Socialist 4418,Elizabeth Shehan,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Elizabeth Shehan was elected Mahaska County, Iowa superintendent of schools, serving in 1913-1914.. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4419,Mrs. R. G. Shelden,1849,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1890 Mrs. R. G. Shelden was elected to the Edgerton, Johnson County (Kansas) city council. The mayor, other council members, and police judge elected were all women. The record indicates that they ""qualified"" and then resigned. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4420,Clara Sheldon,1849,,Kansas,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography The Kansas State Historical Society reports that in 1896 Mrs. Clara Sheldon was elected Ellis, Ellis County (Kansas) city clerk along with a woman mayor and city council. Theirs was a law and order campaign committed to the full enforcement of prohibition. However, a New York Times article, ""Ellis To Be Ruled by Women,"" (April 11, 1896) reports that Sheldon was running for the office of police judge and that she alone among the women candidates lost (to a man). Additional Notes",City Clerk,1896,Prohibition 4421,Addie Hayden,1854,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie Hayden was elected County Recorder of Warren county, Iowa, in 1880. Hayden ran on the Independent ticket and won by a majority of 397 votes. In 1880 the Iowa General Assembly had extended the right for women to be elected to the position of County Recorder. Addie Hayden was one of the first women in the state to be elected under the new act. Hayden served in the position until the end of 1887 and was elected four times to the office Additional Notes",County Recorder,1880,Independent 4421,Addie Hayden,1854,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie Hayden was elected County Recorder of Warren county, Iowa, in 1880. Hayden ran on the Independent ticket and won by a majority of 397 votes. In 1880 the Iowa General Assembly had extended the right for women to be elected to the position of County Recorder. Addie Hayden was one of the first women in the state to be elected under the new act. Hayden served in the position until the end of 1887 and was elected four times to the office Additional Notes",County Recorder,1886, 4421,Addie Hayden,1854,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie Hayden was elected County Recorder of Warren county, Iowa, in 1880. Hayden ran on the Independent ticket and won by a majority of 397 votes. In 1880 the Iowa General Assembly had extended the right for women to be elected to the position of County Recorder. Addie Hayden was one of the first women in the state to be elected under the new act. Hayden served in the position until the end of 1887 and was elected four times to the office Additional Notes",County Recorder,1880,Independent 4421,Addie Hayden,1854,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie Hayden was elected County Recorder of Warren county, Iowa, in 1880. Hayden ran on the Independent ticket and won by a majority of 397 votes. In 1880 the Iowa General Assembly had extended the right for women to be elected to the position of County Recorder. Addie Hayden was one of the first women in the state to be elected under the new act. Hayden served in the position until the end of 1887 and was elected four times to the office Additional Notes",County Recorder,1882, 4422,Anna J. Hamilton,1860,,Kentucky,Single,Education | Writing,Educator| journalist|,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Anna J. Hamilton, an educator, writer, editor, and journalist was elected to the school board of Lexington, Kentucky some time before 1914. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4423,Mrs. Mary A. Sheldon,,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1899 Mrs. Mary Sheldon was elected to the Beattie, Marshall County (Kansas) city council. The elected mayor, other council members, and city clerk were all women. Additional Notes",City Council,1899, 4424,Margaret Sheridan,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Miss Margaret Sheridan was elected Renville County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4425,Mrs. W. C. Sherman,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. W. C. Sherman ran on an all-woman slate in Rossville, Shawnee County (Kansas), most of whom won including Mrs. Sherman who was elected to the city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4426,Mrs. Emma G. Shields,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1896 Mrs. Emma Shields ran as one of an all-female slate of candidates for mayor, city council, and city clerk. Mrs. Shields was a successful candidate for the office of city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4427,Olive Shriner,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Olive Shriner was elected as Jasper County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected for one or two additional terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4427,Olive Shriner,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Olive Shriner was elected as Jasper County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected for one or two additional terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4427,Olive Shriner,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Olive Shriner was elected as Jasper County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected for one or two additional terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4428,Mrs. Marie Antoinette Shuemaker,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Marie Shuemaker was elected Wetmore, Nemaha County city clerk for two terms in 1887 and 1888. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1887, 4428,Mrs. Marie Antoinette Shuemaker,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Marie Shuemaker was elected Wetmore, Nemaha County city clerk for two terms in 1887 and 1888. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1888, 4429,Clara I. Simmons,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1907 Clara Simmons was elected Kearny County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 4430,Opal J. Hamilton,1857,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Opal J. Hamilton was elected County Recorder for Dickinson County, Iowa, and served in the office from 1913-1914. She was re-elected to the office two years later. She was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912,Republican 4430,Opal J. Hamilton,1857,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Opal J. Hamilton was elected County Recorder for Dickinson County, Iowa, and served in the office from 1913-1914. She was re-elected to the office two years later. She was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 4431,Elsie K. Hamilton,1880,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Elsie K. Hamilton was elected County Superintendent of Ness County, Kansas and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4432,Maggie Hamilton,1849,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Hamilton was elected to the City Council of Elk Falls, Elk county, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4433,Jennie Hammill,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Hammill was elected County Recorder for Hancock County, Iowa in 1914. She was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915,Republican 4434,Emma E. Hamilton,1849,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Emma Hamiliton was elected to the City Council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1888. She was the Republican candidate for the office. Additional Notes",City Council,1888,Republican 4435,Adaline Hamor,1876,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Adaline Hamor was elected as Clerk of the District Court, for Douglas County, Kansas. She served as in 1903. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1903, 4436,Emma Owen Town,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1906 Emma Owen Town was elected Dickinson County, Iowa, recorder. She served until 1912. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1906,Independent 4436,Emma Owen Town,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1906 Emma Owen Town was elected Dickinson County, Iowa, recorder. She served until 1912. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910,Independent 4436,Emma Owen Town,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1906 Emma Owen Town was elected Dickinson County, Iowa, recorder. She served until 1912. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1906,Independent 4437,Nettie M. Sinclair,,,Illinois,,,,,Other,"Biography On November 4, 1873 Nettie M. Sinclair was elected Kankakee County, Illinois Superintendent of Schools for a four year term. She and eight other Illinois women were selected to run for this office following the enactment of state legislation earlier that year allowing single and married women, twenty-one and older, to hold any office under the general or special school laws in the state. Legislation to permit women to hold office or pursue professions had been lobbied by several reformers including Chicago attorney and publishing businesswoman Myra Bradwell [see Bradwell v. Illinois, 83 U.S. 36 (1873)]. After holding office, Sinclair married William F. Kenaga, a Republican, on October 26, 1882 with whom she had two daughters. She was a member of the State Teachers Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4438,Emma C. Sites,"May 7th, 1861",,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Emma C. Sites was elected Gove County, Kansas superintendent of schools for a two-year term. Emma married Joseph B. Sites on July 8, 1890. They had three children. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4439,Eva M. Smith,,,Illinois,,,,,Temperance | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1906 Eva M. Smith ran for the office of University of Illinois Trustee as a candidate of the Prohibition Party. She polled 30,366 votes (1.26%). In 1914 Smith campaigned for the office of Illinois State Superintendent of Instruction as the nominee of the Prohibition Party. She ran a poor fourth in a five-way race, polling 7,211 votes to the winner's 427,000. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1906,Prohibition 4439,Eva M. Smith,,,Illinois,,,,,Temperance | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1906 Eva M. Smith ran for the office of University of Illinois Trustee as a candidate of the Prohibition Party. She polled 30,366 votes (1.26%). In 1914 Smith campaigned for the office of Illinois State Superintendent of Instruction as the nominee of the Prohibition Party. She ran a poor fourth in a five-way race, polling 7,211 votes to the winner's 427,000. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Prohibition 4440,Gertie Skeen,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1884/1885 Miss Skeen was elected Barber County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. On April 21, 1886, while still in office, Skeen married wealthy cattle man M. J. Lane. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4441,Annie R. Hannan,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Annie R. Hannan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Schuyler County, Illinois. She served from 1894-1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1894, 4441,Annie R. Hannan,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Annie R. Hannan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Schuyler County, Illinois. She served from 1894-1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1896, 4442,Eva Harding,,,Kansas,,,,,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Eva Harding was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas in 1916. The New York Times reported that Harding had ""shied her bonnet into the ring"". Harding ran her campaign on a platform of anti-militarism, national prohibition, woman suffrage, old-age and mothers' pensions, and a tariff for revenue only. Two years later, in 1918, she was the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. Senate from Kansas. Harding did not win either race. Harding was an ardent temperance worker and close colleague of Carrie Nation. In 1901 Harding, along with Nation and six others, was tried in Topeka, Kansas for destroying the property of a cigar store and saloon. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 4442,Eva Harding,,,Kansas,,,,,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Eva Harding was the Democratic nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas in 1916. The New York Times reported that Harding had ""shied her bonnet into the ring"". Harding ran her campaign on a platform of anti-militarism, national prohibition, woman suffrage, old-age and mothers' pensions, and a tariff for revenue only. Two years later, in 1918, she was the Socialist Party candidate for U.S. Senate from Kansas. Harding did not win either race. Harding was an ardent temperance worker and close colleague of Carrie Nation. In 1901 Harding, along with Nation and six others, was tried in Topeka, Kansas for destroying the property of a cigar store and saloon. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1918,Socialist 4443,Emma Skinner,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1907 or 1908 Emma Skinner was elected for a two-year term as Johnson County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 4444,Jennie P. Slater,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography In 1902 and in 1904 Jennie P. Slater ran as the Democratic nominee for Cach County, Utah recorder. Her Republican opponent was Rebecca Eames. Slater lost in each election. On February 13, 1909 Slater, who lived in Logan, Utah, was appointed a notary public. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 4444,Jennie P. Slater,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography In 1902 and in 1904 Jennie P. Slater ran as the Democratic nominee for Cach County, Utah recorder. Her Republican opponent was Rebecca Eames. Slater lost in each election. On February 13, 1909 Slater, who lived in Logan, Utah, was appointed a notary public. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Democratic 4445,Miss Alice M. Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1889 Miss Alice M. Smith was elected Baldwin, Douglas County (Kansas) city clerk. A woman mayor and all-woman city council were also elected. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1889, 4446,Mrs. C. D. Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1905 Mrs. C. D. Smith was elected as Trego County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Her term ended May 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 4446,Mrs. C. D. Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1905 Mrs. C. D. Smith was elected as Trego County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Her term ended May 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4447,Estelle M. Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1905 Estelle M. Smith was elected as Logan County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Her term ended May 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 4447,Estelle M. Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1905 Estelle M. Smith was elected as Logan County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Her term ended May 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4448,Florence Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1904 Florence Smith, the Republican nominee, was elected to a two-year term as Meade County, Kansas register of deeds. She was re-elected in 1906, serving until 1908 but did not campaign for a third term. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1904,Republican 4448,Florence Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1904 Florence Smith, the Republican nominee, was elected to a two-year term as Meade County, Kansas register of deeds. She was re-elected in 1906, serving until 1908 but did not campaign for a third term. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1906,Republican 4449,Ingelletta Smith,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1881 Miss Ingelletta Smith received the Republican party nomination for Council Bluffs, Iowa school superintendent, but was defeated by her Democratic competitor. Additional Notes",City School Superintendent,1881,Republican 4450,Mrs. Lulu B. Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1899 Mrs. Lulu B. Smith was elected to the Beattie, Marshall County (Kansas) city council. She served with an elected woman mayor, city clerk, and all-woman city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1899, 4451,Mrs. R. C. Smith,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. R. C. Smith was elected Faribault County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4452,Miss Maimie Sorenson,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Miss Maimie Sorenson was elected Towner County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. She served at least six years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4452,Miss Maimie Sorenson,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Miss Maimie Sorenson was elected Towner County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. She served at least six years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 4452,Miss Maimie Sorenson,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Miss Maimie Sorenson was elected Towner County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. She served at least six years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4453,Belle Spear,"July 1st, 1860",circa 1965,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1888 Amanda Belle Spear, always known as Belle, was elected Rawling County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. She was born in Ohio and moved to Kansas at an unknown sate. She married to Cyrus D. Anderson on June 10, 1891 after serving as superintendent. They had two sons. When Anderson died in 1917, Belle may have married Lewis H. Border. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1888, 4454,Anna L. Spencer,,,California,,,,,,"Biography In 1878 Anna L. Spencer was elected Alpine, County (California) superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1878, 4455,Edna R. Sperry,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1907 Edna R. Sperry was elected Graham County, Kansas register of deeds. She served until 1911. She succeeded Olive M. Kackley who served from 1903 to 1907. In 1911 Alice McGill replaced Sperry. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1907, 4455,Edna R. Sperry,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1907 Edna R. Sperry was elected Graham County, Kansas register of deeds. She served until 1911. She succeeded Olive M. Kackley who served from 1903 to 1907. In 1911 Alice McGill replaced Sperry. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1909, 4456,Maude Spickard,1883,1996,Kansas,,,,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1910 Maude Spickard was elected Stafford County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She was re-elected in 1912. Spickard also served as clerk of the district court (dates of term unknown). She was involved with the library board, active in the Methodist church, and PEO. Her husband-to-be died in the 1917 flu epidemic and she never married. Maude Spickard was the eldest of four children. Her mother taught public school as a young woman,and her father was involved in governance of their town and county, serving eight years as county commissioner as well as terms on the city council and board of education. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,, 4456,Maude Spickard,1883,1996,Kansas,,,,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1910 Maude Spickard was elected Stafford County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She was re-elected in 1912. Spickard also served as clerk of the district court (dates of term unknown). She was involved with the library board, active in the Methodist church, and PEO. Her husband-to-be died in the 1917 flu epidemic and she never married. Maude Spickard was the eldest of four children. Her mother taught public school as a young woman,and her father was involved in governance of their town and county, serving eight years as county commissioner as well as terms on the city council and board of education. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4456,Maude Spickard,1883,1996,Kansas,,,,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1910 Maude Spickard was elected Stafford County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She was re-elected in 1912. Spickard also served as clerk of the district court (dates of term unknown). She was involved with the library board, active in the Methodist church, and PEO. Her husband-to-be died in the 1917 flu epidemic and she never married. Maude Spickard was the eldest of four children. Her mother taught public school as a young woman,and her father was involved in governance of their town and county, serving eight years as county commissioner as well as terms on the city council and board of education. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,, 4457,Mrs. M. E. St. John,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography In 1885 Mrs. M. E. St. John was elected Martin County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Mrs. St. John is on the list of individuals who took a child, Charles E. Smith, age 7, from one of the so-called New York City ""orphan trains."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4458,Mary Steagall,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography In 1914 Mary Steagall campaigned as the nominee of the Progressive party for the office of Illinois state superintendent of instruction. She did not win. In a field of six candidates, she came in third with 89,300 (9.55%) votes. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Progressive 4459,Miss Josephine K. Steake,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography In 1912 Miss Josephine K. Steake was elected Hettinger County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4460,Margaret Sternborg,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1913 Margaret Sternborg was elected Grundy County, Iowa recorder. She served till at least 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4461,Ella M. Stearns,,,Iowa,,,,,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1906 Ella M. Stearns was first elected Audubon County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She had taught in local schools for many years before her election. She was re-elected several times. Stearns was born in Maine and came west as a child with her family. She attended Iowa State Teachers College. As an adult she was active in her church, PEO, the Columbian Club, and the local Woman's club. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 4461,Ella M. Stearns,,,Iowa,,,,,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1906 Ella M. Stearns was first elected Audubon County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She had taught in local schools for many years before her election. She was re-elected several times. Stearns was born in Maine and came west as a child with her family. She attended Iowa State Teachers College. As an adult she was active in her church, PEO, the Columbian Club, and the local Woman's club. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 4461,Ella M. Stearns,,,Iowa,,,,,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1906 Ella M. Stearns was first elected Audubon County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She had taught in local schools for many years before her election. She was re-elected several times. Stearns was born in Maine and came west as a child with her family. She attended Iowa State Teachers College. As an adult she was active in her church, PEO, the Columbian Club, and the local Woman's club. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 4461,Ella M. Stearns,,,Iowa,,,,,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1906 Ella M. Stearns was first elected Audubon County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She had taught in local schools for many years before her election. She was re-elected several times. Stearns was born in Maine and came west as a child with her family. She attended Iowa State Teachers College. As an adult she was active in her church, PEO, the Columbian Club, and the local Woman's club. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908,Republican 4461,Ella M. Stearns,,,Iowa,,,,,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1906 Ella M. Stearns was first elected Audubon County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She had taught in local schools for many years before her election. She was re-elected several times. Stearns was born in Maine and came west as a child with her family. She attended Iowa State Teachers College. As an adult she was active in her church, PEO, the Columbian Club, and the local Woman's club. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 4462,Sarah Burger Stearns,1836,1904,Minnesota,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Sarah Burger Stearns was elected in 1881 to the Duluth, Minnesota school board, serving for three years. She worked for woman suffrage her entire life, and was a member of the National Woman's Suffrage Association. In the early 1880s she presided over the Minnesota Woman Suffrage Association. Stearns supported temperance and belonged to a society that provided shelter for women and children, some of whom had been battered. Stearns' husband was a lawyer and judge, who also supported woman suffrage. They had four children. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 4463,Lizzie J. Stephenson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie J. Stephenson was first appointed, and then in 1886, elected, as Woodson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. She had been a teacher for many years, and a principal. She served for five years on the Board of County Examiners. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4464,Adaline Sterling,,,New Jersey,,,,,Civic Reform | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1899 Miss Adaline Sterling was serving as president of the Englewood, New Jersey school board. She was elected in this year or shortly prior to 1899. Sterling, a Democrat, was active in the Women's Committee of the party, worked for woman suffrage, helped to raise the funds needed to build Englewood Hospital, and as a founder and leader of the Englewood Women's Club, lobbied to preserve the Palisades and to create a park. Additional Notes",School Board President,1899,Democratic 4465,Lavinia Sterrett,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1901 Lavinia Sterrett was elected Hodgeman County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She was re-elected several times, serving until at least 1904. In early Kansas government reports she is referred to as Mrs. Sterrett but in later lists of official positions her name appears without the ""Mrs."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 4465,Lavinia Sterrett,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1901 Lavinia Sterrett was elected Hodgeman County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She was re-elected several times, serving until at least 1904. In early Kansas government reports she is referred to as Mrs. Sterrett but in later lists of official positions her name appears without the ""Mrs."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 4465,Lavinia Sterrett,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1901 Lavinia Sterrett was elected Hodgeman County, Kansas superintendent of schools. She was re-elected several times, serving until at least 1904. In early Kansas government reports she is referred to as Mrs. Sterrett but in later lists of official positions her name appears without the ""Mrs."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 4466,Myrta Harlow,1874,1962,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Myrta Harlow, a Republican, was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monroe County, Iowa. She served from 1907-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4466,Myrta Harlow,1874,1962,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Myrta Harlow, a Republican, was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monroe County, Iowa. She served from 1907-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1915, 4466,Myrta Harlow,1874,1962,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Myrta Harlow, a Republican, was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monroe County, Iowa. She served from 1907-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4466,Myrta Harlow,1874,1962,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Myrta Harlow, a Republican, was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monroe County, Iowa. She served from 1907-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4466,Myrta Harlow,1874,1962,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Myrta Harlow, a Republican, was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Monroe County, Iowa. She served from 1907-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912,Republican 4467,Carrie P. Harrington,1862,1927,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Carrie P. Harrington was elected as a member of School Board for Warren, Ohio, in 1898. That year there were two women elected to the school board under a new school law. In the primary election four men and two women, Carrie P. Harrington and Harriet T. Upton were candidates. The two women received the highest number of votes. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 4467,Carrie P. Harrington,1862,1927,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Carrie P. Harrington was elected as a member of School Board for Warren, Ohio, in 1898. That year there were two women elected to the school board under a new school law. In the primary election four men and two women, Carrie P. Harrington and Harriet T. Upton were candidates. The two women received the highest number of votes. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1908, 4467,Carrie P. Harrington,1862,1927,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Carrie P. Harrington was elected as a member of School Board for Warren, Ohio, in 1898. That year there were two women elected to the school board under a new school law. In the primary election four men and two women, Carrie P. Harrington and Harriet T. Upton were candidates. The two women received the highest number of votes. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 4467,Carrie P. Harrington,1862,1927,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Carrie P. Harrington was elected as a member of School Board for Warren, Ohio, in 1898. That year there were two women elected to the school board under a new school law. In the primary election four men and two women, Carrie P. Harrington and Harriet T. Upton were candidates. The two women received the highest number of votes. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 4467,Carrie P. Harrington,1862,1927,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Carrie P. Harrington was elected as a member of School Board for Warren, Ohio, in 1898. That year there were two women elected to the school board under a new school law. In the primary election four men and two women, Carrie P. Harrington and Harriet T. Upton were candidates. The two women received the highest number of votes. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 4467,Carrie P. Harrington,1862,1927,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Carrie P. Harrington was elected as a member of School Board for Warren, Ohio, in 1898. That year there were two women elected to the school board under a new school law. In the primary election four men and two women, Carrie P. Harrington and Harriet T. Upton were candidates. The two women received the highest number of votes. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 4468,Jane Harris,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Jane Harris was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Faribault county, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4468,Jane Harris,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Jane Harris was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Faribault county, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4469,Lucia Harrison,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Lucia Harrison campaigned for the office of State Superintendent Of Instruction for Michigan in 1908. Harrison did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Independent 4470,Amy I. Stewart,"August 31st, 1873",,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Stewart was born in Pennsylvania and in 1887 went to Kansas with her parents. She took a three years' normal course at Chapman, Kansas, and a business course in the Ottawa Business College, Ottawa, Kansas. Miss Stewart moved to Rushville, Sheridan County, Nebraska in 1896 and took a position as Deputy Clerk of the District Court, in 1899 was assistant cashier in the Stockman's Bank, Rushville, served as Deputy Clerk of the District Court eight years and was then elected Clerk of the District Court as the Republican nominee (c. 1904 or slightly later). She ran successfully for office again, on the Republican ticket, in 1921 and 1929. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1903,Republican 4471,Mrs. S. E. Stewart,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1890 Mrs. S. E. Stewart was one of several women in Edgerton, Johnson County (Kansas) who was elected to the city council. After qualifying, she and the other women winners, including the mayor and police judge, resigned. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4472,Mrs. Cora Wilson Stewart,1875,1958,Kentucky,,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other | Temperance,"Biography Mrs. Cora Stewart was a nationally known educator who innovated adult literacy programs. She was devout and believed herself to have a calling. She identified with other leading Progressive era women. She began her literary education work in her hometown and county, Farmers, Rowan County. Her ""Moonlight School"" idea was so successful that surrounding southern states copied it. In 1901, at the age of twenty-six, Stewart was elected Rowan County's first woman superintendent of schools. Stewart's campaign may have been aided by her politically active brother, mayor of their hometown. She served one term, until 1905, and may not have run again because of domestic troubles. She was also the first woman elected president of the Kentucky Educational Association. Stewart was active in the National Education Association and was appointed to an education commission in the Hoover Administration. She strongly believed in a woman's right to work. Stewart was active in Democratic party politics, always lobbying for pro-education platforms. She was a delegate-at-large at the July 1920 Democratic National Convention in San Francisco. She was asked to second the nomination of James B. Cox as the party's candidate for president. Out of respect, Kentucky delegates cast one vote for Stewart for president and one for suffragist Laura Clay. ""Miss Clay and Mrs. Stewart Get a Vote Each in Convention,"" New York Times, July 6, 1920. Stewart was repeatedly spoken of as a candidate for state superintendent of schools. Each time the possibility was raised, she declined, perhaps to continue her national education speaking and lobbying. Stewart was married at the age of twenty to Ulysses Grant Carey. The marriage lasted three years. In 1902, she married Alexander T. Stewart, a teacher. He drank and was abusive and after trying to save the marriage, she divorced him. They had one son who died before his first birthday. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901,Democratic 4473,Gertrude E. Stevens,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1886 Gertrude E. Stevens was elected Sheridan County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4474,Mrs. Helen S. Stewart,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. Helen S. Stewart was elected to the Baldwin, Douglas County (Kansas) city council. The elected mayor, city clerk, and other members of the council were all women. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4475,Minnie Stewart,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1911 Minnie Stewart was elected Boubon County, Kansas superintendent of schools serving through May 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4476,Gabrella T. Stickney,,,California,,,,,Temperance,"Biography In 1912 Gabrella Stickney ran second, in a field of four candidates, as the Prohibition party nominee for representative in California's Sixty-seventh Assembly district-Los Angeles. She polled 2,139 votes, beating the Democratic and Socialist candidates. The Republican winner polled 4,573 votes. In 1914, she campaigned for the office of California Secretary of State, again as the Prohibition nominee. In a field of four candidates, she came in last with 7.3% of the total vote. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1912,Prohibition 4476,Gabrella T. Stickney,,,California,,,,,Temperance,"Biography In 1912 Gabrella Stickney ran second, in a field of four candidates, as the Prohibition party nominee for representative in California's Sixty-seventh Assembly district-Los Angeles. She polled 2,139 votes, beating the Democratic and Socialist candidates. The Republican winner polled 4,573 votes. In 1914, she campaigned for the office of California Secretary of State, again as the Prohibition nominee. In a field of four candidates, she came in last with 7.3% of the total vote. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1914,Prohibition 4477,Blanche Stoddard,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1912 Blanche Stoddard was elected Hardin County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served for at least one additional term. She was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4477,Blanche Stoddard,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1912 Blanche Stoddard was elected Hardin County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served for at least one additional term. She was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4478,Mrs. A. E. Harsh,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. E. Harsh was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Fillmore County, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4478,Mrs. A. E. Harsh,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. E. Harsh was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Fillmore County, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4479,Bessie B. Hart,1884,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Bessie B. Hart was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Clarke County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. Hart was re-elected for another term in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 4479,Bessie B. Hart,1884,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Bessie B. Hart was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Clarke County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. Hart was re-elected for another term in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 4480,Jane E. Hartwell,1838,,Kansas,Widowed,Business,Dressmaker,,Temperance,"Biography Jane E. Hartwell was elected to the City Council of Jamestown, Cloud county. Kansas in 1897. Hartwell was elected with two other women, one the mayor, on a temperance platform. Additional Notes",City Council,1897, 4481,Mamie Hartwel,,,Kansas,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mamie Hartwell was elected City Clerk of Jamestown, Cloud County, Kansas in 1897. Hartwell was elected but did not qualify for the position. She was part of a all female, temperance ticket. The other women on the ticket were elected to positions on the city council and as mayor. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1897, 4482,Mabel Hartzell,1875,1954,Ohio,Single,Education,Teacher,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Mabel Hartzell was elected to the School Board in Alliance, Ohio in 1912 and served until 1924. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1912, 4483,Elizabeth Brown Harvey,1874,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elizabeth B. Harvey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Boone County, Illinois in 1910 and served for several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910,Republican 4484,Jennie S. Boulware,1865,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Jennie S. Boulware was the Democratic candidate for Probate and County Clerk for Coles County, Illinois in 1913. Additional Notes",County and Probate Clerk,1913,Democratic 4485,Mrs. Lou M. Harris,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs Lou M. Harris was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Rock Island County, Illinois in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Republican 4486,Abbie Jewett Craig,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Abbie Jewett Craig was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Winnebago County, Illinois in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Republican 4487,Mary E. Harvey,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Harvey was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Martin County, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4487,Mary E. Harvey,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Harvey was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Martin County, Minnesota in 1876 and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4488,Antoinette L. Haskell,1854,,Kansas,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Antoinette L. Haskell was elected to two terms as Mayor of Gaylord, Kansas. She was first elected in 1895 and re-elected in 1896. Additional Notes",Mayor,1895, 4488,Antoinette L. Haskell,1854,,Kansas,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Antoinette L. Haskell was elected to two terms as Mayor of Gaylord, Kansas. She was first elected in 1895 and re-elected in 1896. Additional Notes",Mayor,1896,Democratic 4489,Alice B. Hathoway,1862,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Alice B. Hathoway was a candidate for the School Board of Marion, Massachusetts in 1910 or 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1910, 4490,Mary E. Hawk,1853,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Hawk was elected to the City Council of Haddam, Washington county, Kansas in 1891. Additional Notes",City Council,1891, 4491,Mrs. S. J. Haynes,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S. J. Haynes was elected as a member of the School Board in Springfield, Illinois, some time before 1914. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 4492,Laura Hazle,1856,1944,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Laura Hazle was elected County School Superintendent of Instruction for Greene County, Illinois, and served from 1886-1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4492,Laura Hazle,1856,1944,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Laura Hazle was elected County School Superintendent of Instruction for Greene County, Illinois, and served from 1886-1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1888, 4493,Margaret Haun,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Haun was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Hodgeman County, Kansas, and served from 1908-1910. Haun later married Leonard Haun Raser and used the name Margaret Haun Raser. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4494,Charlotte Hibschle,1884,,Colorado,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Charlotte Hebschle was elected City Treasurer of Leadville, Colorado before 1915. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 4495,Patience Rozsa Archer,1827,1921,Utah,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Patience Rozsa Archer was elected City Treasurer of Pleasant Grove, Utah in 1898. Archer served for two years and was succeeded by her daughter Amy Rozsa. Archer was active in many women's relief and other civic and religious organizations in her community. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1898, 4496,Amy Rozsa,1866,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Amy Rozsa was elected City Treasurer of Pleasant Grove, Utah in 1900. Rozsa succeeded her mother, Patience Rozsa Archer, in this office. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1900, 4497,Elsie Hedrick,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Elsie Hedrick was elected as County Register of Deeds for Stevens County and served from 1896-1898. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1896, 4498,Alice M. Henderson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Alice M. Henderson was the Prohibition party candidate for State Superindentent Instruction from Kansas in 1892. Henderson did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1892,Prohibition 4499,Clara Henderson,1854,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara Henderson was elected to the City Council of Elk Falls, Elk County, Kansas in 1889. Henderson was elected with a woman mayor and other female council members that year. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4500,Ellen Martin Henrotin,1847,1922,Illinois,Married,,,,Labor | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Ellen Martin Henrotin was elected a State University Trustee in Illinois, and served from 1913-1917. Henrotin was the second president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and active in many areas of reform in Chicago. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912, 4501,Josephine K. Henry,1852,,Kentucky,Married,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,"Writer, Political Activist",Prohibition,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Josephine K. Henry was the Prohibition Party candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court of Appeals, in Kentucky in 1890 and 1894. Henry did not win these races. She was also named as a candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction in Kentucky. There was speculation in the press that Henry would be asked to run for U.S. President. She may have been the first woman in the South to run a campaign for a state-wide office. Henry was one of the leaders of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and, in 1894 was elected as one of the auditors of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. She joined the committee for Elizabeth Cady Stanton's book called The Woman's Bible. Additional Notes",Clerk of the Court of Appeals,1890,Prohibition 4501,Josephine K. Henry,1852,,Kentucky,Married,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,"Writer, Political Activist",Prohibition,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Josephine K. Henry was the Prohibition Party candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court of Appeals, in Kentucky in 1890 and 1894. Henry did not win these races. She was also named as a candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction in Kentucky. There was speculation in the press that Henry would be asked to run for U.S. President. She may have been the first woman in the South to run a campaign for a state-wide office. Henry was one of the leaders of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and, in 1894 was elected as one of the auditors of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. She joined the committee for Elizabeth Cady Stanton's book called The Woman's Bible. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,, 4501,Josephine K. Henry,1852,,Kentucky,Married,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,"Writer, Political Activist",Prohibition,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Josephine K. Henry was the Prohibition Party candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court of Appeals, in Kentucky in 1890 and 1894. Henry did not win these races. She was also named as a candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction in Kentucky. There was speculation in the press that Henry would be asked to run for U.S. President. She may have been the first woman in the South to run a campaign for a state-wide office. Henry was one of the leaders of the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and, in 1894 was elected as one of the auditors of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. She joined the committee for Elizabeth Cady Stanton's book called The Woman's Bible. Additional Notes",Clerk of the Court of Appeals,1890,Prohibition 4502,Anna Hepburn,1846,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Anna Hepburn was elected County Recorder for Polk County, Iowa some time before 1895. Hepburn served for many years in the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1895, 4503,Mrs. F. E. Herring,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F. E. Herring was elected to the City Council of Tyro, Kansas in 1913. A woman mayor, and two other women city council members were elected that year. Additional Notes",City Council,1913, 4504,Mrs. L. H. Stone,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In about 1885 Mrs. L. H. Stone was elected Marshall County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4505,Laura Heynes,1830,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Laura Heynes was elected to the City Council of Pawnee Rock, Barton County, Kansas in 1890. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4506,Mrs. Anna M. Strain,,,Kansas,Married,Domestic and Personal Service,Homemaker,,Temperance,"Biography In 1897 Mrs. Anna M. Strain was elected mayor of Jamestown, Cloud County (Kansas), along with several women council members. The town had been looking for a way to enforce liquor laws without success and thought that a woman's political ticket might do a better job. Strain was an active member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. The women tried various approaches, including legal action, but it is not clear that they succeeded. Additional Notes",Mayor,1897, 4507,Clara Strohmeier,,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,Socialist,,"Biography In 1914 Clara Strohmeier was the Socialist party candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. She ran third, with 2,877 votes, in a field of four candidates. Strohmeier may have married after this candidacy, becoming Clara Strohmeier Clark. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Socialist 4508,Agnes Sughrue,"December 2nd, 1884","November 3rd, 2066",Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1905 Agnes Sughrue was elected Clark County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4509,Mrs. E. W. Sullivan,,,California,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Prior to 1886 Mrs. E. W. Sullivan was elected to several terms as Mono County, California superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4510,Helen J. Sullivan,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Helen J. Sullivan was elected as the Cavelier County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4511,Mrs. W. A. Swartwood,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1887 Mrs. W. A. Swartwood was elected to the Syracuse, Hamilton County (Kansas) city council. That year only women were elected to the council. Additional Notes",City Council,1887, 4512,Izola M. Sweeney,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Izola M. Sweeney was elected as Louisa County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served through 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4512,Izola M. Sweeney,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Izola M. Sweeney was elected as Louisa County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She served through 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4513,Esther H. Swenumson,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Esther H. Swennumson was elected Chickasaw County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4513,Esther H. Swenumson,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Esther H. Swennumson was elected Chickasaw County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 4514,Margaret Swiggett,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Swiggett won election as Trego County, Kansas register of deeds in 1906, 1908, and 1910. Swiggett remained single and lived in a house shared with her brother, Walter F., also single, who was elected probate judge and who served for many years as justice of the peace. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1906, 4514,Margaret Swiggett,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Swiggett won election as Trego County, Kansas register of deeds in 1906, 1908, and 1910. Swiggett remained single and lived in a house shared with her brother, Walter F., also single, who was elected probate judge and who served for many years as justice of the peace. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1910, 4514,Margaret Swiggett,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Swiggett won election as Trego County, Kansas register of deeds in 1906, 1908, and 1910. Swiggett remained single and lived in a house shared with her brother, Walter F., also single, who was elected probate judge and who served for many years as justice of the peace. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1906, 4515,Mary E. Sykes,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Sykes served four-year terms from 1894 to 1902 as the elected Warren County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was corresponding secretary of the local Ladies Republican League, and a proponent of free kindergartens. She married Loren R. Sykes October 22, 1874. They had three daughters. She was a member and officer of P.E.O. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Republican 4515,Mary E. Sykes,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Sykes served four-year terms from 1894 to 1902 as the elected Warren County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was corresponding secretary of the local Ladies Republican League, and a proponent of free kindergartens. She married Loren R. Sykes October 22, 1874. They had three daughters. She was a member and officer of P.E.O. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 4515,Mary E. Sykes,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Sykes served four-year terms from 1894 to 1902 as the elected Warren County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was corresponding secretary of the local Ladies Republican League, and a proponent of free kindergartens. She married Loren R. Sykes October 22, 1874. They had three daughters. She was a member and officer of P.E.O. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Republican 4516,Charlotte Taeor,,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In or before 1885 Charlotte Taeor was elected Fillmore County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4517,Mrs. Martha P. Tatum,,,North Dakota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Martha P. Tatum was elected Williams County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4518,Kate Taubman,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,People,Civic Reform,"Biography Kate Taubman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Aurora County, South Dakota in 1892, and again in 1894. In 1896 Taubman was the nominee of the People's party for the office of South Dakota superintendent of public instruction. She was not elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 4518,Kate Taubman,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,People,Civic Reform,"Biography Kate Taubman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Aurora County, South Dakota in 1892, and again in 1894. In 1896 Taubman was the nominee of the People's party for the office of South Dakota superintendent of public instruction. She was not elected. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896,People 4518,Kate Taubman,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,People,Civic Reform,"Biography Kate Taubman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Aurora County, South Dakota in 1892, and again in 1894. In 1896 Taubman was the nominee of the People's party for the office of South Dakota superintendent of public instruction. She was not elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 4519,Frances L. Taylor,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1912 Frances L. Taylor was elected Henry County recorder. She served for at least one additional term in the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912, 4519,Frances L. Taylor,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1912 Frances L. Taylor was elected Henry County recorder. She served for at least one additional term in the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Democratic 4520,Mrs. M. F. Taylor,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography On or before 1885 Mrs. M. F. Taylor was elected Hennepin County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 4521,Mrs. Mary McKee Taylor,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1891 Mrs. Mary McKee Taylor was elected to the Haddam, Washington County (Kansas) city council. In that year, the elected mayor, city clerk, police judge, and all council members were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1891, 4522,Phoebe A. Taylor,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Phoebe A. Taylor ran for Alexander County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She lost to another woman candidate that year. Taylor ran again in the next election and served 1875 to 1882, 1886 to 1890, and 1890 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4522,Phoebe A. Taylor,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Phoebe A. Taylor ran for Alexander County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She lost to another woman candidate that year. Taylor ran again in the next election and served 1875 to 1882, 1886 to 1890, and 1890 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 4522,Phoebe A. Taylor,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Phoebe A. Taylor ran for Alexander County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She lost to another woman candidate that year. Taylor ran again in the next election and served 1875 to 1882, 1886 to 1890, and 1890 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4522,Phoebe A. Taylor,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Phoebe A. Taylor ran for Alexander County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She lost to another woman candidate that year. Taylor ran again in the next election and served 1875 to 1882, 1886 to 1890, and 1890 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 4522,Phoebe A. Taylor,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Phoebe A. Taylor ran for Alexander County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She lost to another woman candidate that year. Taylor ran again in the next election and served 1875 to 1882, 1886 to 1890, and 1890 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 4522,Phoebe A. Taylor,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Phoebe A. Taylor ran for Alexander County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She lost to another woman candidate that year. Taylor ran again in the next election and served 1875 to 1882, 1886 to 1890, and 1890 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 4522,Phoebe A. Taylor,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Phoebe A. Taylor ran for Alexander County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She lost to another woman candidate that year. Taylor ran again in the next election and served 1875 to 1882, 1886 to 1890, and 1890 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 4523,Mrs. C. Teachout,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography On or before 1885 Mrs. C. Teachout was elected Dakota County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4524,Mrs. K. C. Teague,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1891 Mrs. K. C. Teague was elected to the Haddam, Washington County (Kansas) city council. The elected mayor, city clerk, police judge, and all council members were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1891, 4525,Bird Temple,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Bird Temple was elected the Ness County, Kansas register of deeds. Her term expired in 1913. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1910, 4526,Thyra Therkildsen,,,Wyoming,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography In January1911 Thyra Therkildsen was elected Laramie, Albany County(Wyoming) clerk. She served at least seven years. The length of the terms are not known, but she presumably won another two or three elections. She was the first woman in Albany County elected to any position. Therkildsen was the eldest of six children. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1908, and began working at the courthouse in Laramie. In 1909 she was appointed deputy county clerk, and served in this position until elected county clerk in 1911. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1911, 4527,Ruth Thompson,1887,1970,Michigan,Single,Legal System,Lawyer,Republican,Civic Reform,"Biography Lawyer Ruth Thompson was Muskegon County register of probate, 1905-25, and probate judge in Michigan from 1925 to 1936. Under the Michigan Constitution, the office of register of probate was an appointed position, and probate judge was elected. She was elected to the Michigan state House of Representatives from Muskegon County's 1st district, 1939-40, and to the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 9th district, 1951-57. She was defeated in the primary in 1956. She was the first woman to represent Michigan in Congress, and the first woman to serve on the H.R. Judiciary committee. Thompson was an advocate for children's rights.In 1954 she introduced legislation to ban the mailing of ""obscene, lewd, lascivious or filthy"" phonographs (rock and roll). Thompson also served on the Social Security Board in D.C., 1941-42, and was a member and chair of the Michigan Prison Commission for Women. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1905, 4528,Fanny M. Thorne,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1886 Fanny M. Thorne was elected Ford County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1886, 4529,Mrs. A. B. Thorp,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Prior to 1885 Mrs. A. B. Thorp was elected Faribault County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4530,Mrs. Belle Thorpe,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1913 Mrs. Belle Thorpe was elected Fayette County, Iowa superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4531,Mrs. Catharine J. Tierce,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. Catharine J. Tierce was elected Anota County, Minnesota superintendent of schools prior to 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4532,May Tickell,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1910 May Tickell was elected Pawnee County, Kansas treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 4533,Theresa Tiedemann,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Theresa Tiedemann was elected Des Moines County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected to the office two years later. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4533,Theresa Tiedemann,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Theresa Tiedemann was elected Des Moines County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected to the office two years later. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4534,Mary E. Todd,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Mary E. Todd was elected Seward County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907, 4535,Cora L. Tompkins,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Cora L. Tompkins was elected Coffey County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. She served the 1907-09 term, and another that is documented in 1911-13. It is possible that she was also elected for the 1909-11 term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907, 4535,Cora L. Tompkins,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Cora L. Tompkins was elected Coffey County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. She served the 1907-09 term, and another that is documented in 1911-13. It is possible that she was also elected for the 1909-11 term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911,Unknown 4536,Mrs. Elizabeth Totten,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Temperance,"Biography In 1899 Mrs. Elizabeth Totten was elected mayor of Beattie, Marshall County (Kansas). Women were also elected to all the city council positions as well as the office of town clerk. A year later some of the women were not re-elected, perhaps because of the strict prohibition of liquor that they enforced. Their election drew attention in many quarters and was reported in a long New York Times article, ""Women Rule in Kansas,"" August 13, 1899 (page 16). Additional Notes",Mayor,1899, 4537,Mrs. Trask,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Prior to 1885 Mrs. Trask was elected Douglas County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4538,Anna C. Hibbs,1840,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna C. Hibbs was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Freeborn County, Minnesota in 1876, and in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4538,Anna C. Hibbs,1840,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna C. Hibbs was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Freeborn County, Minnesota in 1876, and in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4539,Mary A. Higbey,1840,,Kansas,Single,Business,Book Merchant,,,"Biography Mary A. Higbey was elected as County Superintendent of LaBette County, Kansas. She served for six years, from 1873-1879. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1873, 4539,Mary A. Higbey,1840,,Kansas,Single,Business,Book Merchant,,,"Biography Mary A. Higbey was elected as County Superintendent of LaBette County, Kansas. She served for six years, from 1873-1879. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1877, 4539,Mary A. Higbey,1840,,Kansas,Single,Business,Book Merchant,,,"Biography Mary A. Higbey was elected as County Superintendent of LaBette County, Kansas. She served for six years, from 1873-1879. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1873, 4540,Una Hebron,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Una Hebron was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Shawnee County, Kansas in 1874. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1873, 4541,Antoinette Hilgenaus,1886,,Colorado,Single,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Antoinette Hilgenaus was elected City Treasurer of Telluride, Colorado some time before 1914. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 4542,Mrs. J. C. Hill,,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J.C. Hill was elected as County Recorder of Osceola county, Iowa in 1880 Additional Notes",County Recorder,1880, 4543,Mattie O. Hilliard,1842,,Kansas,Married,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Mattie O. Hilliard was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Pratt County, Kansas and served from 1904-1912. In the 1910 election Hilliard, the Republican candidate, won against another woman, who was the Democratic candidate for the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904,Republican 4543,Mattie O. Hilliard,1842,,Kansas,Married,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Mattie O. Hilliard was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Pratt County, Kansas and served from 1904-1912. In the 1910 election Hilliard, the Republican candidate, won against another woman, who was the Democratic candidate for the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910,Republican 4543,Mattie O. Hilliard,1842,,Kansas,Married,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Mattie O. Hilliard was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Pratt County, Kansas and served from 1904-1912. In the 1910 election Hilliard, the Republican candidate, won against another woman, who was the Democratic candidate for the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904,Republican 4543,Mattie O. Hilliard,1842,,Kansas,Married,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Mattie O. Hilliard was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Pratt County, Kansas and served from 1904-1912. In the 1910 election Hilliard, the Republican candidate, won against another woman, who was the Democratic candidate for the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906,Republican 4544,Eva E. Hills,1859,,Ohio,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Eva E. Hills was elected as to the School Board of Lorain, Ohio in 1916. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1916, 4545,Sarah Gilespie Huftalen,1866,,Iowa,Married,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Writer",,,"Biography Sarah Huftalen was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa, and served from 1910-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4545,Sarah Gilespie Huftalen,1866,,Iowa,Married,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Writer",,,"Biography Sarah Huftalen was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa, and served from 1910-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4545,Sarah Gilespie Huftalen,1866,,Iowa,Married,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Writer",,,"Biography Sarah Huftalen was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa, and served from 1910-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4546,Gracia E. Tucker,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1910 Gracia E. Tucker was first elected Boone County, Iowa superintendent of schools as the Republican candidate. She won re-election into the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Republican 4546,Gracia E. Tucker,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1910 Gracia E. Tucker was first elected Boone County, Iowa superintendent of schools as the Republican candidate. She won re-election into the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1920,Republican 4546,Gracia E. Tucker,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1910 Gracia E. Tucker was first elected Boone County, Iowa superintendent of schools as the Republican candidate. She won re-election into the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Republican 4546,Gracia E. Tucker,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1910 Gracia E. Tucker was first elected Boone County, Iowa superintendent of schools as the Republican candidate. She won re-election into the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Republican 4546,Gracia E. Tucker,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1910 Gracia E. Tucker was first elected Boone County, Iowa superintendent of schools as the Republican candidate. She won re-election into the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Republican 4546,Gracia E. Tucker,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1910 Gracia E. Tucker was first elected Boone County, Iowa superintendent of schools as the Republican candidate. She won re-election into the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Republican 4547,Barbara Van Allen,,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Prior to 1885 Barbara Van Allen was elected Dodge County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4548,Alice J. Hilton,1865,,Kansas,Married,,,,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Alice J. Hilton was elected City Clerk of Hunnewell, Sumner County, Kansas in 1911. She served with Ella Wilson, who had been elected mayor of Hunnewell in the same race. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1911, 4549,Lydia Hinman,1850,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Lydia Hinman was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Kidder County, North Dakota in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4550,Rose Hindman,1885,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Rose Hindman was elected Register of Deeds for Richfield, Morton County, Kansas and served from 1907-1911. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1907, 4550,Rose Hindman,1885,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Rose Hindman was elected Register of Deeds for Richfield, Morton County, Kansas and served from 1907-1911. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1909, 4551,Ada Upton Hitchcock,1878,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ada Upton Hitchcock was elected County Superintendent of Mitchell County, Kansas, and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4552,Effie D. Hoadley,1885,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Effie D. Hoadley was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Benson County, North Dakota, in 1909 and served through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4553,Tillie Hoadley,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Tillie Hoadley was elected County Recorder of Adair County, Iowa and served from 1912-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912, 4554,Harriet A. Hobart,1826,,Minnesota,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Harriet A. Hobart was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Goodhue county, Minnesota in t; 1876, and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4554,Harriet A. Hobart,1826,,Minnesota,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Harriet A. Hobart was elected County Superintendent of Instruction Goodhue county, Minnesota in t; 1876, and 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4555,Eva E. Hobart,1855,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eva E. Hobart was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Anderson County, Kansas and served from 1882-1883. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1882, 4556,Amelia Hobbs,1800,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Amelia Hobbs was elected Justice of the Peace of Jersey County, Illinois in 1870. She became the first woman elected to the office in the state. It is not clear if Hobbs filled the office as there may have been a challenge on account of her gender. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1870, 4557,Carrie V. Hoff,1867,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Carrie V. Hoff was the Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee in 1918. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Prohibition 4558,Emma B. Denney,1881,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma B. Denney was the Socialist Labor candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1918. Denney did not win a seat. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Socialist Labor 4559,Mrs. J. B. Van Hoesen,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Prior to 1885 Mrs. J. B. Van Hoesen was elected Douglas County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4560,Mrs. Elizabeth Vedder,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1891 Mrs. Elizabeth Vedder was elected Haddam, Washington County (Kansas) mayor. The city council members, city clerk, and police judge elected with her were all women committed to improving their town. Once source indicates that the women put out for bids and commissioned the construction of a jail. Additional Notes",Mayor,1891, 4561,Hannah Ring Vedder,"September 24th, 1839","March 7th, 2010",Wisconsin,Widowed,Education,Educator,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Hannah Ring Vedder helped to found the Wisconsin Industrial School for Girls in 1875. Sometime after that, she was elected to its school committee. Vedder had been active in soldiers relief work as well as education. Hannah Ring was born in Utica, New York. She came with her family to Milwaukee in 1849 and later attended the Milwaukee Female College. She married Albert Henry Vedder in 1860. He died in 1869 and she never re-married. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1876, 4562,Mrs. C. W. Vosberg,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1890 Mrs. C. W. Vosberg was elected to the Pawnee Rock, Barton County (Kansas) city council. All the candidates elected to the council in this year were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4563,Minnie Walker,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Minnie Walker was elected to the first of two terms as Miami County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907, 4563,Minnie Walker,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Minnie Walker was elected to the first of two terms as Miami County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4564,Mrs. Martha Wallace,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Just prior to 1885 Mrs. Martha Wallace was elected Dakota County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1885, 4565,Olive M. Walls,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Olive M. Walls was elected Greeley County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907, 4566,Jennie M. Ward,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1913 Jennie M. Ward was elected Cass County, Iowa superintendent of schools. Ward served at least through 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4566,Jennie M. Ward,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1913 Jennie M. Ward was elected Cass County, Iowa superintendent of schools. Ward served at least through 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1920,Democratic 4566,Jennie M. Ward,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1913 Jennie M. Ward was elected Cass County, Iowa superintendent of schools. Ward served at least through 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4566,Jennie M. Ward,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1913 Jennie M. Ward was elected Cass County, Iowa superintendent of schools. Ward served at least through 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4566,Jennie M. Ward,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1913 Jennie M. Ward was elected Cass County, Iowa superintendent of schools. Ward served at least through 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 4567,Laura V. Ward,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1908, and again, in 1910, Laura V. Ward was elected Osborne County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1908, 4567,Laura V. Ward,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1908, and again, in 1910, Laura V. Ward was elected Osborne County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1910, 4568,Mrs. Elvira Watkins,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Temperance,"Biography In 1899 Mrs. Elvira Watkins was elected to the Beattie, Marshall County (Kansas) city council. The mayor, city clerk, and other council members elected this year were all women. In its August 13, 1899 article, ""Women Rule in Kansas,"" the New York Times reported that the women were pressed to run because the streets were untended, and saloons and gambling houses were open in defiance of the law. Women could vote in municipal elections in Kansas at this time. Additional Notes",City Council,1899, 4569,Anna W. Hoffman,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna W. Hoffman was the Socialist candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Kansas in 1914. Hoffman did not win the seat. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1914,Socialist 4570,Hannah Turner Holcomb,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Hannah Turner Holcomb campaigned as a presidential elector for the Kansas Socialist Party in 1907. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1907,Socialist 4571,Mary R. Holderman,1865,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary R. Holderman was elected as County Superintendent of Grundy County, Illinios and served from 1898-1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1898, 4571,Mary R. Holderman,1865,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary R. Holderman was elected as County Superintendent of Grundy County, Illinios and served from 1898-1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1900, 4572,Margaret Hood,1857,,Minnesota,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Hood was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Fillmore County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1875, 4572,Margaret Hood,1857,,Minnesota,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Hood was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Fillmore County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4573,Grace Hoover,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Grace Hoover was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lane County, Kansas, in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4574,Kate L. Hopkins,1832,,Illinois,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate L. Hopkins was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Greene County, Illinois. She served in that office from 1873-1877. In 1878 Hopkins was the Prohibition candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction for Illinois. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1873, 4574,Kate L. Hopkins,1832,,Illinois,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate L. Hopkins was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Greene County, Illinois. She served in that office from 1873-1877. In 1878 Hopkins was the Prohibition candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction for Illinois. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1878,Prohibition 4575,Elisabeth Hoppin,1850,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Elisabeth Hoppin was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Mower county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4575,Elisabeth Hoppin,1850,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Elisabeth Hoppin was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Mower county, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4576,Mabel F. Horner,1873,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel F. Horner was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Decatur County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4576,Mabel F. Horner,1873,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel F. Horner was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Decatur County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4577,Laura V. Dye,1855,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura V. Dye was elected as County Superintendent of Decatur County, Iowa and served from 1880-1881. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1880, 4578,Josephine Kellogg,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Josephine Kellogg was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Decatur County, Iowa. Kellogg served from 1878-1879. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1878, 4579,Emmeline Manney,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Emmeline Manney was elected County Superintendent of Decatur, Iowa in 1882-1883. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1882, 4580,Julia B. Hoadley,1859,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia B. Hoadley was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Decatur County, Iowa. She served in the position from 1886-1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4580,Julia B. Hoadley,1859,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia B. Hoadley was elected County Superintendent of Instruction, for Decatur County, Iowa. She served in the position from 1886-1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1888,Republican 4581,Mrs. J. D. Butler,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J.D. Butler was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction for Iowa County, Iowa in 1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1887,Republican 4582,Jennie Horton,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Horton was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Dakota county, Minnesota in ; 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4582,Jennie Horton,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Horton was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Dakota county, Minnesota in ; 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4583,Belle V. Houston,1868,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Belle V. Houston was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cloud County, Kansas and served from 1905-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4584,Gussie L. Houston,1886,,Kansas,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Gussie L. Houston was elected Clerk of the District Court for Chase County, Kansas, in 1909. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1909, 4585,Ellen F. Keleher Howland,1869,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen F. Keleher Howland of Graham County, Kansas served in county offices for twenty-four year. From 1887-1897 Howland was the deputy register of deeds, serving under her father, C. Fountain. This was an appointed office, rather than an elected one. In 1897 Howland was elected to the office County Register of Deeds, serving 1903. In 1903 she became deputy clerk of the district court, serving in that capacity until 1905. Howland was again appointed deputy clerk of the district court, serving from 1907-1909. In 1908 she re-elected as County Register of Deeds in 1908, serving 1909-1911. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1896,Republican 4585,Ellen F. Keleher Howland,1869,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen F. Keleher Howland of Graham County, Kansas served in county offices for twenty-four year. From 1887-1897 Howland was the deputy register of deeds, serving under her father, C. Fountain. This was an appointed office, rather than an elected one. In 1897 Howland was elected to the office County Register of Deeds, serving 1903. In 1903 she became deputy clerk of the district court, serving in that capacity until 1905. Howland was again appointed deputy clerk of the district court, serving from 1907-1909. In 1908 she re-elected as County Register of Deeds in 1908, serving 1909-1911. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1908, 4585,Ellen F. Keleher Howland,1869,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen F. Keleher Howland of Graham County, Kansas served in county offices for twenty-four year. From 1887-1897 Howland was the deputy register of deeds, serving under her father, C. Fountain. This was an appointed office, rather than an elected one. In 1897 Howland was elected to the office County Register of Deeds, serving 1903. In 1903 she became deputy clerk of the district court, serving in that capacity until 1905. Howland was again appointed deputy clerk of the district court, serving from 1907-1909. In 1908 she re-elected as County Register of Deeds in 1908, serving 1909-1911. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1896,Republican 4585,Ellen F. Keleher Howland,1869,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen F. Keleher Howland of Graham County, Kansas served in county offices for twenty-four year. From 1887-1897 Howland was the deputy register of deeds, serving under her father, C. Fountain. This was an appointed office, rather than an elected one. In 1897 Howland was elected to the office County Register of Deeds, serving 1903. In 1903 she became deputy clerk of the district court, serving in that capacity until 1905. Howland was again appointed deputy clerk of the district court, serving from 1907-1909. In 1908 she re-elected as County Register of Deeds in 1908, serving 1909-1911. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1898,Democratic 4585,Ellen F. Keleher Howland,1869,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen F. Keleher Howland of Graham County, Kansas served in county offices for twenty-four year. From 1887-1897 Howland was the deputy register of deeds, serving under her father, C. Fountain. This was an appointed office, rather than an elected one. In 1897 Howland was elected to the office County Register of Deeds, serving 1903. In 1903 she became deputy clerk of the district court, serving in that capacity until 1905. Howland was again appointed deputy clerk of the district court, serving from 1907-1909. In 1908 she re-elected as County Register of Deeds in 1908, serving 1909-1911. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1900, 4586,Ida B. Howell,1866,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Ida B. Howell was elected as County Register of Deeds for Cheyenne County, Kansas and served from 1899-1903. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1899, 4586,Ida B. Howell,1866,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Ida B. Howell was elected as County Register of Deeds for Cheyenne County, Kansas and served from 1899-1903. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1901, 4587,Sarah C. Huddleston,1842,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah C. Huddleston was elected to the City Council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4588,Sallie M. Hutsell,1854,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sallie [Sarah] Hutsell was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cherokee County, Kansas in 1882, 1884, and again in 1887. Hutsell was the first woman to serve in this office in Cherokee County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1882, 4588,Sallie M. Hutsell,1854,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sallie [Sarah] Hutsell was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cherokee County, Kansas in 1882, 1884, and again in 1887. Hutsell was the first woman to serve in this office in Cherokee County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1887, 4588,Sallie M. Hutsell,1854,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sallie [Sarah] Hutsell was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cherokee County, Kansas in 1882, 1884, and again in 1887. Hutsell was the first woman to serve in this office in Cherokee County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1882, 4589,C. Birdie Adams,1873,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography C. Birdie Adams was elected County Superintendent of Cherokee County, Kansas in 1902 and again in 1904 Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1902, 4589,C. Birdie Adams,1873,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography C. Birdie Adams was elected County Superintendent of Cherokee County, Kansas in 1902 and again in 1904 Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904, 4590,Alice Hunt,1865,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice Hunt was elected as member of the City Council of Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4591,Mary E. Hunt,1856,1884,Kansas,Single,Education | Clerical,"Teacher, librarian",,,"Biography Mary E. Hunt was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Chase County, Kansas. She served from 1882-1883. Hunt died in 1884 after a year-long illness Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1882, 4592,Julia T. Huntington,1850,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Julia T. Huntington [aka Mrs. E.C. Huntington] was active in educational affairs in Cottonwood County, Minnesota. One source reported that she served as County Superintendent of Instruction in the County sometime between 1876 and 1885. But it is more likely that Huntington was the first woman in the county to be elected t the school board, in 1879. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1879, 4593,Mabel S. Madson,1887,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel S. Madson was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Watonwan County, Minnesota and served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913, 4594,Lililan Hussey,1862,,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Lillian Hussey was elected to the City Council of Ellis, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4595,Ella Hutchins,1876,,Utah,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ella Hutchins ran for County Recorder in Beaver County, Utah in 1902. She did not win the race and lost to Democrat Mary Monahan. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Republican 4596,Maggie E. Hyde,1852,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Maggie E. Hyde was elect to the City Council of Baldwin, Douglas county. Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4597,Belle Inglish,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Belle Inglish was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Labette County, Kansas in 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4598,Ann S. Ingraham,1842,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Ann S. Ingraham [aka Mrs. O. B. Ingraham] was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Brown County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4598,Ann S. Ingraham,1842,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Ann S. Ingraham [aka Mrs. O. B. Ingraham] was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Brown County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4599,Emily Crane Watson,,,Utah,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1902 Republican Emily Crane Watson was elected Iron County, Utah recorder. In this year, there were several candidates, all of them women. Watson, a Mormon, was active in the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association, and a stake board counselor. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Republican 4600,Mrs. S. S. Webster,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1907 Mrs. S. S. Webster was elected on the Democratic ticket as Appanoose County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected four times, serving in this office until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907,Democratic 4600,Mrs. S. S. Webster,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1907 Mrs. S. S. Webster was elected on the Democratic ticket as Appanoose County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected four times, serving in this office until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915,Democratic 4600,Mrs. S. S. Webster,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1907 Mrs. S. S. Webster was elected on the Democratic ticket as Appanoose County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected four times, serving in this office until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907,Democratic 4600,Mrs. S. S. Webster,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1907 Mrs. S. S. Webster was elected on the Democratic ticket as Appanoose County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected four times, serving in this office until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909,Democratic 4600,Mrs. S. S. Webster,,,Iowa,Married,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1907 Mrs. S. S. Webster was elected on the Democratic ticket as Appanoose County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was re-elected four times, serving in this office until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911,Democratic 4601,Janet Wilson,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1916 Janet Wilson, a Democratic candidate, was elected Appanoose County, Iowa superintendent of schools. The record indicates that she was re-elected again in 1918, in 1923-24 and perhaps the years in between. Wilson served as trustee of her local library (the Drake Library). Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 4601,Janet Wilson,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1916 Janet Wilson, a Democratic candidate, was elected Appanoose County, Iowa superintendent of schools. The record indicates that she was re-elected again in 1918, in 1923-24 and perhaps the years in between. Wilson served as trustee of her local library (the Drake Library). Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918,Republican 4602,Mary S. Welch,,,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1873 Miss Mary S. Welch was elected DeWitt County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected until 1890 but the length of each term of office is not known. Before serving as superintendent, she taught for a number of years. Welch was elected to the Clinton school board in 1892, with the support of women voters in the town. Welch was active in the Disciples of Christ church, the Clinton board of education, and later in life served as matron for reading rooms at the local railroad station. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4602,Mary S. Welch,,,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1873 Miss Mary S. Welch was elected DeWitt County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected until 1890 but the length of each term of office is not known. Before serving as superintendent, she taught for a number of years. Welch was elected to the Clinton school board in 1892, with the support of women voters in the town. Welch was active in the Disciples of Christ church, the Clinton board of education, and later in life served as matron for reading rooms at the local railroad station. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 4602,Mary S. Welch,,,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1873 Miss Mary S. Welch was elected DeWitt County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected until 1890 but the length of each term of office is not known. Before serving as superintendent, she taught for a number of years. Welch was elected to the Clinton school board in 1892, with the support of women voters in the town. Welch was active in the Disciples of Christ church, the Clinton board of education, and later in life served as matron for reading rooms at the local railroad station. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4602,Mary S. Welch,,,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1873 Miss Mary S. Welch was elected DeWitt County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected until 1890 but the length of each term of office is not known. Before serving as superintendent, she taught for a number of years. Welch was elected to the Clinton school board in 1892, with the support of women voters in the town. Welch was active in the Disciples of Christ church, the Clinton board of education, and later in life served as matron for reading rooms at the local railroad station. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4602,Mary S. Welch,,,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Other,"Biography In 1873 Miss Mary S. Welch was elected DeWitt County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected until 1890 but the length of each term of office is not known. Before serving as superintendent, she taught for a number of years. Welch was elected to the Clinton school board in 1892, with the support of women voters in the town. Welch was active in the Disciples of Christ church, the Clinton board of education, and later in life served as matron for reading rooms at the local railroad station. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1881, 4603,Mrs. Anna Welty,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1889 Mrs. Anna Welty was elected to the Elk Falls, Elk County (Kansas) city council. In this year, all candidates elected to the council, as well as the mayor, were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4604,Mollie Whaling,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1903 Mollie Whaling was elected Elk County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1903, 4605,Mrs. Emmeline B. Wells,"February 29th, 1828","April 25th, 2021",Utah,Married,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Editor",Republican,Women's Clubs | Suffrage | Other,"Biography In 1896 Utah Republican Mrs. Emmeline B. Wells, a noted leader, ran for the office of state senator. She did not win. Wells became a Mormon at the age of fourteen while still living in the east (after her mother's conversion). She moved to Utah, married, had a family, and worked as a writer for the ""Woman's Exponent,"" becoming its editor for more than two decades. Wells was a tireless activist on behalf of Mormon relations with the U.S. government, woman suffrage, and local relief societies. In the 1880s she belonged to the People's party but changed affiliations in the 1890s. She became vice president of the Republic state committee in the mid-1890s. Wells wrote under the nom de plume, ""Blanch Beechwood."" Additional Notes",State Senate,1896,Republican 4606,Hannah Wetzig,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1905 Hannah Wetzig was elected Riley County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Wetzig married a widower, Walter Droll, after her term of office. They had one daughter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4607,Mary Powell Wheeler,1831,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1876 Mary Powell Wheeler was elected to the School Board of Kasson, Dodge County Minnesota. At some point, prior to 1885 Wheeler was elected Dodge County superintendent of instruction. Wheeler was part of the suffrage movement in Minnesota. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1876, 4607,Mary Powell Wheeler,1831,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1876 Mary Powell Wheeler was elected to the School Board of Kasson, Dodge County Minnesota. At some point, prior to 1885 Wheeler was elected Dodge County superintendent of instruction. Wheeler was part of the suffrage movement in Minnesota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4608,Addie L. Irish,1856,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Addie L. Irish was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction of Mono County, California and served from 1880-1882. Irish was the first woman who served as Superintendent in Mono county. She later married C.W. Sullivan and used the name ""Mrs. C.W. Sullivan"" professionally. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1880, 4609,Mrs. A. I. Isbell,,,Kansas,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. A. I. Isbell was elected to the City Council of Jamestown, Cloud county, Kansas in 1897. The voters of Jamestown elected a woman mayor and several female council members that year. The women were all in favor of enforcing the Kansas prohibition laws. Additional Notes",City Council,1897, 4610,Mrs. A. R. Jackman,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. R. Jackman was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Meeker County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4610,Mrs. A. R. Jackman,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. R. Jackman was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Meeker County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4611,Ellen Lee Jakeman,1859,,Utah,Divorced,Finance | The Arts | Writing,"Bookkeeper, writer, poet, journalist, typesetter",,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Ellen Jakeman was elected as County Treasurer of Utah County, Utah in 1896. Jakeman was the first woman to serve as treasurer of Utah County. She was a well-known writer and supporter of suffrage and equal rights for women. Her article in the Desert Weekly in August 1891 delineated the potential power of women in the Utah political landscape. Jakeman was sought after as a public speaker. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1896, 4612,Mrs. A. W. Johnson,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. W. Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Freeborn county, Minnesota in , 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4612,Mrs. A. W. Johnson,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. W. Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Freeborn county, Minnesota in , 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4613,Lois Wilson Jellies,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Lois Wilson Jellies campaigned for the office of State Superintendent of Instruction for South Dakota, in 1912 as the Prohibition party candidate. Jellies did not win the office. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Prohibition 4614,Carrie L. Johnson,1865,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Carrie L. Johnson was elected to the City Council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1888. Johnson was elected with four other city council members and a woman mayor. A New Zealand newspaper reported the event at the time, stating that Carrie Johnson was ""a born diplomat, and her many charming ways will make her a power in the administration of city affairs"" Additional Notes",City Council,1888,Democratic 4615,Emma Johnson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Emma Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Pawnee County, Kansas in1874. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1874, 4616,Esther Johnson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Esther Johnson was elected to the City Council of Gaylord, Smith County, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4617,Mary A. White,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1896 Mrs. Mary A. White was elected to the Garlord, Smith County (Kansas) city council. In 1895 the town had elected a woman mayor and city clerk. They were re-elected in 1896. All of the members of the council in White's year were also women as well as the police judge. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4618,Mrs. Orin Whitney,,,Minnesota,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Prior to 1885 Mrs. Orin Whitney was elected Meeker County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4619,Mary Whittemore,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1918 Mary Whittemore campaigned as one of three Prohibition Party candidates for the office of University of Illinois trustee. Many parties ran candidates and only three, all Republicans, were elected, including Mrs. Margaret Day Blake.. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Prohibition 4620,Mrs. Lavinia Wilcox,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1897 Mrs. Lavinia Wilcox was elected to the Jamestown, Cloud County (Kansas) city council. In that year the mayor and all council members were women. Additional Notes",City Council,1897, 4621,Hannah C. Johnson,1879,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Hannah C. Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Boone County, Nebraska, serving from about 1909-1917. She was a candidate again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4621,Hannah C. Johnson,1879,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Hannah C. Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Boone County, Nebraska, serving from about 1909-1917. She was a candidate again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 4621,Hannah C. Johnson,1879,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Hannah C. Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Boone County, Nebraska, serving from about 1909-1917. She was a candidate again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4621,Hannah C. Johnson,1879,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Hannah C. Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Boone County, Nebraska, serving from about 1909-1917. She was a candidate again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4621,Hannah C. Johnson,1879,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Hannah C. Johnson was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Boone County, Nebraska, serving from about 1909-1917. She was a candidate again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913, 4622,Mary Elizabeth Johnson,1846,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Elizabeth Johnson was elected to the City Council of Cottonwood Falls, Chase County, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4623,Olive M. Johnson,1872,1954,New York,Divorced,Writing | Clerical | Education,"Writer, Clerk, Restaurant worker, Teacher",Socialist · United Labor Party,,"Biography Olive M. Johnson ran for Illinois University trustee in 1904 on the Socialist Labor ticket, but did not win a seat on the board. In 1918 Johnson campaigned for the office of Governor of New York, in, as the Socialist-Labor party candidate. Johnson was not elected. Johnson was also the Socialist-Labor candidate for Mayor of New York City in 1929 and for U.S. Senate from New York in 1934. Johnson was a Socialist-Labor party activist for many years and edited the SLP's journal beginning in 1918. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Socialist Labor 4623,Olive M. Johnson,1872,1954,New York,Divorced,Writing | Clerical | Education,"Writer, Clerk, Restaurant worker, Teacher",Socialist · United Labor Party,,"Biography Olive M. Johnson ran for Illinois University trustee in 1904 on the Socialist Labor ticket, but did not win a seat on the board. In 1918 Johnson campaigned for the office of Governor of New York, in, as the Socialist-Labor party candidate. Johnson was not elected. Johnson was also the Socialist-Labor candidate for Mayor of New York City in 1929 and for U.S. Senate from New York in 1934. Johnson was a Socialist-Labor party activist for many years and edited the SLP's journal beginning in 1918. Additional Notes",Governor,1918,Socialist Labor 4624,M. Beatrice Johnston,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography M. Beatrice Johnston was elected County Superintendent of Schools fir Grand Forks County, North Dakota in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4625,Alta Jones,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Alta Jones was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Hamilton County, Kansas in 1905 and served until at least 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4625,Alta Jones,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Alta Jones was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Hamilton County, Kansas in 1905 and served until at least 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4626,Alta B. Jones,1877,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Alta B. Jones was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Valley County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904,Republican 4627,Charlotte M. Jones,1877,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Charlotte M. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Pembina County, North Dakota in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4628,Dessie F. Jones,1885,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Dessie F. Jones was elected Superintendent of Schools for Taylor County, Iowa and served from 1913-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913, 4628,Dessie F. Jones,1885,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Dessie F. Jones was elected Superintendent of Schools for Taylor County, Iowa and served from 1913-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1915, 4629,Gertrude Wilhelm,1883,,Wyoming,Married,The Arts | Education,Music teacher,,,"Biography In 1912 Gertrude Wilhelm was elected Sheridan County, Wyoming treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 4630,Mrs. J. W. Willard,,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Prior to 1885 Mrs. J. W. Willard was elected Dodge County, Minnesota superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4631,Dr. Adaline Williams,,,Minnesota,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Prior to 1885 Dr. Adaline Willams was elected to the St. Charles, Winona County (Minnesota) school board. After the results were announced, some men requested her to resign on the grounds that she had not been properly elected. Williams replied, ""If I have not been elected, I have no need to resign; and if I have been elected, I do not choose to resign."" To satisfy doubters, however, she proposed another election which resulted in an overwhelming majority for her. (History of Woman Suffrage, III, 654) The women of her area were very active and electioneered at the polls for women and male temperance candidates. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1885, 4632,Anna Williams,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1903 Anna Williams was elected Stanton County, Kansas register of deeds. Previously, in May 1900, she had been appointed county treasurer. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1903, 4633,Ethel M. Jones,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Ethel M. Jones was elected County Recorder for Poweshiek County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913, 4634,Eva Philbrook Jones,1875,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Eva Philbrook Jones was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Trego County, Kansas in 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4635,Kate L. Cowick,1885,,Kansas,Single,Education,"Teacher, School Principal",,,"Biography Kate L. Cowick was elected County Treasurer for Wynndotte County, Kansas. She was first elected in 1914 and elected for a second term in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914,Democratic 4635,Kate L. Cowick,1885,,Kansas,Single,Education,"Teacher, School Principal",,,"Biography Kate L. Cowick was elected County Treasurer for Wynndotte County, Kansas. She was first elected in 1914 and elected for a second term in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916,Democratic 4636,Florence Jones,,,Ohio,Single,The Arts | Education | Clerical,"Music teacher, Stenographer",,Suffrage,"Biography Florence Jones campaigned for the School board of Roseville, Ohio, 1909. She was one of the Prohibition candidates and supported woman suffrage. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1909,Prohibition 4637,Harriet E. Jones,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Harriet E. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Dakota County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4637,Harriet E. Jones,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Harriet E. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Dakota County, Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4638,Lucy Williams,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1905 Lucy Williams was elected Morton County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1905, 4639,Mary A. Williams,,,Missouri,,,,,,"Biography Prior to 1913 Mary A. Williams was elected Laclede County, Missouri sheriff. She was the first woman in the state to hold this position. Additional Notes",County Sheriff,1913, 4640,Mary C. Williams,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1884 Mary C. Williams was elected Coffey, County Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1884, 4641,Mary K. Williams,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Mary K. Williams was elected Osage County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 4642,Mrs. Hattie P. Wilson,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. Hattie Wilson of DeWitt County, Illinois was elected to two four-year terms as county superintendent of schools (1894 and 1898), serving until 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 4642,Mrs. Hattie P. Wilson,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. Hattie Wilson of DeWitt County, Illinois was elected to two four-year terms as county superintendent of schools (1894 and 1898), serving until 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 4643,Mrs. L. J. Wilson,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Mrs. L. J. Wilson was elected Graham County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. She may have served more than one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907, 4644,Alice P. Woertendyke,,,California,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1912 Prohibition party nominee Alice Woertendyke ran in a field of four candidates for California's Sixty-ninth Assembly District seat. She tied for last place with the Socialist candidate, polling 1,750 votes. The winner received 4,322 votes. Additional Notes",State Assembly Representative,1912,Prohibition 4645,Mrs. Anna S. Wood,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1886 Mrs. Anna S. Wood was elected Finney County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1886, 4646,Orpha Woodward,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1907 Orpha Woodward was elected Cloud County, Kansas superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907, 4647,Mabel B. Jones,1887,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel B. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Fremont County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4647,Mabel B. Jones,1887,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel B. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Fremont County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 4647,Mabel B. Jones,1887,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel B. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Fremont County, Iowa. She served from 1913-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4648,Anna M. Junken,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Anna M. Junken was elected County Register of Deeds for Dickinson County, Kansas. Junken served from 1884-1888. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1884, 4649,Kate Junko,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1916 Kate Junko campaigned as a Presidential Elector for the Socialist party in Kansas. Junko did not win. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Socialist 4650,Olive M. Kackley,1880,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Olive M. Kackley was elected County Register of Deeds for Graham County, Kansas in 1903. Kackley served in the office until 1907. At the time of her election she was the youngest woman in public office in the state. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1903, 4650,Olive M. Kackley,1880,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Olive M. Kackley was elected County Register of Deeds for Graham County, Kansas in 1903. Kackley served in the office until 1907. At the time of her election she was the youngest woman in public office in the state. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1905, 4651,Dora Kale,1884,,Ohio,Single,,,,,"Biography Dora Kale was elected as Clerk of the School Board for Warren, Ohio in 1910 and served at least through 1914. Additional Notes",Clerk of the School Board,1910,Silver Republican 4652,Margaret A. Kane,1871,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret A. Kane was elected County Treasurer of Kiowa County, Kansas in 1896 and 1898. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1896, 4652,Margaret A. Kane,1871,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret A. Kane was elected County Treasurer of Kiowa County, Kansas in 1896 and 1898. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1898, 4653,Mrs. E. B. Kausrud,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. B. Kausrud was the first woman elected to the School Board in Bandon, Oregon. She was chosen by a large majority over her male opponent. Kausrud was elected sometime before 1914. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4654,Nadina Kavinoky,1890,,New York,Married,Health Care and Medicine | Writing,"Physician, writer",,Other,"Biography Nadina Kavinoky was a gyneacologist who wrote on women's sexual and reproductive health. She was active in the birth control movement of New York. In 1918 Kavinoky was the Socialist Labor candidate for New York State Treasurer. She did not win the race Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918,Socialist Labor 4655,Emma Keller,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Emma Keller was County Superintendent of Schools for Calhoun County, Iowa from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4656,Ella S. Kelley,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella S. Kelley was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886,Republican 4657,Mrs. W. H. Kelley,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. H. Kelley was elected as Mayor of Edgerton, Johnson County, Kansas in 1890. Additional Notes",Mayor,1886, 4658,Emma Kennedy,1861,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Kennedy was elected City Clerk of Haddam, Washington County, Kansas in 1891. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1891, 4659,Kate Kennedy,1827,1890,California,Single,Education | Manufacturing,"Teacher, principal, textile worker",,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Kate Kennedy, a well-known educator and labor activist from San Francisco campaigned for State Superintendent of Education in California in 1886. She did not win the office. Kennedy was well-known in California as a school principal and for her agitation on behalf of equal pay for women educators. Due directly to her efforts, in 1874 the California legislature passed a law guaranteeing equal salaries to women teachers and principals. Kennedy's support of Henry George and the single tax movement, as well as her nomination for State Superintendent, led to her dismissal by the board of education. After a three year legal battle the California State Supreme Court found in her favor, ruling that teachers could not be dismissed or placed in lower level jobs because of political activity. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1886,United Labor Party 4660,Margaret Kernohan,1880,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret Kernohan was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Barber County, Kansas in 1909. She served until at least 1917, Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4660,Margaret Kernohan,1880,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret Kernohan was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Barber County, Kansas in 1909. She served until at least 1917, Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1915, 4660,Margaret Kernohan,1880,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret Kernohan was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Barber County, Kansas in 1909. She served until at least 1917, Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4660,Margaret Kernohan,1880,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret Kernohan was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Barber County, Kansas in 1909. She served until at least 1917, Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4661,Mrs. Samuel Kerr,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Samuel Kerr was elected to a position on the City Council in Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas in 1889. However, Kerr did not qualify and did not serve. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4662,Marian J. Kidder,1835,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Marian J. Kidder was elected to the City Council of Baldwin Douglas County, Kansas in 1889. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4663,Maggie Kilmer,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Kilmer was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Chautauqua County, Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4664,Flora M. Kimball,1829,1898,California,Married,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Writer",,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Flora M. Kimball was a member of San Diego, California School Board for 8 years. She was first elected in 1889. She was the first woman in California to be elected to a school board. Kimball was a leading feminist in San Diego and civic leader. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1889, 4665,Rebecca D. Kiner,1856,,Kansas,Single,Education | Clerical,"Teacher, Librarian",,,"Biography Rebecca D. Kiner was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Brown County, Kansas in 1907. Kiner served in the office until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4665,Rebecca D. Kiner,1856,,Kansas,Single,Education | Clerical,"Teacher, Librarian",,,"Biography Rebecca D. Kiner was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Brown County, Kansas in 1907. Kiner served in the office until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4666,America L. King,1845,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography America L. King was elected Mayor of Elk Falls, Elk County, Kansas in 1889. She was elected with a council of six women. Additional Notes",Mayor,1889, 4667,Eva L. Kirkpatrick,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Eva L. Kirkpatrick was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas in 1893 and served through 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1893, 4668,Mace King,1865,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Mace King was elected Register of Deeds for Dickinson County Kansas and served from 1896-1898. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1894,Republican 4669,Evalyn Bradford,1854,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Evalyn Bradford campaigned for County Register of Deeds for Cloud County, Kansas in 1895. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1895,Republican 4670,Stella L. Strait,1869,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Register of Deeds,,,"Biography Stella L. Strait was elected as County Register of Deeds for Bourbon County, Kansas in 1895. She served in the office from 1896-1898. It was reported that her salary was $2,000. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1895,Republican 4671,Emma Little,1870,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Register of Deeds,,,"Biography Emma Little was elected as County Register of Deeds for Waubansee County, Kansas and served from 1896-1898. It was estimated in one newspaper that Little's salary would be $3,ooo per year. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1895,Republican 4672,Mary H. Kirby,1867,,Kansas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary H. Kirby was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Osage County Kansas in 1905 and served through 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4672,Mary H. Kirby,1867,,Kansas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary H. Kirby was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Osage County Kansas in 1905 and served through 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4672,Mary H. Kirby,1867,,Kansas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary H. Kirby was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Osage County Kansas in 1905 and served through 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4673,Malena P. Kirley,,,Minnesota,Domestic Partner,,,,,"Biography Malena P. Kirley was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4673,Malena P. Kirley,,,Minnesota,Domestic Partner,,,,,"Biography Malena P. Kirley was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota in 1876 and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4674,Irena Kline,1837,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Irena Kline was elected to the City Council of Oskaloosa, Jefferson County, Kansas in 1889. The previous year a woman mayor and five women had been elected in Oskaloosa. The following year the mayor and four of the women were re-elected. Kline replaced Carrie L. Johnson on the City Council. Additional Notes",City Council,1889, 4675,Dorothea Kolls,1875,1918,Nebraska,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Dorothea Kolls was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction forr Hall County, Nebraska in 1909. She served for nine years until her death in 1918. It was reported that all political parties endorsed her elections. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909,Democratic 4675,Dorothea Kolls,1875,1918,Nebraska,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Dorothea Kolls was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction forr Hall County, Nebraska in 1909. She served for nine years until her death in 1918. It was reported that all political parties endorsed her elections. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1917,Democratic 4675,Dorothea Kolls,1875,1918,Nebraska,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Dorothea Kolls was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction forr Hall County, Nebraska in 1909. She served for nine years until her death in 1918. It was reported that all political parties endorsed her elections. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909,Democratic 4675,Dorothea Kolls,1875,1918,Nebraska,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Dorothea Kolls was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction forr Hall County, Nebraska in 1909. She served for nine years until her death in 1918. It was reported that all political parties endorsed her elections. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911,Democratic 4675,Dorothea Kolls,1875,1918,Nebraska,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Dorothea Kolls was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction forr Hall County, Nebraska in 1909. She served for nine years until her death in 1918. It was reported that all political parties endorsed her elections. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913,Democratic 4676,Margaret E. Brown,1876,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Margaret E. Brown was the first woman elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Hall County, Nebraska in 190. She served in the office until 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1906, 4676,Margaret E. Brown,1876,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Margaret E. Brown was the first woman elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Hall County, Nebraska in 190. She served in the office until 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4677,Elizabeth Cunningham,1882,,Nebraska,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Elizabeth Cunningham was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Hall County, Nebraska in 1918. Cunningham resigned from the office after eleven months to get married. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 4678,Mary D. Korinke,1865,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary D. Korinke was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Floyd County, Iowa and served from 1913 until the late 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4678,Mary D. Korinke,1865,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary D. Korinke was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Floyd County, Iowa and served from 1913 until the late 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1919, 4678,Mary D. Korinke,1865,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary D. Korinke was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Floyd County, Iowa and served from 1913 until the late 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4678,Mary D. Korinke,1865,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary D. Korinke was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Floyd County, Iowa and served from 1913 until the late 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 4679,Agnes Laidley,1873,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Agnes Laidley was elected County Recorder for Kossuth County, Iowa and served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912, 4679,Agnes Laidley,1873,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Agnes Laidley was elected County Recorder for Kossuth County, Iowa and served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 4680,Caroline B. La Monte,1861,,New Jersey,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Caroline B. La Monte was a member of the Bound Brook, New Jersey school board. She was elected some time before 1914. La Monte was later active with the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and the United Action Campaign Committee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 4681,M. Calista Larned,1822,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography M. Calista Larned was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Champaign County, Illinois. She served from 1877-1881. Larned's daughter, Mary Larned Parsons, was a suffrage supporter and worker in Kansas by the 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1877, 4681,M. Calista Larned,1822,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography M. Calista Larned was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Champaign County, Illinois. She served from 1877-1881. Larned's daughter, Mary Larned Parsons, was a suffrage supporter and worker in Kansas by the 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1879, 4682,Bella Landsrud,1874,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Bella Landsrud [aka Bella Landsrud Sherven] was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Worth County, Iowa. She was elected in 1912 and was re-elected in 1914. Landsrud was the first woman superintendent in Worth County and the first woman public official in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912, 4682,Bella Landsrud,1874,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Bella Landsrud [aka Bella Landsrud Sherven] was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Worth County, Iowa. She was elected in 1912 and was re-elected in 1914. Landsrud was the first woman superintendent in Worth County and the first woman public official in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1914, 4683,Edith A. Lathrop,1875,,Nebraska,Single,Education | Clerical | Writing,"Teacher, Librarian, Writer",,,"Biography Edith A. Lathrop was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Clay County, Nebraska about 1910 and served in the position for several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4684,Ruth E. Latta,1883,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Register of Deeds,,,"Biography Ruth E. Latta was elected County Recorder of Washington County, Iowa and served from 1913-1916. Latta had first served as Deputy County Recorder, an appointed position. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912, 4684,Ruth E. Latta,1883,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Register of Deeds,,,"Biography Ruth E. Latta was elected County Recorder of Washington County, Iowa and served from 1913-1916. Latta had first served as Deputy County Recorder, an appointed position. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 4685,Maud Lauderdale,1879,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Maud Lauderdale was elected as County Recorder of Webster County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. Lauderdale had served as a clerk in the Iowa House of Representatives and later as an assistant post mistress. In 1924 Lauderdale was the Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State, but she lost to the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912,Democratic 4686,Emma E. Layman,1879,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma E. Layman campaigned for the position of Presidential Elector, from Kansas in 1916. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Democratic 4687,Fannie M. Leibel,1862,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Fannie M. Leibel of Haddam, Washington county, Kansas was elected Police Judge in 1891. Additional Notes",Police Judge,1891, 4688,Delphina P. Leslie,1847,,Kansas,Widowed,Clerical,Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Delphina P. Leslie of Brown County, Kansas was appointed deputy county clerk in 1889, and served in that capacity until 1896. She was elected county clerk in 1896, serving until 1900. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1896, 4688,Delphina P. Leslie,1847,,Kansas,Widowed,Clerical,Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Delphina P. Leslie of Brown County, Kansas was appointed deputy county clerk in 1889, and served in that capacity until 1896. She was elected county clerk in 1896, serving until 1900. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1898, 4689,Cora G. Lewis,1866,,Kansas,Married,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Poet",,Women's Clubs,"Biography Cora G. Lewis was the Democratic candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, in Kansas in 1917. She didn't win. Lewis had served on the state Board of Educational Administration. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1917,Democratic 4690,Mrs. M. C. Lewis,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. C. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Douglas County Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1876, 4690,Mrs. M. C. Lewis,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. C. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Douglas County Minnesota in 1876, and again in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885, 4691,Ruby I. Lewis,1887,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Ruby I. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cedar County, Iowa, and served from 1909-1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4691,Ruby I. Lewis,1887,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Ruby I. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cedar County, Iowa, and served from 1909-1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1915, 4691,Ruby I. Lewis,1887,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Ruby I. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cedar County, Iowa, and served from 1909-1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4691,Ruby I. Lewis,1887,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Ruby I. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cedar County, Iowa, and served from 1909-1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4692,Mary H. Lewis,1870,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary H. Lewis [aka Hattie M. Lewis ] of Winfield, was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cowley County, Kansas and served from 1908-1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1908, 4693,Estelle Lawton Lindsay,1868,1955,California,Married,Writing,Newspaper Columnist,,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Estelle Lawton Lindsay was the first woman elected to the Los Angeles City Council. She was the Socialist party candidate in 1913. She lost her re-election bid in 1915. During her time on the city council Lindsay was active in women's rights and labor issues. According to her biographer Sherry Katz: ""As a leader of three social welfare committees [Lindsay] championed public health measures, pressed enforcement of the state's anti-prostitution law, fought for greater city services for impoverished women, and secured the appointment of several female deputies assigned to investigate crimes against women and children."" She also pushed for ""improvements in the wages and working conditions of municipal employees and fought the municipal employment bureau's attempt to furnish strikebreakers to private employers."" Additional Notes",City Council,1913,Socialist 4693,Estelle Lawton Lindsay,1868,1955,California,Married,Writing,Newspaper Columnist,,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Estelle Lawton Lindsay was the first woman elected to the Los Angeles City Council. She was the Socialist party candidate in 1913. She lost her re-election bid in 1915. During her time on the city council Lindsay was active in women's rights and labor issues. According to her biographer Sherry Katz: ""As a leader of three social welfare committees [Lindsay] championed public health measures, pressed enforcement of the state's anti-prostitution law, fought for greater city services for impoverished women, and secured the appointment of several female deputies assigned to investigate crimes against women and children."" She also pushed for ""improvements in the wages and working conditions of municipal employees and fought the municipal employment bureau's attempt to furnish strikebreakers to private employers."" Additional Notes",City Council,1915,Socialist 4694,Etta Linn,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Etta Linn was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Coffey County Kansas in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4695,Minnie A. Lipper,1881,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Lipper was elected County Superintendent of Greeley County, Kansas and served from 1899-1908. Lipper was elected as the Commissioner 1st District, Wichita County, Kansas from 1908-1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1899, 4695,Minnie A. Lipper,1881,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Lipper was elected County Superintendent of Greeley County, Kansas and served from 1899-1908. Lipper was elected as the Commissioner 1st District, Wichita County, Kansas from 1908-1913. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1911, 4695,Minnie A. Lipper,1881,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Lipper was elected County Superintendent of Greeley County, Kansas and served from 1899-1908. Lipper was elected as the Commissioner 1st District, Wichita County, Kansas from 1908-1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1899, 4695,Minnie A. Lipper,1881,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Lipper was elected County Superintendent of Greeley County, Kansas and served from 1899-1908. Lipper was elected as the Commissioner 1st District, Wichita County, Kansas from 1908-1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1901, 4695,Minnie A. Lipper,1881,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Lipper was elected County Superintendent of Greeley County, Kansas and served from 1899-1908. Lipper was elected as the Commissioner 1st District, Wichita County, Kansas from 1908-1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4695,Minnie A. Lipper,1881,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Lipper was elected County Superintendent of Greeley County, Kansas and served from 1899-1908. Lipper was elected as the Commissioner 1st District, Wichita County, Kansas from 1908-1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1905, 4695,Minnie A. Lipper,1881,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Lipper was elected County Superintendent of Greeley County, Kansas and served from 1899-1908. Lipper was elected as the Commissioner 1st District, Wichita County, Kansas from 1908-1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4696,Addie Longhurst,1870,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Addie Longhurst was elected County Recorder for Unitah County, Utah, in 1904. In 1906 Longhurst ran against two other women and lost to her Democratic challenger. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Republican 4696,Addie Longhurst,1870,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Addie Longhurst was elected County Recorder for Unitah County, Utah, in 1904. In 1906 Longhurst ran against two other women and lost to her Democratic challenger. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1906,Republican 4697,Elizabeth Nielson,1866,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Nielson was elected as County Recorder of Beaver County, Utah in 1908. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4698,Isabella Dalton,1880,,Utah,,Clerical,Clerk,,,"Biography Isabella Dalton was elected County Recorder for Box Elder County, Utah in 1908. She served in the office from 1909-1910. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4699,Eliza R. Madsen,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Eliza R. Madsen was elected as County Recorder of Box Elder County, Utah and served from 1899-1900. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1898, 4700,Christine Madsen,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Christine Madsen was elected County Recorder for Box Elder County, Utah and served from 1905-1908. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904, 4700,Christine Madsen,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Christine Madsen was elected County Recorder for Box Elder County, Utah and served from 1905-1908. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1906, 4701,Rose H. Neeley,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Rose H. Neeley was elected County Recorder of Box Elder County and served from 1911-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910, 4701,Rose H. Neeley,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Rose H. Neeley was elected County Recorder of Box Elder County and served from 1911-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912, 4702,Olga Standing,1875,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Olga Standing was elected County Recorder of Box Elder County, Utah and served from 1915-1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914, 4703,Ella Johnson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Ella Johnson was elected as County Recorder for Box Elder County, Utah and served from 1917-1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916, 4704,Alice Eliason,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Alice Eliason was elected County Recorder of Box Elder County, Utah and served from 1919-1920. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 4705,Linnie Telford,1882,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Linnie Telford was elected as County Recorder of Cache County, Utah in 1908. She was the Democratic candidate and won against the female Republican candidate for the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4706,Mary Diana Beach,,,Utah,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Recorder,,,"Biography Mary Diana Beach was the Republican candidate for County Recorder of Cache County, Utah in 1908. She had previously served as the Deputy County Recorder, but still lost the race to her female Democratic rival. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4707,Maggie Layton,1883,,Utah,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Maggie Layton was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder in Davis County, Utah in 1908. She lost the race to her Republican rival. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4708,Lilly I. Dumayne,1884,,Utah,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Lilly [Lillie] I. Dumayne was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder in Emery County, Utah in 1908. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Socialist 4709,Clara Gould,1883,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Gould was elected County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah in 1908. Gould was the Republican candidate and won against two female candidates for the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4710,Rena Sargent,1887,,Utah,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Rena Sargent was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah in 1908. She ran against two other female candidates and lost to the Republican. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4711,Aurella Smoot,1864,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Aurella Smoot was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah in 1908. She ran against two other women for the office and lost to the Republican. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Socialist 4712,Elsie Somerville,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Elsie Somerville was elected County Clerk and Recorder of Grand County, Utah in 1908. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908,Democratic 4713,Mary A. Gunn,1866,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Gunn was elected County Recorder of Iron County, Utah in 1908 and 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4713,Mary A. Gunn,1866,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Gunn was elected County Recorder of Iron County, Utah in 1908 and 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4714,Jennie Warner Ashby,1882,1974,Utah,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Jennie Ashby was elected County Recorder of Millard County, Utah in 1908. Ashby was the Republican candidate and won against her female Democratic opponent. Ashby served as Recorder again in 1909, 1913, and 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4714,Jennie Warner Ashby,1882,1974,Utah,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Jennie Ashby was elected County Recorder of Millard County, Utah in 1908. Ashby was the Republican candidate and won against her female Democratic opponent. Ashby served as Recorder again in 1909, 1913, and 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1917, 4714,Jennie Warner Ashby,1882,1974,Utah,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Jennie Ashby was elected County Recorder of Millard County, Utah in 1908. Ashby was the Republican candidate and won against her female Democratic opponent. Ashby served as Recorder again in 1909, 1913, and 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4714,Jennie Warner Ashby,1882,1974,Utah,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Jennie Ashby was elected County Recorder of Millard County, Utah in 1908. Ashby was the Republican candidate and won against her female Democratic opponent. Ashby served as Recorder again in 1909, 1913, and 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1909, 4715,Lizzie Miller,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Miller was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder of Millard County, Utah in 1908. She lost the race to her Republican rival Jennie Ashby. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4716,Olga V. Anderson,1876,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Olga V. Anderson was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder in Morgan County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Socialist 4717,Hattie P. Ipson,1884,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie P. Ipson was elected County Recorder for Piute County, Utah in 1908. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4718,Pearl M. Brough,1876,,Utah,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Pearl M. Brough was elected County Recorder of Rich County, Utah in 1908. Brough was the Democratic candidate and won against the Republican candidate Bertha Peart. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4719,Bertha S. Peart,1887,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Bertha S. Peart was the Republican candidate for County Recorder in Rich County, Utah in 1908. Peart lost to the Democratic candidate, Pearl Brough. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4720,Margaret Zane Witcher,1872,,Utah,Widowed,,,Republican,Suffrage,"Biography Margaret Zane Witcher was elected County Clerk of Salt Lake County, Utah in 1908. She was nominated for the office again in 1910. Rose L. Ward wrote a campaign song for Witcher's 1910 race which was sung at the Women's Republican Committee meeting in Salt Lake City. In 1912 Witcher was nominated by the Republicans as a Presidential Elector. Witcher later married and is also known under her married name of Cherdron. She later worked with the National Woman's Party. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908,Republican 4720,Margaret Zane Witcher,1872,,Utah,Widowed,,,Republican,Suffrage,"Biography Margaret Zane Witcher was elected County Clerk of Salt Lake County, Utah in 1908. She was nominated for the office again in 1910. Rose L. Ward wrote a campaign song for Witcher's 1910 race which was sung at the Women's Republican Committee meeting in Salt Lake City. In 1912 Witcher was nominated by the Republicans as a Presidential Elector. Witcher later married and is also known under her married name of Cherdron. She later worked with the National Woman's Party. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1912,Republican 4720,Margaret Zane Witcher,1872,,Utah,Widowed,,,Republican,Suffrage,"Biography Margaret Zane Witcher was elected County Clerk of Salt Lake County, Utah in 1908. She was nominated for the office again in 1910. Rose L. Ward wrote a campaign song for Witcher's 1910 race which was sung at the Women's Republican Committee meeting in Salt Lake City. In 1912 Witcher was nominated by the Republicans as a Presidential Elector. Witcher later married and is also known under her married name of Cherdron. She later worked with the National Woman's Party. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908,Republican 4721,Fannie A. Edgar,1851,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Fannie A. Edgar was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder for Salt Lake County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Socialist 4722,Sara J. Rogerson,1861,,Utah,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sara J. Rogerson was elected County Clerk and Recorder for San Juan County, Utah in 1908. Rogerson was the Republican candidate and won against the Democratic candidate Lenora Butt. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908,Republican 4723,Lenora Butt,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lenora Butt was the Democratic candidate for County Clerk and Recorder of San Juan County, Utah in 1908. Butt lost the race to the Republican candidate Sara J. Rogerson. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908,Democratic 4724,Ruth Bailey,1885,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Ruth Bailey was elected County Treasurer for San Juan County, Utah in 1908. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908,Republican 4725,Viola Burr,1884,,Utah,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Viola Burr was elected County Recorder of Sevier County Utah in 1908. Burr was the Republican candidate and against two other women, Hazel Tuft (Democrat) and Zena Browne (Socialist). Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Republican 4726,Hazel Tuft,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Hazel Tuft was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder for Sevier County, Utah in 1908. Tuft ran against two other women, Viola Burr (Republican and winner of the race) and Zena Browne (Socialist). Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4727,Zena Browne,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Zena Browne was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder in Sevier County, Utah in 1908. Browne ran against two other women for the office, Viola Burr (Republican and winner) and Hazel Tuft (Democrat). Browne ran again for the office in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Socialist 4727,Zena Browne,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Zena Browne was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder in Sevier County, Utah in 1908. Browne ran against two other women for the office, Viola Burr (Republican and winner) and Hazel Tuft (Democrat). Browne ran again for the office in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Socialist 4728,Nellie E. Robinson,1877,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie E. Robinson was the Socialist candidate for County Treasurer of Sevier County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908,Socialist 4729,Lillie L. Kauffman,1872,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillie [Lilly] L. Kauffman was the Socialist candidate for County Clerk for Tooele County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908,Socialist 4730,Barbara G. Bowen,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Barbara G. Bowen was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder in Tooele County, Utah in 1908. She ran against two other candidates, including Clara Walters (Socialist). Neither woman won the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4731,Clara L. Walters,1879,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara L. Walters was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder for Tooele County, Utah in 1908. Walters ran against two other candidates, including Barbara G. Bowen (Democrat). Neither woman won the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Socialist 4732,Minerva Johnson,1871,,Utah,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Minerva Johnson was elected County Recorder for Uintah County, Utah in 1908. Johnson ran against two other women Addie Longhurst (Republican) and Bertha Witmer (Socialist). Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4733,Bertha Witmer,1888,,Utah,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Bertha Witmer was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder for Uintah County, Utah in 1908. She ran against two other women candidates Minerva Johnson (Democrat and winner) and Addie Longhurst (Republican). Witmer was again the Socialist candidate for County Recorder in 1912. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Socialist 4733,Bertha Witmer,1888,,Utah,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Bertha Witmer was the Socialist candidate for County Recorder for Uintah County, Utah in 1908. She ran against two other women candidates Minerva Johnson (Democrat and winner) and Addie Longhurst (Republican). Witmer was again the Socialist candidate for County Recorder in 1912. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912,Socialist 4734,Mattie Worcester,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1884 and, perhaps, 1886, Mattie Worcester ran for the office of Graham County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. She was elected at least once. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1884,Republican 4734,Mattie Worcester,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1884 and, perhaps, 1886, Mattie Worcester ran for the office of Graham County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. She was elected at least once. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1886, 4735,Mrs. Mary A. Work,,,Iowa,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1880 Mrs. Work was unanimously elected sub-director in district no. 6, Delaware township, Polk County, Iowa. Soon after, she was made president of the board, the first woman, so far as known, to fill the position of president of a school board. Additional Notes",School Sub-director,1880, 4736,Mrs. Nancy Wright,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1896 Mrs. Nancy Wright was elected to the Gaylord, Smith County (Kansas) city council. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 4737,Mrs. Delia Yeomans,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1906 Mrs. Delia Yeomans was elected Henderson County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected in 1910. To improve conditions for office holders Illinois law created a fixed salary for the county superintendency beginning in 1905. The salaries varied by population of the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4737,Mrs. Delia Yeomans,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1906 Mrs. Delia Yeomans was elected Henderson County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected in 1910. To improve conditions for office holders Illinois law created a fixed salary for the county superintendency beginning in 1905. The salaries varied by population of the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 4738,Vera L. Yockey,,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1910 and 1912 Vera L. Yockey was elected Deuel County, Nebraska superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 4738,Vera L. Yockey,,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1910 and 1912 Vera L. Yockey was elected Deuel County, Nebraska superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4739,Antoinette R. Young,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918 Antoinette R. Young, Socialist Party nominee, was one of fifteen candidates seeking the office of University of Illinois Trustee. Only Republican candidates won seats, including one woman.Young polled 41,287 votes ((1.32%). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Socialist 4740,Emma Pischell,,,Illinois,,Education | Social and Political Reform Activism,"Educator, Social Worker",Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Civic Reform,"Biography In 1918 Emma Pischell campaigned as the Socialist party nominee for the office of Illinois superintendent of instruction. She did not win. For some years Pischell had been on the staff, and perhaps served as director, of Chicago's Henry Booth House, a social settlement. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Socialist 4741,Mary Allen West,"July 31st, 1837",,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Temperance,"Biography In 1873 Mary Allen West was elected Knox County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected and served in that office until 1882. West ran for University of Illinois Trustee in 1890 on the Prohibition Party ticket. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4741,Mary Allen West,"July 31st, 1837",,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Temperance,"Biography In 1873 Mary Allen West was elected Knox County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected and served in that office until 1882. West ran for University of Illinois Trustee in 1890 on the Prohibition Party ticket. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1890,Prohibition 4741,Mary Allen West,"July 31st, 1837",,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Temperance,"Biography In 1873 Mary Allen West was elected Knox County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected and served in that office until 1882. West ran for University of Illinois Trustee in 1890 on the Prohibition Party ticket. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4741,Mary Allen West,"July 31st, 1837",,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Temperance,"Biography In 1873 Mary Allen West was elected Knox County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected and served in that office until 1882. West ran for University of Illinois Trustee in 1890 on the Prohibition Party ticket. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 4741,Mary Allen West,"July 31st, 1837",,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Temperance,"Biography In 1873 Mary Allen West was elected Knox County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was re-elected and served in that office until 1882. West ran for University of Illinois Trustee in 1890 on the Prohibition Party ticket. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1878, 4742,Mary W. Whiteside,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1873 Mary W. Whiteside was elected to a single four-year term as Peoria County, Illinois superintendent of schools. She was one of the first women elected in the state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 4743,Lucy Goode White,,,California,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1912 Socialist party candidate Lucy Goode White ran unsuccessfully in a field of eight candidates (for four positions) for San Francisco County Superior Court judge. She received 12,584 votes. Attorney F. W. Sawyer attempted to have his name substituted for hers on the ballot but Judge J. M. Seawell sustained a demurrer to his petition, allowing her to run. Additional Notes",County Superior Court Judge,1912,Socialist 4744,Lucy D. Wilhoite,1834,,California,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1912 Lucy Wilhoite was the Prohibition party candidate for California's Seventy-first assembly district seat (Los Angeles). She ran a distant fourth place with 466 votes. The Republican winner was nearly defeated by the Socialist party candidate. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1912,Prohibition 4745,Luella Haymond,1858,,Utah,Widowed,Business,"Saleswoman, Bookkeeper",,,"Biography Luella Haymond was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder for Utah County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. The following year Haymond was the Citizen's party candidate for County Treasurer. In 1920 she was again a candidate for office, this time as a write-in candidate for the Salt Lake City school board, but did not win a seat. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4745,Luella Haymond,1858,,Utah,Widowed,Business,"Saleswoman, Bookkeeper",,,"Biography Luella Haymond was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder for Utah County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. The following year Haymond was the Citizen's party candidate for County Treasurer. In 1920 she was again a candidate for office, this time as a write-in candidate for the Salt Lake City school board, but did not win a seat. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1920, 4745,Luella Haymond,1858,,Utah,Widowed,Business,"Saleswoman, Bookkeeper",,,"Biography Luella Haymond was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder for Utah County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. The following year Haymond was the Citizen's party candidate for County Treasurer. In 1920 she was again a candidate for office, this time as a write-in candidate for the Salt Lake City school board, but did not win a seat. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908,Democratic 4746,Rebecca Nelson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Rebecca Nelson was the Socialist candidate for County Treasurer of Utah County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1908,Socialist 4747,Lavinia Murdock,1868,,Utah,Widowed,,,Republican,,"Biography Lavinia Murdock [aka Elizabeth L. Murdock] was elected County Treasurer of Wasatch County, Utah in 1908. She was elected again in 1912 when she is listed as ""Lavina."" Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908,Republican 4747,Lavinia Murdock,1868,,Utah,Widowed,,,Republican,,"Biography Lavinia Murdock [aka Elizabeth L. Murdock] was elected County Treasurer of Wasatch County, Utah in 1908. She was elected again in 1912 when she is listed as ""Lavina."" Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912,Republican 4748,Cora M. Foster,1878,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Cora M. Foster was the American Party candidate for County Treasurer in Weber County, Utah in 1908. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908, 4749,Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney,1871,1935,Oklahoma,Widowed,Agriculture | Business,"Farmer, Real Estate",Democratic,,"Biography Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney was a Democratic party activist in Oklahoma who served in several local and state positions. In 1912 Looney was elected County Register of Deeds for Harmon County, Oklahoma. In 1916 she was elected as County Clerk. At some point Looney served two terms as County Treasurer. In 1920 she ran for the Oklahoma State Senate and became the first woman in the state to serve in that body, and where she served for four terms. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,,Democratic 4749,Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney,1871,1935,Oklahoma,Widowed,Agriculture | Business,"Farmer, Real Estate",Democratic,,"Biography Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney was a Democratic party activist in Oklahoma who served in several local and state positions. In 1912 Looney was elected County Register of Deeds for Harmon County, Oklahoma. In 1916 she was elected as County Clerk. At some point Looney served two terms as County Treasurer. In 1920 she ran for the Oklahoma State Senate and became the first woman in the state to serve in that body, and where she served for four terms. Additional Notes",State Senate,1920,Democratic 4749,Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney,1871,1935,Oklahoma,Widowed,Agriculture | Business,"Farmer, Real Estate",Democratic,,"Biography Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney was a Democratic party activist in Oklahoma who served in several local and state positions. In 1912 Looney was elected County Register of Deeds for Harmon County, Oklahoma. In 1916 she was elected as County Clerk. At some point Looney served two terms as County Treasurer. In 1920 she ran for the Oklahoma State Senate and became the first woman in the state to serve in that body, and where she served for four terms. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,,Democratic 4749,Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney,1871,1935,Oklahoma,Widowed,Agriculture | Business,"Farmer, Real Estate",Democratic,,"Biography Mirabeau Lamar Cole Looney was a Democratic party activist in Oklahoma who served in several local and state positions. In 1912 Looney was elected County Register of Deeds for Harmon County, Oklahoma. In 1916 she was elected as County Clerk. At some point Looney served two terms as County Treasurer. In 1920 she ran for the Oklahoma State Senate and became the first woman in the state to serve in that body, and where she served for four terms. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1912,Democratic 4750,Laura Lipsett,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Laura Lipsett was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Union County, Iowa and served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4750,Laura Lipsett,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Laura Lipsett was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Union County, Iowa and served from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 4751,Rebecca E. Little,,,Utah,,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Rebecca E. Little of Salt Lake City was elected University Regent in Utah in 1898. She served through 1909. Additional Notes",University Regent,1898, 4752,Mary E. Garbutt,,,California,,Social and Political Reform Activism,Labor spokeswoman,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1920 Mary E. Garbutt campaigned as the Socialist party candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives (California's Ninth congressional district). She received 5.5% of the total vote. As a member of the Socialist party, she was a spokeswoman for protective labor legislation and female unionization. Garbutt was a delegate at the 1912, and perhaps other, Socialist Party conventions. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Socialist 4753,Mrs. D. R. Logan,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. D. R. Logan was elected to the City Council of Pawnee Rock, Barton County, Kansas. She president of the Council in 1890. Additional Notes",City Council President,1890, 4754,Kate R. Logan,1869,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Kate R. Logan [aka Katherine R. Logan] was elected County Superintendent of Schools, Cherokee County, Iowa and 1906-1913. In 1913 Logan resigned from her post and went to work for Iowa State College. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4754,Kate R. Logan,1869,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Kate R. Logan [aka Katherine R. Logan] was elected County Superintendent of Schools, Cherokee County, Iowa and 1906-1913. In 1913 Logan resigned from her post and went to work for Iowa State College. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4754,Kate R. Logan,1869,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Kate R. Logan [aka Katherine R. Logan] was elected County Superintendent of Schools, Cherokee County, Iowa and 1906-1913. In 1913 Logan resigned from her post and went to work for Iowa State College. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4754,Kate R. Logan,1869,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Kate R. Logan [aka Katherine R. Logan] was elected County Superintendent of Schools, Cherokee County, Iowa and 1906-1913. In 1913 Logan resigned from her post and went to work for Iowa State College. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 4755,Blanche Love,1881,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Blanche Love was the Progressive party candidate for Probate Judge for Meade County Kansas, in 1914. Love did not win. Additional Notes",Probate Judge,1914,Progressive 4756,Carrie V.A. Lucas,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Carrie V.A. Lucas was elected County Recorder of Wright County, Iowa and served from 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4757,Bessie J. Bears,1881,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie J. Bears was elected County Recorder for O'Brien County, Iowa and served in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1912, 4758,Emma O. Hobbs,,,Alabama,,,,,,"Biography Emma O. Hobbs was elected County Register of Clay County, Alabama in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4759,Margaret E. Dunlap,,,Alabama,,,,,,"Biography Margaret E. Dunlap was elected County Register for Etowah County, Alabama in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4760,Fannie C. Cabaniss,1857,,Alabama,Single,,,,,"Biography Fannie C. Cabaniss was elected County Register for Madison County, Alabama in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4761,Ethel Greer,1892,,Arizona,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ethel Greer was elected County Recorder for Apache County, Arizona in 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4762,Marian S. Hoffman,1889,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Marian S. Hoffman was elected County Treasurer of Hinsdale County, Colorado in 1915. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915, 4763,Lillie O. Haughey,1872,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Lillie O. Haughey was elected County Clerk for Moffat County, Colorado, in 1915 and served until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 4763,Lillie O. Haughey,1872,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Lillie O. Haughey was elected County Clerk for Moffat County, Colorado, in 1915 and served until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 4763,Lillie O. Haughey,1872,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Lillie O. Haughey was elected County Clerk for Moffat County, Colorado, in 1915 and served until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 4764,Lily Z. Larabee,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Lily Z. Larabee was elected as County Clerk for Sedgwick County, Colorado in 1915 and served until at least 1917. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915, 4765,Anna E. Adkisson,1886,,Colorado,Single,Agriculture,Farmer,,,"Biography Anna E. Adkisson was elected County Treaurer for Kit Carson County, Colorado in 1915. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915, 4766,Carrie E. Ludlow,1875,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Carrie E. Ludlow was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Madison County, Iowa and served from 1913 until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4766,Carrie E. Ludlow,1875,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Carrie E. Ludlow was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Madison County, Iowa and served from 1913 until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1917, 4766,Carrie E. Ludlow,1875,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Carrie E. Ludlow was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Madison County, Iowa and served from 1913 until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 4767,Mrs. S. C. Lyon,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S. C. Lyon of Canton, McPherson County, was elected to the City Council in 1890. The Canton City Council was made up of all women members. Additional Notes",City Council,1890, 4768,Etta Lyons,1885,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Etta Lyons was the Socialist party candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction for Montana in 1908. She did not win the seat. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Socialist 4769,Margaret E. Forney,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Margaret E. Forney was elected County Clerk for Allen County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4770,Lella Jackson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lella Jackson was elected County Recorder for Anderson County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4771,Anna Marie Avery,1889,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Deputy Court Clerk,,,"Biography Anna M. Avery was elected County Recorder for Butler County, Kansas in 1916. Another source reported that she was Clerk of the District Court from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1913,Republican 4771,Anna Marie Avery,1889,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Deputy Court Clerk,,,"Biography Anna M. Avery was elected County Recorder for Butler County, Kansas in 1916. Another source reported that she was Clerk of the District Court from 1913-1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Republican 4772,Emma Jones,1867,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Jones was elected County Recorder of Chase County, Kansas 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4773,Kate T. Cooper,1858,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Kate T. Cooper was elected County Register for Allen County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4774,Zella Lamb,1882,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Zella Lamb was elected County Register for Butler County, Kansas in 1915. She was the first female County Register of Deeds for the County. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915,Republican 4775,Eva M. Carr,1880,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Eva M. Carr was elected as County Register of Deeds for Clark County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4776,Florence Irwin,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Florence Irwin was elected County Clerk of Edwards County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915, 4777,Katie M. Harris,1878,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Treasurer,,,"Biography Katie M. Harris was elected County Clerk of Stafford County, Kansas in 1915. She was County Clerk until at least 1919. Harris served as Deputy County Treasurer before she was elected to the Clerk position. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 4777,Katie M. Harris,1878,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Treasurer,,,"Biography Katie M. Harris was elected County Clerk of Stafford County, Kansas in 1915. She was County Clerk until at least 1919. Harris served as Deputy County Treasurer before she was elected to the Clerk position. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 4778,Helen Gumble,1886,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Helen Gumble was elected County Register of Deeds for Hodgeman County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4779,Nellie M. Evans,1890,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nellie M. Evans was elected County Register of Deeds for Lyon County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4780,Nelle Barrett,1883,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Nelle Barrett was elected County Register of Deeds for Montgomery County, Kansas in 1915. At the end of her service as County Register in 1918, Barrett sued the Board of Commissioners of Montgomery County because they had denied her the payment of certain fees usually due to the County Register. The case went before the Kansas Supreme Court and in 1921 the justices ruled in favor of Barrett. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4780,Nelle Barrett,1883,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Nelle Barrett was elected County Register of Deeds for Montgomery County, Kansas in 1915. At the end of her service as County Register in 1918, Barrett sued the Board of Commissioners of Montgomery County because they had denied her the payment of certain fees usually due to the County Register. The case went before the Kansas Supreme Court and in 1921 the justices ruled in favor of Barrett. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1917, 4781,Catherine Baird,1882,,Kansas,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Register of Deeds,,,"Biography Catherine [aka Katie] Baird was elected County Register of Deeds of Saline County, Kansas in 1915. Baird had previously served as the Deputy County Register of Deeds. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4782,Lizzie Figgart,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Figgart was elected County Register of Deeds for Stanton County, Kansas, in 1915. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1915, 4783,Myrtle Brown,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Myrtle Brown was elected County Treasurer of Wallace County, Kansas in 1915. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915, 4784,Alice L. Adams,1883,,Oregon,Single,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Alice L. Adams was elected County Treasurer for Yamhill County, Oregon in 1915. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916,Republican 4785,Mrs. M. I. Biddle,,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. I. Biddle was elected County Treasurer of Castro County, Texas in 1912 and again 1914. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 4785,Mrs. M. I. Biddle,,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. I. Biddle was elected County Treasurer of Castro County, Texas in 1912 and again 1914. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 4786,Electa Dorrity,1871,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Electa Dorrity was the Progressive candidate for County Recorders of Beaver County, Utah in 1913. She did not win the race. She ran again two years later and was elected to the position. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Progressive 4786,Electa Dorrity,1871,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Electa Dorrity was the Progressive candidate for County Recorders of Beaver County, Utah in 1913. She did not win the race. She ran again two years later and was elected to the position. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4787,Mrs. B. Forrester,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. B. Forrester was elected County Recorder of Carbon County, Utah in 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4788,Blanche Lewis,1862,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Blanche Lewis was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder of David County, Utah in 1913. She was elected to the position two years later. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Democratic 4788,Blanche Lewis,1862,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Blanche Lewis was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder of David County, Utah in 1913. She was elected to the position two years later. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4789,Lulu Hood,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lulu Hood was elected County Treasurer for Duchesne County, Utah, in 1915. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915, 4790,Ann Cooper,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Ann Cooper was elected County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah in 1913 and 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4790,Ann Cooper,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Ann Cooper was elected County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah in 1913 and 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4791,Alice Davis,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Alice Davis was the Progressive candidate for County Recorder of Millard County, Utah in 1913. Two years later Davis was elected to the position. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Progressive 4791,Alice Davis,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Alice Davis was the Progressive candidate for County Recorder of Millard County, Utah in 1913. Two years later Davis was elected to the position. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4792,Mabel Hacking,1883,,Utah,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mabel Hacking was the Prohibition candidate for County Recorder of Uintah, Utah in 1913. She was elected to the office in 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Prohibition 4792,Mabel Hacking,1883,,Utah,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mabel Hacking was the Prohibition candidate for County Recorder of Uintah, Utah in 1913. She was elected to the office in 1915. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915, 4793,Fannie S. Crocker,1878,,Washington,Single,Clerical,Clerk,,,"Biography Fannie Crocker was elected County Clerk of Clarke County, Washington, in 1915. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915, 4794,Bertha S. Gage,1875,,Washington,Married,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Bertha S. Gage was elected County Clerk of Lewis County, Washington in 1915. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915, 4795,Winifred M. Cooper,1887,,Washington,Single,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Winifred M. Cooper was elected County Clerk of Wahkiakum County, Washington in 1915. Two years later Cooper was elected as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915, 4795,Winifred M. Cooper,1887,,Washington,Single,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Winifred M. Cooper was elected County Clerk of Wahkiakum County, Washington in 1915. Two years later Cooper was elected as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1917, 4796,Maude Gilmour,1879,1968,Washington,Single,Finance | Clerical,"Bookkeeper, Deputy County Treasurer",,,"Biography Maude (aka Maud) Gilmour was elected County Treasurer of Kittitas County, Washington, in 1915. Two years later Gilmour was elected to a second term as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915, 4796,Maude Gilmour,1879,1968,Washington,Single,Finance | Clerical,"Bookkeeper, Deputy County Treasurer",,,"Biography Maude (aka Maud) Gilmour was elected County Treasurer of Kittitas County, Washington, in 1915. Two years later Gilmour was elected to a second term as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1917, 4797,Lillian A. Kenney,1869,,Washington,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Lillian A. Kenney was elected County Assessor of Kittitas County, Washington in 1915 and served until 1919. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915,Republican 4797,Lillian A. Kenney,1869,,Washington,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Lillian A. Kenney was elected County Assessor of Kittitas County, Washington in 1915 and served until 1919. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1917,Republican 4798,Mollie R. Dixon,1875,,Washington,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mollie R. Dixon was elected County Auditor for Kittitas County, Washington in 1919, and served until 1923. Dixon was again elected to the position in 1931. She served until 1935. Additional Notes",County Auditor,1919,Republican 4799,Clara V. Peterson,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Clara V. Peterson was elected County Superintendent for Kittitas County, Washington in 1887 and served until 1889. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1887,Democratic 4800,Geneva L. Barkley,1872,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Geneva L. Barkley was the County Superintendent of Instruction for Kittitas County, Washington in 1909. Barkley was the Republican party candidate. In 1911 Barkley was again elected to the same office, but as the Democratic party candidate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909,Democratic 4800,Geneva L. Barkley,1872,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Geneva L. Barkley was the County Superintendent of Instruction for Kittitas County, Washington in 1909. Barkley was the Republican party candidate. In 1911 Barkley was again elected to the same office, but as the Democratic party candidate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911,Republican 4801,Mary A. Boedcher,1864,,Washington,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Boedcher was elected County Superintendent of Kittitas County, Washington in 1913 and served until 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913,Progressive 4801,Mary A. Boedcher,1864,,Washington,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Boedcher was elected County Superintendent of Kittitas County, Washington in 1913 and served until 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1915,Progressive 4802,Minnie Abrams,1863,1913,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Minnie Abrams was elected County Superintendent of Butte County, California in 1907. She had first run for the office in 1886, but did not win the race. Abrams served in the office until 1913. She died in December of that year. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4802,Minnie Abrams,1863,1913,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Minnie Abrams was elected County Superintendent of Butte County, California in 1907. She had first run for the office in 1886, but did not win the race. Abrams served in the office until 1913. She died in December of that year. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4802,Minnie Abrams,1863,1913,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Minnie Abrams was elected County Superintendent of Butte County, California in 1907. She had first run for the office in 1886, but did not win the race. Abrams served in the office until 1913. She died in December of that year. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4802,Minnie Abrams,1863,1913,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Minnie Abrams was elected County Superintendent of Butte County, California in 1907. She had first run for the office in 1886, but did not win the race. Abrams served in the office until 1913. She died in December of that year. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4803,Lillie Laugenour,1863,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lillie Laugenour was elected County Superintendent of Colusa County, California in 1899. She served in the office until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1899, 4803,Lillie Laugenour,1863,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lillie Laugenour was elected County Superintendent of Colusa County, California in 1899. She served in the office until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4803,Lillie Laugenour,1863,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lillie Laugenour was elected County Superintendent of Colusa County, California in 1899. She served in the office until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1899, 4804,Mrs. A. M. Leishman,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.M. Leishman was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Del Norte County, California in 1903 and served until 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4805,Mrs. A. M. Laduron,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.M. Laduron was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Del Norte County, California in 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4806,Maurie A. Clarke,1870,,California,Widowed,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Maurie A. Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Inyo County, California in 1903. Clarke was elected five times and served in the position until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4806,Maurie A. Clarke,1870,,California,Widowed,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Maurie A. Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Inyo County, California in 1903. Clarke was elected five times and served in the position until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1919, 4806,Maurie A. Clarke,1870,,California,Widowed,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Maurie A. Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Inyo County, California in 1903. Clarke was elected five times and served in the position until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4806,Maurie A. Clarke,1870,,California,Widowed,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Maurie A. Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Inyo County, California in 1903. Clarke was elected five times and served in the position until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4806,Maurie A. Clarke,1870,,California,Widowed,Education,"Teacher, principal",,,"Biography Maurie A. Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Inyo County, California in 1903. Clarke was elected five times and served in the position until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4807,Mrs. William D. Egenhoff,,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. William D. Egenhoff was elected County Superintendent of Mariposa County, California in 1887. She served until 1894. Egenhoff succeeded her husband in the position after he died in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1887, 4807,Mrs. William D. Egenhoff,,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. William D. Egenhoff was elected County Superintendent of Mariposa County, California in 1887. She served until 1894. Egenhoff succeeded her husband in the position after he died in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1891, 4808,Julia L. Jones,1858,1923,California,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Julia L. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Mariposa County, California in 1895. She served in the position until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4808,Julia L. Jones,1858,1923,California,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Julia L. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Mariposa County, California in 1895. She served in the position until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4808,Julia L. Jones,1858,1923,California,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Julia L. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Mariposa County, California in 1895. She served in the position until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4808,Julia L. Jones,1858,1923,California,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Julia L. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Mariposa County, California in 1895. She served in the position until 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1899, 4809,Mrs. W. K. Dillingham,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W.K. Dillingham was elected County Superintendent of Mendocino County, California in 1891. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1891, 4810,Belle S. Gribi,1867,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Belle S. Gribi was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Merced County, California in 1907. She served one term, ending in 1910. Gribi was again elected as Superintendent in 1919 and served until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4810,Belle S. Gribi,1867,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Belle S. Gribi was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Merced County, California in 1907. She served one term, ending in 1910. Gribi was again elected as Superintendent in 1919 and served until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1919, 4811,Nellie Forrest,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Forrest was elected County Superintendent of Modoc County, California in 1903, and served through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4812,Nettie B. Harris,1868,,California,Widowed,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Nettie B. Harris was elected County Superintendent of Modoc County, California in 1911. Harris was elected three times to the office and served until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4812,Nettie B. Harris,1868,,California,Widowed,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Nettie B. Harris was elected County Superintendent of Modoc County, California in 1911. Harris was elected three times to the office and served until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1919, 4812,Nettie B. Harris,1868,,California,Widowed,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Nettie B. Harris was elected County Superintendent of Modoc County, California in 1911. Harris was elected three times to the office and served until 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4813,Naomi Angell,,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Naomi Angell was elected County Superintendent of Mono County, California in 1883 and 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1883, 4813,Naomi Angell,,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Naomi Angell was elected County Superintendent of Mono County, California in 1883 and 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4814,Cordelia E. Hays,1881,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Cordelia E. Hays [aka Cordelia Hays Dolan] was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Mono County, California in 1903. She served until 1914. In 1911 Hays married and used the name Cordelia Hays Dolan. She was preceded in the position of superintendent by her mother Allice M. Hays. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4814,Cordelia E. Hays,1881,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Cordelia E. Hays [aka Cordelia Hays Dolan] was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Mono County, California in 1903. She served until 1914. In 1911 Hays married and used the name Cordelia Hays Dolan. She was preceded in the position of superintendent by her mother Allice M. Hays. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4814,Cordelia E. Hays,1881,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Cordelia E. Hays [aka Cordelia Hays Dolan] was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Mono County, California in 1903. She served until 1914. In 1911 Hays married and used the name Cordelia Hays Dolan. She was preceded in the position of superintendent by her mother Allice M. Hays. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4815,Allice M. Hays,1846,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Allice M. Hays was elected as County Superintendent of Mono County, California in 1915. She succeeded her daughter, Cordelia Hays Dolan, in the position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1915, 4816,Mildred Gregory,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mildred Gregory was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Mono County, California in 1919. She served in the office until 1926. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1919, 4817,Kate L. Donnelley,1868,,California,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate L. Donnelly was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1895. She served for one term, and then was succeeded in the position by her husband M.P. Donnelley who served for one term. Both Donnelley's were teachers. Kate served again as County Superintendent from 1915-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4817,Kate L. Donnelley,1868,,California,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate L. Donnelly was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1895. She served for one term, and then was succeeded in the position by her husband M.P. Donnelley who served for one term. Both Donnelley's were teachers. Kate served again as County Superintendent from 1915-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1919, 4817,Kate L. Donnelley,1868,,California,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate L. Donnelly was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1895. She served for one term, and then was succeeded in the position by her husband M.P. Donnelley who served for one term. Both Donnelley's were teachers. Kate served again as County Superintendent from 1915-1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4818,Tillie N. Kruger,1877,1946,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Tillie N. Kruger was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1903. Kruger was elected to the position two more times, in 1939 and 1943. Kruger died while in office in 1946. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4819,Miranda Ray Arms,1881,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miranda Ray Arms was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4820,Mary A. Hail,1856,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Hail was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Plumas County, California in 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4821,Harriet A. Grover,1853,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Harriet A. Grover was elected County Superintendent of Alpine County, California in 1887. She served for three terms, through 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1891,Republican 4821,Harriet A. Grover,1853,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Harriet A. Grover was elected County Superintendent of Alpine County, California in 1887. She served for three terms, through 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4822,Anna M. Arnott,1856,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna M. Arnott was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Alpine County, California in 1886 and 1891. She served until 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4822,Anna M. Arnott,1856,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna M. Arnott was elected as County Superintendent of Instruction for Alpine County, California in 1886 and 1891. She served until 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1891, 4823,Etta K. Harrington,1857,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Etta K. Harrington was elected as County Superintendent of Lake County, California in 1891 and served until 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1891, 4823,Etta K. Harrington,1857,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Etta K. Harrington was elected as County Superintendent of Lake County, California in 1891 and served until 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4824,Eliza G. Logan,1860,"circa August 21st, 1917",California,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza G. Welsh was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Shasta County, California in 1888. In 1892 Welsh married James Logan, Shasta County Recorder. Eliza Logan (using her married name), served as County Superintendent until 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888,Democratic 4824,Eliza G. Logan,1860,"circa August 21st, 1917",California,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza G. Welsh was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Shasta County, California in 1888. In 1892 Welsh married James Logan, Shasta County Recorder. Eliza Logan (using her married name), served as County Superintendent until 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895,Democratic 4824,Eliza G. Logan,1860,"circa August 21st, 1917",California,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza G. Welsh was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Shasta County, California in 1888. In 1892 Welsh married James Logan, Shasta County Recorder. Eliza Logan (using her married name), served as County Superintendent until 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888,Democratic 4825,Kate Ames,1869,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Ames was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Napa County, California in 1895 and 1904. She served in the position at least through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4825,Kate Ames,1869,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Ames was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Napa County, California in 1895 and 1904. She served in the position at least through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4826,Amelia Dittmar,1867,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Amelia Dittmar was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Shasta County, California in 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4827,Lizzie H. Fox,1866,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie H. Fox was elected County Superintendent of Trinity County, California in 1895. Fox served three consecutive terms in office from 1895 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4827,Lizzie H. Fox,1866,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie H. Fox was elected County Superintendent of Trinity County, California in 1895. Fox served three consecutive terms in office from 1895 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 4827,Lizzie H. Fox,1866,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie H. Fox was elected County Superintendent of Trinity County, California in 1895. Fox served three consecutive terms in office from 1895 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1895, 4828,Mary Estelle Bagnelle,,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary Estelle Bagnelle was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Madera County, California in 1899 and served until 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1899, 4828,Mary Estelle Bagnelle,,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary Estelle Bagnelle was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Madera County, California in 1899 and served until 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4828,Mary Estelle Bagnelle,,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary Estelle Bagnelle was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Madera County, California in 1899 and served until 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1899, 4829,Lena A. Jackson,1865,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lena A. Jackson was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Napa County, California in 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1909, 4830,Nannie J. McKee,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Nannie J. McKee, a high school teacher, was appointed in October 1891 to fill a vacancy as Alexander County, Illinois school superintendent. Sources show her serving in this office until 1898. She presumably was elected to office sometime after her appointment. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1892, 4831,Delia Fish,1877,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Delia Fish was the County Superintendent of Schools for Tehama County, California in 1909. Fish in the position until at least 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4831,Delia Fish,1877,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Delia Fish was the County Superintendent of Schools for Tehama County, California in 1909. Fish in the position until at least 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 4832,Belle Alexander,1877,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Belle Alexander was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Sierra County, California in 1904 and 1909. Alexander was Superintendent in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4832,Belle Alexander,1877,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Belle Alexander was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Sierra County, California in 1904 and 1909. Alexander was Superintendent in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1920, 4832,Belle Alexander,1877,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Belle Alexander was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Sierra County, California in 1904 and 1909. Alexander was Superintendent in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4833,Mamie V. Lehner,1870,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Mamie V. Lehner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Santa Barbara, California in 1903 and served until at least 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 4833,Mamie V. Lehner,1870,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Mamie V. Lehner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Santa Barbara, California in 1903 and served until at least 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 4833,Mamie V. Lehner,1870,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Mamie V. Lehner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Santa Barbara, California in 1903 and served until at least 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 4833,Mamie V. Lehner,1870,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Mamie V. Lehner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Santa Barbara, California in 1903 and served until at least 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 4834,Florence Boggs,1880,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Boggs was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Stanislaus County, California in 1904 and 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 4834,Florence Boggs,1880,,California,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Boggs was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Stanislaus County, California in 1904 and 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4835,Nellie M. Jordan,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Nellie M. Jordan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Trinity County, California in 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 4836,May E. Dexter,1870,,California,Divorced,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography May E. Dexter was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Yolo County, California in 1906. Dexter was first appointed to the office in 1906 to replace her predecessor, Minnie DeVilbiss who died that year. Dexter was elected by the voters that same to office in her own right. In 1910 Dexter married and continued her terms in office, under the name Henshall. Henshall was in office at least through 1912. She was described as follows by the historian of Yolo county, Thomas Jefferson Gregory: ""Like most people who are talented and able to encompass great ends she is modest and unassuming to a degree. Mrs. Henshall has never sought, official position, but when requested to hold office by men and women who had known her all her life she acquiesced. It is easy to discern that she loves her work and that her heart is wrapped up in the welfare of the children who are soon to take our places in the great world. She believes that the educational problem is the most important of all problems and during her six years' incumbency has approached it in that spirit. It is not surprising, therefore, to learn that as the years pass the esteem in which she is held increases, for a more conscientious official has never held public office in this county."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Democratic 4837,Agnes Edwards,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Agnes Edwards was elected County Recorder of Beaver County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4838,Sadie H. Riley,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sadie H. Riley was the Democratic candidate for County Recorder of Beaver County, Utah in 1913. She did not win the race. Riley ran against two other women in this race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913, 4839,Emma Mathews,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Emma Mathews was the Progressive Party candidate for County Treasurer of Beaver County, Utah in 1913. Mathews did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1913,Progressive 4840,Mary Hanson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary Hanson Johnson Mary Hanson Johnson was the Republican candidate for County Recorder of Cache County, Utah in 1913. She did not win the race. There were four female candidates in this race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4841,Kinnie Aller,1881,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Kinnie Aller was the Socialist Party candidate for County Treasurer of Cache County, Utah in 1913. She did not win the race. There were four female candidate for this office in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Socialist 4842,May Thoreson,1879,,Utah,Widowed,,,,,"Biography May Thoreson Edwards May Thoreson Edwards was the Progressive Party candidate for County Recorder of Cache County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Progressive 4843,Pearl Allison,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Pearl Allison was the Socialist party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Carbon County, Utah in 1913. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Socialist 4844,Josie Fitzgerald,1879,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Josie Fitzgerald was elected County Recorder of Carbon County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4845,Selma Lasson,1883,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Selma Lasson was the Progressive party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Carbon, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Progressive 4846,Bessie Larkins,1887,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie Larkins was elected County Recorder of Davis County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4847,Amy Laura Eakle,1888,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura Eakle was the Progressive party candidate for County Recorder for Davis County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Progressive 4848,Thella Church,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Thella Church was the Democratic party candidate for County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Democratic 4849,Carry Gomer,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Carry Gomer was the Socialist party candidate for the County Recorder of Garfield County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Socialist 4850,Esther Cranhelm,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Esther Cranhelm was the Progressive party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Millard County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Progressive 4851,Kate Littlefield,1882,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Littlefield was the Progressive party candidate for County Recorder for Morgan County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Progressive 4852,Carrie A. Henry,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Carrie A. Henry was elected County Recorder of Piute County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4853,Mollie Horton,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mollie Horton was the Socialist party candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Socialist 4854,Anna H. King,1865,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna H. King was a Republican party candidate for State Representative for Salt Lake County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913,Republican 4855,Annie Wells Cannon,1859,1942,Utah,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Elizabeth Annie Wells Cannon was a Republican candidate for State Representative from Salt Lake County, Utah, in 1913. Cannon served until 1915. She was elected again in 1921. Cannon's relative Martha Hughes Cannon was the first woman in the U.S. to serve as a State Senator. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913,Republican 4856,Isabelle Kenner,1862,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Isabelle Kenner was a Democratic party candidate for State Representative from Salt Lake County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913,Democratic 4857,Lavina Livingston,1870,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Lavina Livingston was a Progressive or Prohibition candidate for State Representative from Salt Lake County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913, 4858,Emma Christensen,1891,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Christensen was elected County Treasurer for San Juan County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1913,Democratic 4859,Marion Todd,"February 28th, 1841",,California,Widowed,Legal System | Writing | Education,"Attorney, editor,lecturer, book author",Greenback,Temperance | Labor | Suffrage,"Biography In 1881, a year after she had been widowed, Marion Todd ran for the office of California attorney general as a candidate of the Greenback Labor Party. She lost but ran ahead of her ticket, having conducted an active campaign of speeches across the state. A political activist, Todd attended the first national anti-monopoly convention (Chicago) as a delegate in 1893 and, again, in 1894. In 1894 she also attended the Greenback convention in Indianapolis, Indiana where she served as a member of the platform committee. She also stumped for Greenback candidates. In the mid-1880s, she joined the Knights of Labor in Michigan, and was sent as a delegate to the convention in Richmond, Virginia. Her involvement with labor lasted a number of years. Todd later moved to Chicago,edited The Chicago Express, a reform paper, lectured, and wrote several books, among them ""Protective Tariff Delusion, ""Pizarro and John Sherman,"" and a volume rebutting a discussion of woman's place in the state. Todd was born in Plymouth, New York and taught briefly to earn her living. She married Benjamin Todd of Massachusetts. After they moved to California, Marion Todd attended Hastings College of Law shortly after the efforts of Clara Foltz and Laura Gordon opened the school to women. She practiced in California before moving to Chicago. Encouraged by her husband, before his death in 1880, Todd began a career on the lecture platform. In her later years, she moved to Michigan. Additional Notes",State Attorney General,1881,Greenback 4860,Elizabeth L. Hornung,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth L. Hornung was elected County Treasurer of San Pete County, California in 1913. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1913, 4861,Matilda Dalton,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Matilda Dalton was elected County Recorder of Sevier County, California in 1913. Dalton ran against three other women in this race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Republican 4862,Annie H. Bean,1870,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie H. Bean was the Progressive party candidate for County Recorder of Sevier County, Utah in 1913. She was not elected. In 1915 Bean was the City Recorder of Richfield, Sevier County, Utah. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Progressive 4862,Annie H. Bean,1870,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie H. Bean was the Progressive party candidate for County Recorder of Sevier County, Utah in 1913. She was not elected. In 1915 Bean was the City Recorder of Richfield, Sevier County, Utah. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1915, 4863,Lillian Anderson,1881,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillian Anderson was the Democratic party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Tooele County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Democratic 4864,Lilly Kaufman,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lilly Kaufman was the Socialist party candidate for the County Superintendent of Schools of Tooele County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Socialist 4865,Minnie Dodds,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Dodds was the Socialist party candidate for the County Superintendent of Schools for Uintah County, Utah in 1913. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913,Socialist 4866,Alice Brown,1875,,Utah,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Alice Brown was the Prohibition party candidate for County Recorder in Utah County, Utah in 1913. She did not the race Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Prohibition 4867,Annetta Grover,1873,,Utah,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Annetta Grover was the Democratic party candidate for the County Treaurer of Wayne County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1913,Democratic 4868,Anna Ries Finley,1874,,Utah,Single,Health Care and Medicine | Writing,"Physician, writer",,Other,"Biography Anna Ries Finley was a Prohibition party candidate for State Representative of Weber County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913,Prohibition 4869,Mary Farley,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary Farley was the Democratic party candidate for County Recorder of Weber County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1913,Democratic 4870,Anne Henrietta Martin,"September 30th, 1874","April 15th, 1951",Nevada,Single,Writing,"Writer, historian",Independent,Labor | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Other,"Biography Anne Martin, suffragist, writer, lobbyist, and peace activist announced as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in March 1918. She was the first woman to run for the U.S. Senate, campaigning for a seat from her home state of Nevada. She was encouraged by Montana suffrage leader Jeannette Rankin's 1916 election to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the possibility that the newly enfranchised women of Nevada would support of a female candidate. Martin announced her candidacy several weeks before Rankin, who campaigned for a Senate seat from Montana in 1918. Martin made gender a central issue of the campaign, arguing women could change the world. She supported Wilson on the war and argued for improved treatment of workers, new government land and food policies and, of course, a federal woman suffrage amendment. Press coverage was mixed: some newspapers praised her effort while others taunted Martin calling her a White House picketing-spinster who was not young. In fact, at the age of forty-two, she was the youngest of the candidates. She campaigned in the conventional manner, traveling throughout Nevada, mailing out election literature, and cultivating the attention of the press. In a state with few voters, she came in third with 4,603 votes. The winner polled 12,197, while the last place Socialist candidate collected only 710 votes. Although she would have preferred to win, Martin felt that her campaign paved the road for other politically inclined women: ""even if I should not win, it will never seem so strange when a woman tries it."" In 1920 Martin again announced her intention to run as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. She was rebuffed in her effort to win the nomination of the Republican Party and again campaigned as an Independent. Her platform emphasized the importance of pacifism and reforms that would contribute to child welfare. Although she again lost Martin continued to believe that her efforts served as a role model for other women candidates and criticized the League of Women Voters for its emphasis on civic education rather than direct political action. In Nevada she became press secretary and, in 1912, president of the state Equal Franchise Society. She often called her state ""the most male in the nation"" but in 1914, through the canvassing of distant mining camps and small communities, she led a successful campaign for ratification of a state woman suffrage amendment. A month after this victory President Woodrow Wilson advised Martin, ""that is the way suffrage should be won, by the states."". Martin participated in national woman suffrage politics as a member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. After concluding that a federal constitutional amendment would be a ""quicker and more effective way of winning suffrage for all American women,"" she left NAWSA and joined ""the young and untried"" Congressional Union and, later, the National Woman's Party (NWP). From 1916 to 1918 she used her position as vice-chairman and legislative coordinator of the NWP to organize pressure from the states on members of Congress in support of woman suffrage. In July 1917 she was arrested for picketing on the sidewalk in front of the White House. In court she told the presiding judge, ""so long as you send women to prison for asking for justice, so long will women be willing to go in such a cause."" She, Alice Paul, Lucy Burns and other demonstrators, following their convictions, served time in jail. Like the militant British suffragists who had tutored her, she wore the cause of her arrest proudly. Martin also wrote articles, often discussing the need for gender solidarity in politics. She argued that elected women officials would bring women equality more quickly than equality legislation ""bestowed"" by men. Equality laws, she insisted, ""will not and cannot equalize....But the process of winning a half share in government will go a long way toward developing a sense of equality in the minds and hearts of women....[And then] the laws will take care of themselves."" Martin was a member of the national board of the American Civil Liberties Unions and, in 1926, in part to show her respect for Jane Addams, she became an organizer for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Martin took herself out of the public limelight in the last years of her life although she remained interested, and at times, active, in feminist and peace causes. Martin was one of several children born to Irish-German parents living near Carson City, Nevada. Her father was a prominent, and prosperous politician and businessman viewed by some as a populist. Martin was educated at the University of Nevada and Stanford. She was, in a short academic career, the first chair of the history department at Nevada State University. An inheritance coupled with her relatives' preference that one of her brothers take charge of the family business shaped the direction of her life. She went to England where she studied Fabianism and began a many year involvement with the British suffrage movement. She organized meetings and participated in suffrage demonstrations. In 1910 she was arrested with other members of Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union. In 1911 she returned to Nevada and a life committed to the use of direct action to win social and political change. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1918,Independent 4870,Anne Henrietta Martin,"September 30th, 1874","April 15th, 1951",Nevada,Single,Writing,"Writer, historian",Independent,Labor | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Other,"Biography Anne Martin, suffragist, writer, lobbyist, and peace activist announced as a candidate for the U.S. Senate in March 1918. She was the first woman to run for the U.S. Senate, campaigning for a seat from her home state of Nevada. She was encouraged by Montana suffrage leader Jeannette Rankin's 1916 election to the U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the possibility that the newly enfranchised women of Nevada would support of a female candidate. Martin announced her candidacy several weeks before Rankin, who campaigned for a Senate seat from Montana in 1918. Martin made gender a central issue of the campaign, arguing women could change the world. She supported Wilson on the war and argued for improved treatment of workers, new government land and food policies and, of course, a federal woman suffrage amendment. Press coverage was mixed: some newspapers praised her effort while others taunted Martin calling her a White House picketing-spinster who was not young. In fact, at the age of forty-two, she was the youngest of the candidates. She campaigned in the conventional manner, traveling throughout Nevada, mailing out election literature, and cultivating the attention of the press. In a state with few voters, she came in third with 4,603 votes. The winner polled 12,197, while the last place Socialist candidate collected only 710 votes. Although she would have preferred to win, Martin felt that her campaign paved the road for other politically inclined women: ""even if I should not win, it will never seem so strange when a woman tries it."" In 1920 Martin again announced her intention to run as a candidate for the U.S. Senate. She was rebuffed in her effort to win the nomination of the Republican Party and again campaigned as an Independent. Her platform emphasized the importance of pacifism and reforms that would contribute to child welfare. Although she again lost Martin continued to believe that her efforts served as a role model for other women candidates and criticized the League of Women Voters for its emphasis on civic education rather than direct political action. In Nevada she became press secretary and, in 1912, president of the state Equal Franchise Society. She often called her state ""the most male in the nation"" but in 1914, through the canvassing of distant mining camps and small communities, she led a successful campaign for ratification of a state woman suffrage amendment. A month after this victory President Woodrow Wilson advised Martin, ""that is the way suffrage should be won, by the states."". Martin participated in national woman suffrage politics as a member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. After concluding that a federal constitutional amendment would be a ""quicker and more effective way of winning suffrage for all American women,"" she left NAWSA and joined ""the young and untried"" Congressional Union and, later, the National Woman's Party (NWP). From 1916 to 1918 she used her position as vice-chairman and legislative coordinator of the NWP to organize pressure from the states on members of Congress in support of woman suffrage. In July 1917 she was arrested for picketing on the sidewalk in front of the White House. In court she told the presiding judge, ""so long as you send women to prison for asking for justice, so long will women be willing to go in such a cause."" She, Alice Paul, Lucy Burns and other demonstrators, following their convictions, served time in jail. Like the militant British suffragists who had tutored her, she wore the cause of her arrest proudly. Martin also wrote articles, often discussing the need for gender solidarity in politics. She argued that elected women officials would bring women equality more quickly than equality legislation ""bestowed"" by men. Equality laws, she insisted, ""will not and cannot equalize....But the process of winning a half share in government will go a long way toward developing a sense of equality in the minds and hearts of women....[And then] the laws will take care of themselves."" Martin was a member of the national board of the American Civil Liberties Unions and, in 1926, in part to show her respect for Jane Addams, she became an organizer for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Martin took herself out of the public limelight in the last years of her life although she remained interested, and at times, active, in feminist and peace causes. Martin was one of several children born to Irish-German parents living near Carson City, Nevada. Her father was a prominent, and prosperous politician and businessman viewed by some as a populist. Martin was educated at the University of Nevada and Stanford. She was, in a short academic career, the first chair of the history department at Nevada State University. An inheritance coupled with her relatives' preference that one of her brothers take charge of the family business shaped the direction of her life. She went to England where she studied Fabianism and began a many year involvement with the British suffrage movement. She organized meetings and participated in suffrage demonstrations. In 1910 she was arrested with other members of Emmeline Pankhurst's Women's Social and Political Union. In 1911 she returned to Nevada and a life committed to the use of direct action to win social and political change. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1920,Independent 4871,Tennie C. Claflin,1846,1923,New York,Single,Clerical | Writing,"Stockbroker, newspaper editor",,Other | Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Tennie C. Claflin announced her intention to run for Congress from the Eighth Congressional district of New York in 1872. She made this announcement at a meeting of the German-American Progressive Society in New York City on August 11, 1871. Claflin gave a speech supporting the rights of the individual, drinking of beer on Sundays, and announcing that, if she received a majority of the votes, her campaign would be a test case for the election of women to federal office. Claflin declared that: ""no law . . . either forbids the people to elect a woman to an office, or which forbids her to accept it."" Claflin was not elected. Tennie C. Claflin was a sister of Victoria Woodhull who ran for U.S. president in 1872. Woodhull and Claflin worked together in New York as stockbrokers, opening a business, gaining fame, fortune, and notoriety. The two women shared similar views on women's rights, free love, divorce, and other social reforms. Victoria and Tennie C. started Woodhull & Claflin's Weekly, a newspaper and platform for their progressive views on women's rights, socialism, sex education, and dress reform. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1871, 4872,Lydia Hasbrouck,1827,1910,New York,Married,Writing,Newspaper editor,,Civic Reform | Suffrage,"Biography Lydia Hasbrouck was elected to the school board of Middletown, New York in 1880. Some sources claim that she was elected by the ""Equal Rights"" element in the town. In 1884 Hasbrouck ran Presidential Elector for the Equal Rights Party, supporting Belva A. Lockwood. Certainly Hasbrouck was well-known in the woman's movement for her work as a dress reformer, activist, and editor of a newspaper, The Sybil. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 4873,Mary N. Wadleigh,,,California,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mary N. Wadleigh was elected before 1886 as Trinity County, California superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 4874,Rose C. Wagner,,,North Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1912 Miss Rose C. Wagner was elected Adams County, North Dakota superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4875,Maude Wakefield,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Maude Wakefield was elected to the 1913-14 term as Story County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was elected to a second term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 4875,Maude Wakefield,,,Iowa,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Maude Wakefield was elected to the 1913-14 term as Story County, Iowa superintendent of schools. She was elected to a second term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 4876,Effie Walden,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1905 Effie Walden was elected to a two year term as Clark County, Kansas register of deeds. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1905, 4877,Mrs. F. E. Stewart,,,Utah,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography In 1896, months after Utah became a state, Mrs. F. E. Stewart of Utah County ran on the Republican Party ticket for the Utah House of Representatives. She did not win. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1896,Republican 4878,Martha Campbell,1840,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha Campbell of Salt Lake County, Utah was one of the Republican candidates for state house of representatives in 1896. Campbell did not win the race. Three other women campaigned for the state House that year and the two Democratic candidates were elected. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1896,Republican 4879,Charlotte O. Van Cleve,,,Minnesota,Married,,,Republican,Suffrage | Civic Reform,"Biography In April 1876 Mrs. Charlotte Van Cleve was elected to a two-year term on the East Minneapolis school board, running on the Republican Party ticket. Women won the right to run for this office in Minnesota in 1875. After her nomination, the women of the city campaigned for her and helped Van Cleve achieve a majority of votes. At a meeting of women to support her nomination, Van Cleve called women ""the conscience of the world,"" and said that men had been ashamed of some of their actions and women would show them a better way. She read from Abigail Adams' famous letter noting that ""men would be tyrants, if they would,"" to a round of applause from the audience. Van Cleve was an officer in the Bethany Home, an organization aiding women who wished to ""reform"" their lives. She was also active in suffrage organizations. An writer for the Woman's Journal (Boston), believed that Van Cleve resembled Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Additional Notes",City School Director,1876,Republican 4880,Mrs. Charlotte S. Winchell,,,Minnesota,Married,,,Republican,Suffrage | Other | Temperance,"Biography In April 1876 Mrs. Charlotte S. Winchell was elected on the Republican Party ticket to the office of East Minneapolis city school director. This was a two-year term. Women in Minnesota won the right to run for this office in 1875. After Winchell's nomination, the women of the city campaigned for her and Mrs. Charlotte Van Cleve, another party nominee, and helped each win election. Winchell graduated from Albion College in Michigan. She worked to educate children about temperance and was active in the Association for the Advancement of Women, suffrage organizations, and the Woman's Board of Foreign Missions. Additional Notes",City School Director,1876,Republican 4881,Miss Walker,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Walker is a semi-anonymous office holder. She was elected city clerk in Holton, Kansas.One source apparently commented, ""City clerks of the feminine persuasion are becoming common in the West.It is said that she was endorsed by three political parties, and elected by a large majority."" Additional Notes",City Clerk,, 4882,Frances Willard Munds,"May 10th, 1866","December 16th, 2048",Arizona,Married,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Frances ""Fannie"" Munds was elected, on the Democratic ticket, to the Arizona state senate, serving from 1915 to 1917. She was a member of the Education and the Land Committees. She elected not to run for that office again but in 1918 ran unsuccessfully for Arizona secretary of state. Munds came from a family of ranchers. She was sent east to school and later taught school. In 1890 she married John Lee Munds, who served as a sheriff. They had a son and two daughters. Munds was a suffrage activist. Working with the Arizona suffrage association, she reached out to Mormon women which other suffrage leaders in her state had not done. She lobbied the legislature before her election on women's issues. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914,Democratic 4882,Frances Willard Munds,"May 10th, 1866","December 16th, 2048",Arizona,Married,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Frances ""Fannie"" Munds was elected, on the Democratic ticket, to the Arizona state senate, serving from 1915 to 1917. She was a member of the Education and the Land Committees. She elected not to run for that office again but in 1918 ran unsuccessfully for Arizona secretary of state. Munds came from a family of ranchers. She was sent east to school and later taught school. In 1890 she married John Lee Munds, who served as a sheriff. They had a son and two daughters. Munds was a suffrage activist. Working with the Arizona suffrage association, she reached out to Mormon women which other suffrage leaders in her state had not done. She lobbied the legislature before her election on women's issues. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Democratic 4883,Marian B. Towne,1880,1966,Oregon,Single,Clerical,"Asst. County Clerk, Naval Reserve Corps",Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography In 1914 Marian B. Towne successfully campaigned on the Democratic ticket for the Oregon state house of representatives. She represented Jackson County. Women received the vote in Oregon in 1912, and 1914 was the first year that women were eligible to seek state legislative office. Towne campaigned actively, visiting many households in her effort to win. In the same year Kathryn Clarke won a seat in the Oregon Senate. Towne served on three standing committees including Education, Health, and Public Morals, and Salaries. She sought reelection in 1916 but was defeated. Towne was born in Oregon, and educated there. She worked as an assistant county clerk in Medford, Oregon with responsibilities for reviewing laws. This interested her in reading law which she did in Oregon and, for a semester, at the University of Michigan law school. During World War I she served with the Naval Reserve Corps. She sought a regular commission but was not considered eligible because of her sex. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1914,Democratic 4883,Marian B. Towne,1880,1966,Oregon,Single,Clerical,"Asst. County Clerk, Naval Reserve Corps",Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography In 1914 Marian B. Towne successfully campaigned on the Democratic ticket for the Oregon state house of representatives. She represented Jackson County. Women received the vote in Oregon in 1912, and 1914 was the first year that women were eligible to seek state legislative office. Towne campaigned actively, visiting many households in her effort to win. In the same year Kathryn Clarke won a seat in the Oregon Senate. Towne served on three standing committees including Education, Health, and Public Morals, and Salaries. She sought reelection in 1916 but was defeated. Towne was born in Oregon, and educated there. She worked as an assistant county clerk in Medford, Oregon with responsibilities for reviewing laws. This interested her in reading law which she did in Oregon and, for a semester, at the University of Michigan law school. During World War I she served with the Naval Reserve Corps. She sought a regular commission but was not considered eligible because of her sex. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1916,Democratic 4884,Lizabeth A. Williams,,,Colorado,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1916 Lizabeth A. Williams ran unsuccessfully as the Socialist Party candidate for Colorado Secretary of State. In 1918 she again ran unsuccessfully on the Socialist ticket for State Superintendent of Schools. In 1914 an Elizabeth Williams ran unsuccessfully for Colorado Secretary of State (no party affiliation given). It is likely that this was Lizabeth A. Williams. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1916,Socialist 4884,Lizabeth A. Williams,,,Colorado,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1916 Lizabeth A. Williams ran unsuccessfully as the Socialist Party candidate for Colorado Secretary of State. In 1918 she again ran unsuccessfully on the Socialist ticket for State Superintendent of Schools. In 1914 an Elizabeth Williams ran unsuccessfully for Colorado Secretary of State (no party affiliation given). It is likely that this was Lizabeth A. Williams. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Socialist 4885,Florence E. Dick,1854,,Colorado,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Florence Dick was a candidate for the office of Colorado University Regent in 1912. Dick campaigned for State Superintendent of Instruction for Colorado in 1914 and ran against four other women. She did not win either race. Additional Notes",University Regent,1912,Progressive 4885,Florence E. Dick,1854,,Colorado,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Florence Dick was a candidate for the office of Colorado University Regent in 1912. Dick campaigned for State Superintendent of Instruction for Colorado in 1914 and ran against four other women. She did not win either race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 4886,Mary Ginther,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary Ginther was a Socialist Labor Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1912 and in 1914. She did not win either race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Socialist Labor 4886,Mary Ginther,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary Ginther was a Socialist Labor Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1912 and in 1914. She did not win either race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 4887,Minnie L. Harding,1858,1937,Colorado,Widowed,Business | Education,"Business owner, educational leader",,Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Minnie L. Harding was elected Colorado University Regent in 1914. She was a business woman and known in her home Fremont County for starting the first kindergarten. Dedicated to education, she started the Minnie L. Harding Educational Loan Fund in 1902 to assist women in higher education. Additional Notes",University Regent,1914, 4888,Mary E. Hotz Blakeley,1857,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Hotz Blakeley was the Socialist candidate for Judge of the Juvenile Court in Colorado in 1912. Four years later in 1916 she was the Socialist Party candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction of Colorado. In this race Blakeley ran against two other women and was defeated by the Democratic candidate. Additional Notes",Judge of the Juvenile Court,1912,Socialist 4888,Mary E. Hotz Blakeley,1857,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Hotz Blakeley was the Socialist candidate for Judge of the Juvenile Court in Colorado in 1912. Four years later in 1916 she was the Socialist Party candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction of Colorado. In this race Blakeley ran against two other women and was defeated by the Democratic candidate. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Socialist 4889,Nona S. Henning,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Nona S. Henning was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Moffat County, Colorado in 1916. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1916,Democratic 4890,Mary L. Geffs,1856,,Colorado,Widowed,Writing,"Writer, journalist, editor, speaker",Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Mary L. Geffs was the a Socialist Party candidate for Secretary of State for Colorado in 1910. Two years later Geffs ran for the State Assembly. Geffs was also the Socialist candidate for Colorado Supreme Court Justice in 1918. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1910,Socialist 4890,Mary L. Geffs,1856,,Colorado,Widowed,Writing,"Writer, journalist, editor, speaker",Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Mary L. Geffs was the a Socialist Party candidate for Secretary of State for Colorado in 1910. Two years later Geffs ran for the State Assembly. Geffs was also the Socialist candidate for Colorado Supreme Court Justice in 1918. Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1918,Socialist 4890,Mary L. Geffs,1856,,Colorado,Widowed,Writing,"Writer, journalist, editor, speaker",Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Mary L. Geffs was the a Socialist Party candidate for Secretary of State for Colorado in 1910. Two years later Geffs ran for the State Assembly. Geffs was also the Socialist candidate for Colorado Supreme Court Justice in 1918. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1910,Socialist 4891,Laura K. Canon,1881,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura K. Canon was elected as the County Superintendent of Schools for Moffat County, Colorado in 1918. She served in the office at least through 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 4891,Laura K. Canon,1881,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura K. Canon was elected as the County Superintendent of Schools for Moffat County, Colorado in 1918. She served in the office at least through 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1920, 4892,Margaret Octavia Floaten,1858,,Colorado,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Margaret Octavia Floaten was a candidate for Colorado University Regent in 1912. Floten was probably the Socialist candidate in the race. Additional Notes",University Regent,1912, 4893,Gertrude A. Lee,1870,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Gertrude A. Lee was a candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1912. That year Lee was also a candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, District F. in Denver. Two years later Lee became the chairman of the Colorado Democratic state committee, the first woman in the country to head a state political party. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1912,Democratic 4894,Grace B. Marians,,,Colorado,,,,Socialist,Labor,"Biography Grace B. Marians was the Socialist Party candidate for University Regent in 1916. In 1918 she was the Socialist candidate in Colorado for Secretary of State. Marians was active in the Socialist Party serving for some time as local secretary. Additional Notes",University Regent,1916,Socialist 4894,Grace B. Marians,,,Colorado,,,,Socialist,Labor,"Biography Grace B. Marians was the Socialist Party candidate for University Regent in 1916. In 1918 she was the Socialist candidate in Colorado for Secretary of State. Marians was active in the Socialist Party serving for some time as local secretary. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Socialist 4895,Florence M. State,,,Colorado,,,,Republican,,"Biography In 1918 Florence M. State was the Republican candidate in Colorado for State Superintendent of Schools. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Republican 4896,Anna Widman,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Anna Widman was elected Cherokee County, Kansas superintendent of schools in 1890, and reelected in 1892. She was the second woman in the county to hold this position. Sallie Hutsell (later Crane) had been elected in 1882 and 1884. After serving her two terms, Widman married Edward F. Wallace with whom she had a daughter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1890, 4896,Anna Widman,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Anna Widman was elected Cherokee County, Kansas superintendent of schools in 1890, and reelected in 1892. She was the second woman in the county to hold this position. Sallie Hutsell (later Crane) had been elected in 1882 and 1884. After serving her two terms, Widman married Edward F. Wallace with whom she had a daughter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1892, 4897,May Rudd,,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1912 May Rudd, from the town of Miller, ran on the Republican ticket for Hand County, South Dakota superintendent of schools. She won. Rudd served in the office through 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1912,Republican 4898,Gunellia Tucker,1867,1951,Utah,Widowed,,,Citizen,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1909 Mrs. Frank J. (Gunellia) Tucker was the candidate of the Citizen's Party for Provo city treasurer. Her party focused considerable attention on the issue of water. Additional Notes",,, 4899,Maria Thompson,1866,,Utah,Widowed,,,Republican,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1909 Maria Thompson was selected as the candidate of the Republican Party for the office of Ephraim, Utah city treasurer. She was a widow with several children. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1909,Republican 4900,Miss Jane Starr,,,Utah,Single,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1912 Miss Jane Starr ran as the Socialist Party candidate for the office of county treasurer in Utah County, Utah. She did not win. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912,Socialist 4901,Sarah Odekirk,,,Utah,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Sarah Odekirk, a Democrat, ran unsuccessfully for Uintah County superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4902,Ruth Stirling,,,Utah,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1912 Ruth Stirling, a Republican, campaigned in Washington County, Utah for the office of county superintendent of schools. She did not win. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 4903,Dora Meeks,,,Utah,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1912 Dora Meeks, a Republican, campaigned unsuccessfully for the office of Wayne County, Utah superintendent of schools. She lost to Ann Snow, a Democrat. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 4904,Ann Snow,,,Utah,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Ann Snow, a Democrat, campaigned successfully for the office of Wayne County, Utah superintendent of schools. She defeated Republican Dora Meeks. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 4905,Frances Mills,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Frances Mills was the Socialist party candidate for County Clerk of Tooele County, Utah in 1904. Mills did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1904,Socialist 4906,Lucretia Coffin Mott,1793,1880,,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Lucretia Coffin Mott was a Quaker Minister and social activist. Mott joined Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Martha C. Wright, Mary Ann M'Clintock, and Jane Hunt to organize the first woman's rights convention in Seneca Falls, New York in 1848. Mott devoted her life to peace, women's rights, abolition, and many other social justice causes. In 1848 at the Liberty Party convention, Mott was nominated for U.S. Vice President in the first round of voting. She received 5 votes from party convention attendees. It is likely that Mott did not know before hand of this nomination, nor is it likely that she had any intention of running for public office. Additional Notes",,, 4907,Abigail Scott Duniway,1834,1915,,Married,Writing,Newspaper Editor,,Civic Reform | Suffrage,"Biography Abigail Scott Duniway supported the suffrage movement in the state of Oregon for many years. Her newspaper, The New Northwest was a crucial aspect of support for the woman's movement in the state for over 16 years. Duniway was nominated for U.S. President of the Equal Rights party in 1884, but turned down the nomination. Belva A. Lockwood was the party's nominee in that race. Additional Notes",,, 4908,F. Elizabeth Palmer,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography F. Elizabeth Palmer was elected to the school board of Albion, Michigan under the new school suffrage law passed in 1881. Palmer was the first woman in the state to be elected to a school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 4909,Mary Settle Sharpe,1863,1944,North Carolina,Married,Education,Reading and speech specialist,Republican,Other,"Biography In 1920 Mary Settle Sharpe was nominated by the Republican Party for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was the first woman to be nominated by a political party for public office in North Carolina. She did not win. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920,Republican 4910,Lillian Exum Clement,1894,1925,North Carolina,Single,Legal System,Attorney,Democratic,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography On November 2, 1920 Lillian Exum Clement of Buncombe County, North Carolina won election to the state House of Representatives, as the Democratic Party nominee, becoming the first woman in the history of North Carolina to be elected to the legislature. She was twenty-six years old. She ran in the Democratic primary, beating out two men, before the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment. During the legislative session she introduced many bills including a proposal for private voting booths to cut back on bribery and intimidation of voters. This was defeated but several of her bills designed to improve public sanitation passed, as did one decreasing the number of years of abandonment required for a divorce decree. Clement worked in the county sheriff's office after school, and began reading law. She was admitted to the bar in 1917, opened her own practice, and became a successful criminal attorney. Clement married in 1921 and decided not to run for office a second time. She died of pneumonia in 1925. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1920,Democratic 4911,Florence Allen,1884,1966,Ohio,Single,Writing | Legal System,"journalist, lawyer",Democratic · Independent,Suffrage,"Biography Florence Allen was a lawyer and suffrage activist who was elected on a non-partisan ticket to a five-year term as Judge of the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas in November of 1920. Two years later Allen was elected to a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court, and became the first woman to serve on any state's highest court. She received support across party lines and women voters were helpful in the campaign. Allen also ran for the U.S. Senate in 1926, but was defeated by a Democratic rival in the primaries. In 1928 Allen also campaigned for a seat in the U.S. House, but again lost in the primary race. In 1934 President Franklin D. Roosevelt nominated Allen to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She was confirmed by the Senate and served for many years, often being mentioned for a seat on the U.S Supreme Court. She was the first woman to serve on an article three federal court. Additional Notes",Common Pleas Judge,1920,Independent 4912,Bertha Berbert,1872,1936,New York,Single,Education,Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Bertha Berbert was elected School Commissioner for Westchester, New York. She was the first woman elected to this position in the county. Berbert served from 1899-1905. One source reported that because of the fame of her political campaigns Berbert received seven proposals of marriage. In 1906 the Republican party refused to nominate Berbert for a third term as school commissioner, claiming there was a party rule against third terms. Berbert planned to run as an independent in that election cycle. In 1906 Berbert married John Judah Hammond. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1900,Republican 4912,Bertha Berbert,1872,1936,New York,Single,Education,Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Bertha Berbert was elected School Commissioner for Westchester, New York. She was the first woman elected to this position in the county. Berbert served from 1899-1905. One source reported that because of the fame of her political campaigns Berbert received seven proposals of marriage. In 1906 the Republican party refused to nominate Berbert for a third term as school commissioner, claiming there was a party rule against third terms. Berbert planned to run as an independent in that election cycle. In 1906 Berbert married John Judah Hammond. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1902,Republican 4913,Alice Snow,,,Florida,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Snow was a candidate for the school board in Tampa, Florida in 1916. Snow lost the race by 15 votes. In 1915 the Florida legislature had voted to allow municipalities to set certain voting regulations. Tampa did not allow women to vote in municipal elections, so Snow relied on male voters for support. However, women suffrage supporters worked hard on Snow's campaign Additional Notes",School Board Member,1916, 4914,Ida L. Griffin,,,New York,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida L. Griffin was elected County School Commissioner for Oswego County, New York. She was one of the first women in the state to be elected to the office, perhaps the first. Griffin was elected by the men of the county, as women could not vote at the time. Griffin's male opponent challenged the outcome of the election solely based on gender, but the New York legislature had previously made women eligible for this office. One source reported that the voters of Oswego County protested this move. Griffin attended Normal School in Oswego, New York and worked as a teacher. In 1891 she married Daniel Keating, who had also served as a School Commissioner, first elected in 1888. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1888, 4915,Alma V. Lafferty,,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic · Republican,,"Biography Alma V. Lafferty was elected to the State House of Representatives of Colorado in 1908. She was re-elected for a second term in 1910. Lafferty ran for the State Senate in 1912, as a nominee in the Democratic primary. She did not win the nomination for the general election. Lafferty was Chairman of Committee on Education, a member of Committees on Appropriations, Judiciary, and State institutions. She was called the ""Mother of Eight Hour Law for Women."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1908,Republican 4915,Alma V. Lafferty,,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic · Republican,,"Biography Alma V. Lafferty was elected to the State House of Representatives of Colorado in 1908. She was re-elected for a second term in 1910. Lafferty ran for the State Senate in 1912, as a nominee in the Democratic primary. She did not win the nomination for the general election. Lafferty was Chairman of Committee on Education, a member of Committees on Appropriations, Judiciary, and State institutions. She was called the ""Mother of Eight Hour Law for Women."" Additional Notes",State Senate,1912,Democratic 4915,Alma V. Lafferty,,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic · Republican,,"Biography Alma V. Lafferty was elected to the State House of Representatives of Colorado in 1908. She was re-elected for a second term in 1910. Lafferty ran for the State Senate in 1912, as a nominee in the Democratic primary. She did not win the nomination for the general election. Lafferty was Chairman of Committee on Education, a member of Committees on Appropriations, Judiciary, and State institutions. She was called the ""Mother of Eight Hour Law for Women."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1908,Republican 4916,Anna Wolcott Vaile,,,Colorado,Married,Education,"Educator, School Principal",Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Anna Wolcott Vaile was elected a Regent of the State University of Colorado in 1910 and served until 1918. Vaile was an educator and active in the women's club movement. Additional Notes",University Regent,1910,Republican 4916,Anna Wolcott Vaile,,,Colorado,Married,Education,"Educator, School Principal",Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Anna Wolcott Vaile was elected a Regent of the State University of Colorado in 1910 and served until 1918. Vaile was an educator and active in the women's club movement. Additional Notes",University Regent,1916,Republican 4917,Effie L. Bell,1867,,Pennsylvania,Widowed,Education | Business,"Teacher, Merchant",,,"Biography Effie L. Bell was elected to the position of School Director for Perry County, Pennsylvania in 1909. Bell had first been appointed to the office to replace her husband when he died in 1907. She was the first woman in Perry County to be elected to a public office. Additional Notes",School Director,1909,Democratic 4918,Nellie Trent Bush,1888,1963,Arizona,Married,Education | Business,"Teacher, businesswoman",,,"Biography Nellie Trent Bush was a candidate for school trustee in Arizona in 1916. She was elected as Justice of the Peace in Parker, Arizona two years later. Bush went on to be elected to the Arizona state legislature in 1920 and served for 14 years as a representative and 2 years in the state senate. Bush was highly supportive of women in politics and she was reported as saying"" ""Certainly I believe that a woman can be a success, both as a politician and a mother. I'm here to prove it."" In 1936 Bush ran for the U.S. Congress, but was defeated. . . . I am a firm believer in women going into politics, the more the better."" Additional Notes",School Trustee,1916, 4918,Nellie Trent Bush,1888,1963,Arizona,Married,Education | Business,"Teacher, businesswoman",,,"Biography Nellie Trent Bush was a candidate for school trustee in Arizona in 1916. She was elected as Justice of the Peace in Parker, Arizona two years later. Bush went on to be elected to the Arizona state legislature in 1920 and served for 14 years as a representative and 2 years in the state senate. Bush was highly supportive of women in politics and she was reported as saying"" ""Certainly I believe that a woman can be a success, both as a politician and a mother. I'm here to prove it."" In 1936 Bush ran for the U.S. Congress, but was defeated. . . . I am a firm believer in women going into politics, the more the better."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 4918,Nellie Trent Bush,1888,1963,Arizona,Married,Education | Business,"Teacher, businesswoman",,,"Biography Nellie Trent Bush was a candidate for school trustee in Arizona in 1916. She was elected as Justice of the Peace in Parker, Arizona two years later. Bush went on to be elected to the Arizona state legislature in 1920 and served for 14 years as a representative and 2 years in the state senate. Bush was highly supportive of women in politics and she was reported as saying"" ""Certainly I believe that a woman can be a success, both as a politician and a mother. I'm here to prove it."" In 1936 Bush ran for the U.S. Congress, but was defeated. . . . I am a firm believer in women going into politics, the more the better."" Additional Notes",School Trustee,1916, 4919,Phebe Griffith,,,Pennsylvania,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Phebe Griffith was elected a School Director in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1873. Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4920,Asenath Reese,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Asenath Reese was elected as a School Director in West Chester, Pennsylvania in 1873, Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4921,Emiline Way,1824,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Emiline Way was elected as a School Director in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1872. Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4922,Mrs. George T. Salterwait,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. George T. Salterwait was elected as a School Director in Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1872. Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4923,Hannah M. Harlan,1843,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Hannah M. Harlan was elected as School Director of Kennett Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, in 1872. Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4924,Annie P. Worth,1836,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie P. Worth was elected as a School Director in East Marlborough, Pennsylvania in 1872. Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4925,Phebe Webb,1823,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Phebe Webb was elected as a School Director of East Marlborough, Chester County Pennsylvania in 1872, Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4926,Mrs. T. C. Pyle,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. T.C. Pyle was elected as a School Director for Kennett Borough, in Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1873. Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4927,Lydia B. Walton,,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Lydia B. Walton was elected as a School Director in Kennett Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1873. Additional Notes",School Director,1873, 4928,Minnie O'Neill,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Minnie O'Neill was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Sacramento County, California. She served from 1907 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4928,Minnie O'Neill,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Minnie O'Neill was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Sacramento County, California. She served from 1907 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1911, 4929,M. E. Johnson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Miss M.E. Johnston was elected County Superintendent of Choteau County, Montana. She served from at least 1884 through 1886. Additional Notes",,, 4930,C. Louise Boehringer,1878,1956,Arizona,Single,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Editor",,Women's Clubs,"Biography C. Louise Boehringer was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Yuma County, Arizona in 1913. She served in that office until 1917. Boehringer was the first woman elected to public office in Arizona. The previous County Superintendent was the first elected official to have been recalled by the voters, due to a scandal involving allegations of his having an improper relationship with one of the teachers he supervised. He then attempted to overturn Boehringer's election through several court cases, but she eventually prevailed. In 1920 Boehringer was elected to the Arizona state, where she went on to sponsor legislation on educational reform. In 1917 Boehringer purchased the Arizona Teacher Magazine, which she edited until 1939. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1913, 4931,Mrs. L. P. Fisher,,,California,,,,,,"Biography In 1875 Mrs. L.P. Fisher was nominated for County Superintendent of Instruction for Alameda County, California on the independent ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1875,Independent 4932,Sarah M. Severance,1836,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Sarah M. Severance campaigned for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction of California in 1890. Severance ran on the Prohibition ticket, and received over 6,400 votes. She was the first woman in the state to run for this office. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1890,Prohibition 4933,Nancy E. Davidson,,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Nancy E. Davidson was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kings County, California. Davidson served from 1903 to 1914. She ran for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1914 and received almost 300,000 votes. Davidson was not elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4933,Nancy E. Davidson,,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Nancy E. Davidson was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kings County, California. Davidson served from 1903 to 1914. She ran for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1914 and received almost 300,000 votes. Davidson was not elected. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 4933,Nancy E. Davidson,,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Nancy E. Davidson was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kings County, California. Davidson served from 1903 to 1914. She ran for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1914 and received almost 300,000 votes. Davidson was not elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1903, 4933,Nancy E. Davidson,,,California,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Nancy E. Davidson was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kings County, California. Davidson served from 1903 to 1914. She ran for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1914 and received almost 300,000 votes. Davidson was not elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1907, 4934,Ella L. Knowles,1860,1911,Montana,Single,Education | Legal System,"Teacher, Lawyer, Justice of the Peace",,Suffrage,"Biography In 1892 Ella L. Knowles was nominated by the Populist and Alliance Party as their candidate for the office state Attorney General of Montana. She lost the race, but the winner appointed her as an assistant Attorney General. Knowles was a lawyer and was appointed a Justice of the Peace by the Governor of Montana. She was the first woman to hold this office. Knowles became the president of the Montana Woman Suffrage Association in 1896. Additional Notes",State Attorney General,1892,Alliance 4935,Anna R. Woodbey,"January, 1970",1901,Nebraska,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism | Religion,"Speaker, minister",Prohibition,Suffrage | Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography Anna R. Woodbey was nominated for University Regent by the Prohibition Party in Nebraska in 1895. She did not win the race. Woodbey was one of the first African American woman to be nominated for a public office. Woodbey had served for several years as the president of her local Woman's Christian Temperance Union office in Nebraska. She was also known as a speaker on religious topics, as well as publicly supporting and speaking on woman suffrage. In the 1900 federal census Woodbey listed her occupation as minister. Woodbey's work with the Prohibition Party continued, and she served as a alternate delegate to the party convention in 1896. Woodbey was born in Pennsylvania in 1855, but both of her parents were born in slave states (Maryland and Virginia). This indicates that at least Woodbey's mother was freed, or escaped slavery by the time of her daughter's birth. Additional Notes",University Regent,1895,Prohibition 4936,Maude Brown,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Maude Brown was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Park County, Montana in 1910. She won by a majority of 400 votes and against another woman candidate. Brown served at least through 1917. After her election Brown wrote to a friend about her experience during the campaign: ""I can never forget how good the people have been to me. People who I considered only speaking acquaintances got out and spent money and time in working for me."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4936,Maude Brown,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Maude Brown was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Park County, Montana in 1910. She won by a majority of 400 votes and against another woman candidate. Brown served at least through 1917. After her election Brown wrote to a friend about her experience during the campaign: ""I can never forget how good the people have been to me. People who I considered only speaking acquaintances got out and spent money and time in working for me."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1916, 4936,Maude Brown,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Maude Brown was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Park County, Montana in 1910. She won by a majority of 400 votes and against another woman candidate. Brown served at least through 1917. After her election Brown wrote to a friend about her experience during the campaign: ""I can never forget how good the people have been to me. People who I considered only speaking acquaintances got out and spent money and time in working for me."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1910, 4937,Mary Childs,1841,1879,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Childs was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Adair County, Iowa in 1873 and served for two years. Childs was the first woman to serve in this office in Adair County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1873,Republican 4938,Mrs. C. E. O'Donaghue,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.E. O'Donaghue [a.k.a. O'Donoghue] was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Calhoun County, Iowa in 1873 and served until at least 1880. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4938,Mrs. C. E. O'Donaghue,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.E. O'Donaghue [a.k.a. O'Donoghue] was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Calhoun County, Iowa in 1873 and served until at least 1880. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1881, 4938,Mrs. C. E. O'Donaghue,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.E. O'Donaghue [a.k.a. O'Donoghue] was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Calhoun County, Iowa in 1873 and served until at least 1880. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4938,Mrs. C. E. O'Donaghue,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.E. O'Donaghue [a.k.a. O'Donoghue] was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Calhoun County, Iowa in 1873 and served until at least 1880. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1876, 4939,J. Maria Dakin,1840,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography J. Maria Dakin was elected County Superintendent of Instruction for Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in 1873. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4940,Lucy Curtis,1839,,Iowa,Single,Education,Tutor,,,"Biography Lucy Curtis was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Clinton County, Iowa in 1873. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4941,Kate Hudson,1846,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate Hudson was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools of Clinton County, Iowa, and served from 1876-1877. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1876, 4942,Mrs. R. Duncan,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. R. Duncan was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Floyd County, Iowa in 1873. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4943,Annie E. Packer,1845,,Iowa,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",Democratic,,"Biography Annie E. Packer was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Henry County, Iowa in 1873. Some sources list Packer as having served for eleven years as County Superintendent, but the dates are not known. However, she was listed as having been elected again and served in the office from 1904-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4943,Annie E. Packer,1845,,Iowa,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",Democratic,,"Biography Annie E. Packer was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Henry County, Iowa in 1873. Some sources list Packer as having served for eleven years as County Superintendent, but the dates are not known. However, she was listed as having been elected again and served in the office from 1904-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1904, 4943,Annie E. Packer,1845,,Iowa,Single,Education,"Teacher, principal",Democratic,,"Biography Annie E. Packer was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Henry County, Iowa in 1873. Some sources list Packer as having served for eleven years as County Superintendent, but the dates are not known. However, she was listed as having been elected again and served in the office from 1904-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4944,Sarah Fulton,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Sarah Fulton was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Monona County, Iowa in 1871, and again in 1873. In 1871 Fulton also ran for County Auditor, but lost that race. She was the first woman to campaign and win election in her county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1871, 4944,Sarah Fulton,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Sarah Fulton was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Monona County, Iowa in 1871, and again in 1873. In 1871 Fulton also ran for County Auditor, but lost that race. She was the first woman to campaign and win election in her county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873, 4945,Clara Harris,1847,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara Harris was elected as County Superintendent of Washington County, Iowa in 1873. Harris won against the Republican candidate by 303 votes. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1873,Democratic 4946,Mary M. Jerman,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary M. Jerman was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Washington County, Iowa in 1875. She served for one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1875, 4947,Elsie M. Clough,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Elsie M. Clough was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Valley County, Montana and was serving in that office in 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 4948,Zerelda N. McCoy,1838,,Washington,Married,The Arts | Education,"Lyrics composer, Teacher",,Suffrage,"Biography Zerelda N. McCoy was the Equal Rights Party candidate for the office of Wreck Master in Washington State in 1884. McCoy went on to serve as president of the Washington State Suffrage association. Additional Notes",Wreckmaster,1884,Equal Rights 4949,Mrs. B. Barlow,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. B. Barlow was the Equal Rights Party candidate for the office of Constable for Washington Territory in 1884. Additional Notes",Constable,1884,Equal Rights 4950,Ina Phillips Williams,1875,1934,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Ina Phillips Williams was the Republican party candidate elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 1913, from the Twentieth District. She served for one term. Williams ran for the seat in 1914 on the Progressive Party ticket, but did not win that race. In 1918 Williams ran in the primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. She was not successful. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 4950,Ina Phillips Williams,1875,1934,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Ina Phillips Williams was the Republican party candidate elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 1913, from the Twentieth District. She served for one term. Williams ran for the seat in 1914 on the Progressive Party ticket, but did not win that race. In 1918 Williams ran in the primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. She was not successful. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1917,Republican 4950,Ina Phillips Williams,1875,1934,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Ina Phillips Williams was the Republican party candidate elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 1913, from the Twentieth District. She served for one term. Williams ran for the seat in 1914 on the Progressive Party ticket, but did not win that race. In 1918 Williams ran in the primaries for the U.S. House of Representatives on both the Republican and Democratic tickets. She was not successful. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 4951,Zittlla Fassett,1869,,,Married,The Arts | Education,Music teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography Zittlla [Zittela?] Fassett was the Progressive Party candidate for the State House of Representative from the second district, Spokane County, Washington in 1914. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",,, 4952,Ida Reichardt,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Ida Reichardt was the Socialist Party candidate for State House of Representatives for Pierce County, Washington in 1914. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Socialist 4953,Jessie C. Flemming,1852,,Washington,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Jessie C. Flemming was one of the primary Socialist Party candidates for State House of Representatives for the third district, Spokane County, Washington in 1914. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Socialist 4954,Mrs. A. H. Verrall,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. H. Verrall was one of the Progressive Party candidates in the primaries for State House of Representatives for the third district, Spokane County, Washington in 1914. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 4955,Mary A. Welsh,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Welsh was one of the Socialist Party candidates for State House of Representatives in the primary race in Fourth District of Spokane County, Washington, in 1914. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Socialist 4956,Lula M. Girand,1871,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Lula M. Girand was one of the Democratic Party candidates for State House of Representatives in the primary from the fifth district of Spokane County, Washington, in 1914. She did not win. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Democratic 4957,Mollie Johnson,1864,,Washington,Widowed,Business,Real Estate broker,,,"Biography Mollie Johnson was the Progressive party candidate in the primary race for State House of Representative for the twelfth district, Walla Walla County, Washington in 1915. She did not win. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 4958,Mrs. J. B. Crain,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. B. Crain was the Progressive Party candidate in the primary race for State House of Representatives for the fourteenth district for Franklin County, Washington in 1914. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 4959,Alla Richards,1878,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Alla Richards was one of the Socialist Party candidates for the primary for the State House of Representatives from the fortieth district in King County, Washington in 1914. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Socialist 4960,Mrs. M. B. Phillips,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.B. Phillips was the Democratic Party candidate in the primary for the State House of Representatives for the forty-sixth district, King County, Washington in 1914. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Democratic 4961,Estelle Freed,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Estelle Freed was one of the Socialist candidates for the State House of Representatives in the primary for the forty-seventh district of King County, Washington, in 1914. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Socialist 4962,Ella M. Russell,1868,,Washington,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Ella M. Russell was one of the Democratic party candidates for the primary race for the State House of Representatives for the forty-eighth and forty-ninth districts for Snohomish County, Washington, in 1914. She did not win. In 1924 Russell was the Republican candidate for State Senator, but she did not win that race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Democratic 4963,Annabel Dixon,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Annabel Dixon was one of the Socialist Party candidates in the primaries for State House of Representatives for fifty-fourth district for Whatcom County, Washington, 1914. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Socialist 4964,Mrs. Lewis,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Lewis was elected to the White River District School Board in Nye County, Nevada in 1888. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888, 4965,Louise S. Ellis,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Louise S. Ellis was the Republican candidate for State Secretary of State for Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Republican 4966,Grace M. Wildes,,,Nevada,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Grace M. Wildes ran as a candidate in the Democratic primary for the office of State Controller of Nevada in 1918. She did not win the primary. Additional Notes",State Controller,1918,Democratic 4967,Jean Dwyer,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Jean Dwyer of Washoe County, Nevada was the first woman candidate for State Assembly of that state. She ran in 1916 and did not win. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1916,Independent 4968,Rita D. Millar,1885,,Nevada,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Rita D. Millar was elected as County Recorder of Mineral County, Nevada in 1916. Millar was born near 1885 in Hawaii to Alfred J. McCarthy. She was a widowed mother of three children; two boys and one girl. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Democratic 4969,Pauline Mills,1878,,Nevada,Married,,,,,"Biography Pauline Mills was elected as Public Administrator of Esmeralda County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",Public Administrator,1918,Democratic 4970,Julia Klotz,1891,,Nevada,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia Klotz was elected County Recorder and Auditor for Minden County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 4971,Rose G. Malone,1886,,Nevada,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Rose G. Malone was elected County Recorder and Auditor of Esmeralda County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 4972,Lena E. Streshley,1892,,Nevada,Single,,,,,"Biography Lena E. Streshley was elected County Clerk of Lander County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 4973,Kate G. Ryan,1874,,Nevada,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Kate G. Ryan was elected County Clerk and Treasurer of Storey County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 4974,Jennie A. Curieux,1882,,Nevada,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Jennie A. Curieux was elected County Recorder and Auditor of Nye County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 4975,Amy A. Devlin,1896,,Nevada,Single,,,,,"Biography Amy A. Devlin was elected County Recorder and Auditor for Lincoln County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 4976,Eva Succetti Dolan,1892,,Nevada,Married,,,,,"Biography Eva Succetti Dolan was elected as County Clerk for Lincoln County, Nevada in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 4977,Electa S. Smith,1855,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Electa S. Smith was elected City Clerk of Vergennes, Vermont in 1881. She was one of the first women in the state to be elected to office. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1881, 4978,Winona Taylor,,,Wyoming,,,,Populist,,"Biography In 1894 Winona Taylor campaigned on the Populist Party ticket for the state legislature. Although women had voted in Wyoming since 1869, she was the first woman legislative candidate. Taylor did not win but in 1910 Mary G. Bellamy of Laramie was elected Wyoming's first woman legislator. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Populist 4979,Jerusha B. Amsden,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Jerusha B. Amsden was a Town Superintendent of Schools for Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont in 1874. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4980,Clara J. Bond,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Clara J. Bond was the Town Superintendent of Schools for Searsburgh, Bennington County, Vermont in 1874. In 1881 Bond served as Postmistress in Searsburgh Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4981,Lucia Camp,1852,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lucia Camp was elected as Town Superintendent of Stowe, Lamoille County, Vermont in 1874 Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4982,Sarah S. Child,,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah S. Child of Weybridge, Addison County, Vermont was elected as Town Superintendent of Schools in 1874. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4983,Emma J. Graham,1854,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma J. Graham was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Winhall, Bennington County, Vermont in 1874. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4984,Adelia M. Hall,,,Vermont,Single,Finance,Accountant,,,"Biography Adelia M. Hall was the Town Superintendent of Schools for Stamford, Bennington County, Vermont in 1874. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4985,Mrs. E. M. Ellis,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. M. Ellis was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Huntington, Chittenden County, Vermont in 1874. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4986,Mary Ann Pomeroy,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Mary Ann Pomeroy was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Franklin, Franklin County, Vermont in 1874. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 4987,Belle Lindner Israels,1877,1933,New York,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Social Worker| Political Adviser,Democratic · Progressive,Labor | Civic Reform,"Biography In 1914, Belle Israels (later Belle Moskowitz) ran unsuccessfully in the general election on the Progressive Party ticket for senatorial district delegate to the 1915 New York state constitutional convention. She was nominated at a meeting of the ""Women's Committee of the State of New York for Representation in the Constitutional Convention."" The meeting was chaired by Lillian Wald. Neither the Republican nor the Democratic state convention endorsed Israels who did, however, receive the endorsement of the Westchester Progressive Party. She finished ninth in a field of fifteen, winning 1,010 votes. In general, New York State Progressive Party candidates did not do well in the 1914 election. Belle Lindner was born in New York City in 1877, and attended local schools including a year at Columbia University's Teachers College. She was a social worker at Educational Alliance on New York's Lower East Side. She married Charles Israels in 1903. They had four children. He died in 1911. Three years later, she married Henry Moskowitz, a settlement worker who shared her reform concerns and with whom she worked investigating the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire. In 1918, Belle Moskowitz supported Al Smith for New York State governor and became one of his most important advisers. Smith ran for U.S. president in 1928 on the Democratic Party ticket. Belle Moskowitz was his campaign manager and, later, press agent. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Progressive 4988,Katharine Bement Davis,1860,1935,New York,Single,Legal System,Penologist,Progressive,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography In 1914 Katharine Bement Davis ran unsuccessfully on the Progressive Party ticket for the position of at-large delegate to the upcoming New York State constitutional convention. She was nominated by the Women's Committee of the State of New York for Representation in the Constitutional Convention. The state Progressive Party endorsed her candidacy. Davis received 87,273 votes according to a New York Times article on December 6, 1914 reporting the ballot tallies. Davis was a noted criminologist. In January 1914 Mayor John Mitchel selected her to be the Corrections Commissioner for the city of New York, making her the first woman to head an agency in this city. Davis was born in Buffalo, New York. After completing her local education, she taught chemistry for ten years while saving the money needed to attend college. Davis went to Vassar and Columbia, and took a Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Independent League 4989,Frances Kellor,1873,1952,New York,Domestic Partner,Legal System,Lawyer,Progressive,Civic Reform | Labor | Other,"Biography In 1914, Frances Kellor ran unsuccessfully on the Progressive Party ticket for delegate at large to the upcoming New York State constitutional convention. She was nominated by the Committee of the State of New York for Representation in the Constitutional Convention, which was chaired by Lillian Wald. Kellor was an expert on immigration. n his 1913 autobiography Theodore Roosevelt wrote, ""I always favored woman's suffrage, but only tepidly, until my association with women like Jane Addams and France Kellor, who desired it as one means of enabling them to render better and more efficient service, changed me into a zealous instead of a lukewarm adherent of the cause."" Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Progressive 4990,Josephine Clara Goldmark,1877,1950,New York,Single,Writing,Researcher| writer,Progressive,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor,"Biography In 1914, Josephine Goldmark, a labor investigator, ran unsuccessfully for delegate at large to the New York State Constitutional Convention. She was nominated by the Women's Committee of the State of New York for Representation in the Constitutional Convention, chaired by Lillian Wald. Goldmark was born in Brooklyn, New York. She attended Bryn Mawr College and later went to work for Florence Kelley at the National Consumers League. She worked on the landmark amicus curiae brief for the U.S. Supreme Court case of Muller v. Oregon, 208 U.S. 412 (1908) (often called the Brandeis brief after Louis Brandeis, her brother-in-law). Goldmark authored several social science studies as well as a biography of Kelley. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Progressive 4991,Lillian D. Wald,1867,1940,New York,Single,Health Care and Medicine | Social and Political Reform Activism,Public Health Nurse| Settlement Leader,Progressive,Temperance | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Other,"Biography In 1914 Lillian Wald ran unsuccessfully on the Progressive Party ticket for delegate at large to the upcoming New York State Constitutional Convention. She was nominated by the Women's Committee of the State of New York for Representation in the Constitutional Convention. The committee also nominated Dr. Katharine Bement Davis, Frances Kellor, and Josephine Goldmark for at large positions, and several women to represent senatorial districts including Belle Israels (Moskowitz). Wald was born in Cincinnati and raised in Rochester, New York. In 1891 she graduated from the New York Hospital school for nursing. She enrolled in the Woman's Medical College but withdrew to take up a career as a public health nurse and settlement leader, in particular, at the Henry Street settlement which provided visiting health care to the poor. With Florence Kelley, she and others founded the National Child Labor Committee. She worked against militarism. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Progressive 4992,Rebecca Mitchell,1834,1908,Idaho,Divorced,Religion,Evangelist,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Rebecca Mitchell was one of the Prohibition Party candidates for Presidential Elector from Idaho in 1900. Mitchell was the president of the Idaho WCTU and a suffrage worker. She later served as the chaplain for the Idaho House of Representatives. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1900,Prohibition 4993,Mrs. Neal B. Inman,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Neal B. Inman was the Prohibition party candidate for Secretary of State of Idaho in 1900. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1900,Prohibition 4994,Amanda M. Way,1828,1914,Idaho,Single,Religion,Quaker Minister,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Amanda M. Way was the Prohibition Party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho in 1900. Way was very active in both suffrage and temperance politics in Indiana as well as Idaho. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1900,Prohibition 4995,Jessie Riley,1870,,Idaho,Single,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography Jessie Riley was the Republican candidate for Idaho State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1900. She lost to another woman, Fusion candidate Permeal French. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1900,Republican 4996,Thalia M. Rhoads,,,Colorado,Married,,,Republican,Civic Reform | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Thalia M. Rhoads was a Republican candidate for Arapahoe County Superintendent of Schools in 1895. She also ran for the Colorado State House of Representatives in 1900 on the Republican ticket. Rhoads was a reformer active in women's rights issues, social reform, and served on the board of the local girls industrial school. She was also a Republican party activist, serving as the vice chairman of the County Central committee in 1894. Local party officials stated her leadership: "" her effective labors are remembered and in the demand for full recognition of the women upon the committee she took an active and leading part. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895,Republican 4996,Thalia M. Rhoads,,,Colorado,Married,,,Republican,Civic Reform | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Thalia M. Rhoads was a Republican candidate for Arapahoe County Superintendent of Schools in 1895. She also ran for the Colorado State House of Representatives in 1900 on the Republican ticket. Rhoads was a reformer active in women's rights issues, social reform, and served on the board of the local girls industrial school. She was also a Republican party activist, serving as the vice chairman of the County Central committee in 1894. Local party officials stated her leadership: "" her effective labors are remembered and in the demand for full recognition of the women upon the committee she took an active and leading part. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1900,Republican 4997,Mary E. Busey,1854,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Busey was the Republican candidate for Illinois University Trustee in 1904. Busey was elected and served until 1930. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Republican 4997,Mary E. Busey,1854,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Busey was the Republican candidate for Illinois University Trustee in 1904. Busey was elected and served until 1930. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916, 4997,Mary E. Busey,1854,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Busey was the Republican candidate for Illinois University Trustee in 1904. Busey was elected and served until 1930. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Republican 4998,Hannah Greenebaum Solomon,1858,1942,Illinois,Married,,,Democratic,Civic Reform | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1904 Hannah G. Solomon campaigned as a candidate of the Democratic party for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. She did not win, receiving 341,389 votes (10.64%). In 1916 the Democratic party again nominated her for this office. In endorsing her candidacy, Board member Ellen M. Henrotin said that, if elected, Solomon would ""bring to the University a broad view of democratic education."" She again lost, polling 925,332 votes (14.33%). This placed her fifth in line for one of three positions. Solomon may have been the first, or one of the earliest Jewish women to run for elective office in Illinois. In 1904 another Jewish woman, Pauline Steinem was elected to the Toledo, Ohio school board. annah and her older sister were the first Jewish women invited to become members of the Chicago Woman's Club (CWC) . When founding the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) in 1893, Solomon drew upon ideas of philanthropy and education promoted by the CWC as well as her concern that Jewish women should have civic associations through which they could help their communities. As president she worked to find common ground among religious groups. She was active in campaigning for the rights of children, and concerned with issues of juvenile delinquency. She worked to institute Chicago's first juvenile court. In 1907 Solomon was selected president of the Illinois Industrial School for Girls. She was instrumental in bringing about improvements to the school's facilities. Solomon was a friend of Jane Addams. In the 1920s Solomon joined the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Her daughter held membership in WILPF in the 1930s. Solomon's father, Michael Greenebaum, was one of the first Jewish men to emigrate from Germany to Chicago. He became a successful business man. He and his wife, Sarah Spiegal Greenebaum, founded civic organizations, and were a model for Hannah, one of ten children. Hannah married Henry Solomon at the age of twenty-one and with him had three children. Henry supported his wife's civic and political ambitions. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Democratic 4998,Hannah Greenebaum Solomon,1858,1942,Illinois,Married,,,Democratic,Civic Reform | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1904 Hannah G. Solomon campaigned as a candidate of the Democratic party for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. She did not win, receiving 341,389 votes (10.64%). In 1916 the Democratic party again nominated her for this office. In endorsing her candidacy, Board member Ellen M. Henrotin said that, if elected, Solomon would ""bring to the University a broad view of democratic education."" She again lost, polling 925,332 votes (14.33%). This placed her fifth in line for one of three positions. Solomon may have been the first, or one of the earliest Jewish women to run for elective office in Illinois. In 1904 another Jewish woman, Pauline Steinem was elected to the Toledo, Ohio school board. annah and her older sister were the first Jewish women invited to become members of the Chicago Woman's Club (CWC) . When founding the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) in 1893, Solomon drew upon ideas of philanthropy and education promoted by the CWC as well as her concern that Jewish women should have civic associations through which they could help their communities. As president she worked to find common ground among religious groups. She was active in campaigning for the rights of children, and concerned with issues of juvenile delinquency. She worked to institute Chicago's first juvenile court. In 1907 Solomon was selected president of the Illinois Industrial School for Girls. She was instrumental in bringing about improvements to the school's facilities. Solomon was a friend of Jane Addams. In the 1920s Solomon joined the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF). Her daughter held membership in WILPF in the 1930s. Solomon's father, Michael Greenebaum, was one of the first Jewish men to emigrate from Germany to Chicago. He became a successful business man. He and his wife, Sarah Spiegal Greenebaum, founded civic organizations, and were a model for Hannah, one of ten children. Hannah married Henry Solomon at the age of twenty-one and with him had three children. Henry supported his wife's civic and political ambitions. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Democratic 4999,Ida M. Casady,1866,,Colorado,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida M. Casady of Flagler, Colorado was the Progressive Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1912. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Progressive 5000,Laura Powers,,,Illinois,,,,People,,"Biography In 1904 Laura Powers campaigned unsuccessfully for the office of University of Illinois Trustee. She ran as a candidate of the People's Party and received only 4,603 votes, less than one percent of ballots cast. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,People 5001,Fannie R. Dove,1855,,Colorado,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Fannie R. Dove was the County Superintendent of Schools for Wyandotte County, Colorado. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,, 5002,Lucie B. Tyng,,1905,Illinois,Married,,,Prohibition,Civic Reform | Temperance,"Biography In 1904 Lucie B. Tyng was an unsuccessful candidate for University of Illinois Trustee, polling 1.34% or 43,067, of the votes cast. She ran on the Prohibition Party ticket. Lucie Brotherson married Alexander G. Tyng in 1851. They lived in Peoria and had five children. Lucie Tyng was a community leader. She was active in the temperance movement, and was a ""White Ribbon Woman"" profiled in Woman's Christian Temperance Union publications. Her husband, a businessman who died in 1897, also supported temperance. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Prohibition 5003,Carrie Thomas Alexander,,,Illinois,Widowed,Business,Business woman,,,"Biography Carrie Thomas Alexander was elected University Trustee in Illinois. She served from 1901-1912. Alexander was supported by the Mary A. Logan Republican Women's Club, who led the campaigning efforts. One source reports that the following campaign song was used in the race: A ladies' candidate we've got. And we are bound to land her. For all the handsome men will vote. For Carrie Alexander. She will not stand for party ""pull,"" And all the ills attendant; For why, she owns no boss' rule. She' free and independent. Alexander ran again for University Trustee in 1912, but did not win that race. Additional Notes",,, 5004,Laura B. Evans,1860,,Illinois,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Evans was a Republican candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1900. She withdrew from the race, when the Republican support was given to another woman, Carrie T. Alexander. Evans ran again in 1902 and was elected to the position. Evans ran also in 1914, and won the most votes of all candidates for the office. Support from the Women's Relief Corps in Illinois (auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic), may have determined who gain the nomination from the Republican party in these races. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1900,Republican 5004,Laura B. Evans,1860,,Illinois,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Evans was a Republican candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1900. She withdrew from the race, when the Republican support was given to another woman, Carrie T. Alexander. Evans ran again in 1902 and was elected to the position. Evans ran also in 1914, and won the most votes of all candidates for the office. Support from the Women's Relief Corps in Illinois (auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic), may have determined who gain the nomination from the Republican party in these races. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Republican 5004,Laura B. Evans,1860,,Illinois,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Laura B. Evans was a Republican candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1900. She withdrew from the race, when the Republican support was given to another woman, Carrie T. Alexander. Evans ran again in 1902 and was elected to the position. Evans ran also in 1914, and won the most votes of all candidates for the office. Support from the Women's Relief Corps in Illinois (auxiliary of the Grand Army of the Republic), may have determined who gain the nomination from the Republican party in these races. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1900,Republican 5005,Narcissa D. Akers,1860,1924,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Narcissa D. Akers was a Prohibition candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1902. She did not win that race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902,Prohibition 5006,Gertrude B. Hunt,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Gertrude B. Hunt was a Socialist Party candidate for University Trustee in Ilinois in 1902 and 1904. She did not win these races. Hunt ran again for the position in 1906. Hunt was active with the Socialist Party, serving as a delegate to the national convention in 1908. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902,Socialist 5006,Gertrude B. Hunt,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Gertrude B. Hunt was a Socialist Party candidate for University Trustee in Ilinois in 1902 and 1904. She did not win these races. Hunt ran again for the position in 1906. Hunt was active with the Socialist Party, serving as a delegate to the national convention in 1908. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1906,Socialist 5006,Gertrude B. Hunt,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Gertrude B. Hunt was a Socialist Party candidate for University Trustee in Ilinois in 1902 and 1904. She did not win these races. Hunt ran again for the position in 1906. Hunt was active with the Socialist Party, serving as a delegate to the national convention in 1908. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902,Socialist 5007,Lydia Swanson,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1902 Lydia Swanson ran as the Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee. She lost, receiving less than one percent of the vote (19,512 votes). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902,Socialist 5008,Florence Elinor Watson,,,Illinois,,,,Democratic,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1912 Florence Watson ran as a Democratic Party candidate and was elected as a University of Illinois Trustee. She polled 399,803 votes (11.78%) in a fiercely fought election among candidates from many parties for three positions. Another women Democrat also won. Watson served on several standing committees, including Students' Welfare, Instruction, and Library. She was one of several trustees who recommended the building of a new library in 1914. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Democratic 5009,Emma Timblin,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,,"Biography In 1896 Emma Timblin ran unsuccessfully on the Socialist Labor Party ticket for the office of University of Illinois Trustee. She received only 1,324 votes (0.04 of ballots cast). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Socialist Labor 5010,Carrie L. Grout,1852,,Illinois,Married,Education | Writing,Lecturer| newspaper editor,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Temperance,"Biography Carrie L. Grout was a Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1896. The Prohibition Party nominated three women that year for Trustee positions. Grout served as the vice president of the Illinois Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She was also the editor and publisher of The Illinois Watchtower, a temperance newspaper. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Prohibition 5011,Ada R. McElroy,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ada McElroy was one of the Populist and National Silver candidates for University Trustee in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Populist 5012,Lucy Page Gaston,1860,1921,Illinois,Single,Education | Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Teacher| Newspaper publisher| Reformer,,Other | Temperance,"Biography Lucy Gaston was a Prohibition party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1896. She did not win the race. Gaston was a temperance worker, but was known through the mid west as a leader in the campaign against tobacco and cheap cigarettes. Gaston's parents were also noted reformers and abolitionists. In 1893 Gaston moved to Harvey, Illinois and became the first woman editor of a local newspaper, the Harvey Headlight. She later became the editor and co-publisher of a rival newspaper, the Harvey Citizen. Later Gaston became the editor of the national newspaper, the Christian Citizen. After meeting WCTU leader Frances Willard, Gaston redoubled her efforts in temperance work. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Prohibition 5013,Fanny C. Cavanaugh,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Fannie C. Cavanaugh was a Socialist-Labor Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1896. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Socialist Labor 5014,Martha C. Collins,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Martha C. Collins was the National party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1896. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896, 5015,Belle Sales,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,,"Biography Belle Sales ran unsuccessfully on the Socialist Labor Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee in 1896, winning only 0.04 percent of the vote (1,328 votes cast). In 1898 she ran again. She did not win, polling 4,511 votes (0.17 percent of votes cast). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Socialist Labor 5015,Belle Sales,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,,"Biography Belle Sales ran unsuccessfully on the Socialist Labor Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee in 1896, winning only 0.04 percent of the vote (1,328 votes cast). In 1898 she ran again. She did not win, polling 4,511 votes (0.17 percent of votes cast). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1898,Socialist Labor 5016,Mary E. Metzgar,,,Illinois,,,,National · Prohibition,Temperance | Civic Reform,"Biography In 1896 Mary E. Metzgar campaigned unsuccessfully for the position of University of Illinois Trustee on the new National Party ticket. She polled only o.o4 percent of the vote (1,458 votes cast). In 1902 Metzgar ran for this office again, but as the candidate of the Prohibition Party. She polled 13,582 vote (o.52 percent of votes cast) and lost. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896, 5016,Mary E. Metzgar,,,Illinois,,,,National · Prohibition,Temperance | Civic Reform,"Biography In 1896 Mary E. Metzgar campaigned unsuccessfully for the position of University of Illinois Trustee on the new National Party ticket. She polled only o.o4 percent of the vote (1,458 votes cast). In 1902 Metzgar ran for this office again, but as the candidate of the Prohibition Party. She polled 13,582 vote (o.52 percent of votes cast) and lost. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902,Prohibition 5017,Ella M. Orr,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1896 Ella M. Orr campaigned unsuccessfully for University of Illinois Trustee on the Prohibition Party ticket. She polled 14,182 votes (o.43 percent of votes cast). Orr ran again for the office in 1914. She was a candidate on the Prohibition ticket and polled only 12,000 votes in this race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Prohibition 5017,Ella M. Orr,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1896 Ella M. Orr campaigned unsuccessfully for University of Illinois Trustee on the Prohibition Party ticket. She polled 14,182 votes (o.43 percent of votes cast). Orr ran again for the office in 1914. She was a candidate on the Prohibition ticket and polled only 12,000 votes in this race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Prohibition 5018,Mary I. Barnes,,,Illinois,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mary I. Barnes was a Prohibition party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1898. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1898,Prohibition 5019,Mamie Braucher,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mamie Braucher was one of the People's party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1898. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1898,People 5020,Anna Dietzgen,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna Dietzgen was a Socialist-Labor Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1898. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1898,Socialist Labor 5021,Marian Anderson,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Marian Anderson was a Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1910. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Socialist 5022,Annie T. Howe,1867,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie T. Howe was a Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1910. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Socialist 5023,L. Belle Goodman,1863,,Illinois,Married,Writing,Author,,Suffrage,"Biography L. Belle Goodman was a Prohibition Party candidate for the University of Illinois Trustee in 1910. Goodman authored the Illinois Voters Handbook, which was published first in 1914. It was later published in further editions by the Illinois League of Women Voters. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Prohibition 5024,Anna Belle Kennedy,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna Belle Kennedy was a Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1916 Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Socialist 5025,Hanna Iverson,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Hanna Iverson was a Socialist-Labor Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1916. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1906,Socialist 5025,Hanna Iverson,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Hanna Iverson was a Socialist-Labor Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1916. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Socialist Labor 5026,Corrine S. Brown,,,Illinois,,Education,Educator,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Corrine S. Brown was a Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1906. She did not win the race. Brown was a social settlement worker and suffrage supporter. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1906,Socialist 5027,Hazel Black-Cherney,,1942,Illinois,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,,,"Biography Hazel Black-Cherney was a Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1912. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Socialist 5028,Josephine Conger-Kaneko,,,Illinois,,Writing,Magazine editor and Publisher| Writer,Socialist,,"Biography Josephine Conger-Kaneko was a Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1912. She ran for this office again in 1914, but was not elected in that race either. The same year she ran for Chicago Alderman from the Sixth Ward, but did not win. Conger-Kaneko was the editor and publisher of the monthly magazine The Socialist Woman, later re-named The Progressive Woman. Conger-Kaneko moved to Chicago in 1912 and continued to publish the magazine for one more year as The Coming Nation. Conger-Kaneko was a reformer who worked within the Socialist Party. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Socialist 5028,Josephine Conger-Kaneko,,,Illinois,,Writing,Magazine editor and Publisher| Writer,Socialist,,"Biography Josephine Conger-Kaneko was a Socialist Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee in 1912. She ran for this office again in 1914, but was not elected in that race either. The same year she ran for Chicago Alderman from the Sixth Ward, but did not win. Conger-Kaneko was the editor and publisher of the monthly magazine The Socialist Woman, later re-named The Progressive Woman. Conger-Kaneko moved to Chicago in 1912 and continued to publish the magazine for one more year as The Coming Nation. Conger-Kaneko was a reformer who worked within the Socialist Party. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Socialist 5029,Ella Seass Stewart,1871,,Illinois,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography In 1910 Ella (Elvira) S. Stewart ran on the Prohibition Party ticket for one of three positions as University of Illinois Trustee. She lost, receiving only 21,592 votes (0.85). Fifteen candidates campaigned for these three positions. Stewart, like a number of anti-liquor activists, believed that alcohol was ""inherently threatening"" to women. Catherine G. Murdock writes in ""Domesticating Drink,"" (p. 37) that a thousand dollar ad from the Illinois Brewers' Association was refused by the Illinois Equal Suffrage Association because Stewart and others felt that ""combating liquor and saloons"" was more important, in this instance, than freedom of the press or showing that suffrage women were broad-minded. Ella Seass (Stewart) was a member of the Eureka College class of 1890. This institution offered degree programs to women on the same basis as men early in its existence. Ella Seass married Oliver Wayne Stewart, who also graduated from Eureka College. She was active in the suffrage movement, becoming a leader in the National American Woman Suffrage Association where she held the positions of secretary and comptroller. She spoke across the United States on behalf of woman suffrage. In 1914 she published an article ""Woman Suffrage and the Liquor Traffic."" Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Prohibition 5030,Regina Hepp Neebe,1865,1921,Illinois,Married,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor,"Biography In 1910 Regina Neebe campaigned as a Socialist Labor candidate for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. She lost, polling only 2,566 votes ((0.10%). Fifteen individuals from many parties ran for the three available trustee positions. She again ran in 1912, on the same party ticket, and again lost, winning only 4,239 votes (0.13%). Two years later Neebe ran for a third time for this office, but did not win a seat. In 1893 Regina married Oscar W. Neebe, an anarchist and labor activist, who was a defendant in the Haymarket bombing trial. He served a prison term and was pardoned by the governor in 1893. He and Regina had three children. Regina Neebe was born in Germany. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Socialist Labor 5030,Regina Hepp Neebe,1865,1921,Illinois,Married,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor,"Biography In 1910 Regina Neebe campaigned as a Socialist Labor candidate for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. She lost, polling only 2,566 votes ((0.10%). Fifteen individuals from many parties ran for the three available trustee positions. She again ran in 1912, on the same party ticket, and again lost, winning only 4,239 votes (0.13%). Two years later Neebe ran for a third time for this office, but did not win a seat. In 1893 Regina married Oscar W. Neebe, an anarchist and labor activist, who was a defendant in the Haymarket bombing trial. He served a prison term and was pardoned by the governor in 1893. He and Regina had three children. Regina Neebe was born in Germany. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Socialist Labor 5031,Maria Mahlberg,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor,"Biography Maria Mahlberg ran unsuccessfully in 1910 as a Socialist Labor Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee. She received 2,455 votes (0.10%). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Socialist Labor 5032,Ellen Gates Starr,1859,1940,Illinois,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism | Education,Settlement House Founder| Teacher,Socialist,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 Ellen G. Starr, co-founder of Chicago's Hull House, ran on the Socialist Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She lost, polling 69,767 votes (1.08%). Starr attended Rockford Female Seminary in Illinois, where she met Jane Addams. Starr taught school in Chicago for a number of years. While touring Europe with Addams, the two women decided, upon their return to Chicago, to found a settlement house (Hull House). Starr was active in campaigns to reform child labor laws and industrial working conditions. She was a member of the Women's Trade Union. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Socialist 5033,Mattie G. Squires,1875,,Illinois,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1916 Mattie G. Squires campaigned as a candidate of the Prohibition Party for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. She lost, receiving 26,129 votes (0.41%). Candidates affiliated with many parties ran candidates as there were three positions to fill. The Prohibition Party endorsed Squires along with Sarah S. Sheen and Luceba E. Minor. None of these women won the office. Mattie was the daughter of a physician and was married to Fred D. Squires. They had two children. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Prohibition 5034,Sarah S. Sheen,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Sarah S. Sheen was one of three Prohibition Party candidates in 1916 for the office of University of Illinois Trustee. She received 26,015 votes (0.40%). There were three trustee positions to be filled. None of the Prohibition candidates won. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Prohibition 5035,Luceba E. Minor,1875,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Luceba E. Minor campaigned as a candidate of the Prohibition Party in 1916 for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. The Prohibition Party ran three candidates in this race. None of them won the three positions to be filled. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Prohibition 5036,Anna Miller,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Temperance,"Biography In 1916 Anna Miller ran as a candidate of the Socialist Labor Party for one of three University of Illinois Trustee positions. She lost, polling only 3,320 votes (o.05). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1916,Socialist Labor 5037,Anna E. Nicholes,1918,,Illinois,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,County Civil Service Commissioner/Settlement work activist,Democratic,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1906 Anna E. Nicholes ran for the office of University of Illinois Trustee on the Democratic Party ticket. She polled 298,563 votes (12.42), but did not win one of the three positions to be filled in this election. She was one of three individuals appointed in 1913-1914 as a Cook County Civil Service Commissioner, the first woman in the county to hold this position. She served as secretary of the commission. Nicholes was active in the fight for woman suffrage in Illinois. On March 7, 1911, for example, she appeared before the Illinois legislature (House) with Jane Addams, Catharine Waugh McCulloch, Ella S. Stewart, and others, each woman giving three minute speeches in support of the Brown and Tice suffrage bills. Nicholes also participated in the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy. She was active in the Woman's City Club in Chicago. Nicholes was a resident of Neighborhood House (a social settlement) for thirteen years. She authored articles and leaflets about settlement work. She was a member of the Consumers' League and the Woman's Trade Union League, and considered herself progressive in her politics. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1906,Democratic 5038,Eva M. Shontz,1873,,Illinois,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,Organizer and Lecturer,Prohibition,Temperance | Labor,"Biography In 1906 Eva M. Shontz, a close friend of Frances Willard, ran as a Prohibition Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee. She polled 30,128 votes (1.25%) and did not win any one of the three positions to be filled in this election for trustees. As a young woman she was interested in the idea of the ""One Million Club,"" a movement intent on organizing one million voters to cast ballots against the liquor traffic. The movement differed from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in its singular commitment to the use of the ballot-box as a weapon against liquor. Shontz organized and spoke on behalf of temperance. She was president of the Young People's Christian Temperance Union. She lectured about prohibition all over the country. In 1905 she was well received as a temperance speaker by the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at their convention. Shontz also worked for the cause of labor. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1906,Prohibition 5039,Margaret Dreier Robins,1868,1945,Illinois,Married,,,Progressive,Civic Reform | Labor,"Biography In 1912 Margaret D. Robbins ran as a candidate of the Progressive Party for the office of University of Illinois Trustee. She received 317,891 votes (9.36%), a good showing, but lost in a tight race for the three positions to be filled. Two of the three winners were Democratic Party women candidates. Margaret attended school in Brooklyn Heights but none of the children were allowed to go to college. She read a great deal and was influenced by the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson. In 1902 Dreier met the social reformer Josephine Lowell, a the leader of the Woman's Municipal League (WML) who discussed with her the importance of the well-being of working people. Dreier joined the WML. Dreier met other members of reform groups and in 1904 joined the Women's Trade Union League (WTUL). She came to know Jane Addams through the WTUL. In 1905 Dreier heard Raymond Robins talk on the social gospel in a Brooklyn church. They married. Dreier became a leading figure in the Women's Trade Union League and served as its president between 1907 and 1922. Three years later she moved to Florida and remained active in progressive politics until her death in 1945. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Progressive 5040,Elizabeth B. Brown,,,Illinois,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Elizabeth B. Brown was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Illinois in 1882. Temperance issues played a part in the race, even amongst the Republicans and Democrats. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1882,Prohibition 5041,Helen L. Wood,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1912 Helen L. Wood ran unsuccessfully on the Prohibition Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She polled 17,552 votes (0.52%). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Prohibition 5042,Bettie P. Ramsey,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1912 Bettie P. Ramsey was one of several unsuccessful candidates of the Prohibition Party for the office of University of Illinois Trustee. She polled only 16,661 votes (0.49%). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Prohibition 5043,Marie Mollberg,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor,"Biography In 1904 Marie Mollberg ran as a Socialist Labor candidate for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. Mollberg ran again for this office in 1910, 1912 (polling only 4,226 votes (0.12), and 1914, on the Socialist Labor ticket. She did not win a seat in any of these elections. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Socialist Labor 5043,Marie Mollberg,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor,"Biography In 1904 Marie Mollberg ran as a Socialist Labor candidate for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. Mollberg ran again for this office in 1910, 1912 (polling only 4,226 votes (0.12), and 1914, on the Socialist Labor ticket. She did not win a seat in any of these elections. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Socialist Labor 5043,Marie Mollberg,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor,"Biography In 1904 Marie Mollberg ran as a Socialist Labor candidate for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. Mollberg ran again for this office in 1910, 1912 (polling only 4,226 votes (0.12), and 1914, on the Socialist Labor ticket. She did not win a seat in any of these elections. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Socialist Labor 5043,Marie Mollberg,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Labor,"Biography In 1904 Marie Mollberg ran as a Socialist Labor candidate for the position of University of Illinois Trustee. Mollberg ran again for this office in 1910, 1912 (polling only 4,226 votes (0.12), and 1914, on the Socialist Labor ticket. She did not win a seat in any of these elections. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1910,Socialist Labor 5044,Mary Wittemore,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1918 Mary Wittemore ran on the Prohibition Party ticket for University of Illinois Trustee. She did not win, polling only 6,872 votes (0.22%). Additional Notes",University Trustee,1918,Prohibition 5045,Charlotte Hebschle,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Charlotte Hebschle was City Treasurer of Leadville, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1911, 5046,Mrs. Mary E. Sawyer,1876,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Mary E. Sawyer was elected Montrose, Colorado city treasurer before 1914. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 5047,Mrs. Josephine Shackelford,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Josephine Shackelford was serving as Alma, Colorado city treasurer. The exact year of her election is not known. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1909, 5048,Miss Lena Pleak,1873,,Colorado,Single,,,People,,"Biography In April 1909 Miss Lena Pleak was elected Greeley, Colorado city treasurer. She held the office, perhaps continuously, well into the 1920s. In the spring of 1917 she successfully ran on the People's Non-Partisan ticket and the Taxpayers' ticket according to ads in the March 1917 Greeley (Colorado) Daily Tribune. Pleak ran unopposed in some years. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1909, 5048,Miss Lena Pleak,1873,,Colorado,Single,,,People,,"Biography In April 1909 Miss Lena Pleak was elected Greeley, Colorado city treasurer. She held the office, perhaps continuously, well into the 1920s. In the spring of 1917 she successfully ran on the People's Non-Partisan ticket and the Taxpayers' ticket according to ads in the March 1917 Greeley (Colorado) Daily Tribune. Pleak ran unopposed in some years. Additional Notes",,1917,People 5048,Miss Lena Pleak,1873,,Colorado,Single,,,People,,"Biography In April 1909 Miss Lena Pleak was elected Greeley, Colorado city treasurer. She held the office, perhaps continuously, well into the 1920s. In the spring of 1917 she successfully ran on the People's Non-Partisan ticket and the Taxpayers' ticket according to ads in the March 1917 Greeley (Colorado) Daily Tribune. Pleak ran unopposed in some years. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1909, 5049,Mrs. Minnie G. Taickey,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Before 1914 Mrs. Minnie G. Taickey was elected Rosedale, Kansas city treasurer. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914, 5050,Mary Sarrell,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography In April 1911 Mary Sarrell was elected Aspen, Colorado city clerk. Additional Notes",Clerk,1911, 5051,Rose Moriarty,,,Ohio,Single,,,,,"Biography Before 1914 Rose Moriarty was elected deputy auditor in Elyria, Ohio. Additional Notes",Deputy Auditor,1914, 5052,Mrs. Jessie Wirick,,,Ohio,Married,,,,,"Biography Before 1914 Mrs. Jessie Wirick was elected Georgetown, Ohio deputy clerk. Additional Notes",Deputy City Clerk,1914, 5053,Bertha McDonnell,,,New York,Single,,,,,"Biography Bertha McDonnell was elected Jefferson County, New York deputy clerk before 1914. Additional Notes",Deputy County Clerk,, 5054,Mary Monroe,,,Washington,,Education,Educator,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1913 Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system, lost her bid to become state superintendent of public instruction. She was defeated by the Republican candidate, Josephine Corliss Preston. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Democratic 5055,Mrs. John McMahon,,,Illinois,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Mrs. John McMahon was elected before 1914 to the Chicago, Illinois school board. McMahon was active in the Chicago chapter of the American Red Cross. Additional Notes",City School Board,1914, 5056,Mrs. Charles P. Pietz,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Charles P. Pietz was elected to the New York City school board before 1914. Additional Notes",City School Board,1914, 5057,Mrs. W. E. Williamson,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Before 1914 Mrs. W. E. Williamson was elected to the New York City school board. Additional Notes",City School Board,1914, 5058,Dr. Jessie Newkirk,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Dr. Jessie Newkirk was elected to the Kansas City, Kansas school board in 1913. Additional Notes",City School Board,1913, 5059,Mrs. John A. C. Menton,,,Michigan,Married,,,,,"Biography Before 1914 Mrs. John A. C. Menton was elected to the Flint, Michigan school board. Additional Notes",City School Board,1914, 5060,May Ammon,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography May Ammon was elected City Clerk of Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1911, 5061,Ida Guemer,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ida Guemer was elected Town Clerk of Alma, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",Town Clerk,1911, 5062,May Davis,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography May Davis was elected Town Treasurer of Ridgeway, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",Town Treasurer,1911, 5063,Myrtle Goodrich,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Myrtle Goodrich was elected Town Treasurer of Montrose, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",Town Treasurer,1911, 5064,Antoinette Hilgenhaus,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Antoinette Hilgenhaus was elected City Treasurer of Telluride, Colorado in 1911. Hilgenhaus was the daughter of the sitting mayor of Telluride. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1911, 5065,Elsie Cubbs,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Elsie Cubbs was elected City Treasurer of Idaho Springs, Colorado in 1911. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1911, 5066,Mary L. Hinrichs,,,New Jersey,,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Hinrichs was elected to office in Glen Ridge, New Jersey in 1911. Hinrichs was the first woman elected to any political office in Glen Ridge. Additional Notes",Member of School Board,1911, 5067,Harriet Jenkins,,,New Jersey,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Harriet Jenkins was elected to the Board of Education in Yardley, New Jersey in 1911. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1911, 5068,Meta Berger,1873,1944,Wisconsin,Married,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Meta Berger was elected to the School Board of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1909. She served on the School Board for thirty years, and as president from 1915-1916. Berger was a prominent member of the Socialist Party, especially in Milwaukee. During her time as a school board member Berger worked for ""progressive"" measures such as the construction of playgrounds, ""penny lunches,"" and medical exams for children. She also advocated on behalf of teachers, working for tenure, a fixed-salary schedule and a pension system according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Berger wanted to create a Teachers' Council to give teachers more administrative power, but the Board did not create the Council. The Socialist Party in Milwaukee at the time was trying to elect more Socialists to the school board, and Berger worked with other Socialists on the board, such as Elizabeth Thomas, during their terms there. Berger also worked with Lizzie Black Kander on an initiative against war recruitment in schools, an initiative to raise the compulsory schooling age from fourteen to fifteen, and an initiative to raise the age of military service by one year, all of which failed. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1909,Socialist 5068,Meta Berger,1873,1944,Wisconsin,Married,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Meta Berger was elected to the School Board of Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1909. She served on the School Board for thirty years, and as president from 1915-1916. Berger was a prominent member of the Socialist Party, especially in Milwaukee. During her time as a school board member Berger worked for ""progressive"" measures such as the construction of playgrounds, ""penny lunches,"" and medical exams for children. She also advocated on behalf of teachers, working for tenure, a fixed-salary schedule and a pension system according to the Wisconsin Historical Society. Berger wanted to create a Teachers' Council to give teachers more administrative power, but the Board did not create the Council. The Socialist Party in Milwaukee at the time was trying to elect more Socialists to the school board, and Berger worked with other Socialists on the board, such as Elizabeth Thomas, during their terms there. Berger also worked with Lizzie Black Kander on an initiative against war recruitment in schools, an initiative to raise the compulsory schooling age from fourteen to fifteen, and an initiative to raise the age of military service by one year, all of which failed. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1915,Socialist 5069,Mrs. S. S. Merrill,,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In Milwaukee's 16th Ward, in 1895, Mrs. S. S. Merrill was elected to the school board, to succeed George W. Ogden. She was the first woman elected to this board. Merrill served on the deaf mute school standing committee and chaired the visiting committee. She revived the work of the visiting committee, making public health and sanitation in city schools her concern. She served until 1897 when the practice of electing individuals for this position was temporarily ended, in favor of appointment. Mrs. Merrill's husband was general manager of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Pacific Railroad. She was active in the DAR, the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters (elected to membership in 1896-7 session), and the Archeological History Society of Wisconsin. Her name was included in the 1890-91 listing of ""Milwaukee Elite."" Additional Notes",City School Board,1895, 5070,Elizabeth H. Thomas,,,Wisconsin,,Writing,Newspaper Editor,Socialist,Civic Reform | Labor,"Biography Elizabeth H. Thomas came from a Quaker background and had a considerable amount of personal wealth. She had been involved with the Russian anti-czarist movement, Hull House in Chicago, and the socialist movement in New York before moving to Milwaukee in 1900. She was a shareholder and president of the Milwaukee Social-Democrat Publishing Co. (MSDPC), founded by fellow Milwaukee socialist Victor Berger, from 1902 to 1929. She was an editor for the Social-Democratic Herald and the Milwaukee Leader, two socialist newspapers run by the MSDPC, and helped the newspapers get much of their funding. The MSDPC helped fund the Oklahoma Leader, another branch of the Milwaukee Leader. Thomas had occasional conflict with Victor Berger and challenged his authority at the newspaper, although they continued working together. Thomas eventually took over Berger's duties when he became a state representative. Thomas was the secretary of the Social Democrat Party in Milwaukee from 1901 to 1919. She served on the school board from 1915-1921, and was the director of it for part of that time. Her close involvement with the Milwaukee socialists eventually got her charged by the United States government under the Espionage Act, but she never went to trial and the charges were dropped in 1922. For several years before Thomas' election, the Socialist party in Milwaukee had been attempting to put more Socialists on the school board. Their first victory came when they were able to make school board membership an elected, rather than appointed, position in the first decade of the century. Meta Berger, a prominent Milwaukee Socialist who was involved at MSDPC and married to Victor Berger, was elected to the board in 1909, and the Socialist party consistently filled some of the other seats, but not a majority. Other women on the school board occasionally aligned themselves with the Socialist contingent, particularly women who were reformers, settlement workers, and members of women's clubs. Some examples include Mrs. C.B. Whitnall, Mrs. Charles Norris, and Lizzie Black Kander. Additional Notes",School Director,1915,Socialist 5071,Martha Rumpler,1874,,New York,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918, Martha ran for New York State Senate under ""Mollie Rumpler"" for New York's 5th Assembly District as a Socialist candidate.In 1919, Martha ran for New York State Assembly, again on the Socialist ticket, but this time for the 11th District, against Florence E. Tabor, who was a Prohibition candidate. Martha Rumpler (Molly/Mollie Runipler) was born in 1874 in Austria. In 1892, she immigrated to the United States, and in 1896, she married Max Rumpler. The couple lived in Brooklyn Ward 10, Kings County, New York, where they had three children: Alexander, Eva, and Samuel. Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Socialist 5071,Martha Rumpler,1874,,New York,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918, Martha ran for New York State Senate under ""Mollie Rumpler"" for New York's 5th Assembly District as a Socialist candidate.In 1919, Martha ran for New York State Assembly, again on the Socialist ticket, but this time for the 11th District, against Florence E. Tabor, who was a Prohibition candidate. Martha Rumpler (Molly/Mollie Runipler) was born in 1874 in Austria. In 1892, she immigrated to the United States, and in 1896, she married Max Rumpler. The couple lived in Brooklyn Ward 10, Kings County, New York, where they had three children: Alexander, Eva, and Samuel. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Socialist 5072,Clara A. Rodger,"August 31st, 1862",,New York,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Clara A. Rodger ran for the office of County Clerk in 1918 in Queens County, New York. She received a temporary appointment to the position, in order to finish the incumbent clerk's term after he was sentenced for bigamy. Though she polled extremely well when she ran for the election, Rodger ultimately lost to a Democratic alderman. Clara A. Rodger was involved in the suffrage movement and acted as the Chairman of the New York City Woman Suffrage Party in 1918. Rodger graduated from Shepardson College in Granville, Ohio. She then moved to Connecticut, where she served as president of the Women's Club of Woodbury, CT. Later, she became a member of the Executive Committee of the Connecticut State Federation of Women's Clubs. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 5073,Katherine A. Dougherty,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Katherine A. Doughtery ran for the office of State Committee in 1918. Additional Notes",State Committee,1918,Democratic 5074,Florence Newbolt,,,New York,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Newbolt ran for a position in the State Committee of New York in 1918. She represented the 6th Assembly District Bronx County, NY. Additional Notes",State Committee,1918,Republican 5075,Jane Louise Olcott,1887,,New York,Single,,,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Jane Olcott campaigned as the sole Socialist candidate for a position on the Board of Aldermen in New York's 9th District in 1918. Jane Olcott was an avid supporter of women's rights, advocating women's suffrage and the right to use birth control. She graduated from Mount Holyoke in 1909. Before serving as the Executive Secretary of the New York State Woman's Suffrage Association between 1913-1914, Jane Olcott held positions as a teacher and editorial assistant. While she was single at the time of her 1918 campaign, Jane was married twice after. Additional Notes",Alderman,1918,Socialist 5076,Anita Cohn Block,1883,,New York,Married,Writing,Writer,Socialist,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Anita C. Block ran as a Socialist for the New York State Assembly in 1918 for the 20th District. The New York Times described her presence at a campaign debate, where she ""received the greatest applause"" and spoke on the rise of Socialism in Austria. Anita Cohn was born in 1883 in New York. Her parents were Herman and Henrietta Cohn (Cahn). Herman had immigrated from Germany. Anita was heavily involved in the Socialist Party in New York, particularly in the capacity of women's suffrage and labor. In 1910, The New York Times reported on her speech at the Collectivist Society at Kalil's restaurant, where she remarked on the progress of the suffrage movement. She was also involved in the 1915 May Day Rally in Union Square. Apart from her political activities, Anita also wrote the ""Women's Sphere"" section for the New York Call, in which she commented on the Sanger Case, as well as other women's rights issues. Anita was also an avid theater-goer, and she saw one of the first American productions of Frank Wedekind's ""Spring Awakening."" Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Socialist 5077,Florence E. Tabor,1875,,New York,Widowed,Education,Public School Teacher,Prohibition,,"Biography In 1919, Florence E. Tabor ran for the New York State Assembly for the 11th District. The New York Tribune lauded her campaign as ""energetic"" and reported that she could upset the Republican Party, which had historically held the 11th District. She was born in 1875 in New York. She graduated from New York University with the degree of Bachelor of Commercial Science, under which title she wrote an article called ""Social Unrest"" for the Christian Intelligencer. The article was published in the January 7th, 1920 issue; it described the social movements of suffrage in England and prohibition in the United States. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Prohibition 5078,Belle F. McCoy,1854,,South Dakota,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Belle F. McCoy (aka Isabel F. McCoy), was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Faulk County, South Dakota in 1898. She served at least until 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5078,Belle F. McCoy,1854,,South Dakota,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Belle F. McCoy (aka Isabel F. McCoy), was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Faulk County, South Dakota in 1898. She served at least until 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5079,Pansy Alden,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Pansy Alden [aka as Mrs. I.M. Alden] was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Faulk County, South Dakota in 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 5080,Alice J. Shouse,,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice J. Shouse was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Aurora County, South Dakota in 1897. She served in this office at least until 1900. In 1900 Alice Shouse married Benjamin Thompson and used the name Alice Shouse Thompson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5081,Lizzie Black Kander,1858,1940,Wisconsin,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Lizzie Black Kander was born in Milwaukee in 1858. In 1878, she started volunteering with the Ladies Relief Sewing Society, and became president in 1894. She oversaw its transition to become the Milwaukee Jewish Mission in 1896. The organization co-founded Milwaukee's first settlement house, called ""The Settlement."" Kander served as president of The Settlement from 1900 to 1918. While there, she conducted cooking classes for immigrants and wrote a cookbook. She was appointed to the school board in 1907 for a six year term. During this term, the position became an elected one. After her first term, she was elected for a second term on the Board. Kander advocated technical education for girls. In 1909, the Board passed her resolution to create the Girls' Trade School. She was also responsible for the creation of the Girls' Technical High School and a nursery school at the Milwaukee Teachers' College. Although Kander was not a Socialist, she often voted with the Socialists on the Board, particularly on issues relating to promoting and expanding school welfare initiatives. She worked with Meta Berger, a Socialist on the Board, on several other initiatives during World War I, all of which failed. They attempted to deter military recruitment in schools, raise the compulsory schooling age from fourteen to fifteen, and raise the age of military service by one year. During this period, she also advocated for free speech and the rights of ethnic minorities. Kander identified as a pacifist. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 5082,Jeannette K. Morrow,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Jeannette K. Morrow was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Brule County, South Dakota. She served in this office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5083,Elta M. Drew,1872,1971,,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elta M. Drew was elected County Superintendent of Custer County, South Dakota. She served in 1898. Drew had been a school teacher before her election. Drew later married Edwin Hall and had three children. Additional Notes",,, 5084,Mina Aasved,1863,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Mina Aasved was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Day County, South Dakota. Aasved served in this office in 1898 and was again in the office between 1918 and 1919. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5084,Mina Aasved,1863,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Mina Aasved was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Day County, South Dakota. Aasved served in this office in 1898 and was again in the office between 1918 and 1919. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 5085,Mrs. W.J. Thornby,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W.J. Thornby was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. She served in this office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5086,Emily F. White,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Emily F. White was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hughes County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1897 to 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5087,Gertrude Sherman,,,Wisconsin,,,,Non-Partisan,,"Biography Gertrude Sherman graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1900. She was first elected to the Milwaukee school board in 1919 and served until 1937, running for reelection in 1925 and 1931. At the time that Sherman ran, there were four socialists on the school board and five additional candidates for the 15-member board. For the past decade, the Socialist Party of Milwaukee had up to five members on the board, and saw the school board as a cite of strategic significance. Sherman, along with several others, including Ida Schell, was one of the ""non-partisans"" on the board who was opposed to the socialist policies. The Milwaukee Journal endorsed her candidacy because they believed she would most further Americanization in schools. Additional Notes",School Director,1919,Non-Partisan 5088,Dora C. Stewart,1841,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Dora C. Stewart was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hyde County, South Dakota. Stewart served in this position from 1892 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 5088,Dora C. Stewart,1841,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Dora C. Stewart was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hyde County, South Dakota. Stewart served in this position from 1892 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5088,Dora C. Stewart,1841,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Dora C. Stewart was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hyde County, South Dakota. Stewart served in this position from 1892 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 5089,Clara Morford,1861,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Morford was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hyde County, South Dakota. Morford served in this office from 1899 to 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5090,Mary Stocks,,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary Stocks was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lyman County, South Dakota in 1896. She resigned from the office one year later. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 5091,Mattie M. Strong,1857,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mattie M. Strong was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lyman County, South Dakota in 1898 and served until 1900. Strong had been appointed to the office in 1897 to replace Mary Stocks, who resigned that summer. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5092,Kate M. Kemper,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Kate M. Kemper was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. She served in that office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5093,Anna M. Walton,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Anna M. Walton was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Meade County, South Dakota. She served in that office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5094,Cornelia L. Beach,1868,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Cornelia L. Beach was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Pennington County, South Dakota. She served in the office for one term from 1897 to 1899. Beach's sister Adella S. Beach served in the same office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5095,Fannie L. Sproul,1870,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Fannie L. Sproul was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Gregory County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1897 through 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5095,Fannie L. Sproul,1870,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Fannie L. Sproul was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Gregory County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1897 through 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5096,Nellie B. McClelland,1867,,South Dakota,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nellie B. McClelland was elected County Superintendent of Meade County, South Dakota. Some sources list McClelland serving in this office as early as 1897, but in others she is noted as superintendent only after 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. In the 1900 U.S. Census McClelland's occupation is listed as Teacher, rather than County Superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5097,Ida L. Schell,,,Wisconsin,,,,Non-Partisan,,"Biography Schell ran as a Non-Partisan in the school board election, making her one of several candidates opposed to the Socialist block on the board. At the time that she ran, there were four socialists on the board and five additional candidates. The total number of seats on the board was fifteen. The Milwaukee Journal endorsed her candidacy in the belief that she would help Americanization in schools. Ida Schell was college educated. Additional Notes",School Board Director,1919, 5098,Frances M. Witherspoon,1886,1973,New York,Domestic Partner,Writing,Author| Editor,Socialist,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Frances Witherspoon twice ran for political office on the Socialist ticket. In 1918 she was an unsuccessful candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district. Witherspoon ran the next year for the New York State Assembly. She lost. These candidacies followed several years of activist work in New York and eastern Pennsylvania, where she was one of the first organizers of the Women's Suffrage Party. In 1913, she moved to New York City and joined the Socialist Party. She was a member and secretary of the Woman's Peace Party (WPP), and co-founder of the Anti-Enlistment League. The New York branch of the WPP split off from the national organization. Witherspoon was outspoken as a pacifist, and one of several editors of NYC-WPP's magazine, Four Lights. After the United States declared war, in 1917 she co-founded the New York Bureau of Legal Advice to help conscientious objectors. She served as its Executive Director. Witherspoon and her partner Tracy Mygatt were two of the three women who founded the War Resisters League. She and Mygatt served as honorary chairs. Witherspoon also continued her suffrage activism, serving as a representative of the Socialist-Suffrage campaign committee of greater New York. Witherspoon graduated in 1908 from Bryn Mawr College. She authored plays, articles, poems, and stories, some individually, and others with Mygatt. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 5098,Frances M. Witherspoon,1886,1973,New York,Domestic Partner,Writing,Author| Editor,Socialist,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Frances Witherspoon twice ran for political office on the Socialist ticket. In 1918 she was an unsuccessful candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives from New York's 15th district. Witherspoon ran the next year for the New York State Assembly. She lost. These candidacies followed several years of activist work in New York and eastern Pennsylvania, where she was one of the first organizers of the Women's Suffrage Party. In 1913, she moved to New York City and joined the Socialist Party. She was a member and secretary of the Woman's Peace Party (WPP), and co-founder of the Anti-Enlistment League. The New York branch of the WPP split off from the national organization. Witherspoon was outspoken as a pacifist, and one of several editors of NYC-WPP's magazine, Four Lights. After the United States declared war, in 1917 she co-founded the New York Bureau of Legal Advice to help conscientious objectors. She served as its Executive Director. Witherspoon and her partner Tracy Mygatt were two of the three women who founded the War Resisters League. She and Mygatt served as honorary chairs. Witherspoon also continued her suffrage activism, serving as a representative of the Socialist-Suffrage campaign committee of greater New York. Witherspoon graduated in 1908 from Bryn Mawr College. She authored plays, articles, poems, and stories, some individually, and others with Mygatt. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Socialist 5099,Nina P. Small,1864,1916,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Nina Small was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Potter County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1897 to at least 1900. In 1907 Small married Benjamin P. Hoover. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5099,Nina P. Small,1864,1916,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Nina Small was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Potter County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1897 to at least 1900. In 1907 Small married Benjamin P. Hoover. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5100,Mary Hutchinson,1859,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Hutchinson (aka as Mrs. C.A. Hutchinson) was elected County Superintendent of Stanley County, South Dakota. She served from 1897-1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5101,Minnie A. Porter,1873,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Porter was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Sully County, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1897-1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5101,Minnie A. Porter,1873,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie A. Porter was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Sully County, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1897-1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5102,Elsie Malcolm,1877,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Elsie Malcolm was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Butte County, South Dakota. Malcolm served in the office from 1901 for two terms. In 1906 she ran for a third time, against Susie Bird, who had served as County Superintendent of Meade County, before moving to Butte. Neither woman was affiliated with a political party and both were listed as ""experienced politicians"" in the local newspaper. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5102,Elsie Malcolm,1877,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Elsie Malcolm was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Butte County, South Dakota. Malcolm served in the office from 1901 for two terms. In 1906 she ran for a third time, against Susie Bird, who had served as County Superintendent of Meade County, before moving to Butte. Neither woman was affiliated with a political party and both were listed as ""experienced politicians"" in the local newspaper. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5102,Elsie Malcolm,1877,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Elsie Malcolm was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Butte County, South Dakota. Malcolm served in the office from 1901 for two terms. In 1906 she ran for a third time, against Susie Bird, who had served as County Superintendent of Meade County, before moving to Butte. Neither woman was affiliated with a political party and both were listed as ""experienced politicians"" in the local newspaper. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5103,Susie Bird,1863,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Susie Bird was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Meade County, South Dakota. Bird was first elected in 1900 and served for three terms. She moved to Butte County, South Dakota and ran for County Superintendent there in 1906. Bird ran against the local County Superintendent, Elsie Malcolm, and both women were considered ""experienced politicians"". By 1914 Bird was again serving as a County Superintendent, in Butte County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5103,Susie Bird,1863,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Susie Bird was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Meade County, South Dakota. Bird was first elected in 1900 and served for three terms. She moved to Butte County, South Dakota and ran for County Superintendent there in 1906. Bird ran against the local County Superintendent, Elsie Malcolm, and both women were considered ""experienced politicians"". By 1914 Bird was again serving as a County Superintendent, in Butte County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5103,Susie Bird,1863,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Susie Bird was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Meade County, South Dakota. Bird was first elected in 1900 and served for three terms. She moved to Butte County, South Dakota and ran for County Superintendent there in 1906. Bird ran against the local County Superintendent, Elsie Malcolm, and both women were considered ""experienced politicians"". By 1914 Bird was again serving as a County Superintendent, in Butte County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5103,Susie Bird,1863,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Susie Bird was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Meade County, South Dakota. Bird was first elected in 1900 and served for three terms. She moved to Butte County, South Dakota and ran for County Superintendent there in 1906. Bird ran against the local County Superintendent, Elsie Malcolm, and both women were considered ""experienced politicians"". By 1914 Bird was again serving as a County Superintendent, in Butte County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5103,Susie Bird,1863,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Susie Bird was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Meade County, South Dakota. Bird was first elected in 1900 and served for three terms. She moved to Butte County, South Dakota and ran for County Superintendent there in 1906. Bird ran against the local County Superintendent, Elsie Malcolm, and both women were considered ""experienced politicians"". By 1914 Bird was again serving as a County Superintendent, in Butte County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5104,Minnie E. Long,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Minnie E. Long was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Brule County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1901-1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5104,Minnie E. Long,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Minnie E. Long was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Brule County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1901-1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5105,Adell Jeffers,1878,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Adell Jeffers [aka Della Jeffers] was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1903-1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5106,Carrie B. Daily,1869,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Carrie B. Daily was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clay County, South Dakota. Daily served in the office from 1903 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5107,Mary L. Reed,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Reed was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Custer County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1901 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5107,Mary L. Reed,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Reed was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Custer County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1901 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5108,Sadie Kost,,,New York,Married,,,Republican,Suffrage,"Biography Sadie Kost ran for the 22nd Congressional District in New York in 1918 as a Republican. She lost to the Democratic candidate, in a heavily Democratic district, but received more votes than two other opponents, a Socialist and a Prohibitionist. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Republican 5110,Alice V. Holverson,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice V. Holverson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Day County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1901 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5110,Alice V. Holverson,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice V. Holverson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Day County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1901 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5111,Augusta C. Berke,1871,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Augusta C. Berke [aka Gusta C. Berke and Gusta C. Burke], was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Deuel County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1901 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5111,Augusta C. Berke,1871,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Augusta C. Berke [aka Gusta C. Berke and Gusta C. Burke], was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Deuel County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1901 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5112,Janette W. Lewis,1863,1947,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Janette W. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Edmunds County, South Dakota. Lewis served several terms in this office, from 1901 to 1905, and in 1914. Lewis had been a school teacher in rural schools for many years. She retired from education in 1928. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5112,Janette W. Lewis,1863,1947,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Janette W. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Edmunds County, South Dakota. Lewis served several terms in this office, from 1901 to 1905, and in 1914. Lewis had been a school teacher in rural schools for many years. She retired from education in 1928. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 5112,Janette W. Lewis,1863,1947,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Janette W. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Edmunds County, South Dakota. Lewis served several terms in this office, from 1901 to 1905, and in 1914. Lewis had been a school teacher in rural schools for many years. She retired from education in 1928. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5112,Janette W. Lewis,1863,1947,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Janette W. Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Edmunds County, South Dakota. Lewis served several terms in this office, from 1901 to 1905, and in 1914. Lewis had been a school teacher in rural schools for many years. She retired from education in 1928. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5113,May Rich,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May Rich was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. Rich was nominated for this office by the Republican party in 1902. She served at least from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5113,May Rich,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May Rich was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. Rich was nominated for this office by the Republican party in 1902. She served at least from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5114,Latta Bailey,1872,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Latta Bailey was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Gregory County, South Dakota. Bailey probably served at least three terms in this office, 1901 to 1902, 1903-1904, and 1907-1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5114,Latta Bailey,1872,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Latta Bailey was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Gregory County, South Dakota. Bailey probably served at least three terms in this office, 1901 to 1902, 1903-1904, and 1907-1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 5114,Latta Bailey,1872,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Latta Bailey was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Gregory County, South Dakota. Bailey probably served at least three terms in this office, 1901 to 1902, 1903-1904, and 1907-1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5115,Maud Russell Carter,,,South Dakota,,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Maud R. Carter was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hughes County, South Dakota. She served two terms from 1901 to 1904. Carter then went on to serve in several state library positions. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5116,Helen M. Bennett,1872,,South Dakota,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Helen M. Bennett was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Bennett served in the position from 1901 through 1904. In 1907 Bennett published a book titled The Truth About the Black Hills. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5116,Helen M. Bennett,1872,,South Dakota,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Helen M. Bennett was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. Bennett served in the position from 1901 through 1904. In 1907 Bennett published a book titled The Truth About the Black Hills. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5117,Eva M. Richardson,,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eva M. Richardson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Marshall County, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5117,Eva M. Richardson,,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eva M. Richardson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Marshall County, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5118,Daisy Dean,,,South Dakota,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Poet,,,"Biography Daisy Dean was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. She served from 1903 to 1904. Dean refused to stand for election in 1904. She was re-elected to the position in 1908 and once more in 1910. Dean married Frank W. Carr in 1905 and was widowed in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5118,Daisy Dean,,,South Dakota,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Poet,,,"Biography Daisy Dean was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. She served from 1903 to 1904. Dean refused to stand for election in 1904. She was re-elected to the position in 1908 and once more in 1910. Dean married Frank W. Carr in 1905 and was widowed in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 5118,Daisy Dean,,,South Dakota,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Poet,,,"Biography Daisy Dean was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. She served from 1903 to 1904. Dean refused to stand for election in 1904. She was re-elected to the position in 1908 and once more in 1910. Dean married Frank W. Carr in 1905 and was widowed in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5119,Theresa Serber Malkiel,1874,1949,New York,Married,Manufacturing,Garment Worker,Socialist · United Labor Party,Suffrage | Labor,"Biography In 1918 Malkiel ran in primary for U.S. Congress in New York as one of several Socialist candidates. She ran again for New York State Assembly in 1919, again on the Socialist ticket, and lost. Malkiel was born in Russia and immigrated to the United States in 1891. In New York, she worked in a garment factory and founded the Cloak Makers Union. She also worked with the Women's Trade Union League. She was involved in the Socialist Labor Party in the late 1890s, but eventually split from them and joined the Socialist Party. She continued being an active socialist, and was a co-founder of the New York Call, a socialist journal. She was a leader in the National Women's Committee and objected to the lack of attention to women in the Socialist Party. She was on the Party's Suffrage Campaign Committee, and saw women's suffrage as important strategically for socialism. Malkiel served as a mentor to Pauline Newman, a fellow suffragist and socialist. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 5120,Pauline Newman,1890,1986,New York,Domestic Partner,Manufacturing | Clerical,Garment Worker| Factory Inspector,Socialist,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Pauline Newman ran for election as New York Secretary of State in 1908 on the Socialist ticket and lost. She used her campaign to advocate for woman suffrage. In 1918 she ran in the New York primary as a candidate for the House of Representatives, and again lost. Newman worked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in the early 1900s, which exposed her to factory conditions. In 1907, she led a large rent strike, which started her involvement with the Socialist Party. In 1913, she was appointed to be an inspector for the New York State Factory Investigating Commission (FIC), where she worked with other labor activists including Francis Perkins, and gave factory tours to local politicians in an attempt to win support for labor reform legislation. When lobbying for labor legislation, she focused particularly on laws that would protect female workers. On issues of suffrage and labor reform, she worked with Therese Malkiel, who also ran for Congress in 1918. Newman moved to Philadelphia in 1917 to build a new branch of the Women's Trade Union League. She moved back to New York in 1923. Newman made written contributions to various socialist and progressive publications throughout her life. In 1923, she became the director for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union Health Center, and she continued working for the ILGWU throughout the rest of her life. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1908,Socialist 5120,Pauline Newman,1890,1986,New York,Domestic Partner,Manufacturing | Clerical,Garment Worker| Factory Inspector,Socialist,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Pauline Newman ran for election as New York Secretary of State in 1908 on the Socialist ticket and lost. She used her campaign to advocate for woman suffrage. In 1918 she ran in the New York primary as a candidate for the House of Representatives, and again lost. Newman worked at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in the early 1900s, which exposed her to factory conditions. In 1907, she led a large rent strike, which started her involvement with the Socialist Party. In 1913, she was appointed to be an inspector for the New York State Factory Investigating Commission (FIC), where she worked with other labor activists including Francis Perkins, and gave factory tours to local politicians in an attempt to win support for labor reform legislation. When lobbying for labor legislation, she focused particularly on laws that would protect female workers. On issues of suffrage and labor reform, she worked with Therese Malkiel, who also ran for Congress in 1918. Newman moved to Philadelphia in 1917 to build a new branch of the Women's Trade Union League. She moved back to New York in 1923. Newman made written contributions to various socialist and progressive publications throughout her life. In 1923, she became the director for the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union Health Center, and she continued working for the ILGWU throughout the rest of her life. Additional Notes",,1918,Socialist 5121,Helen F. McKelvey,,,New York,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Helen McKelvey ran in the 1918 Republican primary for State Senate for the 24th district of New York, representing Richmond and Rockland counties. Her opponent was Mary G. Brewer. McKelvey did not win. The Republican organization of Rockland supported her candidacy. Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Republican 5122,Lillie E. Fall,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Lillie E. Fall was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pennington County, South Dakota. Fall served in this position from 1901 until 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5122,Lillie E. Fall,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Lillie E. Fall was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pennington County, South Dakota. Fall served in this position from 1901 until 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5123,Mary McLean,1874,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary McLean was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Potter County, South Dakota. McLean served in this office for two terms, from 1901 through 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5123,Mary McLean,1874,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary McLean was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Potter County, South Dakota. McLean served in this office for two terms, from 1901 through 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5124,Nellie A. Douglass,,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie A. Douglass was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Stanley County, South Dakota. Douglass served in this position for several terms. She served in the position for two terms from 1891 to 1893; and again from 1901 through 1904. In 1903 Douglass was appointed Clerk of the Committee of Education for the State House of South Dakota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 5124,Nellie A. Douglass,,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie A. Douglass was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Stanley County, South Dakota. Douglass served in this position for several terms. She served in the position for two terms from 1891 to 1893; and again from 1901 through 1904. In 1903 Douglass was appointed Clerk of the Committee of Education for the State House of South Dakota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5124,Nellie A. Douglass,,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie A. Douglass was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Stanley County, South Dakota. Douglass served in this position for several terms. She served in the position for two terms from 1891 to 1893; and again from 1901 through 1904. In 1903 Douglass was appointed Clerk of the Committee of Education for the State House of South Dakota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 5124,Nellie A. Douglass,,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie A. Douglass was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Stanley County, South Dakota. Douglass served in this position for several terms. She served in the position for two terms from 1891 to 1893; and again from 1901 through 1904. In 1903 Douglass was appointed Clerk of the Committee of Education for the State House of South Dakota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5125,Emma A. Nelson,1873,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma A. Nelson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sully County, South Dakota. Nelson served in the office for two terms, from 1901 through 1904. Nelson married B.M. Lister and may have been elected to this office again after her marriage. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5125,Emma A. Nelson,1873,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma A. Nelson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sully County, South Dakota. Nelson served in the office for two terms, from 1901 through 1904. Nelson married B.M. Lister and may have been elected to this office again after her marriage. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5126,Vilantha M. McFall,1845,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Vilantha M. McFall was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sully County, South Dakota. McFall was elected to the position in 1892, one of the first women in the state to be elected. It was reported that under McFall ""a new and better course of study was published, and under her guidance and helpfulness, was introduced to the teachers throughout the county."" She served in the office through 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 5126,Vilantha M. McFall,1845,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Vilantha M. McFall was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sully County, South Dakota. McFall was elected to the position in 1892, one of the first women in the state to be elected. It was reported that under McFall ""a new and better course of study was published, and under her guidance and helpfulness, was introduced to the teachers throughout the county."" She served in the office through 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1893, 5127,Myrtle Farmer,1876,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Myrtle Farmer was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Brale County, South Dakota. Farmer served as Superintendent for the 1905 to 1906 term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5128,Emma T. Wood,1879,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Wood was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Butte County, South Dakota. Wood served several terms as Superintendent, from 1905 to 1906, 1913 to 1914, and from 1916 to 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5128,Emma T. Wood,1879,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Wood was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Butte County, South Dakota. Wood served several terms as Superintendent, from 1905 to 1906, 1913 to 1914, and from 1916 to 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 5128,Emma T. Wood,1879,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Wood was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Butte County, South Dakota. Wood served several terms as Superintendent, from 1905 to 1906, 1913 to 1914, and from 1916 to 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5129,Kathryn H. Starbuck,,,New York,Single,Legal System | Education,Lawyer| Professor,Democratic,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Suffrage,"Biography In 1918 Kathryn Starbuck ran for the New York State Assembly from Saratoga County on the Democratic ticket. She lost to the Republican candidate, but received more votes than the Socialist and Prohibitionist candidates. Starbuck was an active suffragist. After 1920, she joined the League of Women Voters and campaigned to have women serve on juries. She joined the faculty of Skidmore College in 1921,where she taught a variety of subjects including English and political science. She also worked in the administration. She was described by Skidmore President Moore as a ""militant pioneer in spirit,"" a woman who set an example for students in her civic commitments to women's suffrage, world peace and politics. Starbuck Center at Skidmore College was dedicated in her honor at a memorial service in 1965. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Democratic 5130,Harriet C. Orvis,,,New York,Married,,,Democratic,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1918 Harriet Orvis ran for New York State Assembly as a Democratic candidate from St. Lawrence County. She lost to the Republican candidate, but received more votes than the Prohibitionist candidate. She was the vice-regent of her local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Democratic 5131,Emma A. Black,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Emma A. Black was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1902-1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5132,Nellie C. Lyons,,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie C. Lyons was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lyon County, South Dakota. Lyons served in the office from 1901 through 1904. In 1904 Lyons married Frank Smith, Auditor of Miner County. Neither ran for public office in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5132,Nellie C. Lyons,,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie C. Lyons was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lyon County, South Dakota. Lyons served in the office from 1901 through 1904. In 1904 Lyons married Frank Smith, Auditor of Miner County. Neither ran for public office in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5133,May Farrell,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography May Farrell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. Farrell served in this office from 1901 to 1907. In 1907 Farrell was appointed to the state board of examiners for teachers. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5133,May Farrell,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography May Farrell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. Farrell served in this office from 1901 to 1907. In 1907 Farrell was appointed to the state board of examiners for teachers. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 5133,May Farrell,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography May Farrell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. Farrell served in this office from 1901 to 1907. In 1907 Farrell was appointed to the state board of examiners for teachers. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5133,May Farrell,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography May Farrell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. Farrell served in this office from 1901 to 1907. In 1907 Farrell was appointed to the state board of examiners for teachers. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 5134,Mary C. Byrnes,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mary C. Muraine Byrnes was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Beadle County, South Dakota. She served in this position from about 1912 to 1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 5134,Mary C. Byrnes,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mary C. Muraine Byrnes was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Beadle County, South Dakota. She served in this position from about 1912 to 1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 5135,Edith M. Sedgwick,1876,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Edith M. Sedgwick was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Brule County, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1912-1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5136,Elva Dye,1887,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elva Dye was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Buffalo County, South Dakota. Dye served in the office from 1912 through 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 5137,Alice Cope,1868,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Alice Cope was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Clay County, South Dakota. She was elected to the office in 1910, and again in 1912. Cope was still listed as serving in the office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 5137,Alice Cope,1868,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Alice Cope was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Clay County, South Dakota. She was elected to the office in 1910, and again in 1912. Cope was still listed as serving in the office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5137,Alice Cope,1868,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Alice Cope was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Clay County, South Dakota. She was elected to the office in 1910, and again in 1912. Cope was still listed as serving in the office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 5138,Margaret M. Linden,1879,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret M. Linden was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hughes County, South Dakota. Linden served for one term, from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 5139,Margaret C. King,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Margaret C. King was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Hughes County, South Dakota. She was one of the first women in the state to be elected to a political office. King served from 1891 to 1893. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 5140,Lizzie Laughlin,1861,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Laughlin was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Hughes County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1893 to 1897. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5140,Lizzie Laughlin,1861,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Laughlin was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Hughes County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1893 to 1897. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5141,Ida M. Hatch,1858,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Ida M. Hatch was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hughes County, South Dakota. Hatch served from 1905 through 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5141,Ida M. Hatch,1858,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Ida M. Hatch was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hughes County, South Dakota. Hatch served from 1905 through 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 5142,Daisy Solberg,1885,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Daisy A. Solberg was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hughes County, South Dakota. She served from 1917 to 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 5142,Daisy Solberg,1885,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Daisy A. Solberg was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hughes County, South Dakota. She served from 1917 to 1921. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 5143,Keo King,1879,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Keo King was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Turner County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1913 to 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 5143,Keo King,1879,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Keo King was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Turner County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1913 to 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 5144,Dilla E. Wimple,,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Dilla E. Wimple was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lincoln County, South Dakota. Wimple was the Republican candidate in 1912 and won the campaign without opposition. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 5145,Lillie Patterson,1868,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lillie Patterson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Davison County, South Dakota. Patterson was the successful Republican party candidate for the office in 1912. She was served in the office for a second term from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 5145,Lillie Patterson,1868,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lillie Patterson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Davison County, South Dakota. Patterson was the successful Republican party candidate for the office in 1912. She was served in the office for a second term from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5146,Lizzie Gee,,,Oregon,Widowed,Manufacturing,Garment Worker,Progressive,Labor,"Biography Lizzie Gee ran for representative of the 18th Representative District, representing Multnomah County, in Oregon in 1914. She won the primary race, but lost in the general election. Gee helped Esther Pohl Lovejoy's campaign in 1920. Gee was active in the United Garment Workers of Portland, both as a member and as the president, for at least 12 years. She testified about industrial conditions in around 1916. She was of the belief that the hours were too long and that there was not enough work for all of the workers, due to a combination of long hours and insufficient demand. Gee served on an experimental jury composed of women in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 5147,Ida Sammis,1865,1943,New York,Married,,,Republican,Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Ida Sammis, a widow, ran for New York State Assembly in 1918 on the Republican ticket and was elected, making her one of the first women in the New York State Assembly. She and Mary M. Lilly of New York City ran in the first state election following New York State women winning the right to vote. Prior to her election, she had been a suffrage leader in New York. While in office, she introduced labor legislation to protect women. Much of her proposed legislation focused on conditions in her district in Long Island rather than statewide issues. In her first two weeks in the Assembly she became the first woman to sponsor a bill, one that became law when Governor Alfred E. Smith signed it. The bill regulated the hunting season for water foul. Sammis supported prohibition. When she arrived to take up her position on January 1, 1919 she approached the members' door. A guard told her she was at the wrong place and pointed her to the door for visitors. At the time, the previously all male body provided a spittoon for each representative. As she did not chew tobacco, Sammis filled hers with ferns. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 5148,Rosa McKay,,,Arizona,Married,,,,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Rosa McKay was elected to the Arizona Assembly in 1916 and 1918. In 1920, she was one of the women in the Assembly who introduced the bill to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. She introduced minimum wage legislation as well. Initially, she faced opposition to the measure in the Assembly, but the bill eventually passed with three dissenting votes. The bill included penalties for non-compliance. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1916, 5148,Rosa McKay,,,Arizona,Married,,,,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Rosa McKay was elected to the Arizona Assembly in 1916 and 1918. In 1920, she was one of the women in the Assembly who introduced the bill to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. She introduced minimum wage legislation as well. Initially, she faced opposition to the measure in the Assembly, but the bill eventually passed with three dissenting votes. The bill included penalties for non-compliance. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918, 5149,Evalina Rossman,1852,,South Dakota,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Evalina Rossman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Brule County, South Dakota. Rossman served several terms in this office from 1909 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 5149,Evalina Rossman,1852,,South Dakota,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Evalina Rossman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Brule County, South Dakota. Rossman served several terms in this office from 1909 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5149,Evalina Rossman,1852,,South Dakota,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Evalina Rossman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Brule County, South Dakota. Rossman served several terms in this office from 1909 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 5150,Gertrude Stedman,1874,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Gertrude Stedman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Brookings County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1913 through 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5151,Cora E. Stone,1869,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Cora E. Stone was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. She served for many years in this office, from 1913 to at least 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5151,Cora E. Stone,1869,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Cora E. Stone was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. She served for many years in this office, from 1913 to at least 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 5152,Anna T. Piercey,,,Utah,Widowed,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Anna Piercey was elected to the Utah Assembly in 1918 as a Democrat, and was still in the Assembly in 1929, although it is unclear if she was in office for this entire time. She was an active suffragist. Piercey was involved in women's clubs in Salt Lake City, where she lived for most of her life. While in office, she wrote a law mandating an eight hour work day, and she attempted to change the minimum wage law for women. She also tried to establish a state school for the ""feebleminded,"" but it is unclear whether she succeeded. Piercey was a Mormon. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Democratic 5153,Kate F. Southmayd,,,New York,,,,Republican,,"Biography In 1918 Kate Southmayd campaigned for a New York State Senate seat as a Republican. She ran in District Five, representing part of Kings County. She had two opponents in the race; she lost to the Democratic candidate,but received more votes than the Socialist. Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Republican 5154,Maria L.T. Hidden,,,Oregon,Single,,,Democratic · Progressive · Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Maria Hidden ran to be the state representative from Multnomah County three times, in 1914, 1916, and 1918. She lost each time. In 1914, she ran as a Progressive in the primary and the general election. In 1916, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and general election. In 1918, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and as a Prohibitionist in the general election. In 1913, she ran an unsuccessful campaign to be Portland City Commissioner. There were 74 candidates in the election, and four positions as Commissioner. In 1920, Hidden ran to be the delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the state at large, and won. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1913, 5154,Maria L.T. Hidden,,,Oregon,Single,,,Democratic · Progressive · Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Maria Hidden ran to be the state representative from Multnomah County three times, in 1914, 1916, and 1918. She lost each time. In 1914, she ran as a Progressive in the primary and the general election. In 1916, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and general election. In 1918, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and as a Prohibitionist in the general election. In 1913, she ran an unsuccessful campaign to be Portland City Commissioner. There were 74 candidates in the election, and four positions as Commissioner. In 1920, Hidden ran to be the delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the state at large, and won. Additional Notes",National Party Convention Delegate,1920,Democratic 5154,Maria L.T. Hidden,,,Oregon,Single,,,Democratic · Progressive · Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Maria Hidden ran to be the state representative from Multnomah County three times, in 1914, 1916, and 1918. She lost each time. In 1914, she ran as a Progressive in the primary and the general election. In 1916, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and general election. In 1918, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and as a Prohibitionist in the general election. In 1913, she ran an unsuccessful campaign to be Portland City Commissioner. There were 74 candidates in the election, and four positions as Commissioner. In 1920, Hidden ran to be the delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the state at large, and won. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1913, 5154,Maria L.T. Hidden,,,Oregon,Single,,,Democratic · Progressive · Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Maria Hidden ran to be the state representative from Multnomah County three times, in 1914, 1916, and 1918. She lost each time. In 1914, she ran as a Progressive in the primary and the general election. In 1916, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and general election. In 1918, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and as a Prohibitionist in the general election. In 1913, she ran an unsuccessful campaign to be Portland City Commissioner. There were 74 candidates in the election, and four positions as Commissioner. In 1920, Hidden ran to be the delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the state at large, and won. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 5154,Maria L.T. Hidden,,,Oregon,Single,,,Democratic · Progressive · Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Maria Hidden ran to be the state representative from Multnomah County three times, in 1914, 1916, and 1918. She lost each time. In 1914, she ran as a Progressive in the primary and the general election. In 1916, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and general election. In 1918, she ran as a Democrat in the primary and as a Prohibitionist in the general election. In 1913, she ran an unsuccessful campaign to be Portland City Commissioner. There were 74 candidates in the election, and four positions as Commissioner. In 1920, Hidden ran to be the delegate to the Democratic National Convention for the state at large, and won. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5155,Lora Cornelia Little,1857,,Oregon,Married,Education,Teacher,Progressive,Other,"Biography Lora Little ran for Oregon House of Representatives in 1914 on the Progressive ticket and lost. Her primary platform in the campaign involved opposition to certain medical and public health policies. Little had moved to Portland from Minneapolis in 1911, and had been an active opponent to sterilization and vaccinations in both cities. In Minneapolis, she published ""Crimes of the Cowpox Ring"" on the dangers of vaccinations, and was the publisher of a journal called the ""Liberator."" In Oregon, she was the vice president of the Anti-Sterilization League and taught at the School of Health Culture in Portland, a school that she ran. In 1913, she succeeded in getting a law authorizing sterilization overturned through a referendum. In 1914 or 1915, she pressured a state senator to introduce a bill criminalizing schools and employers who required vaccinations, but the bill did not pass. In 1916, she got another referendum on the ballot that would ban mandatory vaccinations. The bill lost by 374 votes, but received around 100,000 votes. She left Oregon soon afterwards, and was arrested under the Espionage Act in 1917 in North Dakota for trying to stop compulsory vaccination in the military. She later became the secretary of the American Medical Liberty League. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 5156,Sylvia Thompson,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Thompson ran successfully in 1916 and 1918 to be the representative for Wasco and Hood River counties in the Oregon House of Representatives. In 1920, she ran a primary race against Esther Lovejoy as a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, but lost. In 1916, Thompson gave a campaign address for Woodrow Wilson's reelection. She spoke in her capacity as a member of the Woodrow Wilson League, an organization in Oregon supporting Wilson's reelection. Thompson was a member of the Women's Democratic National Committee prior to 1920, when she was asked to leave due to a personal disagreement with a national committeeman. She was a suffrage leader in Oregon. In 1920, she called on the governor to request a special legislative session to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment, and said that she would forgo her salary and per diem for the special session. She believed that states that already had granted women the right to vote, such as hers, should take the lead in ratifying the federal amendment. When the Oregon House of Representatives did meet, she introduced its ratification bill. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5156,Sylvia Thompson,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Thompson ran successfully in 1916 and 1918 to be the representative for Wasco and Hood River counties in the Oregon House of Representatives. In 1920, she ran a primary race against Esther Lovejoy as a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, but lost. In 1916, Thompson gave a campaign address for Woodrow Wilson's reelection. She spoke in her capacity as a member of the Woodrow Wilson League, an organization in Oregon supporting Wilson's reelection. Thompson was a member of the Women's Democratic National Committee prior to 1920, when she was asked to leave due to a personal disagreement with a national committeeman. She was a suffrage leader in Oregon. In 1920, she called on the governor to request a special legislative session to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment, and said that she would forgo her salary and per diem for the special session. She believed that states that already had granted women the right to vote, such as hers, should take the lead in ratifying the federal amendment. When the Oregon House of Representatives did meet, she introduced its ratification bill. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 5156,Sylvia Thompson,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Thompson ran successfully in 1916 and 1918 to be the representative for Wasco and Hood River counties in the Oregon House of Representatives. In 1920, she ran a primary race against Esther Lovejoy as a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives, but lost. In 1916, Thompson gave a campaign address for Woodrow Wilson's reelection. She spoke in her capacity as a member of the Woodrow Wilson League, an organization in Oregon supporting Wilson's reelection. Thompson was a member of the Women's Democratic National Committee prior to 1920, when she was asked to leave due to a personal disagreement with a national committeeman. She was a suffrage leader in Oregon. In 1920, she called on the governor to request a special legislative session to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment, and said that she would forgo her salary and per diem for the special session. She believed that states that already had granted women the right to vote, such as hers, should take the lead in ratifying the federal amendment. When the Oregon House of Representatives did meet, she introduced its ratification bill. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5157,Flora I. Foreman,,,Oregon,Married,Education,Teacher| Principal,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1914 Flora Foreman ran as the Socialist candidate for the office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Columbia County, Oregon. She lost. She had been a member of the Socialist Party since 1911. Prior to running for office she had served as principal of the Quincy Public School. In 1914, she faced opposition in the town when a religious group tried to have her removed as principal, claiming that she taught atheism and socialism. She insisted on continuing to teach and to run the school, and the matter went to court several times over a span of a few years. She was initially acquitted, but later fired, after her opponents changed the composition of the school directors. It is unclear whether she was ultimately able to keep her job. Foreman moved to Texas a few years later, where she was charged and sentenced under the Espionage Act for seditious utterances. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Socialist 5158,Harriett Pickles,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriett (aka Hattie), Pickles was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clark County, South Dakota. Pickles served as Superintendent from 1905 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5158,Harriett Pickles,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriett (aka Hattie), Pickles was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clark County, South Dakota. Pickles served as Superintendent from 1905 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 5158,Harriett Pickles,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriett (aka Hattie), Pickles was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clark County, South Dakota. Pickles served as Superintendent from 1905 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5158,Harriett Pickles,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriett (aka Hattie), Pickles was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clark County, South Dakota. Pickles served as Superintendent from 1905 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 5158,Harriett Pickles,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriett (aka Hattie), Pickles was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clark County, South Dakota. Pickles served as Superintendent from 1905 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 5158,Harriett Pickles,1870,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriett (aka Hattie), Pickles was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clark County, South Dakota. Pickles served as Superintendent from 1905 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5159,Mary Barber,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mary Barber was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Buffalo County, South Dakota in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5160,Sue J. Neill,1854,1926,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Sue J. Neill was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. She served from 1889 through 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 5160,Sue J. Neill,1854,1926,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Sue J. Neill was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. She served from 1889 through 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5160,Sue J. Neill,1854,1926,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Sue J. Neill was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. She served from 1889 through 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 5161,Alice C. La Due,1859,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice C. La Due was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Marshall County, South Dakota. La Due served in the position for 1892 to 1894. In 1896 La Due was nominated by the Republican and Democratic fusion ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892,Fusion Party 5161,Alice C. La Due,1859,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice C. La Due was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Marshall County, South Dakota. La Due served in the position for 1892 to 1894. In 1896 La Due was nominated by the Republican and Democratic fusion ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Fusion Party 5162,May A. Chase,1860,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May A. Chase was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Meade County, South Dakota. She served in the position from 1892 to 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5163,Annie D. Tallent,1827,1901,South Dakota,Married,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Annie D. Tallent was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Pennington County, South Dakota. She served in this position in 1892-1893. Tallent was the first white woman to migrate to the Black Hills of the Dakota, living in the area with the group known as the Gordon party in 1874. She later served as one of the first teachers and wrote about her experiences. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5164,Lucy P. Bryson,1846,,South Dakota,Married,Publishing,Printer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Lucy P. Bryson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Potter County, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1892 to 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5165,Ida M. Edmond,1859,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida M. Edmond was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sanborn Count, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1889 to 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889,Republican 5165,Ida M. Edmond,1859,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida M. Edmond was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sanborn Count, South Dakota. She served in this position from 1889 to 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 5166,Mrs. E.G. Ames,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs E.G. Ames was one of the first women in South Dakota to be elected to the position of County Superintendent of Public Schools. Ames was elected in 1885 to the position in Butte County. She served 1889 to 1890 as well. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 5166,Mrs. E.G. Ames,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs E.G. Ames was one of the first women in South Dakota to be elected to the position of County Superintendent of Public Schools. Ames was elected in 1885 to the position in Butte County. She served 1889 to 1890 as well. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 5167,Mrs. A.P. Rose,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.P. Rose was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Faulk County, South Dakota. Rose was one of the first women to serve in this office in the state. She was elected in 1884. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884,Republican 5168,Hattie L. Workman,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Hattie L. Workman was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in La Moure County, South Dakota in 1884. She was one of the first women elected to the position in the area. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 5169,Clara Rogers,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Clara Rogers was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lawrence County, South Dakota. Rogers was elected in 1884 and was one of the first women to be elected to this position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 5170,E.E. Nichols,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography E.E. Nichols was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Potter County, South Dakota. She was elected in 1884 and was one of the first woman in the area to serve in this position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 5171,Mrs. N.G. Herring,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. N.G. Herring was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sargeant County, South Dakota. She was elected in 1884 and was one of the first women to serve in this position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 5172,Belle Dennis,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Belle Dennis was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. She was elected in 1884 and was one of the first women in the area to serve in this position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 5173,Lulu Schell,1865,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Lulu Schell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Meade County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1889 through 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 5173,Lulu Schell,1865,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Lulu Schell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Meade County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1889 through 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 5174,Olivia Herron,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Olivia Herron was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Herron served several terms in this office between 1892 and 1907. She was elected in 1892, and re-elected in 1894. Herron was the re-elected in 1904 and served through 1906. She was the Republican candidate for the office in that year as well. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5174,Olivia Herron,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Olivia Herron was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Herron served several terms in this office between 1892 and 1907. She was elected in 1892, and re-elected in 1894. Herron was the re-elected in 1904 and served through 1906. She was the Republican candidate for the office in that year as well. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 5174,Olivia Herron,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Olivia Herron was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Herron served several terms in this office between 1892 and 1907. She was elected in 1892, and re-elected in 1894. Herron was the re-elected in 1904 and served through 1906. She was the Republican candidate for the office in that year as well. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5174,Olivia Herron,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Olivia Herron was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Charles Mix County, South Dakota. Herron served several terms in this office between 1892 and 1907. She was elected in 1892, and re-elected in 1894. Herron was the re-elected in 1904 and served through 1906. She was the Republican candidate for the office in that year as well. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5175,Mrs. Pauline O'Neill,,,Arizona,Widowed,,,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. O'Neill was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1916 and again in 1918. Prior to her election, she had been active in campaigning for woman suffrage in the state. She was the president of the Territory of Arizona Woman Suffrage Organization in 1898, and was active in the campaign for suffrage in Arizona that began in 1909. In 1920, O'Neill was one of the women in the State House of Representatives who introduced the bill to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. O'Neill was one of Arizona's first presidential electors, in 1912, the year that Arizona became a state and granted women suffrage. O'Neill was also an advocate for labor legislation; as the president of the Civic League of Phoenix, she campaigned for legislation mandating a universal eight-hour workday. During World War I, she served as the chair of the Arizona Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5175,Mrs. Pauline O'Neill,,,Arizona,Widowed,,,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. O'Neill was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1916 and again in 1918. Prior to her election, she had been active in campaigning for woman suffrage in the state. She was the president of the Territory of Arizona Woman Suffrage Organization in 1898, and was active in the campaign for suffrage in Arizona that began in 1909. In 1920, O'Neill was one of the women in the State House of Representatives who introduced the bill to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. O'Neill was one of Arizona's first presidential electors, in 1912, the year that Arizona became a state and granted women suffrage. O'Neill was also an advocate for labor legislation; as the president of the Civic League of Phoenix, she campaigned for legislation mandating a universal eight-hour workday. During World War I, she served as the chair of the Arizona Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defense. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5425,Kate M. Smith,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Kate M. Smith was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sanborn County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1894 to 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5426,Julia M. Wheeler,1837,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia M. Wheeler was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Potter County, South Dakota. She served in this position frmo 1894 to 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 5427,Nellie Hough,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Hough was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Meade County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1894 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5427,Nellie Hough,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Hough was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Meade County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1894 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5427,Nellie Hough,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Hough was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Meade County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1894 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5428,Etabel Morton,,,South Dakota,,Clerical,Post Office Clerk,,,"Biography Etabel Morton was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hyde County, South Dakota. Morton served in this office from 1894 to 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5429,Jennie C. West,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Jennie C. West was elected for two terms as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Davison County, South Dakota. It was reported that she won both terms by a wide margin of votes. West may have gone to law school after her second term ended. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 5430,Altha Moad,1874,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Altha Moad was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Douglas County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1912 to 1914. Moad served for a second term from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5431,Fannie M. Penn,,,Oregon,Married,,,Independent,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1914, Penn ran as an Independent in Marion County hoping to become a State Representative. She lost. Penn was the Secretary of the Methodist Old People's Home in Salem, Oregon and was active in the Woman's Home Missionary Society. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Independent 5432,Theodora Marsh,,,Arizona,Widowed,Business,Business Manager,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography In 1916 Theodora Marsh was elected from Santa Cruz County to the Arizona House of Representatives. She was a Democrat. In 1918, she introduced a ""100% American"" bill. She also sponsored child welfare legislation while in office. In her private life Marsh was the president of a hardware business. She served on the Executive Committee of the Arizona Branch of the League to Enforce Peace. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5433,Lucia Faxton Addition,,,Oregon,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Addition ran for the Oregon House of Representatives in 1914 from Multnomah County on a Prohibition ticket and lost. She had been active in the Prohibition movement since at least 1900. Addition supported women's suffrage. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Prohibition 5434,G.L. Buland,1862,1944,Oregon,Married,Education,Teacher,Republican,Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1916, Buland ran in the primaries to the be a Republican Delegate to the National Convention for the state at large and lost. Her candidacy was challenged because at the time she ran, her husband worked, owned property, and voted in Washington State. Buland was eventually allowed to run. Buland was born in Wisconsin and moved to Washington with her husband in 1900. In Washington, she was a teacher and a school director, as well as the president of Woman's Club and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. She moved to Portland, Oregon in 1912. In Oregon, she was active in the Portland Federation of Women's Clubs (president), Oregon's Committee on International Relations (chair), the Council for the Prevention of War (chair), the League of Nations Associations, and the WCTU (legislative chair and scientific temperance instructor). Mrs. G.L. Buland also went by the name Bertha Mason Buland. Additional Notes",National Delegate,1916,Republican 5435,Nellie Hayward,,,Arizona,Widowed,Clerical,Clerical,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Hayward ran for the Arizona House of Representatives in 1918 as a Democrat and won. In 1920, she ran to be Arizona Secretary of State, with an uncertain outcome. While in office, Hayward, along with three other women in the legislature at the time, introduced the bill to ratify the 19th Amendment. She also sponsored a resolution regarding draft dodgers. Prior to her election, Hayward, had been a suffrage leader in the state. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5435,Nellie Hayward,,,Arizona,Widowed,Clerical,Clerical,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Hayward ran for the Arizona House of Representatives in 1918 as a Democrat and won. In 1920, she ran to be Arizona Secretary of State, with an uncertain outcome. While in office, Hayward, along with three other women in the legislature at the time, introduced the bill to ratify the 19th Amendment. She also sponsored a resolution regarding draft dodgers. Prior to her election, Hayward, had been a suffrage leader in the state. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1920,Democratic 5436,Mrs. J.H. Westover,,,Arizona,Married,Writing | Business,Newspaper Owner,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Westover was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in 1918 as a Democrat. While in office, she introduced the bill ratifying the 19th amendment, along with three other women in office at the time. Prior to her election, she had been a suffrage leader in the state. Westover was the chair of the Civil Service Reform department of the Arizona State Federation of Women's Clubs, and eventually president of the Federation. Mrs. J.H. Westover also went by the name Anna Westover. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5437,M. Frances Swope,,,Oregon,,,,Prohibition,Temperance | Civic Reform,"Biography In 1916 Swope ran as a candidate of the Prohibition Party in the general election to become an Elector of the President and Vice-President. She lost. Swope was involved in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Oregon. In 1921, she actively supported a bill allowing women to serve on juries, which was the subject of a voter referendum. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Prohibition 5438,Mattie M. Sleeth,1852,1934,Oregon,Married,Religion,Methodist Preacher,Democratic · Prohibition,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography In 1916 Mattie Sleeth ran for the Oregon House of Representatives. She won in the Democratic primary, but lost in the general election, where she campaigned on a Democratic-Prohibition ticket. She lobbied to get a law permitting women to serve on juries passed in 1921, and was the first woman in Oregon to serve on a jury in 1922. She was an active prohibitionist, preaching against alcohol and serving as the president of the Oregon Woman's Christian Temperance Union from 1918-1920. She was also an active suffragist. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5439,Cora C. Talbott,,,Oregon,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1914, Talbott ran in the Democratic primary to be the State Representative for Multnomah county and won. She lost the general election. Talbott served as the secretary of the Taxpayers and Wage Earners' League of Oregon, but resigned due to what she found to be corrupt practices. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Democratic 5440,Elizabeth Colbert,,,New York,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Elizabeth Colbert campaigned for Albany's second district in the 1918 election of Members of Assembly on the Democratic ticket. Mrs. Colbert lost the election, coming in second. She continued to be an active suffragist and a member of the women's division of the Democratic State Committee. Additional Notes",Member of Assembly,1918,Democratic 5441,Betty Wakeman Mitchell,"December 8th, 1882",1945,New York,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Chairman of the Rural Problems Committee of New York State Woman Suffrage Party,,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Betty Wakeman Mitchell campaigned in the Republican Party primaries to represent Washington County, New York in the Assembly in 1918. Her platform emphasized improvements on ""home governance"" and labor laws for farmers and factory workers. Before her campaign, Mitchell was told by the members of her party that she could not garner 20 of 390 signatures necessary to file her petition to represent Washington County in the race. She actually received 701 signatures. Mitchell often brought her children, ages 2 and 4, along on her campaigns. Wearing signs emblazoned with the words, ""Vote for Mama,"" her children became her most dedicated campaigners and were immensely popular with voters. She was defeated in the Republican primary by Eugene R. Norton who had previously held the position in 1905 and 1912. Betty Wakeman Mitchell was the daughter of Abram Wakeman, the Secretary of the Lower Wall Street Business Man's Association. She married Commander Willis G. Mitchell of US Navy on 3 September 1906. The two had 3 children together. Mrs. Mitchell was a dedicated Suffragist and was particularly interested in public health improvements to alleviate maternal and child morbidity and mortality. Along with membership to many committees in the New York State Woman Suffrage Party, she held leadership positions as the party's Chairman of the Rural Problems Committee. She was also the Chairman of the Committee on Efficiency in Government of the State League of Women Voters. Additional Notes",Assembly Member,1918,Republican 5442,Grace Martin,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography In 1918, Grace Martin campaigned on the Democratic ticket to represent Monroe County, New York in the State Assembly. Additional Notes",Assembly Member,1918,Democratic 5443,Etha P. Clancy,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Etha P. Clancy, of Niagara County, campaigned as the Democratic candidate for the State Assembly in 1918. Additional Notes",Assembly Member,1918, 5444,Annie T. Connolly,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography In 1918, Annie T. Connolly campaigned on the Democratic ticket to represent Westchester County's 5th District in the New York State Assembly. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Democratic 5445,Margaret Spooner,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Margaret Spooner, of Orleans County, represented the Democratic Party in the 1918 campaign for the New York State Assembly. Records suggest that she had no Republican opponent. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Democratic 5446,Hattie F. Cameron,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1916, Cameron ran in the primary and general election as a Democrat to be a state Representative for Marion County. She lost. Cameron was amember of the National Woman's Relief Corps. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5447,Manch I. Langley,1884,1963,Oregon,,Legal System,Lawyer,Democratic,,"Biography Langley ran in the primaries and general election for the Oregon House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1916 and ultimately lost. She was running to represent Washington County. Langley had graduated law school in 1909. In the 1920s, she joined the Women Lawyers Association of Oregon, and she practiced law until her death in 1963, serving as Deputy District Attorney in Multnomah County for approximately 25 years. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5448,Katherine Brandes,1888,1982,Oregon,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1916, Brandes ran as a Socialist for the Oregon House of Representatives from Multnomah County and lost. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 5449,Ina Coleman,,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Civic Reform | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1916 Ina Coleman ran in Multnomah County for the Oregon House of Representatives. She campaigned as a Socialist, and lost. Coleman was a representative to the Oregon Congress of Mothers. She was an outspoken opponent of World War I, and participated in a debate before the Portland School Board on military training in schools. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 5450,Bessie Baird,,,Oregon,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1916, Baird ran for the Oregon House of Representatives in Wallowa County as a Socialist, and lost. Baird had been involved in the Socialist movement in Wallowa since at least 1907, and said that she was the only woman Socialist there for the first few years that she was active. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 5451,Alice McNaught,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1918 and 1920 Alice McNaught ran on the Democratic Party ticket to represent Multnomah County in the Oregon House of Representatives. In 1918, she won in the primary but lost in the general election. In 1920, she ran unsuccessfully for the same office in the Democratic primary. McNaught ran only in the primaries, not the general election. She was the president of the Progressive Women's League in Oregon at about this time. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5451,Alice McNaught,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1918 and 1920 Alice McNaught ran on the Democratic Party ticket to represent Multnomah County in the Oregon House of Representatives. In 1918, she won in the primary but lost in the general election. In 1920, she ran unsuccessfully for the same office in the Democratic primary. McNaught ran only in the primaries, not the general election. She was the president of the Progressive Women's League in Oregon at about this time. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 5452,Hattie M. Marsh,1872,,South Dakota,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hattie M. Marsh was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Faulk County, South Dakota. She served in that office from 1913 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5453,Ethelyn Graves,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Ethelyn Graves was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hand County, South Dakota. Graves served in this office from 1913 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5454,Alice Goggins,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice Goggins was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Harding County, South Dakota. She served in that office from 1913 through 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5454,Alice Goggins,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice Goggins was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Harding County, South Dakota. She served in that office from 1913 through 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 5455,Mabel Wood,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mabel Wood was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Hutchinson County, South Dakota. She served in this office for one term from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 5456,Della M. Sheridan,1888,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Della M. Sheridan was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lake County, South Dakota. Sheridan served in the office from 1913 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5457,Florence Glenn,1874,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Florence Glenn was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. She served in this position for four terms, in 1905 and again from 1913 to 1914. South Dakota limited their County Superintendents of Public Schools to serve only two consecutive terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5457,Florence Glenn,1874,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Florence Glenn was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Lawrence County, South Dakota. She served in this position for four terms, in 1905 and again from 1913 to 1914. South Dakota limited their County Superintendents of Public Schools to serve only two consecutive terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5458,Elsie Vander Horck,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Elsie Vander Horck was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Marshall County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1913 to 1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 5459,Ella Terpening,,,Washington,Married,,,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1898 Ella Terpening was elected to be the Columbia County, Washington Superintendent of Schools. She may have run as a Democrat. She later moved to Oregon. In 1918, Terpening ran in the primaries and general election for the Oregon House of Representatives as a Democrat and lost in the general election. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5459,Ella Terpening,,,Washington,Married,,,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1898 Ella Terpening was elected to be the Columbia County, Washington Superintendent of Schools. She may have run as a Democrat. She later moved to Oregon. In 1918, Terpening ran in the primaries and general election for the Oregon House of Representatives as a Democrat and lost in the general election. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5460,Martha E. Bean,1869,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1918 Martha Bean of Vale, Oregon ran as a Socialist to fill a vacancy for the U.S. Senate seat from Oregon. She lost to her only opponent, Republican Frederick W. Mulkey. Bean won 15.47% of the vote to Mulkey's 84.53%. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1918,Socialist 5461,Pauline Sears,,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918, Sears ran for Oregon State Treasurer as a Socialist and lost. She had two opponents, a Republican and a Democrat. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918,Socialist 5462,Inez Augusta Lusk,,,Oregon,Single,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1918, Lusk ran to be the Oregon Superintendent of Schools as a Socialist, and lost. Lusk was a member of the State Teachers' Association at around this time. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1918,Socialist 5463,Ada Wallace Unruh,,,Oregon,Married,,,Prohibition · National,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography In 1918, Ada Unruh ran on a Prohibition-National ticket for the Oregon House of Representatives. She did not win. Unruh had been involved in the Oregon Woman's Christian Temperance Union since 1891, serving as its president in 1913. In her capacity as WCTU president, she had lobbied for higher wages for working women. After attempting to live on the standard salary at the time, she argued that there was a clear connection between low wages and moral shortcomings given how difficult it was to survive on present wages in the state. Unruh was a suffrage leader in Oregon. She was also concerned with the issue of reading the Bible in public schools. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,National 5464,Estelle Lawton Lindsey,1873,,California,Married,,,Socialist,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Estelle Lawton Lindsey, who identified herself as a socialist-feminist ran for office twice in California. In 1914 Lindsey was a candidate the State Assembly from the 61st District. She was nominated by the Socialist Party and endorsed by the Central Labor Committee, and a non partisan group of club women. Lindsey did not win that race. The following year, in 1915, running as an independent, Lindsey won a seat on the Los Angeles City Council. Lindsey saw the election of women to office as a natural extension of woman suffrage, and that there ""should be women in the legislature to represent the sex"". She was re-elected in 1917. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1914,Socialist 5464,Estelle Lawton Lindsey,1873,,California,Married,,,Socialist,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Estelle Lawton Lindsey, who identified herself as a socialist-feminist ran for office twice in California. In 1914 Lindsey was a candidate the State Assembly from the 61st District. She was nominated by the Socialist Party and endorsed by the Central Labor Committee, and a non partisan group of club women. Lindsey did not win that race. The following year, in 1915, running as an independent, Lindsey won a seat on the Los Angeles City Council. Lindsey saw the election of women to office as a natural extension of woman suffrage, and that there ""should be women in the legislature to represent the sex"". She was re-elected in 1917. Additional Notes",City Council,1917, 5464,Estelle Lawton Lindsey,1873,,California,Married,,,Socialist,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Estelle Lawton Lindsey, who identified herself as a socialist-feminist ran for office twice in California. In 1914 Lindsey was a candidate the State Assembly from the 61st District. She was nominated by the Socialist Party and endorsed by the Central Labor Committee, and a non partisan group of club women. Lindsey did not win that race. The following year, in 1915, running as an independent, Lindsey won a seat on the Los Angeles City Council. Lindsey saw the election of women to office as a natural extension of woman suffrage, and that there ""should be women in the legislature to represent the sex"". She was re-elected in 1917. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1914,Socialist 5465,Frances Nacke Noel,1873,1963,California,Married,,,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Frances Nacke Noel was a socialist-feminist candidate for a seat on the Los Angeles City Council in 1913. She was a prominent suffragist and club woman. Noel did not win her campaign. Some resources indicate that Frances Nacke ran for a political office in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",City Council,1913,Socialist 5466,Mila Tupper Maynard,1864,,California,Married,Education | Religion | Writing,Lecturer| Minister| Journalist| Teacher,,Women's Clubs | Suffrage,"Biography Mila Tupper Maynard was the Socialist Party candidate for State Auditor of Colorado, in 1910. She did not win the race. Maynard later moved to California where she campaigned for a seat on the City Council of Los Angeles, California in 1913. She was one of five women to run that year for municipal offices in the city. Maynard was a socialist-feminist and active in suffrage and women's clubs. She did not win her race. Maynard campaigned on a platform that women were needed in the city council as they were progressive in city affairs, possessed commonsense and business ability. Maynard's sister Kate Tupper Galpin ran unsuccessfully for for the office of County Superintendent in Los Angeles County, California in 1894. Additional Notes",State Auditor,1910,Socialist 5466,Mila Tupper Maynard,1864,,California,Married,Education | Religion | Writing,Lecturer| Minister| Journalist| Teacher,,Women's Clubs | Suffrage,"Biography Mila Tupper Maynard was the Socialist Party candidate for State Auditor of Colorado, in 1910. She did not win the race. Maynard later moved to California where she campaigned for a seat on the City Council of Los Angeles, California in 1913. She was one of five women to run that year for municipal offices in the city. Maynard was a socialist-feminist and active in suffrage and women's clubs. She did not win her race. Maynard campaigned on a platform that women were needed in the city council as they were progressive in city affairs, possessed commonsense and business ability. Maynard's sister Kate Tupper Galpin ran unsuccessfully for for the office of County Superintendent in Los Angeles County, California in 1894. Additional Notes",City Council,1913,Socialist 5467,Emma J. Wolfe,1870,,California,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Nurse,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma J. Wolfe campaigned for a seat on the Los Angeles Board of Education in 1913. She was not successful in her bid for office. Wolfe was a socialist feminist and a leader in the California Congress of Mothers. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1913,Socialist 5468,Marion H. Laing,,,New York,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Marion H. Laing ran as the Socialist candidate for the New York State Senate for the 21st District in 1918. In 1920, she ran again as the Socialist candidate, but for the 5th District, for the State Assembly. Additional Notes",State Senator,1918,Socialist 5468,Marion H. Laing,,,New York,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Marion H. Laing ran as the Socialist candidate for the New York State Senate for the 21st District in 1918. In 1920, she ran again as the Socialist candidate, but for the 5th District, for the State Assembly. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1920,Socialist 5469,Bertha Howell Mailly,,,New York,Married,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor,"Biography In 1914 Bertha Howell Mailly was a Socialist Party Delegate at large to the New York Constitutional Convention. Three years later she ran as the Socialist candidate for New York State Senate in the 16th District in 1917. Mailly ran again on the Socialist Party ticket in 1919 for the state assembly from the twelfth district. In 1894, she earned a bachelor of philosophy degree from Cornell University, where she was also elected to the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. Mailly worked as the executive secretary for the Rand School of Social Science in New York. The students referred to her as ""Mother"" and prominent Socialist and Director of Education, Algernon Lee, as ""Father."" When the school graduated its largest class in 1919, the New York Tribune reported that, Mailly delivered the introductory speech. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Socialist 5469,Bertha Howell Mailly,,,New York,Married,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor,"Biography In 1914 Bertha Howell Mailly was a Socialist Party Delegate at large to the New York Constitutional Convention. Three years later she ran as the Socialist candidate for New York State Senate in the 16th District in 1917. Mailly ran again on the Socialist Party ticket in 1919 for the state assembly from the twelfth district. In 1894, she earned a bachelor of philosophy degree from Cornell University, where she was also elected to the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. Mailly worked as the executive secretary for the Rand School of Social Science in New York. The students referred to her as ""Mother"" and prominent Socialist and Director of Education, Algernon Lee, as ""Father."" When the school graduated its largest class in 1919, the New York Tribune reported that, Mailly delivered the introductory speech. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919,Socialist 5469,Bertha Howell Mailly,,,New York,Married,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor,"Biography In 1914 Bertha Howell Mailly was a Socialist Party Delegate at large to the New York Constitutional Convention. Three years later she ran as the Socialist candidate for New York State Senate in the 16th District in 1917. Mailly ran again on the Socialist Party ticket in 1919 for the state assembly from the twelfth district. In 1894, she earned a bachelor of philosophy degree from Cornell University, where she was also elected to the Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society. Mailly worked as the executive secretary for the Rand School of Social Science in New York. The students referred to her as ""Mother"" and prominent Socialist and Director of Education, Algernon Lee, as ""Father."" When the school graduated its largest class in 1919, the New York Tribune reported that, Mailly delivered the introductory speech. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Socialist 5470,Maude Sanders,1871,,Colorado,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Maude Sanders was a candidate for State University Regent in Colorado in 1906, representing the Prohibition Party. She one of the Democratic and Progressive Party nominees for State Representative from Denver in 1912. Two years later she was a Progressive Party candidate for the State Senate. Sanders received over 1,400 votes, but came in fourth. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914, 5470,Maude Sanders,1871,,Colorado,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Maude Sanders was a candidate for State University Regent in Colorado in 1906, representing the Prohibition Party. She one of the Democratic and Progressive Party nominees for State Representative from Denver in 1912. Two years later she was a Progressive Party candidate for the State Senate. Sanders received over 1,400 votes, but came in fourth. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5470,Maude Sanders,1871,,Colorado,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Maude Sanders was a candidate for State University Regent in Colorado in 1906, representing the Prohibition Party. She one of the Democratic and Progressive Party nominees for State Representative from Denver in 1912. Two years later she was a Progressive Party candidate for the State Senate. Sanders received over 1,400 votes, but came in fourth. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914, 5471,Katherine Williamson,1861,,Colorado,Married,Publishing | Clerical,Printer| Factory Inspector,,,"Biography Katherine Williamson ran for U.S. Congress from Colorado in 1912. She was endorsed by the Democratic Party. Williamson was the first woman factory inspector in the state of Colorado. Additional Notes",Congressperson,1912,Democratic 5472,Antoinette A. Hawley,1842,,Colorado,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Antoinette Hawley was a candidate for positions in Colorado between 1896 and 1906. She ran for state representative from Arapahoe County, in 1896. Five years later she ran for Mayor of Denver, Colorado on the Prohibition Party ticket, 1901. She received over 500 votes. One source reported that the entire party ticket was composed of women. In 1904 Hawley was a Prohibition Party candidate for Presidential Elector. Two years later she was one of two Prohibition candidates for State University Regent. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1886, 5472,Antoinette A. Hawley,1842,,Colorado,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Antoinette Hawley was a candidate for positions in Colorado between 1896 and 1906. She ran for state representative from Arapahoe County, in 1896. Five years later she ran for Mayor of Denver, Colorado on the Prohibition Party ticket, 1901. She received over 500 votes. One source reported that the entire party ticket was composed of women. In 1904 Hawley was a Prohibition Party candidate for Presidential Elector. Two years later she was one of two Prohibition candidates for State University Regent. Additional Notes",State University Regent,1906,Prohibition 5472,Antoinette A. Hawley,1842,,Colorado,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Antoinette Hawley was a candidate for positions in Colorado between 1896 and 1906. She ran for state representative from Arapahoe County, in 1896. Five years later she ran for Mayor of Denver, Colorado on the Prohibition Party ticket, 1901. She received over 500 votes. One source reported that the entire party ticket was composed of women. In 1904 Hawley was a Prohibition Party candidate for Presidential Elector. Two years later she was one of two Prohibition candidates for State University Regent. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1886, 5472,Antoinette A. Hawley,1842,,Colorado,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Antoinette Hawley was a candidate for positions in Colorado between 1896 and 1906. She ran for state representative from Arapahoe County, in 1896. Five years later she ran for Mayor of Denver, Colorado on the Prohibition Party ticket, 1901. She received over 500 votes. One source reported that the entire party ticket was composed of women. In 1904 Hawley was a Prohibition Party candidate for Presidential Elector. Two years later she was one of two Prohibition candidates for State University Regent. Additional Notes",Mayor,1901,Prohibition 5473,Alice M. Ruble,,,Colorado,,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Alice M. Ruble was elected to the Colorado State House in 1903. She was the only woman to serve in the Colorado legislature that year. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1903, 5474,Jennie Jones,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Jones campaigned for the State House of Representatives from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She was not elected. Jones ran again in 1912, on the Prohibition Party ticket for State Representative from Denver. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5474,Jennie Jones,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Jones campaigned for the State House of Representatives from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She was not elected. Jones ran again in 1912, on the Prohibition Party ticket for State Representative from Denver. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Prohibition 5475,Alice M. Burnett,,,Colorado,Widowed,Business,Landlady,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Alice M. Burnett campaigned for State House of Representatives from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5476,Caroline M. Southwick,1828,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Caroline M. Southwick was a candidate for the State House of Representatives from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5477,Martha J. Southworth,1840,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha J. Southworth was a candidate for the State House of Representatives from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896 and again in1902. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 5477,Martha J. Southworth,1840,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha J. Southworth was a candidate for the State House of Representatives from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896 and again in1902. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5478,Ella F. Stone,1852,,Colorado,Married,Business,Dressmaker,,,"Biography Ella F. Stone was a candidate for the State House of Representatives from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1903. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5479,Eliza W. Thompson,1841,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza W. Thompson was a candidate for State Representative from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She did not win a seat. In 1912 Thompson ran again for the same office, but representing Denver, Colorado. She was a Republican Party candidate in the primary race. Thompson lost and did not make it to the general election. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5479,Eliza W. Thompson,1841,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza W. Thompson was a candidate for State Representative from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She did not win a seat. In 1912 Thompson ran again for the same office, but representing Denver, Colorado. She was a Republican Party candidate in the primary race. Thompson lost and did not make it to the general election. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Republican 5480,Anna Tibbets,1860,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Anna Tibbets was a candidate for the office of State Representative from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5481,Mrs. A. I. Lucas,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.I. Lucas was a candidate for the office of State Representative from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5482,Gertrude H. Milton,1868,,Colorado,Divorced,Health Care and Medicine,Dentist,,,"Biography Dr. Gertrude H. Milton was a candidate for the office of State Representative from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5483,Winnie R. Woodman,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Winnie R. Woodman was a candidate for the office of State Representative from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1902. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5484,Mary A. Putnam,1845,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Putnam was a candidate for the office of State Representative from Weld County, Colorado in 1902. She did not win a seat. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902, 5485,Ida Crouch Hazlett,1870,1941,Colorado,Widowed,Writing | Education,Newspaper editor| Teacher,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Ida Crouch Hazlett was the Socialist party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado in 1902. She was the first woman to run for the office from that state, but did not win the election. Crouch-Hazlett was a leading figure in emerging Socialist Party, beginning in Colorado. Crouch Hazelett may have run for a position on the Chicago school board before moving to Colorado. In 1920, having move to New York Crouch Hazlett ran on the Socialist ticket for a seat in the New York State Assembly from the 1st district of King's County, Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1902,Socialist 5486,Minnie Robertson,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Robertson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Bennett County, South Dakota. She served in the office 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5487,Maud E. Muller,1878,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Maud E. Muller was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Muller served in the office in 1911. She had served as assistant superintendent under her husband, Gerald Muller. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1911, 5488,Nettie S. Fraser,1875,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Nettie S. Fraser was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Buffalo County, South Dakota. She served in that office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5489,Mary Humphreys,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mary Humphreys was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Custer County, South Dakota. She served in this office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5490,Irene Ferguson,1868,1943,South Dakota,Widowed,Agriculture,Farmer,,,"Biography Irene Ferguson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. She served in the office in 1914 and into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5491,Anna J. Sparks,1883,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna J. Sparkes was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Harding County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1912 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5492,Nettie W. Welch,1868,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nettie W. Welch was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hyde County, South Dakota. She served for at least two terms in the office from 1910 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1910, 5492,Nettie W. Welch,1868,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nettie W. Welch was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hyde County, South Dakota. She served for at least two terms in the office from 1910 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5493,Florence Murray,1883,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Florence Murray was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Jerauld County, South Dakota. She served in the office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5494,Mrs. A. C. Odee,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.C. Odee was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Lake County, South Dakota. She served in the office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5495,C. Ina Sutley,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography C. Ina Sutley was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lyman County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1913 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5496,Mary Daly,1875,,South Dakota,Single,Agriculture,Farmer,,,"Biography Mary Daly was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Meade County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1913-1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5497,Sadie E. Shives,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Sadie E. Shives was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Mellette County, South Dakota. Shives was appointed to the office in 1911, replacing the incumbant who failed to qualify for the position. Shives was elected the following and served from 1913 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5498,Emma Wold,,,Oregon,Domestic Partner,Education | Legal System,Teacher| Lawyer,National,Suffrage | Other,"Biography In 1918 Emma Wold ran with the National Party for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives. She lost. Wold had been a suffrage leader in Oregon for several years, and had been president of the College Equal Suffrage Association in the state. She had also been a teacher in Portland, and a clerk and superintendent in a Sunday school. Soon after her campaign, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she studied law and worked as the headquarters secretary of the National Woman's Party. While serving in this position, she wrote letters explaining the NWP's position on why they would not have a speaker from an African American organization at their convention in 1920. After the Nineteenth Amendment was passed, she continued working on legal aspects of women's rights. In 1930, President Hoover appointed her to be a delegate at the Conference for Codification of International Law at the Hague to represent women's interests in international law. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,National 5499,Alvina Hagen,,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918, Hagen ran as a Socialist for the Oregon House of Representatives and lost. She was a resident of Multnomah County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 5500,Hattie Michael,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Hattie Michael campaigned for the position of Assemblyman in Ulster County, New York in 1918. Corroborating sources suggest that she ran on the Democratic ticket but the records are uncertain. A contradicting source lists her as a Republican nominee. Additional Notes",Assembly Member,1918,Democratic 5501,Julia Jackson,,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918, Jackson ran for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives as a Socialist and lost. Jackson lived in Multnomah County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 5502,Mrs. F.O. Northrup,,,Oregon,Married,,,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Northrup ran a successful campaign to be a Delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1920. Northrup was involved in women's organizations. She was the chair of an organization trying to change the high cost of living, and was active in education issues. In 1927, she served as the president of the Motion Picture Censor Board in Oregon. Northrup had the first name ""Ethel,"" but is listed as ""Mrs. F.O. Northrup"" in the linked resources relating to her candidacy. Additional Notes",Delegate to Republican National Convention,1920,Republican 5503,Bessie M. Richards,,,Oregon,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Richards ran to be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1920, and won. Richards endorsed President Wilson's policies, and favored McAdoo for president, but said in her platform that she would vote for the President and Vice President who received the popular vote in the primary. Additional Notes",Delegate to Democratic National Convention,1920,Democratic 5504,Dr. Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Gillette,"October 21st, 1874","June 26th, 2065",New York,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Medical Doctor,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Additional Notes",Assembly Member,1918,Democratic 5504,Dr. Elizabeth Van Rensselaer Gillette,"October 21st, 1874","June 26th, 2065",New York,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Medical Doctor,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Additional Notes",Assembly Member,1920,Democratic 5505,Harriet C. Hendee,1872,,Oregon,Married,,,Republican,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography Hendee ran as a Republican to be a Presidential Elector in 1920, and lost. Hendee was involved in women's organizations in Portland, particularly ones involved in civic and philanthropic work, and was the president of the Oregon Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations. She was the National Senior Aide of the Woman's Relief Corps during World War I. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1920,Republican 5506,Nellie Delaney,1860,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nellie Delaney was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Miner County, South Dakota. She served in the office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5507,Mabel Grange,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mabel Grange was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. She served in the office for at least two terms from 1914 to 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5507,Mabel Grange,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mabel Grange was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Moody County, South Dakota. She served in the office for at least two terms from 1914 to 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5508,Laura Platt,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Laura Platt was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pennington County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5509,Bonnie Andrews,1873,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Bonnie Andrews was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Roberts County, South Dakota. She served at least two terms in the office from 1913 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5509,Bonnie Andrews,1873,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Bonnie Andrews was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Roberts County, South Dakota. She served at least two terms in the office from 1913 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5510,Nellie Cook,1863,,South Dakota,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nellie F. Cook was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sanborn County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5511,Jessie L. Livingstone,1867,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jessie L. Livingstone was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sully County, South Dakota. She served at least one term from 1914 to 1916. Livingstone complained that the job was arduous as the law did not allow her a deputy or an assistant. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5512,Mary Campbell,1883,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary Campbell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Tripp County, South Dakota. She served for one term in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5513,Kathryn French,1874,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kathryn French was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Union County, South Dakota. She served in the office in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 5514,Hortense Babbitt,1885,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hortense Babbitt was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Beadle County, South Dakota. She served in the position for more than two terms, from 1914 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5514,Hortense Babbitt,1885,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hortense Babbitt was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Beadle County, South Dakota. She served in the position for more than two terms, from 1914 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5515,Jessie Maloney,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Jessie Maloney was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Bennett County, South Dakota. She served from 1916 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5516,Julia C. Hart,"June 24th, 1885","March 25th, 1962",South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia C. Hart was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Buffalo County, South Dakota. She served two terms from 1914 to 1918. Hart was the Democratic Party candidate in 1916. She a second-generation Irish-American, born in South Dakota. In the twentieth century she became a business woman, owning a local restaurant and then bakery. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5516,Julia C. Hart,"June 24th, 1885","March 25th, 1962",South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia C. Hart was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Buffalo County, South Dakota. She served two terms from 1914 to 1918. Hart was the Democratic Party candidate in 1916. She a second-generation Irish-American, born in South Dakota. In the twentieth century she became a business woman, owning a local restaurant and then bakery. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916,Democratic 5517,Alice A. Tollefson,1863,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice C. Tollefson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Union County, South Dakota. She served at least three terms in this office, 1910, and from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1910, 5517,Alice A. Tollefson,1863,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice C. Tollefson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Union County, South Dakota. She served at least three terms in this office, 1910, and from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916,Republican 5517,Alice A. Tollefson,1863,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice C. Tollefson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Union County, South Dakota. She served at least three terms in this office, 1910, and from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1910, 5518,Belle Robins,,,New York,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Belle Robins ran for the New York State Senator in 1918 as the Socialist candidate for the 23rd District. She challenged Democrat John J. Dunnigan and Republican Forest C. Hirleman. The New York Times reported on October 27, 1918 that, she ""refused to commit herself as to probable legislation or give her views on the war."" Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Socialist 5519,Jennie B Cohen,,,New York,,,,Republican,,"Biography Jennie B. Cohen ran as the Republican candidate for the New York State Assembly in 1918 from the 1st District. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 5520,Mary M. Lilly,,,New York,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary M. Lilly, a widow, ran successfully for the New York State Assembly in 1918 as a Democrat from the 7th District. She was one of first women to be elected after New York State women won the vote in 1917. Lilly was backed in NYC by the Amsterdam Democratic Club whose members thought, correctly, that she might defeat the incumbent Republican assemblyman who, in his six terms, had opposed suffrage. In this Republican district Lilly won by 229 votes, leaving analysts to believe that Republican women had crossed party lines to cast a vote for her. On August 2, 1918, The New York Times published a short biographical sketch of Lilly. The newspaper reported that Lilly was an alumna of Hunter College. In 1895, she earned a law degree from New York University, where she was the first woman to win a full scholarship to a law school. The New York Times continued to report that Lilly was a member of many prominent women's law clubs, such as the Women's Lawyers Club. On June 7, 1919, a popular women's suffrage magazine, The Woman Citizen, published a feature on Lilly entitled ""The Log of a Woman Legislator."" The article quoted Lilly in saying these things about her work as both a lawyer and a politician, ""The work to me seems fascinating. I love the law whether in making or in interpreting. I am deeply indebted to the political party that nominated me and just as grateful to the voters--men and women--who elected me."" The article continued to chronicle Lilly's work in New York's state capital of Albany, where she worked to abolish the death penalty for minors, as well as expedite the passage of the Federal Suffrage Amendment in the United States Senate. Unlike many women at that time, she opposed Prohibition. Lilly also pressured New York to raise the age of delinquency to eighteen, give illegitimate children the right to bear their fathers' names, and their fathers the obligation of paying child support. These efforts failed as did her proposal to require women's night court to have a female judge. The article ended with Lilly stating, ""Women are needed in the Legislature at all times--just as they are needed and should be represented in all departments of government, war or no war...The new League of Women Voters is most commendable. In the hands of the women will lie the balance of power; if the vote is used wisely, this woman's league will be able to bring about splendid reforms in both parties."" Lilly was also an advocate of mental health issues, and in 1918, the New York Tribune wrote that, not only was she ""squarely on the Democratic platform with President Wilson,"" but she was also vice-president of the Society for the Aid of Mental Defectives. In 1919 a reporter for the New York Tribune wrote that both Lilly and her colleague Ida Sammis ""are revealing to the people that women with mature minds, at an age when some women are beginning to worry about crow's feet, can be of real service to the state."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5521,Celia Gavin,,,Oregon,Single,Legal System,Lawyer,Democratic,Other,"Biography In 1920, Celia Gavin ran to be a Democratic Presidential Elector and lost. Gavin, a lawyer, had been the City Attorney in The Dalles for three terms prior to her failed campaign, and continued to serve in this position after 1920. During this time, she also worked in a personal law practice with her father and served as the secretary of the Democratic County Committee and the local Woodrow Wilson League. It does not appear that City Attorney was an elected position in The Dalles at this time. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1920,Democratic 5522,Mrs. William S. Kinney,1859,1938,Oregon,Widowed,Education,Teacher,Republican,Suffrage,"Biography Kinney ran a successful campaign in 1920 for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives. After winning the Republican primary, she was unopposed in the general election. At the time of her election, she was the only female representatives in the Oregon House of Representatives. During her time in office, she played an important role in getting a bill allowing women to serve on juries passed, and she introduced a bill requiring women (not just men) to present with a clean bill of health before marriage. In 1922, she ran a successful campaign for the Oregon Senate. Prior to her time in office, she had been active in the Oregon Suffrage movement. She was the president of Astoria Suffrage Club at the time that suffrage was enacted in Oregon, and was also involved in other women's organizations in the area. After her husband died, she had handled industrial interests and acquired business experience. Kinney's maiden name was ""Mary Edna Strong,"" but she is referred to as ""Mrs. William S. Kinney"" in the linked resources relating to her campaign. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Republican 5523,Rhea Luper,,,Oregon,,Science,Engineer,Republican,,"Biography Luper ran an unsuccessful campaign on a Republican ticket in 1920 to be the Commissioner of the Public Service Commission of Oregon for the Eastern Oregon District. In her platform, she said that she wanted to make public utilities more efficient, ensure fair rates for railroads, telephone, electric, water, and irrigation companies, and ensure sufficient cars to transport products from Eastern Oregon. Luper worked in the Oregon State Engineer's office. Additional Notes",Commissioner of the Public Service Commission of Oregon,1920,Republican 5524,Kathleen Kivett,1895,,Oregon,,,,Republican,,"Biography Kivett ran for the Oregon House of Representatives in 1920 as a Republican and lost in the primaries. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Republican 5525,Mary H. Jewitt,1860,,Oregon,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography In 1920, Jewitt ran as a Prohibitionist to be a Presidential Elector, and lost the election. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1920,Prohibition 5526,Emma Rayner,,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918 Emma Rayner was the Socialist Party candidate for County Recorder of Clackemas County, Oregon. She received about 30% of the vote, losing to her Republican opponent. Two years later, in 1920, Rayner ran for the State Senate as a Socialist and lost. Additional Notes",State Senate,1920,Socialist 5526,Emma Rayner,,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918 Emma Rayner was the Socialist Party candidate for County Recorder of Clackemas County, Oregon. She received about 30% of the vote, losing to her Republican opponent. Two years later, in 1920, Rayner ran for the State Senate as a Socialist and lost. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 5527,Mrs. Z.A. Zanana,,,Oregon,Married,,,Independent,,"Biography Mrs. Z.A. Zanana Rosebraugh Rosebraugh ran for the Oregon House of Representatives in 1914 as an Independent and lost. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Independent 5528,Mary L. Mallett,,,Oregon,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1914 and 1916, Mary Mallett ran in the general election for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives as a candidate of the Prohibition Party. She lost both times. Mallett was involved in temperance organizations. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Prohibition 5528,Mary L. Mallett,,,Oregon,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1914 and 1916, Mary Mallett ran in the general election for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives as a candidate of the Prohibition Party. She lost both times. Mallett was involved in temperance organizations. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 5529,Sadie Althouse,,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1914, Althouse ran a campaign for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives as a Socialist. She lost. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Socialist 5530,Helen I. Tomlinson,,,Oregon,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1916, Helen Tomlinson ran to become a delegate to the Democratic National Convention. She lost. Additional Notes",Delegate to Democratic National Convention,1916,Democratic 5531,Alice H. Page,,,Oregon,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Page ran in the Republican Primaries in 1916 for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives and lost. Page only ran in the primaries, not the general election. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Republican 5532,W.A. Chapman,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1916, Chapman ran in the Democratic primaries and the general elections for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives and lost. Chapman won in the primaries, but not in the general election. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5533,Ella J. Metzger,,,Oregon,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography In 1916, Metzger ran in the Republican primaries for the Oregon House of Representatives and lost. Metzger only ran in the primaries, not the general election. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Republican 5534,June Nissen,,,Oregon,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1916, Nissen ran in the Democratic primaries for the Oregon House of Representatives and lost. Nissen only ran in the primaries, not in the general elections. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 5535,Selma J. McCone,1863,,Oregon,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1916, McCone ran as a Socialist to be a Presidential Elector and lost. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Socialist 5536,Bertha R. Watson,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1918, Bertha R. Watson ran for the New York State Assembly as the Prohibition candidate from the 21st District. In 1920, she ran again for the New York State Assembly under the Prohibition ticket for the 21st District and lost. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Prohibition 5536,Bertha R. Watson,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1918, Bertha R. Watson ran for the New York State Assembly as the Prohibition candidate from the 21st District. In 1920, she ran again for the New York State Assembly under the Prohibition ticket for the 21st District and lost. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Prohibition 5537,Lillian E. Kiefer,,,New York,Single,The Arts | Education,Musician| Teacher,Democratic,Women's Clubs,"Biography Lillian E. Kiefer ran as the Democratic candidate from the 13th District for the New York State Assembly in 1918. The New York Tribune reported that, she had received endorsements from the Colonial Democratic Club of her district. Prior to politics, Kiefer worked as a musician and a teacher in the Long Island City public schools. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5538,Fannie Jacobs,,,New York,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Fannie Jacobs ran as the Socialist candidate from the 18th District for the New York State Assembly in 1918. In February of the year, the New York Call published an article entitled ""Albany Women Hear Socialist,"" which described the popular reception of Jacobs' talk in Albany. Jacobs gave the speech ""Women-Past, Present, and Future"" to a large crowd, ""forced to stand in the aisles"" because the seats were filled. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 5539,Esther Friedman,,,New York,,,,Socialist,Labor,"Biography Esther Friedman ran for the New York State Senate as the Socialist candidate from the 22nd District in 1918. In 1922, the New York Call published an article detailing her tour of the United States. Friedman travelled from coast to coast to recruit members for the Socialist Party and expressed hope that Eugene V. Debs' bid for the presidency could consolidate the disparate supporters of the Socialist message. Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Socialist 5540,Florence Belle,1866,1937,South Dakota,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Florence Belle Conrow Florence Belle Conrow (aka F. Belle Conrow) was County Superintendent of Public Schools for Clay County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5540,Florence Belle,1866,1937,South Dakota,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Florence Belle Conrow Florence Belle Conrow (aka F. Belle Conrow) was County Superintendent of Public Schools for Clay County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5541,Sara E. Reeve,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Sara E. Reeve was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Codington County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1915 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5541,Sara E. Reeve,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Sara E. Reeve was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Codington County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1915 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5542,Regina M. Getman,1867,,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Regina M. Getman was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools for Corson County, South Dakota. She served in office from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5543,Norma Connor,,,,,,,,,"Biography Norma Connor was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Custer County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",,, 5544,Helen Brelsford,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Helen Brelsford was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. She served for at least two terms in the office from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5544,Helen Brelsford,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Helen Brelsford was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Fall River County, South Dakota. She served for at least two terms in the office from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5545,Lillian Theil,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Lillian Thiel was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Edmunds County, South Dakota. She served for two terms in the office from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5545,Lillian Theil,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Lillian Thiel was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Edmunds County, South Dakota. She served for two terms in the office from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5546,Susie P. Swartout,1883,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Susie P. Swartout was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Faulk County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914,Republican 5546,Susie P. Swartout,1883,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Susie P. Swartout was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Faulk County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5547,Jennie E. O'Neal,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Jennie E. O'Neal was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Haakon County, South Dakota. She in this office for two terms, 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5547,Jennie E. O'Neal,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Jennie E. O'Neal was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Haakon County, South Dakota. She in this office for two terms, 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5548,Jessie R. Moncur,1886,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie R. Moncur was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hand County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5548,Jessie R. Moncur,1886,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie R. Moncur was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hand County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5549,Jessie M. Robertson,1878,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jessie M. Robertson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hanson County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5549,Jessie M. Robertson,1878,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jessie M. Robertson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hanson County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5550,Della A. Stearns,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Della A. Stearns was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lake County, South Dakota. She served one term in this office from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5551,Nellie G. Warren,1884,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nellie G. Warren was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Warren County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5551,Nellie G. Warren,1884,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nellie G. Warren was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Warren County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5552,Nettie M. Ryan,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Nettie M. Ryan was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for McCook County, South Dakota. She served one term from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5553,Anna M. Eddy,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Anna M. Eddy was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Minnehaha County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5553,Anna M. Eddy,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Anna M. Eddy was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Minnehaha County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5554,Grace Wilson-Kroft,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Grace Wilson-Kroft was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Perkins County, South Dakota. She served for one term from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5555,Margaret Briscoe,1885,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret Briscoe was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Potter County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914,Democratic 5555,Margaret Briscoe,1885,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret Briscoe was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Potter County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916,Democratic 5556,Mary McVicker,,,New York,Married,,,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mary McVicker ran for the New York State Assembly as the Socialist candidate from the 22nd District in 1919. The New York Tribune published a short biographical sketch of her on October 19, 1919. This sketch revealed that, prior to running for the office, McVicker had served as a Quaker minister for several years. In addition, she was ""conservative"" on her views of Bolshevism. The New York Tribune concluded by writing that, McVicker's campaign was ""part of a campaign of education."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Socialist 5557,Gertrude Weil Klein,1986,,New York,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Gertrude Weil Klein ran for the New York State Assembly as the Socialist candidate from the 4th District in 1919. When she died in 1986 at the age of 93, the Pittsburg Post-Gazette which published her obituary, reported that, she had served on the New York City Council. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Socialist 5558,Mrs. Fannie Horowitz,,,New York,,Legal System,Lawyer,Socialist,,"Biography Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1919,Socialist 5559,Elizabeth M. Myers,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth M. Myers was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Stanley County, South Dakota. She served in the office from 1914 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5560,Sadie W. Brownlow,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Sadie W. Brownlow was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Tripp County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 5560,Sadie W. Brownlow,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Sadie W. Brownlow was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Tripp County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1914 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5561,Elva Howey,1886,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Elva Howey was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Aurora County, South Dakota. She in the office from 1917 through the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5562,Clara Parlasca,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Clara Parlasca was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Bennett County, South Dakota. She served in this office from 1917 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5563,Mae Scotney,1887,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mae Scotney was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Butte County, South Dakota. She served for two terms in this office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5563,Mae Scotney,1887,,South Dakota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mae Scotney was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Butte County, South Dakota. She served for two terms in this office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5564,Ruth E. Sabin,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Ruth E. Sabin was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Charles Mix County, South Dakota. She served in this office for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5564,Ruth E. Sabin,,,South Dakota,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Ruth E. Sabin was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Charles Mix County, South Dakota. She served in this office for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5565,Katie Sprague,1868,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Katie Sprague was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Clark County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5565,Katie Sprague,1868,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Katie Sprague was elected County Superintendents of Public Schools for Clark County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5566,Frances Delaney,1894,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances Delaney was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Corson County, South Dakota. She served two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5566,Frances Delaney,1894,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances Delaney was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Corson County, South Dakota. She served two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5567,Ethel Montgomery,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Ethel Montgomery was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Custer County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5567,Ethel Montgomery,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Ethel Montgomery was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Custer County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5568,Mrs. Rose Waton,,,New York,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1919,Socialist 5569,Emma McClintock,1881,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma McClintock was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Davison County, South Dakota. She served two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5569,Emma McClintock,1881,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma McClintock was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Davison County, South Dakota. She served two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5570,Minnie E. Stegner,1878,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Minne E. Stegner was elecated County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hanson County, South Dakota. She served for two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5570,Minnie E. Stegner,1878,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Minne E. Stegner was elecated County Superintendent of Public Schools for Hanson County, South Dakota. She served for two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5571,Pauline D. Gray,1883,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Pauline D. Gray was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Hyde County, South Dakota. She served two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5571,Pauline D. Gray,1883,,South Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Pauline D. Gray was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Hyde County, South Dakota. She served two terms in the office from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5572,Ruby C. Brownell,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Ruby C. Brownell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Jerauld County, South Dakota. She served in the office for one term from 1917 to 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5573,Alice Rippe,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice Rippe was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lake County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5573,Alice Rippe,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Alice Rippe was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lake County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5574,Laura Bouchie,1886,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura Bouchie was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for McCook County, South Dakota. She served for two terms, from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5574,Laura Bouchie,1886,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura Bouchie was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for McCook County, South Dakota. She served for two terms, from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5575,Elinor Byrns,,,New York,,Legal System,Attorney,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Elinor Byrns participated in the first of five campaigns in 1918 when she ran on the Socialist ticket in the hope of representing Congressional District 11 in the U.S. House of Representatives. She campaigned for the position again in 1923 and 1926. In 1919 Byrns was the Socialist party candidate for District Attorney of Richmond County, New York. In 1927, Byrns ran for Richmond County's New York State's second district Assembly seat. She lost all five campaigns. Byrns was an attorney who graduated from New York University Law School. She was a dedicated suffragist and used her skills as an attorney in her position as press chairman for the National Woman Suffrage Association. She was also a member of the ""Votes for Women"" Committee. Members campaigned on behalf of all candidates who were willing to introduce and support a suffrage bill in New York regardless of their party affiliation. Byrns was a woman of conviction and held steadfastly to her beliefs. In an interview with Byrnes in 1919, ""Everybody's"" magazine reported that, when Tammany leaders found out Byrns was in the running for Congress, they were distraught. ""'Why didn't you tell us you wanted a job?' said the Staten Island political dictators where Miss Byrnes makes her home. 'We would have fixed you up.' 'Because I happened to have principles,' said Miss Byrnes. 'But we have the votes!' said the solicitous gentlemen."" Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 5575,Elinor Byrns,,,New York,,Legal System,Attorney,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Elinor Byrns participated in the first of five campaigns in 1918 when she ran on the Socialist ticket in the hope of representing Congressional District 11 in the U.S. House of Representatives. She campaigned for the position again in 1923 and 1926. In 1919 Byrns was the Socialist party candidate for District Attorney of Richmond County, New York. In 1927, Byrns ran for Richmond County's New York State's second district Assembly seat. She lost all five campaigns. Byrns was an attorney who graduated from New York University Law School. She was a dedicated suffragist and used her skills as an attorney in her position as press chairman for the National Woman Suffrage Association. She was also a member of the ""Votes for Women"" Committee. Members campaigned on behalf of all candidates who were willing to introduce and support a suffrage bill in New York regardless of their party affiliation. Byrns was a woman of conviction and held steadfastly to her beliefs. In an interview with Byrnes in 1919, ""Everybody's"" magazine reported that, when Tammany leaders found out Byrns was in the running for Congress, they were distraught. ""'Why didn't you tell us you wanted a job?' said the Staten Island political dictators where Miss Byrnes makes her home. 'We would have fixed you up.' 'Because I happened to have principles,' said Miss Byrnes. 'But we have the votes!' said the solicitous gentlemen."" Additional Notes",County District Attorney,1919,Socialist 5576,Catherine Peck,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Catherine Peck Wylde In 1918, Democrat Catherine Peck Wylde campaigned against the incumbent state senator, George L. Thompson, in New York's 1st District. Wylde ran on a prohibition platform. Although several democratic sections of her district opposed the amendment, Mrs. Wylde declared in a campaign speech that she would support the passage of a prohibition amendment. Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Democratic 5577,Mattie E. Truman,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Democratic nominee, Mattie E. Truman campaigned in Westchester, New York's 4th district for a position on the State Assembly in 1918. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Democratic 5578,Elsie Lindenberg,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography In 1919, Elsie Lindenberg of Niagara County's 2nd district campaigned on the Socialist ticket for the New York State Assembly. She lost to Republican candidate Alan V. Parker. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Socialist 5578,Elsie Lindenberg,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography In 1919, Elsie Lindenberg of Niagara County's 2nd district campaigned on the Socialist ticket for the New York State Assembly. She lost to Republican candidate Alan V. Parker. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919, 5579,Adella S. Beach,1871,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Adella S. Beach was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pennington County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Her sister Cornelia S. Beach had served in the same office from 1897 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5579,Adella S. Beach,1871,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Adella S. Beach was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pennington County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Her sister Cornelia S. Beach had served in the same office from 1897 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5580,Roberta Smith,1893,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Roberta Smith was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Stanley County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5580,Roberta Smith,1893,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Roberta Smith was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Stanley County, South Dakota. She served for two terms from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5581,Nellie L. Appleby,1871,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie I. Appleby (aka Nellie I. Appelby) was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Turner County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms, from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 5581,Nellie L. Appleby,1871,,South Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie I. Appleby (aka Nellie I. Appelby) was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Turner County, South Dakota. She served in the office for two terms, from 1917 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 5582,Ellen Wright,1898,,Tennessee,,,,,,"Biography Ellen Wright was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Fentress County, Tennessee in 1895. She was the first woman in the county to hold public office. Wright died before her term expired, and her sister Minnie Wright was appointed to take her place as County Superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894, 5583,Rose M. Palmer,,,New York,Single,Legal System,Lawyer,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Rose M. Palmer ran for the New York State Assembly as the Democratic candidate from the 23rd District in 1918. On August 13, 1918, the New York Tribune reported that, she was an independent Democratic candidate from a district, in which Socialists outnumbered Democrats seven to one. Her friends, the Tribune continued to report, were optimistic about Palmer's prospects, because she had Americanism and suffrage on her platform. In addition, Palmer's Socialist opponent, Charles Solomon was ""not in harmony with his party on the question of woman suffrage and women's rights in general."" In addition to her political activities, Palmer was also a practicing lawyer. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 5584,Miss Marguerite L. Smith,1894,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography At the age of 25, Miss Marguerite L. Smith became the youngest member of the New York State Legislature. Running on the Republican ticket in 1919, Miss Smith represented the nineteenth district of New York County in the State Assembly. She received her nomination from the Republican Party without prior notice, after Irwin Kurtz, chairman of draft board 179, whom she had worked with in the war cause, offered her name to the Republican leader of the nineteenth district. Her campaign slogan, ""America first, last, and all the time,"" reflected her work with war veterans: she established War Camp Community Headquarters for soldiers, was Chairman of the Red Cross Auxilliary 56, and participated in collection drives for soldiers. Though she was not African American, large portion of her support also came from Harlem's female African American community. During the Republican primaries, she defeated African American minister Richard M. Bolden. She successfully repeated her bid for the position in 1920 but was unsuccessful in 1921. While in office, she became the first woman to preside as Speaker of the Assembly and Chairman of the Committee of Social Welfare. Miss Smith established an impressive legislative track: she successfully introduced a bill to build a war memorial in the city, proposed bills to pay bonuses to war veterans, establish juvenile courts, regulate the use of narcotics and worked on education and child welfare measures. Her defeat in 1921 may have been the result her failure to gain the endorsement of Citizens Union. The group charged that Miss Smith was not actively interested in city legislation and instead endorsed her democratic opponent, James Male, who went on to win the 1921 election. Miss Smith was the daughter of Dr. J Gardner Smith, President of Harlem's Chamber of Commerce. She attended New York College Institute for 13 years before graduating with honors in 1912. Miss Smith subsequently attended and, in 1916, graduated from Columbia University Teacher's College with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Diploma to teach Hygiene and Physical Training. At the time of her campaign, she was the acting club director and a teacher of Hygiene and Physical Training at Columbia University's Horace Mann School. She received a leave of absence during her service in the legislature. It is possible that she later married. The autobiography, The price of success: from the life and times of Dr. J. Gardner Smith, lists her as editor under the name Marguerite L. (Smith) Eiser. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919,Republican 5584,Miss Marguerite L. Smith,1894,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography At the age of 25, Miss Marguerite L. Smith became the youngest member of the New York State Legislature. Running on the Republican ticket in 1919, Miss Smith represented the nineteenth district of New York County in the State Assembly. She received her nomination from the Republican Party without prior notice, after Irwin Kurtz, chairman of draft board 179, whom she had worked with in the war cause, offered her name to the Republican leader of the nineteenth district. Her campaign slogan, ""America first, last, and all the time,"" reflected her work with war veterans: she established War Camp Community Headquarters for soldiers, was Chairman of the Red Cross Auxilliary 56, and participated in collection drives for soldiers. Though she was not African American, large portion of her support also came from Harlem's female African American community. During the Republican primaries, she defeated African American minister Richard M. Bolden. She successfully repeated her bid for the position in 1920 but was unsuccessful in 1921. While in office, she became the first woman to preside as Speaker of the Assembly and Chairman of the Committee of Social Welfare. Miss Smith established an impressive legislative track: she successfully introduced a bill to build a war memorial in the city, proposed bills to pay bonuses to war veterans, establish juvenile courts, regulate the use of narcotics and worked on education and child welfare measures. Her defeat in 1921 may have been the result her failure to gain the endorsement of Citizens Union. The group charged that Miss Smith was not actively interested in city legislation and instead endorsed her democratic opponent, James Male, who went on to win the 1921 election. Miss Smith was the daughter of Dr. J Gardner Smith, President of Harlem's Chamber of Commerce. She attended New York College Institute for 13 years before graduating with honors in 1912. Miss Smith subsequently attended and, in 1916, graduated from Columbia University Teacher's College with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Diploma to teach Hygiene and Physical Training. At the time of her campaign, she was the acting club director and a teacher of Hygiene and Physical Training at Columbia University's Horace Mann School. She received a leave of absence during her service in the legislature. It is possible that she later married. The autobiography, The price of success: from the life and times of Dr. J. Gardner Smith, lists her as editor under the name Marguerite L. (Smith) Eiser. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1920,Republican 5585,Mary G. Brewer,,,New York,Married,,,Republican,Labor | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Mary G. Brewer ran for the New York State Senate as the Socialist candidate from Staten Island. On September 1, 1918, The New York Tribune profiled her in a feature on women candidates in the then-upcoming election. The New York Tribune wrote that, Brewer had ""more than a Chinaman's chance"" of being elected. Additionally, she had been designated to take the place of George Cromwell. She lost to the Democratic candidate, but received more votes than the Socialist and Prohibitionist candidates. Her only opponent in the primary was another female candidate, Helen F. McKelvey. In June 1918, Brewer participated in a silent protest for suffrage, which had been organized by the College Equal Suffrage League. At this event, which had been organized by graduates of Bryn Mawr College, Brewer joined women from prominent colleges. They donned their caps and gowns and entered the Federal Building, over which Justice Augustus Noble Hand presided. Brewer was also actively for the War and taught citizenship classes in New York City.I Prior to her election, Throughout U.S. involvement in World War I, she worked for the Women's Overseas Hospitals which was supported by the National American Woman's Suffrage Association. Additional Notes",,, 5586,Julia M. Eppig,,,New York,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Julia M. Eppig ran for the New York State Democratic Committee in the 19th district in 1918. On September 1, 1918, The New York Tribune described her campaign as ""a hard fight here."" Eppig, according to The New York Tribune, meant to replace Henry Hassenflug. Additional Notes",State Democratic Committee Member,1918,Democratic 5587,Rutha B. Davis,,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Rutha B. Davis was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Campbell County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1893 to 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1892, 5588,Hattie Massengill,1871,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hattie Massengill was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Chester County, Tennessee. She served in the office in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 5589,Agnes Shipp,,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Agnes Shipp was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Dickson County, Tennessee. She served in the office in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 5590,Flora Fitzgerald,1899,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Flora Fitzgerald was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Gibson County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1895 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894, 5591,Lucy A. Watkins,1845,,Tennessee,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy A. Watkins was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lauderdale County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1895 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 5592,Lulu Houlme,,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Lulu Houlme was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction for Williamson County, Tennessee. She served in the office in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 5593,Hattie Moon,,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Hattie Moon was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction for James County, Tennessee. She served in this office from 1896 to 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 5594,Jeannette King,,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Jeannette King (aka Nettie King) was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction for Rutherford County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1896 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 5595,Lyde P. Thomas,,,Tennessee,,,,,,"Biography Lyde P. Thomas was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction of Shelby County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1896 to 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 5596,Mattie Arledge,1878,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Mattie Harledge was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction for Franklin County, Tennessee. She served in the office in 1899 to at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1899, 5596,Mattie Arledge,1878,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Mattie Harledge was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction for Franklin County, Tennessee. She served in the office in 1899 to at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 5597,Lillie May Henry,1867,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Lillie May Henry (aka Lily Henry) was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction for Bledsoe County, Tennesee. She served in the office in 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1899, 5598,Ida Johnson,1876,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida Johnson was elected County Superintendents of Public Instruction for Hamblen County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1899 to at least 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1899, 5599,Annette Watters,,,Tennessee,,,,,,"Biography Annettee Watters was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Henry County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1899 to at least 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1899, 5600,Lizzie Roberts,,,Tennessee,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Roberts was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Unicoi County, Tennessee. She served in this office from 1899 until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1899, 5600,Lizzie Roberts,,,Tennessee,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Roberts was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Unicoi County, Tennessee. She served in this office from 1899 until 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5601,Lena McClister,,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Lena McClister was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction form Hamblen County, Tennessee. She served in this office in 1904 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 5602,Estelle Walker,,,Tennessee,,,,,,"Biography Estelle Walker was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Haywood County, Tennessee. She served in the office in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 5603,Laura M. Parks,1873,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura M. Parks was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Moore County, Tennessee. She served from 1904 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 5604,Maude Riseden,,,Tennessee,,,,,,"Biography Maude Riseden was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Morgan County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1904 to 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 5605,Addie M. Trotter,1858,1924,Tennessee,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie M. Trotter was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Sevier County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1904 to 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 5606,Maud Moore,1878,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Maud Moore was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Shelby County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1904 to 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 5607,Nancy Lee Broady,1865,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Nancy Lee Broady was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Blount County, Tennessee. She served from 1904 to 1918. Additional Notes",,, 5608,Cora I. Wiseman,1878,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Cora Wiseman was elected County Superintendent for Public Instruction for Moore County, Tennessee. She served in the office for at least three terms. Wiseman was first appointed Superintendent in 1909, but subsequently ran unopposed. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1911, 5608,Cora I. Wiseman,1878,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Cora Wiseman was elected County Superintendent for Public Instruction for Moore County, Tennessee. She served in the office for at least three terms. Wiseman was first appointed Superintendent in 1909, but subsequently ran unopposed. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1915, 5608,Cora I. Wiseman,1878,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Cora Wiseman was elected County Superintendent for Public Instruction for Moore County, Tennessee. She served in the office for at least three terms. Wiseman was first appointed Superintendent in 1909, but subsequently ran unopposed. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1911, 5609,Ella L. McCarty,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Ella L. McCarty ran for Secretary of State as a Prohibition candidate in New York in 1918. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Prohibition 5610,Minnie E. Parks,1871,,Washington,Married,Education | The Arts | Agriculture,Teacher| Commercial Artist| Farmer,Socialist,Labor,"Biography Minnie E. Parks ran for State Treasurer as a Socialist candidate in Washington in 1912. Two years later she campaigned for a two-year term on the Seattle city council. Parks was born in Verona, New York. As a young girl, she and her family moved to South Dakota. Although Parks did not receive a formal education, she became a teacher. After moving to Chicago she worked as a commercial artist. Around 1907, Parks moved to Seattle, Washington, where she became active in labor organizations. Additional Notes",Councilman,1914, 5610,Minnie E. Parks,1871,,Washington,Married,Education | The Arts | Agriculture,Teacher| Commercial Artist| Farmer,Socialist,Labor,"Biography Minnie E. Parks ran for State Treasurer as a Socialist candidate in Washington in 1912. Two years later she campaigned for a two-year term on the Seattle city council. Parks was born in Verona, New York. As a young girl, she and her family moved to South Dakota. Although Parks did not receive a formal education, she became a teacher. After moving to Chicago she worked as a commercial artist. Around 1907, Parks moved to Seattle, Washington, where she became active in labor organizations. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1912,Socialist 5611,Bertha Rembaugh,1876,1950,New York,Single,Legal System,Attorney,,Civic Reform,"Biography Bertha Rembaugh was the first woman to campaign in Manhattan, New York's first district for Justice of the Municipal Court in 1919. As a Republican running in a heavily Democratic district, Ms. Rembaugh waged an uphill battle. Despite losing the election, she was a highly popular candidate and polled 8,231 votes, only 500 fewer than her Democratic opponent. A non-partisan committee of women formed of the Republican, Democratic and Socialist parties gathered to campaign and fundraise for Ms. Rembaugh. When asked for her platform for the position, Ms. Rembaugh replied that she could not see how a Judge of the Municipal Court would need a platform. She could only promise to ""run the court as honestly, efficiently, and patiently as possible."" She instead argued that the Municipal Court needed a woman judge; with a maximum jurisdiction of $1000, the court mainly dealt with women and children's issues. With over fifteen years of experience as an attorney, Mrs. Rembaugh was well versed in tenant and landlord disputes, dispossess cases, and business problems and regularly worked on behalf of women. Ms. Rembaugh had a wide range of supporters who believed in her superior ability as a lawyer. A New York Tribune article from November 13, 1919, advocated for her thus: ""There is no reason why the occupancy of important public office by women of the right kind should be of such rare occurrence as it is at present. And until it becomes more frequent there is occasion for such organized efforts as that made by Miss Rembaugh's campaign committee. It is not so much that women as women need to be represented either on the bench or in the legislative chamber, though in certain cases this argument also holds. The best reason for wishing to use women of high abilities for high posts is that high abilities are rare, whether in men or in women, and that the state has need of them."" Bertha Rembaugh graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 1898 with Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. She then attended New York University Law School, graduating in 1904. She began her work in the legal field with the New York Legal Aid Society, which counsels patrons that cannot afford legal fees. Rembaugh went on to become a well known New York attorney, acting as the attorney-in-charge of the West Side branch of the Legal Aid Society. She also worked with the Henry Street Settlement, trade unions, civic and philanthropic organizations, and the Bar Committee of the Red Cross where she counseled soldiers and sailors. Rembaugh was a regular at night court, where she often volunteered for the unpopular job of representing prostitutes. She took on cases that few lawyers of repute would assent to work on. Ms. Rembaugh was an avid sportsman and would often take her sloop out for weeks at a time to the sea. While she never married, Ms. Rembaugh adopted a young daughter. Graduating from Bryn Mawr with Kate Hepburn, she later became a confidant to Kate's daughter, Audrey Hepburn. Additional Notes",Justice of the Municipal Court,1919,Republican 5612,Anna Agnes Maley,,,Washington,,Writing,Writer,Socialist,Labor | Temperance,"Biography Anna Agnes Maley ran as the Socialist candidate for Washington State Governor in 1912. She was the first woman to enter the Washington gubernatorial race. On July 12, 1912, The Commonwealth, a weekly Socialist newspaper based in Everett, Washington, published her response to a man, who objected to her candidacy. In her reply, Maley wrote that, the Socialist party was ""THE party of temperance as it [was] the party of purity and peace."" Additional Notes",State Governor,1912,Socialist 5613,Frances Cora Sylvester,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher,Socialist,,"Biography Frances Sylvester ran as the Socialist candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington state in 1904 and again in 1912. She did not win either race. Sylvester received her A.B. degree from the University of Washington in 1900. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Schools,1904,Socialist 5613,Frances Cora Sylvester,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher,Socialist,,"Biography Frances Sylvester ran as the Socialist candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington state in 1904 and again in 1912. She did not win either race. Sylvester received her A.B. degree from the University of Washington in 1900. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Socialist 5614,Mrs. Mary McNamara,,,Washington,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Mrs. Mary McNamara ran as a Socialist candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Socialist 5615,Charl Ormond Williams,1885,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Educator| principal,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Charl Williams was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Shelby County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1912 and for several terms. While serving as superintendent Williams petitioned the state legislature for changes in the position of school officers in Shelby County. Williams was a leading proponent of equal education, including that for all races. She concentrated on appealing to women to bring this about and became a leading suffragist in the state of Tennessee. Williams was a leading civil rights activist in education through the first half of the twentieth century. She became a national leader in education from the 1920s onward. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912,Democratic 5615,Charl Ormond Williams,1885,,Tennessee,Single,Education,Educator| principal,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Charl Williams was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Shelby County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1912 and for several terms. While serving as superintendent Williams petitioned the state legislature for changes in the position of school officers in Shelby County. Williams was a leading proponent of equal education, including that for all races. She concentrated on appealing to women to bring this about and became a leading suffragist in the state of Tennessee. Williams was a leading civil rights activist in education through the first half of the twentieth century. She became a national leader in education from the 1920s onward. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916,Democratic 5616,Mrs. Henrietta Lane Barmore,1880,,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography On March 4, 1919, Mrs. Henrietta Lane Barmore became the first woman to be elected to office in Westchester County as Village Treasurer. Running on the Democratic ticket, she won by a large plurality to Republican, Max Saloman. In November of the same year, she campaigned on the Democratic ticket against Republican, Thomas Gardner for the position of Tax Receiver in Cortlandt Township. Cortlandt Township held a large Republican majority and Mrs. Barmore lost. Mrs. Barmore's husband, Louis A. Barmore, died the previous year while acting as a volunteer firefighter at the Fleischmann Manufacturing Company's plant. Mrs. Barmore depended largely on the women and firemen votes. Additional Notes",Village Treasurer,1919, 5616,Mrs. Henrietta Lane Barmore,1880,,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography On March 4, 1919, Mrs. Henrietta Lane Barmore became the first woman to be elected to office in Westchester County as Village Treasurer. Running on the Democratic ticket, she won by a large plurality to Republican, Max Saloman. In November of the same year, she campaigned on the Democratic ticket against Republican, Thomas Gardner for the position of Tax Receiver in Cortlandt Township. Cortlandt Township held a large Republican majority and Mrs. Barmore lost. Mrs. Barmore's husband, Louis A. Barmore, died the previous year while acting as a volunteer firefighter at the Fleischmann Manufacturing Company's plant. Mrs. Barmore depended largely on the women and firemen votes. Additional Notes",Tax Receiver,1919, 5617,Mrs. Augusta Greene,"March 31st, 1867",,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography In November 1919, Mrs. Augusta Greene campaigned for the position of Overseer of the Poor in Cortland Township, New York on the Democratic Ticket. Running in a heavily Republican area, she lost to the Republican Candidate, Willard Field. Greene was widowed the previous year when her husband, Dr. Charles F. Greene, died acting as a volunteer firefighter at the Fleischmann Manufacturing Company's plant. She depended on the women and fireman vote. Additional Notes",Overseer of the Poor,1919, 5618,Mrs. Helen Essex,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography In November 1919, Mrs. Helen Essex, running on the Republican ticket, was elected to the position of town clerk of Orangetown in Rockland County, New York. She succeeded her husband as town clerk. Before her campaign, Mrs. Essex was already well-versed in her duties as Town Clerk. She assisted her husband during his term as town clerk, and performed his duties during his illness. During her term, Mrs. Essex hired her husband, Harry T. Essex as her Deputy Town Clerk. In 1942, while acting as Town Clerk and vice chairman of the Republican County Committee, she was indicted by a grand jury in a case involving gambling conditions in Rockland County. Additional Notes",Town Clerk,1919, 5619,Anna M. Sloan,,,New York,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1919, Anna M. Sloan campaigned on the Socialist ticket for the Board of Alderman in New York County's first district. Mrs. Sloan was a dedicated Socialist. She held leadership positions in the Socialist movement as Executive Secretary of Socialist Party of New York County and was part of the legal advisory board for the League for Amnesty of Political Prisoners. Mrs. Sloan was married to artist, John Sloan. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Socialist 5620,Rachel Panken,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography In 1919, Rachel Panken was an Aldermanic candidate on the Socialist ticket for New York County's second district. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Socialist 5621,Lella Horton,1857,,Tennessee,Married,,,,,"Biography Lella Horton (aka Mrs. W.H. Horton) was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Shelby County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1882 to 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1882, 5621,Lella Horton,1857,,Tennessee,Married,,,,,"Biography Lella Horton (aka Mrs. W.H. Horton) was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Shelby County, Tennessee. She served in the office from 1882 to 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1884, 5622,Ella B. Worthington,,,Tennessee,,,,,,"Biography Ella B. Worthington was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Van Buren County, Tennessee. She served in the office in 1915 to 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1915, 5623,Marion Dickerman,"April 11th, 1890","May 16th, 1983",New York,Single,Education | Social and Political Reform Activism,Teacher| Aid Worker,Democratic,,"Biography Additional Notes",State House,1919,Democratic 5624,Inez Johnson Lewis,1875,1964,Colorado,,,,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Inez Johnson Lewis (aka Florence Inez Johnson Lewis) was the County Superintendent of Schools for El Paso County, Colorado. She served in that position for seven terms. In 1928 she campaigned in the primaries as a Democratic nominee for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction, but lost. Two years later Lewis ran again and was elected She served in the state office until 1946. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Democratic 5772,Rosepha C. Pulford,,,Colorado,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Rosepha C. Pulford was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Durango, Colorado. She served in that office for four terms before 1914. In 1912 Pulford ran in the primaries as one of the Democratic candidates for the office of State Superintendent of Schools in Colorado. She ran against three other women and did not win. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 5772,Rosepha C. Pulford,,,Colorado,,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Rosepha C. Pulford was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Durango, Colorado. She served in that office for four terms before 1914. In 1912 Pulford ran in the primaries as one of the Democratic candidates for the office of State Superintendent of Schools in Colorado. She ran against three other women and did not win. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Schools,1912,Democratic 5773,Marie V. Donahue,1881,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marie V. Donahue was one of the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Schools in Colorado in 1912. Donahue ran in the primaries as a Democratic candidate, but did not win. She had served as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Teller County for at least two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1908, 5773,Marie V. Donahue,1881,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marie V. Donahue was one of the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Schools in Colorado in 1912. Donahue ran in the primaries as a Democratic candidate, but did not win. She had served as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Teller County for at least two terms. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Schools,1912,Democratic 5773,Marie V. Donahue,1881,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marie V. Donahue was one of the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Schools in Colorado in 1912. Donahue ran in the primaries as a Democratic candidate, but did not win. She had served as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Teller County for at least two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1908, 5774,Mrs. Margaret A. Britt,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Margaret A. Britt campaigned as the Prohibition candidate for the Board of Alderman in New York County's 5th district in 1919. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Prohibition 5775,Ella Preston,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Ella Preston, of Broome County's 1st district, campaigned on the Socialist ticket for the New York State Assembly in 1919. Preston lost to the Republican and Prohibition candidate, Edmund B. Jenks. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919, 5776,Kate T. Griffin,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography In 1919, Kate T. Griffin ran for the State Assembly in the first district of Dutchess County, New York on the Democratic ticket. She lost the election to her Republican opponent, J. Griswold Webb. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919, 5777,Lillian Hartman Johnson,1863,,Colorado,Divorced,Writing,Journalist| publisher,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1912 Lillian Hartman Johnson ran in the primaries as a Democratic candidate for Colorado State Auditor. Johnson was a leading suffrage activist in the state. She was also the publisher of a magazine about the state. Additional Notes",State Auditor,1912,Democratic 5778,Leonora Marvin,1849,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Leonora Marvin (aka Mrs. H.W. Marvin) was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Grand Isle, Vermont. She served in this office in 1898. Marvin wrote an often reproduced poem, about an old New England husband and wife who had to mortgage their farm. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5779,Mrs. H. E. Robison,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H.E. Robison was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Asotin County, Washington. She served in this position in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5780,Mrs. E. Turpening,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs E. Turpening was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Columbia County, Washington. She served in this office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5781,Eliza G. O'Keefe,1860,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza G. O'Keefe was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Franklin County, Washington. She served in that office from 1892 to 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5781,Eliza G. O'Keefe,1860,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza G. O'Keefe was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Franklin County, Washington. She served in that office from 1892 to 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5782,Mrs. V. M. Grainger,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs V.M. Grainger was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Okanogan County, Washington. She served in the office beginning in 1890, and served for at least three terms. Grainger campaigned for the office in 1894, but lost to her Republican challenger. She won the race in 1896 but had switched political parties from the Democrats to the Peoples Party. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890,Democratic 5782,Mrs. V. M. Grainger,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs V.M. Grainger was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Okanogan County, Washington. She served in the office beginning in 1890, and served for at least three terms. Grainger campaigned for the office in 1894, but lost to her Republican challenger. She won the race in 1896 but had switched political parties from the Democrats to the Peoples Party. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1896,People 5782,Mrs. V. M. Grainger,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs V.M. Grainger was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Okanogan County, Washington. She served in the office beginning in 1890, and served for at least three terms. Grainger campaigned for the office in 1894, but lost to her Republican challenger. She won the race in 1896 but had switched political parties from the Democrats to the Peoples Party. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890,Democratic 5783,Mary J. McKee,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Mary J. McKee ran as the Prohibition candidate from the 1st District for the New York State Assembly in 1919. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Prohibition 5784,Gladys Eakins,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Gladys Eakins ran as the Prohibition candidate from the 2nd District for the New York State Assembly in 1919. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Prohibition 5785,Susie Hughes,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Susie Hughes ran as the Prohibition candidate from the 12th District for the New York State Assembly in 1919. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Prohibition 5786,Martha Irvine,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Martha Irvine ran as the Prohibition candidate from the 13th District for the New York State Assembly in 1919. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Prohibition 5787,Emily Peterson,,,New York,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Emily Peterson ran as the Prohibition candidate from the 22nd District for the New York State Assembly in 1919. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Prohibition 5788,Jeannette Glassberg,,,New York,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Jeannette Glassberg ran as the Socialist candidate from the 43rd District for Alderman of New York City in 1919. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Socialist 5789,Eva Miller,,,New York,,,,Republican,,"Biography Eva Miller ran unsuccessfully as the Republican candidate from the 44th District for Alderman of New York City in 1919. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Republican 5790,Sue A. Mulholland,,,New York,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Sue A. Mulholland ran unsuccessfully as the Democratic candidate from the 52nd District for Alderman of New York City in 1919. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Democratic 5791,Margaret Lenhart,,,New York,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Margaret Lenhart ran as the Socialist candidate from the 57th District for Alderman of New York City in 1919. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Socialist 5792,Florence A. Brown,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Florence A. Brown ran for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1903 on the Socialist Party ticket. She came in fourth in a five person contest. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1903,Socialist 5793,H. E. Brooks,,,Kentucky,Single,Education,Teacher| principal,,Temperance,"Biography H.E. Brooks was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Kentucky in 1903. When nominated at the party's state convention Brooks gave a detailed speech about the duties of the state superintendent to protect and educate children about the dangers of alcohol. Brooks was active with the state Woman Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1903,Prohibition 5794,E. Nelson,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography E. Nelson was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Garfield County, Washington. She served in that office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5795,Mary E. Jenne,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher| principal,,,"Biography Mary E. Jenne was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Island County, Washington. She served in this position in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5796,Clara Ryan,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara Ryan was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Jefferson County, Washington. She served in this office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5797,Alice E. Neal,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Alice E. Neal (aka A.E. Neal) was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lincoln County, Washington. She served in this office in 1898 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5797,Alice E. Neal,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Alice E. Neal (aka A.E. Neal) was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Lincoln County, Washington. She served in this office in 1898 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5798,Sarah N. Bradshaw,,,New York,,,,Democratic,Civic Reform,"Biography Mrs. Sarah N. Bradshaw, of Buffalo, Erie County's 7th District, campaigned for the New York State Assembly on the Democratic ticket in 1919. She lost the election to her Republican opponent, Robert A. Zimmerman. Mrs. Bradshaw was later appointed the managing director of the Western House of Refuge for Women in 1920. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919, 5799,Kate W. Gates,,,,,,,,,"Biography Kate W. Gates was the Prohibition Candidate in Onandaga County, 3rd District, for the New York State Assembly in 1919. She lost the election to her Republican opponent, George R. Fearon. Additional Notes",,, 5800,Luella B. Clark,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Luella B. Clark, of Oneonta, Otsego County, ran for the New York State Assembly in 1919 on the Democratic ticket. She lost the election to Republcan, Allen J. Bloomfield. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919, 5801,Mariam Goodman,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Mariam Goodman, of Queens County, New York's 5th District, campaigned on the Socialist ticket for the New York State Assembly in 1919. She lost the campaign to Republican, Ralph Halpern. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919, 5802,Bernetta Bowman,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Socialist, Bernetta Bowman, of Westchester County's 2nd District, first campaigned for the New York State Assembly in 1918. She repeated her bid for the position in 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, and 1923. She was not successful in any of her campaigns. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Socialist 5802,Bernetta Bowman,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Socialist, Bernetta Bowman, of Westchester County's 2nd District, first campaigned for the New York State Assembly in 1918. She repeated her bid for the position in 1919, 1920, 1921, 1922, and 1923. She was not successful in any of her campaigns. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1919, 5803,Caroline L. Strobel,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Caroline L. Strobel was the Socialist candidate for Municipal Court Judge in the 1st District of New York in 1919. She did not win the election. Among other opponents, she ran against attorney, Bertha Rembaugh, a popular favorite of the women in the 1st District. As a result, this 1919 election for Municipal Court was highly publicized. Additional Notes",Municipal Court Judge,1919, 5804,Mrs. Mary Kennedy,1859,,Illinois,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1914, Mrs. Mary Kennedy, was the first woman candidate for mayor in Illinois. Although a Democrat in national politics, she campaigned on the Citizens' ticket in her town of Mount Carroll. At the time of her campaign, Mrs. Kennedy was 55 years old. Kennedy was married with two children at the time of her campaign. Additional Notes",Mayor,1914,Citizen 5805,Miss Mary S. Hunter,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Miss Mary S. Hunter campaigned for city treasurer in Mount Carroll, Illinois on the Citizens' ticket in 1914. She was the daughter of State Senator, James M. Hunter. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1914,Citizen 5806,Mrs. Ida Steidl,,,Illinois,Married,Manufacturing,Meat Packing Industry,,,"Biography Mrs. Ida Steidl was the Aldermanic candidate on the Progressive ticket in 1914. She ran in Edgar County, Illinois. Along with her three sons, Mrs. Steidl was influential in the meat packing industry in Illinois. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Progressive 5807,Miss Tatt Link,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Miss Tatt Link campaigned for the position of Assessor of Paris township in 1914 on the Progressive ticket. Additional Notes",Assessor of Taxes,1914,Progressive 5808,Mrs. O.F. Snow,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. O.F. Snow campaigned as an Independent for Collector of Assumption township, Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",Collector,1914,Independent 5809,Mrs. Flossie Kirkwood,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography In 1914, Mrs. Flossie Kirkwood campaigned on the Democratic ticket for the Collector's office of Windsor township in Christian County, Illinois. Additional Notes",Collector,1914,Democratic 5810,Mrs. Mate Headen,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Democratic candidate, Mrs. Mate Headen sought the collector's office in Shelbyville township, Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",Collector,1914,Democratic 5811,Miss Dollie Oler,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Miss Dollie Oler ran for Collector of Grant Township in Vermillion County, Illinois in 1914. Oler was a news reporter at the time of her campaign. Additional Notes",Collector,1914, 5812,Mrs. Florence J. Wilson,,,Illinois,Widowed,Business,Business,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. Florence J. Wilson campaigned in the 21st Ward in Chicago, Illinois for a position on the Board of Alderman in 1914. Although she ran as an Independent, she describes herself as a Progressive Democrat. At the time of her campaign, she was a widow and a businesswoman. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Independent 5813,Mrs. Julia Agnew,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Julia Agnew was the Aldermanic candidate on the Progressive ticket in the 31st Ward in Chicago, Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Progressive 5814,Mrs. A. M. Harris,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. M. Harris was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pacific County, Washington. She served in this office in 1898 and left the position in 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5814,Mrs. A. M. Harris,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. M. Harris was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pacific County, Washington. She served in this office in 1898 and left the position in 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5815,R. Lee,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography R. Lee was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for San Juan County, Washington. She served in that office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5816,Mrs. Lida E. McDermut,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Lida E. McDermut represented the Socialist Party in the 1914 election for Board of Alderman in Chicago, Illinois' 7th Ward. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Socialist 5817,Mrs. Maude J. Ball,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Socialist candidate, Mrs. Maud J. Ball waged an unsuccessful campaign for Board of Alderman in the 31st Ward of Chicago, Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Socialist 5818,Mrs. Marion Drake,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography In 1914 Progressive candidate, Mrs. Marion Drake campaigned in Chicago, Illinois' 1st Ward for the Board of Alderman. She lost the election to her Democratic opponent, John Coughlin. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Progressive 5819,Mrs. Gertrude R. Dubin,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Gertrude R. Dubin was the Socialist Party's Aldermanic candidate for Chicago, Illinois' 20th Ward in 1914. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Socialist 5820,Harriet Elizabeth Vittum,"February 14th, 1872","December 16th, 1953",Illinois,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,Head Resident at Northwestern Settlement House,Progressive · Republican,Women's Clubs | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Civic Reform,"Biography Harriet E. Vittum campaigned as a independent candidate for the Board of Alderman from Chicago, Illinois' 17th Ward in 1914. In the same year she ran for Cook County's Board of commissioners on the Progressive ticket. She may have placed a second bid for County Commissioner in 1916. She was unsuccessful in all three elections. She was born in Canton, Illinois on February 14, 1872. Harriet Vittum was active in civic, social welfare, and political affairs. She opened the first hospital in her hometown of Canton from her own home. Her Altruistic Hospital led the county to open the Graham Hospital, the county's first official hospital. She was actively involved in Children's reform, and worked for three years for the Children's Aid Society in Chicago. She continued her work in infant care and education at the Northwestern University Settlement where she was Head Resident for 40 years. The settlement aided new immigrants and parents that were unfamiliar with the children's healthcare system in the U.S. While working at the Settlement, Miss Vittum began participating in Progressive Party Politics. In addition to running in several of her own campaigns, Vittum headed the women's division in the Republican presidential campaigns of Charles Evan Hughes and General Leonard Wood. During the course of her life, Vittum was president of the Chicago Kindergarten Institute; head of the Federal Housing Authority, Women's Division, Chicago Association of Better Housing Commission; president and founder of the Chicago Women's City Club and president of the Roll Call of American Women among other organizations. In these roles, Vittum lobbied for protective labor reform and housing rights for women and children. Vittum continued her work at the settlement until the age of 75. She passed away in December 16, 1953 from a stroke. Chicago first honored Vittum with the Civic Trophy of the Citizens Award for the ""most unselfish meritorious service to Chicago in 1936"" and again in 1922 when the Lincoln Academy of Illinois added her name to the Hall of Fame of Historic Illinoisians. She received Honorary Master of Arts Degrees from Knox College in 1924 and Northwestern University in 1936. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1914,Progressive 5821,Mary Eliza McDowell,1855,"September 30th, 1936",Illinois,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,Headed Chicago University's Settlement House,Progressive,Civic Reform | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary E. McDowell unsuccessfully campaigned on the Progressive ticket for the Board of Commissioners in Cook County, Illinois in 1914. She waged her campaign in conjunction with fellow Progressive candidate and Settlement worker, Harriet E. Vittum. McDowell was born on November 30, 1854 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Malcolm and Jane Welsh McDowell. At the age of 20, McDowell was drawn to Chicago by Jane Addams' Hull House. Inspired by her time at the Hull House, she went on to head the University of Chicago's Settlement House from its opening in 1894. The settlement would later be renamed the Mary McDowell Settlement. She dedicated most of her life to the settlement, working to establish English language classes, playgrounds, vocational schools and other much needed neighborhood services. McDowell was also a suffragist, an advocate of trade unionism, inter-racial understanding and reforms in waste disposal. In 1903, as a representative of the American Federation of Labor Convention, she worked with several others to found the national Women's Trade Union League and later headed the Chicago branch of the WTUL. During WWI she worked to ensure safe working conditions and decent wages for women in factories. In the 1920's she continued her work on labor rights as Chicago's Commissioner of the Department of Public Welfare. Outside of her labor concerns, McDowell founded the Women's City Club, was the first president of the Illinois Trade Union League, a member of the Chicago Urban League and the NAACP and founded the Interracial Committee for Women after the 1919 Chicago Race Riots. McDowell died in October 1936 at the age of 81. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1914,Progressive 5822,Mrs. Bernice Napieralski,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography In 1914, Mrs. Bernice Napieralski campaigned for the Board of Alderman in Chicago, Illinois' 12th Ward. She ran on the Progressive ticket. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Progressive 5823,Mrs. Fred Bush,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. Fred Bush of Rosedale, Kansas campaigned as an Independent for the Board of Aldermen in 1894. Bush was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",Alderman,1894,Independent 5824,Mrs. Fanny Holsinger,,,Kansas,,,,,Temperance,"Biography In 1894, Mrs. Fanny Holsinger ran for the Board of Aldermen in Rosedale, Kansas as an independent. Holsinger was a member of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",Alderman,1894,Independent 5825,Maggie Ryan,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Ryan was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Ashland County, Wisconsin. She served in this office in the 1890s and for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5825,Maggie Ryan,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Ryan was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Ashland County, Wisconsin. She served in this office in the 1890s and for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5825,Maggie Ryan,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Ryan was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Ashland County, Wisconsin. She served in this office in the 1890s and for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5826,Jessie N. Smith,1866,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie N. Smith was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Bayfield County, Wisconsin. She served in this office from about 1896 until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5827,Mrs. Sarah F. Grime,,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Sarah F. Grime campaigned on the Democratic ticket for the Board of Education in Kansas City, Kansas in 1894. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1894,Democratic 5828,Miss Lou Casement,,,Missouri,,,,,,"Biography Miss Lou Casement was re-elected to a second term for Clerk Circuit Court of Barton County, Missouri in 1918. She ran on the Democratic ticket and was not opposed. Casement succeeded her father, Bob Casement, who had served in the position for eight years before his death. Records suggest that Miss Lou Casement continued to serve as a Barton County officer through the 1920's. Additional Notes",Clerk Circuit,1918,Democratic 5829,Catherine A. Martin,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Catherine A. Martin was elected to State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1918. She was the only woman running on the Republican State ticket in Wyoming. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Republican 5830,Mrs. Emma Scarf,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1894, Mrs. Emma Scarf ran on the Democratic ticket for Board of Education in Kansas City, Kansas. She was married to a Union Pacific Engineer. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1894,Democratic 5831,Ella C. Chantry,"August 31st, 1870",,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Ella C. Chantry ran as a Republican for Superintendent of Schools in Adair County, Iowa and served from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5831,Ella C. Chantry,"August 31st, 1870",,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Ella C. Chantry ran as a Republican for Superintendent of Schools in Adair County, Iowa and served from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1903,Republican 5832,Ida F. Leydig,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Ida F. Leydig was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Butler County, Iowa in 1902 on the Republican ticket and ran again in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5832,Ida F. Leydig,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Ida F. Leydig was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Butler County, Iowa in 1902 on the Republican ticket and ran again in 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5833,Bertha A. Johnson,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Bertha A. Johnson ran as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Cass County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5834,Mrs. John Wilson,,,New Mexico,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. John Wilson was elected as Superintendent of Bernalillo County, New Mexico on the Republican ticket in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1918,Republican 5835,Mrs. Rachel V. Smith,,,New Mexico,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Rachel V. Smith of Ft. Sumner was elected to Superintendent of De Baca County, New Mexico in 1918. She ran on the Democratic ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1918,Democratic 5836,Mrs. JA Mabea,,,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Mrs. J. A. Mabea ran as a Republican candidate for Recorder in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Recorder,1904,Republican 5837,Mrs. T.W. Hayes,,,New Mexico,Married,,,,,"Biography Running in the Democratic ticket, Mrs. T. W. Hayes became Superintendent of Chaves County, New Mexico in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1918,Democratic 5838,Agnes J. Robertson,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Agnes J. Robertson was elected Superintendent of Schools in Cherokee County, Iowa in 1900, 1902, and 1904. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5838,Agnes J. Robertson,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Agnes J. Robertson was elected Superintendent of Schools in Cherokee County, Iowa in 1900, 1902, and 1904. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5838,Agnes J. Robertson,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Agnes J. Robertson was elected Superintendent of Schools in Cherokee County, Iowa in 1900, 1902, and 1904. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5839,Mattie L.A. Lair,"August 31st, 1864",,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic · Republican,,"Biography Mattie L.A. Lair ran as the Democratic, then the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Fremont County, Iowa in 1901, 1903, and 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901,Democratic 5839,Mattie L.A. Lair,"August 31st, 1864",,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic · Republican,,"Biography Mattie L.A. Lair ran as the Democratic, then the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Fremont County, Iowa in 1901, 1903, and 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905,Democratic 5839,Mattie L.A. Lair,"August 31st, 1864",,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic · Republican,,"Biography Mattie L.A. Lair ran as the Democratic, then the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Fremont County, Iowa in 1901, 1903, and 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901,Democratic 5840,Eunice Esther Hood,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Running unopposed, Eunice Hood became the second woman, following Edna Baker, to be elected to the University of Nevada's Board of Regents in 1918. She was one of the first women to be elected to a state office in Nevada. Hood did not run on a party ticket because the state legislature had made the position non-partisan in 1915. Hood's term lasted eight years until 1926. Hood was one of three women to be elected to the board while it was still a statewide office. After the Board of Regents became district positions in 1957, women had more success at gaining the office. Additional Notes",Board of Regents,1918,Non-Partisan 5841,Edith M. Jacobs,,,Arizona,,,,,,"Biography Miss Edith M. Jacobs ran unopposed for recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona in 1918. Before running for the position, she had served for three terms as deputy recorder. Additional Notes",Recorder,1918, 5842,Edna Caitlin Baker,"July 20th, 1876","July 12th, 1957",Nevada,Married,Education,Teacher and Principal,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. Edna Caitlin Baker became the first woman to elected to a statewide office in Nevada in 1916. She was nominated to the Republican ticket, unopposed, and campaigned for a two year term to the office of the University of Nevada's Board of Regents. She opposed two other women candidates, Socialist, I.H. Kent of Fallon, and Democrat, J.F. McQuestian, for a two year term on the board. Baker's campaign platform promised to curb the current Board of Regents' secretive activities and to increase the Board's transparency to the public. Baker campaigned in conjunction with two other Republican candidates, J.F. Abel of Elko and the Honorable Benjamin F. Curier of Winnemucca. All three Republicans gained seats on the board, although Baker won with the largest plurality. She gained 44 percent of the vote and carried 11 of 16 counties but lost in two of three precincts in her home county. While in office, she served as the chair of the board's finance committee. She voted for the removal of University President Arch W. Hendrick and supported his replacement, Walter E. Clark. Earlier in 1916, she was also chosen to run for the Sparks Board of School Trustees. Baker was reluctant to accept the position but after two days, decided to join the race. She campaigned against Mrs. Maud Edwards and the incumbent, James W. O'Brien. She won the election and was subsequently nominated as President of the board. She held both the local position of the Board of Trustees and the state position on the Board of Regents simultaneously. She did not seek re-election for the Board of Regents. It is unclear whether she declined a second term on the Board of Trustees or was unsuccessful in a second bid for the position. On July 20, 1876, Edna Baker was born Edna Nevada Catlin in Carson City, Nevada to A.P. and Fannie Millard Catlin. Baker had three brothers and one sister, although one of her older brothers did not survive childhood. Baker graduated from the University of Nevada's College of Education in 1895 and immediately began teaching in Carson City. By 1899, she had gained a position as teacher and principal in Elko County. She resigned from the position in 1902 after her marriage to Fredrick W. Baker. She gave birth to two sons, Francis and Lawrence. The family moved to Sparks Nevada, where Edna became active in the suffrage movement and Nevada state politics. The relocated to Palo Alto, California after her husband retired from his job as a railroad engineer. Edna Baker died on July 12, 1957 in Palo Alto. Additional Notes",Board of School Trustees,1916, 5842,Edna Caitlin Baker,"July 20th, 1876","July 12th, 1957",Nevada,Married,Education,Teacher and Principal,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. Edna Caitlin Baker became the first woman to elected to a statewide office in Nevada in 1916. She was nominated to the Republican ticket, unopposed, and campaigned for a two year term to the office of the University of Nevada's Board of Regents. She opposed two other women candidates, Socialist, I.H. Kent of Fallon, and Democrat, J.F. McQuestian, for a two year term on the board. Baker's campaign platform promised to curb the current Board of Regents' secretive activities and to increase the Board's transparency to the public. Baker campaigned in conjunction with two other Republican candidates, J.F. Abel of Elko and the Honorable Benjamin F. Curier of Winnemucca. All three Republicans gained seats on the board, although Baker won with the largest plurality. She gained 44 percent of the vote and carried 11 of 16 counties but lost in two of three precincts in her home county. While in office, she served as the chair of the board's finance committee. She voted for the removal of University President Arch W. Hendrick and supported his replacement, Walter E. Clark. Earlier in 1916, she was also chosen to run for the Sparks Board of School Trustees. Baker was reluctant to accept the position but after two days, decided to join the race. She campaigned against Mrs. Maud Edwards and the incumbent, James W. O'Brien. She won the election and was subsequently nominated as President of the board. She held both the local position of the Board of Trustees and the state position on the Board of Regents simultaneously. She did not seek re-election for the Board of Regents. It is unclear whether she declined a second term on the Board of Trustees or was unsuccessful in a second bid for the position. On July 20, 1876, Edna Baker was born Edna Nevada Catlin in Carson City, Nevada to A.P. and Fannie Millard Catlin. Baker had three brothers and one sister, although one of her older brothers did not survive childhood. Baker graduated from the University of Nevada's College of Education in 1895 and immediately began teaching in Carson City. By 1899, she had gained a position as teacher and principal in Elko County. She resigned from the position in 1902 after her marriage to Fredrick W. Baker. She gave birth to two sons, Francis and Lawrence. The family moved to Sparks Nevada, where Edna became active in the suffrage movement and Nevada state politics. The relocated to Palo Alto, California after her husband retired from his job as a railroad engineer. Edna Baker died on July 12, 1957 in Palo Alto. Additional Notes",Board of Regents,1916,Republican 5843,I. H. Kent,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography I.H. Kent, of Fallon, campaigned for the University of Nevada Board of Regents in 1916 on the Socialist ticket. She ran against two other women: Republican, Edna Baker and Democrat, J. Fay McQuestian. Kent lost the election to her Republican opponent. In 1916, a member on the Board of Regents held a statewide position. However, in 1957 the state legislature re-designated the office as a district specific position. Additional Notes",University of Nevada Board of Regents,1916,Socialist 5844,J. Fay McQuestian,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Democrat, J. Fay McQuestian ran for the University of Nevada Board of Regents in 1916. She was opposed by two other women: Republican, Edna Baker and Socialist I.H. Kent. Baker won the election and thus became the first woman to hold state office in Nevada. At the time of this election the Board of Regents was a statewide office. However, in 1957 the state legislature re-designated the office as a district specific position. Additional Notes",Board of Regents,1916,Democratic 5845,Mattie J. Keith,"May 31st, 1877",,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Mattie (Matilda) J. Keith was the first woman elected to County Clerk of Elko County, Nevada in 1916. She campaigned on the Democratic ticket. Keith was born on Jun 1877 to Emma Keith. In the 1900 census, she was the oldest of at least four children. Keith likely never married. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916,Democratic 5846,Jennie E. Wilcox,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Jennie E. Wilcox was elected Recorder of Lincoln County, Nevada on the Democratic ticket in 1916. Additional Notes",Recorder,1916,Democratic 5847,Grace Jahn,,,,,,,,,"Biography Grace Jahn was elected to City Council in Lovelock, Nevada in 1919. Additional Notes",,, 5848,Nettie Eagleson,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Nettie Eagleson ran as a Republican candidate for Recorder in Greene County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",Recorder,1904,Republican 5849,Ella B. Chasell,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Ella B. Chasell ran as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Hardin County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5850,Helen L. Chapin,"July 31st, 1874",,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Helen L. Chapin ran as a Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Howard County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1904,Democratic 5851,Anna White,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Iowa for the first time in 1899. She served in the position for the next seven years, being reelected in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5851,Anna White,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Iowa for the first time in 1899. She served in the position for the next seven years, being reelected in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 5851,Anna White,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Iowa for the first time in 1899. She served in the position for the next seven years, being reelected in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5851,Anna White,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Iowa for the first time in 1899. She served in the position for the next seven years, being reelected in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5851,Anna White,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Iowa for the first time in 1899. She served in the position for the next seven years, being reelected in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5851,Anna White,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Iowa for the first time in 1899. She served in the position for the next seven years, being reelected in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5851,Anna White,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Iowa for the first time in 1899. She served in the position for the next seven years, being reelected in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5852,Laura Fitch,1868,,Iowa,Single,Education,High School Librarian,Democratic,,"Biography Laura Fitch ran as a Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Lucas County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Democratic 5852,Laura Fitch,1868,,Iowa,Single,Education,High School Librarian,Democratic,,"Biography Laura Fitch ran as a Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Lucas County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Democratic 5853,Ida M. Evans,"July 31st, 1865",,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Stenographer (Type Writer),Republican,,"Biography Ida M. Evans ran as a Republican for Recorder in Marshall County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Recorder,1904,Republican 5854,Nellie Jones,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Nellie Jones ran as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in O'Brien County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5854,Nellie Jones,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Nellie Jones ran as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in O'Brien County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5855,Mabel G. Hanna,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Mabel G. Hanna ran as a Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Montgomery County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5855,Mabel G. Hanna,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Mabel G. Hanna ran as a Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Montgomery County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5856,Anna Odland,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna Odland ran as the Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Palo Alto County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5857,Mrs. F.W. Dodson,,,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Mrs. F.W. Dodson ran as a Republican candidate for Recorder in Polk County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Recorder,1904,Republican 5858,Belle Hinton,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Belle Hinton ran as a Republican candidate for Recorder in Sac County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Recorder,1904,Republican 5859,Emma Nye,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Emma Nye ran as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Wapello County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5860,Maude Elmore,1871,,Iowa,,Education,School Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Maude Elmore ran as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Wayne County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5860,Maude Elmore,1871,,Iowa,,Education,School Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Maude Elmore ran as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Wayne County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Republican 5861,Jennie G. Keith,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Jennie G. Keith ran as a Republican candidate for Recorder in Wright County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",Recorder,1904,Republican 5862,Blanche Starr,1855,,Illinois,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Blanche Starr [aka Mrs. Chandler Starr] was the Progressive Party candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1915. She did not win a seat. Starr was a prominent civil leader and club woman in Rockford, Illinois. She was also an organist in her church and patron of music in the town. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Progressive 5863,Winnie Branstetter,1855,1960,Illinois,Single,,,Socialist,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Winne Branstetter was a Socialist Party candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1914. Branstetter was a Socialist Party activist, and worked on suffrage campaigns with middle-class women as well. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Socialist 5864,Luella Spargo,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Luella Spargo was a Socialist Party candidate for the office of University Trustee in Illinois in 1914. She was not elected to the office. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Socialist 5865,Marie N. Wilson,1872,,Illinois,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Marie N. Wilson was a Prohibition Party candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1914,Prohibition 5866,Mrs. William Maegerlein,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. William Maegerlein ran for Alderman in Chicago, Illinois Fourth Ward, in 1914. She polled only seven votes, as a candidate of the Progressive Party. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Progressive 5867,Esther A. Brainerd,1845,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Esther A. Brainerd was an Independent candidate for Alderman in Chicago, Illinois' Sixteenth Ward in 1914. She polled only four votes. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Independent 5868,Eva McCall Hamilton,1871,1948,Michigan,Married,Education,Teacher,Republican,Suffrage | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Eva Hamilton was elected as a Michigan State Senator in 1920, running as the Republican candidate. She was the first female legislator in Michigan, and served one term. While in office, she helped pass laws regarding women and children. She was involved in passing a bill regarding teachers' retirement, as well as eleven others in her first months in office. She chaired the committee on industrial schools and sat on at least four other committees. She ran for reelection when her term ended, but lost in the primary. Prior to her campaign, she was an active suffragist in the state; in 1912, the governor of Michigan wrote that ""I think no one has done better work for the cause than you."" Hamilton had an uncle, Thomas McCall, who also served in the Michigan Senate. Additional Notes",State Senate,1920,Republican 5869,Eurethe LaBarthe,,,Utah,,,,Democratic,,"Biography LaBarthe was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 1896, the first year of Utah's statehood. LaBarthe was a Democrat, and lived in Salt Lake County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1896,Democratic 5870,Kate Barnard,1875,1930,Oklahoma,Single,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Stenographer,Democratic,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor,"Biography Kate Barnard helped draft the Oklahoma Constitution, ensuring provisions requiring school attendance, state support for widows, bans on child labor, laws on working conditions, and protections for union members. She also ensured that the constitution create a Department of Charities and Correction. The Constitution was ratified in 1907, and in that year, Barnard was elected to be the first Commissioner of Charities and Correction with a large majority of the votes. She served two 4-year terms, and was the first woman in Oklahoma to serve as a state official. In her second campaign, in a highly contested election, she defeated Republican candidate Kate H. Biggers and Socialist Winnie E. Branstetter. While in office, she advocated for ""economic prison reform,"" which would put psychopathic hospitals in hospitals to treat inmates, put prisoners to work at the same pay rate that they would receive if not in prison, and establish education systems in prisons. She attempted to set up work sites for newly released prisoners, and helped start a farm that would put released prisoners to work and provide milk for Oklahoma City, which had a shortage of milk. She visited a Kansas prison, which held over 300 Oklahoma prisoners, and expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions there. Kansas terminated the contract rather than reform the prison, and the prisoners returned to Oklahoma, where conditions were different. She advocated for the land rights of Native Americans, attempting to defeat 13 separate bills that would take Native American land. Notably, Barnard did not take a stance on suffrage, which differentiated her from her Socialist opponent in the election. Barnard was born in Nebraska but moved to Oklahoma at a young age after her mother's death. She lived and worked on her family's farm in Southern Oklahoma for several years, and then moved to Oklahoma City, where her father was a postal worker and Barnard became a teacher and later a stenographer. She began investigating factory conditions in the late 1890s, and in 1904, she went to the World's Fair in St. Louis, where she met Jane Addams and other social reformers and learned more about the conditions of immigrants and poor people in urban centers. At around this time, she also researched conditions in Chicago. Soon after her return to Oklahoma, she became involved in drafting the State Constitution. Additional Notes",Commissioner of Charities and Correction,1907,Democratic 5870,Kate Barnard,1875,1930,Oklahoma,Single,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Stenographer,Democratic,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor,"Biography Kate Barnard helped draft the Oklahoma Constitution, ensuring provisions requiring school attendance, state support for widows, bans on child labor, laws on working conditions, and protections for union members. She also ensured that the constitution create a Department of Charities and Correction. The Constitution was ratified in 1907, and in that year, Barnard was elected to be the first Commissioner of Charities and Correction with a large majority of the votes. She served two 4-year terms, and was the first woman in Oklahoma to serve as a state official. In her second campaign, in a highly contested election, she defeated Republican candidate Kate H. Biggers and Socialist Winnie E. Branstetter. While in office, she advocated for ""economic prison reform,"" which would put psychopathic hospitals in hospitals to treat inmates, put prisoners to work at the same pay rate that they would receive if not in prison, and establish education systems in prisons. She attempted to set up work sites for newly released prisoners, and helped start a farm that would put released prisoners to work and provide milk for Oklahoma City, which had a shortage of milk. She visited a Kansas prison, which held over 300 Oklahoma prisoners, and expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions there. Kansas terminated the contract rather than reform the prison, and the prisoners returned to Oklahoma, where conditions were different. She advocated for the land rights of Native Americans, attempting to defeat 13 separate bills that would take Native American land. Notably, Barnard did not take a stance on suffrage, which differentiated her from her Socialist opponent in the election. Barnard was born in Nebraska but moved to Oklahoma at a young age after her mother's death. She lived and worked on her family's farm in Southern Oklahoma for several years, and then moved to Oklahoma City, where her father was a postal worker and Barnard became a teacher and later a stenographer. She began investigating factory conditions in the late 1890s, and in 1904, she went to the World's Fair in St. Louis, where she met Jane Addams and other social reformers and learned more about the conditions of immigrants and poor people in urban centers. At around this time, she also researched conditions in Chicago. Soon after her return to Oklahoma, she became involved in drafting the State Constitution. Additional Notes",Commissioner of Charities and Correction,1911,Democratic 5871,Tena Davidson,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Tena Davidson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Burnett County, Wisconsin. She served in the office in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5872,Anna E. Schaffer,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna E. Schaffer was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Schaffer served at least from 1898 to 1910. She campaigned for the office in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5872,Anna E. Schaffer,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna E. Schaffer was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Schaffer served at least from 1898 to 1910. She campaigned for the office in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1910, 5872,Anna E. Schaffer,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna E. Schaffer was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Schaffer served at least from 1898 to 1910. She campaigned for the office in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5873,Emerence Walters,1873,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Emerence Walters was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Clark County, Wisconsin. She served for two terms in the office from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898,Republican 5873,Emerence Walters,1873,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Emerence Walters was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Clark County, Wisconsin. She served for two terms in the office from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1900, 5874,Kate L. Sabin,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Kate L. Sabin was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Dane County, First District, Wisconsin. She served in the office from 1896 to at least 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1896, 5874,Kate L. Sabin,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Kate L. Sabin was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Dane County, First District, Wisconsin. She served in the office from 1896 to at least 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5875,Jessie E. Crownhart,1867,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie E. Crownhart was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Douglas County, Wisconsin. She served in the office from 1898 to 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5876,Elvira Brickley,1862,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elvira Brickley was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in 1894. Brickley served in the office from 1894 to 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5876,Elvira Brickley,1862,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elvira Brickley was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in 1894. Brickley served in the office from 1894 to 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5877,Emma C. Underwood,1853,,Wisconsin,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma C. Underwood was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Iowa County, Wisconsin. She served in the office for at least two terms from 1895 through 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5877,Emma C. Underwood,1853,,Wisconsin,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma C. Underwood was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Iowa County, Wisconsin. She served in the office for at least two terms from 1895 through 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1896, 5878,Stacia Livingston,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Stacia Livingston was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Portage County, Wisconsin. She served in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5879,Ida M. Walker,1870,1946,Kansas,Married,Writing,Associate Editor,Republican,,"Biography Walker was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1920, along with three other women in the state. She ran as a Republican from Norton County. Walker was an associate editor at her husband's newspaper. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Republican 5880,Minnie J. Minnich,,,Kansas,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Social Worker,Republican,,"Biography Minnich was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1920 along with three other women. Minnich was a Republican from Sumner County. She was involved in a livestock business before her marriage. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Republican 5881,Nellie Cline,1886,1984,Kansas,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,Democratic,Labor,"Biography Cline was admitted to the Kansas bar in 1912 and was the first woman to make oral arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court in 1918 after being elected as a county attorney general. In 1920, she was one of four women elected to the Kansas House of Representatives, where she served until 1924. While in office, she helped pass a law protecting farm workers. In the 1930s, she moved to Idaho, where she was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives and Senate, serving a total of eight terms in the Idaho legislature. She was the first woman in the Idaho Senate. While in office in Idaho, she helped pass laws on pensions for firefighters, police officers, and teachers. Nellie Cline is occasionally referred to as ""Nellie Cline Steenson,"" her name after she married. Additional Notes",County Attorney General,1918,Democratic 5881,Nellie Cline,1886,1984,Kansas,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,Democratic,Labor,"Biography Cline was admitted to the Kansas bar in 1912 and was the first woman to make oral arguments before the Kansas Supreme Court in 1918 after being elected as a county attorney general. In 1920, she was one of four women elected to the Kansas House of Representatives, where she served until 1924. While in office, she helped pass a law protecting farm workers. In the 1930s, she moved to Idaho, where she was elected to the Idaho House of Representatives and Senate, serving a total of eight terms in the Idaho legislature. She was the first woman in the Idaho Senate. While in office in Idaho, she helped pass laws on pensions for firefighters, police officers, and teachers. Nellie Cline is occasionally referred to as ""Nellie Cline Steenson,"" her name after she married. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 5882,Amelia Elizabeth McColgin,1875,1972,Oklahoma,Married,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Postmaster,Republican,,"Biography In 1920, Republican candidate McColgin defeated an incumbent and was elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives as the first woman to fill the position. While in office, she introduced a bill to create a Bureau of Child Hygiene, was involved in a soldiers' relief program, and helped establish a Tuberculosis Sanatorium. She tried to pass many of Senator Lamar Looney's bills, which often related to public health, but most of the bills failed. Looney was the only other woman in the state legislature at the time, and had also been elected in 1920. McColgin is also referred to as ""Bessie McColgin."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Republican 5883,Georgia Bever Soulen,1866,,Wisconsin,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Georgia Bever Soulen (aka Georgia Bever) was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Price County, Wisconsin. She served in this office from at least 1892 to 1898. Georgia Bever married in 1897 and used the name Georgia Bever Soulen. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5883,Georgia Bever Soulen,1866,,Wisconsin,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Georgia Bever Soulen (aka Georgia Bever) was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Price County, Wisconsin. She served in this office from at least 1892 to 1898. Georgia Bever married in 1897 and used the name Georgia Bever Soulen. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1896, 5883,Georgia Bever Soulen,1866,,Wisconsin,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Georgia Bever Soulen (aka Georgia Bever) was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Price County, Wisconsin. She served in this office from at least 1892 to 1898. Georgia Bever married in 1897 and used the name Georgia Bever Soulen. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5884,Viola H. Schell,1865,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Viola H. Schell was elected Superintendent of Public Schools in Poweshiek County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902. Viola H. Schell lived with her father, a German-born carpenter named Joseph, who was a widower. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5884,Viola H. Schell,1865,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Viola H. Schell was elected Superintendent of Public Schools in Poweshiek County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902. Viola H. Schell lived with her father, a German-born carpenter named Joseph, who was a widower. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5885,Janet MacDonald,1837,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Janet MacDonald was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Price County, Wisconsin. She served in the office in 1891. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5886,Anna E. Guy,1865,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Guy was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served for two terms from 1894 to 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5886,Anna E. Guy,1865,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Guy was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools in Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served for two terms from 1894 to 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1896, 5887,Effie M. Harrington,1857,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Effie M. Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served five terms between 1888 and 1900. Harrington was first elected in the fall of 1888 and served in the office through 1894. Anna E. Guy was elected for the next two terms, but Harrington was elected again in 1898 for two more terms. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1888, 5887,Effie M. Harrington,1857,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Effie M. Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served five terms between 1888 and 1900. Harrington was first elected in the fall of 1888 and served in the office through 1894. Anna E. Guy was elected for the next two terms, but Harrington was elected again in 1898 for two more terms. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5887,Effie M. Harrington,1857,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Effie M. Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served five terms between 1888 and 1900. Harrington was first elected in the fall of 1888 and served in the office through 1894. Anna E. Guy was elected for the next two terms, but Harrington was elected again in 1898 for two more terms. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1888, 5887,Effie M. Harrington,1857,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Effie M. Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served five terms between 1888 and 1900. Harrington was first elected in the fall of 1888 and served in the office through 1894. Anna E. Guy was elected for the next two terms, but Harrington was elected again in 1898 for two more terms. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5887,Effie M. Harrington,1857,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Effie M. Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served five terms between 1888 and 1900. Harrington was first elected in the fall of 1888 and served in the office through 1894. Anna E. Guy was elected for the next two terms, but Harrington was elected again in 1898 for two more terms. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5887,Effie M. Harrington,1857,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Effie M. Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sawyer County, Wisconsin. She served five terms between 1888 and 1900. Harrington was first elected in the fall of 1888 and served in the office through 1894. Anna E. Guy was elected for the next two terms, but Harrington was elected again in 1898 for two more terms. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1898, 5888,Lillian B. Webster,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lillian B. Wester was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Walworth County, Wisconsin. She served in the office for one term from 1896 to 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1896,Republican 5889,Mary A. Nelson,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Nelson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Nelson served for at least three terms in the early 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5889,Mary A. Nelson,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Nelson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Nelson served for at least three terms in the early 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894, 5889,Mary A. Nelson,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Nelson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Bayfield County, Wisconsin. Nelson served for at least three terms in the early 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5890,Anna Smith,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Smith was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. She served for three terms from 1890 to 1896. In 1894 Smith was supported by four parties, the Republicans, Democrats, Prohibition and Populists. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5890,Anna Smith,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Smith was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. She served for three terms from 1890 to 1896. In 1894 Smith was supported by four parties, the Republicans, Democrats, Prohibition and Populists. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Democratic 5890,Anna Smith,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Smith was elected as County Superintendent of Public Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. She served for three terms from 1890 to 1896. In 1894 Smith was supported by four parties, the Republicans, Democrats, Prohibition and Populists. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5891,Aurora Goodale,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Aurora Goodale was elected Superintendent of Schools in Cherokee County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5891,Aurora Goodale,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Aurora Goodale was elected Superintendent of Schools in Cherokee County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5892,Josephine Maben,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Josephine Maben was elected Recorder in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5892,Josephine Maben,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Josephine Maben was elected Recorder in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5893,Bertha Howard,,,Iowa,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Bertha Howard was elected Superintendent of Schools in Clark County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Democrat. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 5894,Ellen Reed Buck,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Ellen Buck was elected Superintendent of Schools in Clay County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5895,Miss Elsie E. Perry,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Miss Elsie E. Perry and as the Republican candidate for and was elected as County Superintendent of Schools in Howard County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5895,Miss Elsie E. Perry,,,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Miss Elsie E. Perry and as the Republican candidate for and was elected as County Superintendent of Schools in Howard County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 5896,Mrs. M. M. McCorkie,,,Iowa,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mrs. M. M. McCorkie was elected Recorder of Marion County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Democrat. Additional Notes",Recorder,1900,Democratic 5897,Anna Packer,,,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna Packer was elected Recorder of Marshall County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902 on the Republican ticket. Additional Notes",Recorder,1900,Republican 5897,Anna Packer,,,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna Packer was elected Recorder of Marshall County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902 on the Republican ticket. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 5898,Ella Daniels,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Ella Daniels was elected Superintendent of Schools in O'Brien County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5899,Anna Donovan,,,Iowa,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Anna Donovan was elected Superintendent of Schools in Palo Alto County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902 on the Democratic ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 5899,Anna Donovan,,,Iowa,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Anna Donovan was elected Superintendent of Schools in Palo Alto County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902 on the Democratic ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Democratic 5900,Belle Henton,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Belle Henton was elected Recorder of Sac County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902 as the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",Recorder,1900,Republican 5900,Belle Henton,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Belle Henton was elected Recorder of Sac County, Iowa in 1900 and 1902 as the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Republican 5901,Inez F. Kelso,,,Iowa,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Inez F. Kelso was elected Superintendent of Schools in Wayne County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Democrat. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 5902,Mrs. A. B. Chantry,,,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Mrs. A.B. Chantry was elected Superintendent of Schools in Adair County, Iowa in 1900. She was a Republican. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 5903,Lillian Huff,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Lillian Huff was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Green Lake County, Wisconsin. Huff served in this office from 1890 to 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5903,Lillian Huff,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Lillian Huff was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Green Lake County, Wisconsin. Huff served in this office from 1890 to 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5904,Jennie M. Goodrich,1858,1895,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jennie M. Goodrich was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pepin County, Wisconsin. Goodrich served in this office for one term, from 1890 to 1892. She ran again in 1894 as the Republican candidate for the office. Goodrich died in 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1889, 5904,Jennie M. Goodrich,1858,1895,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jennie M. Goodrich was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pepin County, Wisconsin. Goodrich served in this office for one term, from 1890 to 1892. She ran again in 1894 as the Republican candidate for the office. Goodrich died in 1895. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5905,Carrie Asp,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Asp was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Polk County, Wisconsin. Asp served in the office from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 she was the Democratic, Populist, and Prohibition candidate for the office, but she lost to the Republican challenger. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5905,Carrie Asp,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Asp was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Polk County, Wisconsin. Asp served in the office from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 she was the Democratic, Populist, and Prohibition candidate for the office, but she lost to the Republican challenger. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Democratic 5905,Carrie Asp,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Asp was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Polk County, Wisconsin. Asp served in the office from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 she was the Democratic, Populist, and Prohibition candidate for the office, but she lost to the Republican challenger. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5906,Agnes M. Worsley,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Agnes M. Worsley was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Racine County, Wisconsin. She served for two terms from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 Worsley was endorsed by both the Democrats and Populists, but she lost to her Republican challenger Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5906,Agnes M. Worsley,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Agnes M. Worsley was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Racine County, Wisconsin. She served for two terms from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 Worsley was endorsed by both the Democrats and Populists, but she lost to her Republican challenger Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Democratic 5906,Agnes M. Worsley,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Agnes M. Worsley was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Racine County, Wisconsin. She served for two terms from 1890 to 1894. In 1894 Worsley was endorsed by both the Democrats and Populists, but she lost to her Republican challenger Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5907,Lovila M. Mosher,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Lovilia M. Mosher was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for St. Croix County, Wisconsin. She served for one term, 1890 to 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5908,Emma Elsensohn,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Elsensohn was elected to be the School Superintendent in Garfield County in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5909,Susan Lord Currier,1871,1906,Washington,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Principal| Newspaper editor and publisher,,Temperance | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Susan Currier graduated from Oberlin College in 1895, after which she returned to Washington State. She taught in Olympia, Washington from 1895 to 1896, was a school principal the following year. In 1896 she was elected to her first term as Superintendent of Schools in Skagit County, serving from 1897 to 1903. She married in 1902, and, with her husband, published and edited the Mt. Vernon Argus. Currier lectured and advocated temperance and suffrage. She was a member of the State Library Commission, and was an advocate of the circulating library movement. She was an active member of the National Education Association. Currier is listed as single because she was single at the time of her elections. She married in 1902, and added the last name ""Ornes"" then. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 5909,Susan Lord Currier,1871,1906,Washington,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Principal| Newspaper editor and publisher,,Temperance | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Susan Currier graduated from Oberlin College in 1895, after which she returned to Washington State. She taught in Olympia, Washington from 1895 to 1896, was a school principal the following year. In 1896 she was elected to her first term as Superintendent of Schools in Skagit County, serving from 1897 to 1903. She married in 1902, and, with her husband, published and edited the Mt. Vernon Argus. Currier lectured and advocated temperance and suffrage. She was a member of the State Library Commission, and was an advocate of the circulating library movement. She was an active member of the National Education Association. Currier is listed as single because she was single at the time of her elections. She married in 1902, and added the last name ""Ornes"" then. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5909,Susan Lord Currier,1871,1906,Washington,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Principal| Newspaper editor and publisher,,Temperance | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Susan Currier graduated from Oberlin College in 1895, after which she returned to Washington State. She taught in Olympia, Washington from 1895 to 1896, was a school principal the following year. In 1896 she was elected to her first term as Superintendent of Schools in Skagit County, serving from 1897 to 1903. She married in 1902, and, with her husband, published and edited the Mt. Vernon Argus. Currier lectured and advocated temperance and suffrage. She was a member of the State Library Commission, and was an advocate of the circulating library movement. She was an active member of the National Education Association. Currier is listed as single because she was single at the time of her elections. She married in 1902, and added the last name ""Ornes"" then. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 5910,Laura G. Plummer,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Plummer was elected to be the County Superintendent of Schools for Island County in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5911,Sevilla Steiner,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Steiner was elected to be the Douglas County School Superintendent in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5912,Ada M. Harris,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Ada Harris was elected to be the School Superintendent of Pacific County, Washington in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5913,Mary E. Blackburn,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Blackburn was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Winnebago County, Wisconsin. She served for one term from 1890 to 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1890, 5914,Hattie Freeman,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Hattie Freeman was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Ashland County, Wisconsin in 1894. She lost to her Democratic rival, Maggie Ryan. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5915,Dora M. Riser,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Dora M. Riser was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Barron County, Wisconsin. She served in the office for at least two terms from 1892 to 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5915,Dora M. Riser,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Dora M. Riser was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Barron County, Wisconsin. She served in the office for at least two terms from 1892 to 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Democratic 5916,Mary E. Shane,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Shane was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Buffalo County, Wisconsin. She served one term in office, from 1894 to 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5917,Hettie Sprague,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Hettie Sprague was the Populist Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools in Clark County, Wisconsin in 1894. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Populist 5918,Elva Holford,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elva Holford was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Grant County, Wisconsin in 1894. She lost to the incumbent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5919,Mrs. Doehoff,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mrs Doehoff was the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Iowa County, Wisconsin in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Prohibition 5920,Katherine M. Nicholson,1875,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Katherine M. Nicholson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Iron County, Wisconsin. She was first elected to the office in 1892 and served through 1894. Nicholson ran again in 1894 but lost to her challenger. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1892, 5920,Katherine M. Nicholson,1875,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Katherine M. Nicholson was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Iron County, Wisconsin. She was first elected to the office in 1892 and served through 1894. Nicholson ran again in 1894 but lost to her challenger. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5921,Anna Oderbolz,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna Oderbolz was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Jackson County, Wisconsin in 1894. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Democratic 5922,Emma McKenzie,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Emma McKenzie was the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for La Crosse County, Wisconsin in 1894. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Prohibition 5923,Mrs. Frances Emiline Beauchamp,1857,1923,Kentucky,Married,,,Prohibition,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Mrs. Frances Emiline Beauchamp campaigned on the Prohibition ticket for Kentucky's Secretary of State in 1895. Beauchamp was a noted leader in Kentucky's Temperance Movement, the Assistant Recording Secretary of the National WCTU, President of the Kentucky chapter of WCTU from 1895 to 1923, and chairman of the state prohibition party. She was largely influential in Kentucky's adoption of the prohibition amendment in 1919. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1895,Prohibition 5924,Mrs. Wacek,,,Arizona,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Wacek ran on the Progressive ticket for City Clerk of Phoenix Arizona in 1914. She lost the election. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1914,Progressive 5925,Mrs. Runkel,,,Arizona,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Runkel lost her 1914 campaign for City Clerk of Phoenix Arizona. She ran on the Socialist ticket. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1914,Socialist 5926,Mrs. Jackson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Jackson sought re-election for the Emporia, Kansas School Board in 1890. Her campaign platform called for ""good salaries for good teachers"" and opposed cutting salaries for teachers. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 5927,Mrs. Bertha Plummer,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Bertha Plummer, of Chase County, Kansas, ran unopposed in the Republican primaries for register of Deeds in 1912. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1912,Republican 5928,Pearl Bledsoe,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Pearl Bledsoe campaigned on the Socialist Ticket for County High School Trustee in Chase County, Kansas' 2nd district. She was unopposed in the Socialist primaries. Additional Notes",County High School Trustee,1912,Socialist 5929,Mrs. Jane B. Cooper,,,New York,,Education,Headmaster,,,"Biography Mrs. Jane B. Cooper became the first woman to gain office in Suffolk County, New York when she was elected to Trustee of Schools in 1897. Before running for the position she had been the principal of a school and head of a young ladies' seminary. Additional Notes",Trustee of Schools,1897, 5930,Caira M. Simpson,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Caira Simpson was the elected Albany County, Wyoming School Superintendent from 1899-1901. She supported capping class sizes, hiring more teachers, regularizing pay for teachers and superintendents, and ranking students in terms of achievement. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5931,Gertrude M. Huntington,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Gertrude Huntington was elected the Carbon County, Wyoming School Superintendent for two terms, from 1897-1899 and 1899-1901. While in office, she oversaw the new construction of schools, the increased enrollment of students, and the implementation of textbook funding. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 5931,Gertrude M. Huntington,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Gertrude Huntington was elected the Carbon County, Wyoming School Superintendent for two terms, from 1897-1899 and 1899-1901. While in office, she oversaw the new construction of schools, the increased enrollment of students, and the implementation of textbook funding. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5932,Bessie Moodie,,,Wyoming,,Clerical,Clerk,,,"Biography Moodie was the Crook County Superintendent of Schools from 1899-1901. Her county had 14 districts, 53 schools, and 856 students. While in office, she oversaw the regularization of textbooks and curricula as the free textbook law was implemented. In 1905, Moodie served as the Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk for the Wyoming Legislature. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5933,E. Lena Wadsworth,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography E. Lena Wadsworth was elected to be the Fremont County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools, serving from 1899-1901. While in office, she increased attendance rates, established two additional districts, procured funding for six libraries, raised teacher salaries, and instituted report cards. In 1901, the governor of Wyoming appointed Wadsworth to be a Trustee of the Wyoming Agricultural College. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5934,Clara L. Moeller,1851,,Wyoming,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Clara Moeller was elected to be the Johnson County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools, serving from 1899-1901. While in office, she oversaw raising wages, adding libraries to schools, and repairing buildings. In 1892, she had been involved in establishing a Prohibition Party in Wyoming. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899,Prohibition 5935,Elizabeth Hawes,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Hawes was elected to be the Laramie County Superintendent of Schools in 1895, 1897, and 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 5935,Elizabeth Hawes,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Hawes was elected to be the Laramie County Superintendent of Schools in 1895, 1897, and 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5935,Elizabeth Hawes,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Hawes was elected to be the Laramie County Superintendent of Schools in 1895, 1897, and 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1919, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 5936,May Hamilton,,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hamilton was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Wyoming in 1897, where she taught before being elected to be Superintendent of Schools in 1899. She was reelected in 1901 and 1903. She then left office for six years, before returning for six more two-year terms from 1911 to 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 5937,Dora Kirby,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Dora Kirby was elected to be the Sheridan County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5938,Mary A. Clark,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Clark was elected to be the Sweetwater County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1895, 1897, and 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 5938,Mary A. Clark,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Clark was elected to be the Sweetwater County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1895, 1897, and 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5938,Mary A. Clark,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Clark was elected to be the Sweetwater County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1895, 1897, and 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 5939,Nellie Pepper,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Pepper was elected to be the Uinta County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1899. During her time in office, the number of schools in her district increased from fifty-nine to sixty-eight. Prior to her term in office, she had served as the Assistant Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk for the Wyoming State Senate. Additional Notes",Uinta County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5939,Nellie Pepper,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Pepper was elected to be the Uinta County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1899. During her time in office, the number of schools in her district increased from fifty-nine to sixty-eight. Prior to her term in office, she had served as the Assistant Enrolling and Engrossing Clerk for the Wyoming State Senate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5940,Ella J. Henderson,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Ella Henderson was elected to be the Weston County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5940,Ella J. Henderson,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Ella Henderson was elected to be the Weston County, Wyoming Superintendent of Schools in 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5941,Jane LeFevre,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Jane LeFevre was elected as the Garfield County, Utah Superintendent of Schools, serving from 1898-1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5942,Marinda Halliday,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Halliday was elected as the Kane County Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5942,Marinda Halliday,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Halliday was elected as the Kane County Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5942,Marinda Halliday,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Halliday was elected as the Kane County Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5942,Marinda Halliday,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Halliday was elected as the Kane County Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5943,Mrs. E. B. Lewis,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mrs E. B. Lewis was the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Marinette County, Wisconsin in 1894. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Prohibition 5944,Mettie McKenny,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mettie McKenny was the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Oconto County, Wisconsin in 1894. McKenny was not elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Prohibition 5945,Lucy Stannard,1840,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Lucy Stannard was the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools in Outagamie County, Wisconsin in 1894. She lost to the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Prohibition 5946,Esther Goodell,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Esther Goodell was the Populist Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Pierce County, Wisconsin in 1894. She lost to the Republican candidate for the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Populist 5947,Mary E. Doherty,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Doherty was the Populist Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Portage County, Wisconsin in 1894. Doherty lost to the Republican candidate for the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Populist 5948,Mrs. Fred Currey,,,Kentucky,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1913, Mrs. Fred Currey teamed up with Mrs. Letcher Riker to campaign for two spots on the Board of Directors of the graded school in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Mrs. Fred Currey ran against H.C. Smith, while Riker faced George Bohn. While their opponents appealed to voters with oral and personal persuasions, the women also used advertisements in the local press. At the finally count, the women lost to the men 388 to 110. Currey was a well known educator in Horrodsburg. Additional Notes",School Board Director,1913, 5949,Mrs. Letcher Riker,,,Kentucky,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1913, Mrs. Letcher Riker teamed up with Mrs. Fred Currey to campaign for two spots on the Board of Directors of the graded school in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Mrs. Fred Currey ran against H.C. Smith, while Riker faced George Bohn. While their opponents appealed to voters with oral and personal persuasions, the women also used advertisements in the local press. At the finally count, the women lost to the men 388 to 110. Riker was a former President of the State Federation of Women's Clubs. Additional Notes",School Board Director,1913, 5950,Elsie Ewing,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher| principal,,,"Biography Elsie Ewing was the Democratic Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Richland County, Wisconsin in 1894. Ewing was endorsed by the Prohibition and Populist Parties, but lost to her Republican rival. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Democratic 5951,Kate Barry,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Kate Barry was the Democratic Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sawyer County, Wisconsin in 1894. She lost to her Republican rival, Anna Guy. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Democratic 5952,Alia Govin,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Alia Govin was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Taylor County, Wisconsin in 1894. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Republican 5953,Mrs. Culla J. Vayhinger,,,Indiana,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. Culla J. Vayhinger, of Indiana, ran on the Prohibition ticket for the U.S. Senate in 1920. Mrs. Vayhinger was an avid Prohibitionist and acting President of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Indiana from 1903-1917. Additional Notes",U.S. Senator,1920, 5954,Mrs. Nell K. Irions,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Nell K. Irions campaigned for the U.S. House of Representatives on the Democratic ticket in 1920. She ran to represent Idaho's 1st district. Additional Notes",U.S. Representative,1920,Democratic 5955,Ada Markham,,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Ada Markham was the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools for Trempealeau County, Wisconsin in 1894. Markham lost to the Republican candidate. Markham may have been the editor of a Prohibition newspaper with her husband. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1894,Prohibition 5956,Lillian Decker,1876,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Lillian Decker was elected to be the San Juan County, Utah Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. Decker is listed as ""single"" as that was her marital status at the time of both of her campaigns. She married in 1902 at the end of her second term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5956,Lillian Decker,1876,,Utah,Single,,,,,"Biography Lillian Decker was elected to be the San Juan County, Utah Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. Decker is listed as ""single"" as that was her marital status at the time of both of her campaigns. She married in 1902 at the end of her second term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5957,Emily Sophie Brown,1882,1985,Connecticut,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Brown was elected to the Connecticut General Assembly in 1920, shortly after the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. A few years later, she was elected to be the New Haven County Commissioner. Brown served on the Board of Directors of the Naugatuck Chamber of Commerce and was a member of the Naugatuck Board of Education. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1920,Republican 5958,Lillian M.S. Frink,1882,1974,Connecticut,Married,Education,Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Frink was elected to the Connecticut General Assembly as a Republican in 1920, soon after the Nineteenth Amendment was ratified. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1920,Republican 5959,Mrs. Marie Weeks,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Marie Weeks was a nonpartisan candidate for the House of Republicans. She ran in the 3rd district of Nebraska in 1920. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Non-Partisan 5960,Mrs. Captain W. W. Peabody,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Captain W. W. Peabody was elected to the Board of Education in Madisonville, Ohio in 1895. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1895, 5961,Mrs. Julia Hunter,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Julia Hunter campaigned with Mrs. Anna Waugh against two Republican men for two spots on the school board. They campaigned in Stark County, Ohio in 1895. The two women were nominated by the Woman's Suffrage Association and backed by the Democrats, Prohibitionists, and Populists. The women were ahead in votes at noon until the men and their wives canvassed door to door for the vote. The Republican men beat out the women for the two spots. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Democratic 5962,Mrs. Anna Waugh,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Anna Waugh campaigned with Mrs. Julia Hunter against two Republican men for two spots on the school board. They campaigned in Stark County Ohio in 1895. The two women were nominated by the Woman's Suffrage Association and backed by the Democrats, Prohibitionists, and Populists. The women were ahead in votes at noon until the men and their wives canvassed door to door for the vote. The Republican men beat out the women for the two spots. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Democratic 5963,Caroline Weir,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Caroline Weir campaigned for the school board in Stark County, Ohio in 1895. She ran on the Populist ticket and was also endorsed by Democrats. She garnered 323 votes but did not win the election. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Democratic 5964,Nannie Lou Bates,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Bates was elected to be the Garfield County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5964,Nannie Lou Bates,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Bates was elected to be the Garfield County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5965,Cortha Kagay,,,Oklahoma,Single,,,,,"Biography Cortha Kagay was elected to be the Beaver County, Oklahoma Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5965,Cortha Kagay,,,Oklahoma,Single,,,,,"Biography Cortha Kagay was elected to be the Beaver County, Oklahoma Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5966,Nancy C. Miller,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Miller was elected as the Blaine County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5966,Nancy C. Miller,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Miller was elected as the Blaine County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5967,Laura Moore,,,Oklahoma,Single,,,,,"Biography Moore was elected to be the Greer County Superintendent of Schools in 1899, 1901, and 1903. While in office, the number of teachers in her county increased from 84 to 163, and teachers began serving longer terms and receiving higher salaries. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5967,Laura Moore,,,Oklahoma,Single,,,,,"Biography Moore was elected to be the Greer County Superintendent of Schools in 1899, 1901, and 1903. While in office, the number of teachers in her county increased from 84 to 163, and teachers began serving longer terms and receiving higher salaries. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 5967,Laura Moore,,,Oklahoma,Single,,,,,"Biography Moore was elected to be the Greer County Superintendent of Schools in 1899, 1901, and 1903. While in office, the number of teachers in her county increased from 84 to 163, and teachers began serving longer terms and receiving higher salaries. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5968,Bertha Ryan,,,Oklahoma,Single,,,,,"Biography Ryan was elected to be the Noble County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5968,Bertha Ryan,,,Oklahoma,Single,,,,,"Biography Ryan was elected to be the Noble County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5969,Mary D. Couch,1870,,Oklahoma,Married,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Mary Couch established Oklahoma City's first high school in 1892. She served as a teacher and principal in the city for the next several years. She was elected as Oklahoma County Superintendent of Public Schools in 1899, 1901, and 1903. She then left office for two years, and returned in 1907, the year that Oklahoma became a state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5969,Mary D. Couch,1870,,Oklahoma,Married,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Mary Couch established Oklahoma City's first high school in 1892. She served as a teacher and principal in the city for the next several years. She was elected as Oklahoma County Superintendent of Public Schools in 1899, 1901, and 1903. She then left office for two years, and returned in 1907, the year that Oklahoma became a state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 5969,Mary D. Couch,1870,,Oklahoma,Married,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Mary Couch established Oklahoma City's first high school in 1892. She served as a teacher and principal in the city for the next several years. She was elected as Oklahoma County Superintendent of Public Schools in 1899, 1901, and 1903. She then left office for two years, and returned in 1907, the year that Oklahoma became a state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5969,Mary D. Couch,1870,,Oklahoma,Married,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Mary Couch established Oklahoma City's first high school in 1892. She served as a teacher and principal in the city for the next several years. She was elected as Oklahoma County Superintendent of Public Schools in 1899, 1901, and 1903. She then left office for two years, and returned in 1907, the year that Oklahoma became a state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5970,Alice Shelton,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Alice Shelton was elected as the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5970,Alice Shelton,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Alice Shelton was elected as the Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Schools in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 5971,Sue Welsted,,,Ohio,Married,,,,,"Biography Sue Welsted was the Henry County, Ohio Examiner, a non-elective position, for a term that ended in 1899. She was elected as the Henry County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 or earlier, an office she held until 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 5972,Mary A. Ingersoll,1850,1913,Colorado,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mary A. Ingersoll of Denver, was a Republican Party candidate in the primary race for state Assembly in Colorado in 1912. Ingersoll, a physician had been appointed to the board of the State Home and Industrial School for Girls in the 1890s. She served as president of a Republican women's organization. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Republican 5973,Rachel Denniston,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Rachel Denniston was the elected Billings County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools for two terms, from 1899-1901 and from 1901-1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5973,Rachel Denniston,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Rachel Denniston was the elected Billings County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools for two terms, from 1899-1901 and from 1901-1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5974,Anna Matilda Peterson,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Anna Matilda Peterson was elected to be the Pierce County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5974,Anna Matilda Peterson,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Anna Matilda Peterson was elected to be the Pierce County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5974,Anna Matilda Peterson,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Anna Matilda Peterson was elected to be the Pierce County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5975,Delia Spears,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Spears was elected to be the Stark County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5975,Delia Spears,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Spears was elected to be the Stark County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5975,Delia Spears,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Spears was elected to be the Stark County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5976,Mary M. Carey,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Mary Carey was elected to be the Bottineau County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She also served as the Vice President of the North Dakota State Sylvaton Society, an environmental education organization concerned with tree and forest culture. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5976,Mary M. Carey,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Mary Carey was elected to be the Bottineau County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She also served as the Vice President of the North Dakota State Sylvaton Society, an environmental education organization concerned with tree and forest culture. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5976,Mary M. Carey,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Mary Carey was elected to be the Bottineau County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She also served as the Vice President of the North Dakota State Sylvaton Society, an environmental education organization concerned with tree and forest culture. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5977,Grace B. Putnam,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Grace Putnam was elected as the Eddy County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She was involved with the Federation of Women's Clubs in North Dakota. Putnam was a graduate of the School of Education of the University of North Dakota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5977,Grace B. Putnam,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Grace Putnam was elected as the Eddy County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She was involved with the Federation of Women's Clubs in North Dakota. Putnam was a graduate of the School of Education of the University of North Dakota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5977,Grace B. Putnam,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Grace Putnam was elected as the Eddy County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She was involved with the Federation of Women's Clubs in North Dakota. Putnam was a graduate of the School of Education of the University of North Dakota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5978,Maud B. Schram,1873,,Colorado,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Maud B. Schram was a Republican Party candidate for the State Assembly from Denver, Colorado in the primary race in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Republican 5979,Eliza M. Anderson,1861,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza M. Anderson of Denver, Colorado was a Democratic Party candidate for State Assembly in the primary race in 1912. Anderson may have been appointed to political committees in the state legislature. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5980,Mary E. Mullen,,,Colorado,Single,Education,Educator,Democratic,,"Biography Mary E. Mullen was a Democratic Party candidate for the State Assembly in the primary race in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5981,Louise A. Maloney,1872,,Colorado,Single,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Louise A. Maloney was a Democratic Party candidate for State Assembly in the primary race in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5982,Mattie Slothower,1870,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mattie Slothower was a Democratic Party candidate for State Representative in the primary race in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5983,Mary Sullivan,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary Sullivan was a Democratic Party candidate for State Representative in the primary race in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5984,Edna Louisa Beard,1877,1928,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,Citizen · Republican,,"Biography Edna Beard was elected to be a Vermont County Superintendent of Schools in 1906. In 1920, she campaigned for election to the Vermont House of Representatives. She lost in the Republican primary, but ran in the general election on a Citizen's Party ticket, and won. Although the Nineteenth Amendment had been ratified by the time of her victory, Vermont did not ratify the amendment until February of 1921, a few months after Beard's victory. Beard served one term in the House and was instrumental in winning legislation that provided welfare support to women with disabled husbands, raising compensation for single mothers, and allowing women to become deputy sheriffs. In 1922, she ran a successful campaign for the Vermont State Senate. Edna Louisa Beard is also known as Edna L. Beard. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 5984,Edna Louisa Beard,1877,1928,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,Citizen · Republican,,"Biography Edna Beard was elected to be a Vermont County Superintendent of Schools in 1906. In 1920, she campaigned for election to the Vermont House of Representatives. She lost in the Republican primary, but ran in the general election on a Citizen's Party ticket, and won. Although the Nineteenth Amendment had been ratified by the time of her victory, Vermont did not ratify the amendment until February of 1921, a few months after Beard's victory. Beard served one term in the House and was instrumental in winning legislation that provided welfare support to women with disabled husbands, raising compensation for single mothers, and allowing women to become deputy sheriffs. In 1922, she ran a successful campaign for the Vermont State Senate. Edna Louisa Beard is also known as Edna L. Beard. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Citizen 5985,Clara Feiring,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Feiring was elected to be the Griggs County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, 1902, and 1904. When in office, two of her challenges were the need for a free textbook program in more district schools and the need for more teachers. Feiring married in 1907, but was single at the time of her campaigns. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5985,Clara Feiring,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Feiring was elected to be the Griggs County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, 1902, and 1904. When in office, two of her challenges were the need for a free textbook program in more district schools and the need for more teachers. Feiring married in 1907, but was single at the time of her campaigns. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5985,Clara Feiring,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Feiring was elected to be the Griggs County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, 1902, and 1904. When in office, two of her challenges were the need for a free textbook program in more district schools and the need for more teachers. Feiring married in 1907, but was single at the time of her campaigns. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5985,Clara Feiring,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Feiring was elected to be the Griggs County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, 1902, and 1904. When in office, two of her challenges were the need for a free textbook program in more district schools and the need for more teachers. Feiring married in 1907, but was single at the time of her campaigns. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5986,Dr. Fannie Dunn,1874,1950,North Dakota,Single,,,Democratic,Other,"Biography Fannie Dunn was elected to be the Burleigh County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. In 1936, she was a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Dunn was a doctor who was actively involved in working against tuberculosis. She helped establish the North Dakota Anti-Tuberculosis Association and served as its secretary. In 1908, she addressed county superintendents to get education about tuberculosis in schools, and was involved in public health education in other ways as well. Dunn married in 1903 and changed her name to ""Fannie Dunn Quain."" Although her name is ""Fannie Dunn"" for her political campaigns, many resources about her tuberculosis work refer to her by her married name. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898,Democratic 5986,Dr. Fannie Dunn,1874,1950,North Dakota,Single,,,Democratic,Other,"Biography Fannie Dunn was elected to be the Burleigh County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898 and 1900. In 1936, she was a Delegate to the Democratic National Convention. Dunn was a doctor who was actively involved in working against tuberculosis. She helped establish the North Dakota Anti-Tuberculosis Association and served as its secretary. In 1908, she addressed county superintendents to get education about tuberculosis in schools, and was involved in public health education in other ways as well. Dunn married in 1903 and changed her name to ""Fannie Dunn Quain."" Although her name is ""Fannie Dunn"" for her political campaigns, many resources about her tuberculosis work refer to her by her married name. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5987,Mattie M. Davis,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mattie Davis was elected to be the Cass County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1896, 1898, and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She was President of the North Dakota Educational Association from 1908-1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 5987,Mattie M. Davis,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mattie Davis was elected to be the Cass County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1896, 1898, and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She was President of the North Dakota Educational Association from 1908-1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5987,Mattie M. Davis,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mattie Davis was elected to be the Cass County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1896, 1898, and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She was President of the North Dakota Educational Association from 1908-1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 5987,Mattie M. Davis,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mattie Davis was elected to be the Cass County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1896, 1898, and 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. She was President of the North Dakota Educational Association from 1908-1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5988,Manie Portner,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Manie Portner was elected to be the Kidder County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1888, 1890, 1892, 1898, and 1900. She may have also been Superintendent between 1894 and 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 5988,Manie Portner,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Manie Portner was elected to be the Kidder County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1888, 1890, 1892, 1898, and 1900. She may have also been Superintendent between 1894 and 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 5988,Manie Portner,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Manie Portner was elected to be the Kidder County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1888, 1890, 1892, 1898, and 1900. She may have also been Superintendent between 1894 and 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 5988,Manie Portner,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Manie Portner was elected to be the Kidder County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1888, 1890, 1892, 1898, and 1900. She may have also been Superintendent between 1894 and 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 5988,Manie Portner,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Manie Portner was elected to be the Kidder County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1888, 1890, 1892, 1898, and 1900. She may have also been Superintendent between 1894 and 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 5989,Josephyne M. Paulsen,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Josephyne Paulsen was elected to be the Wells County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, and 1904. She may have also been elected in 1902. Paulsen was First Vice President of the North Dakota Educational Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5989,Josephyne M. Paulsen,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Josephyne Paulsen was elected to be the Wells County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, and 1904. She may have also been elected in 1902. Paulsen was First Vice President of the North Dakota Educational Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 5989,Josephyne M. Paulsen,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Josephyne Paulsen was elected to be the Wells County, North Dakota Superintendent of Schools in 1898, 1900, and 1904. She may have also been elected in 1902. Paulsen was First Vice President of the North Dakota Educational Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5990,Annie B. Clinton,,,Nevada,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Annie Clinton was elected to be the Lincoln County, Nevada Superintendent of Schools in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 5991,Fannie M. Galloway,,,Colorado,,,,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography Fannie M. Galloway was a Democratic candidate for the State Assembly in the primary race in Colorado in 1912. Galloway later served as the president of the Colorado traveling library commission. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5992,Julia R. Allen,1883,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia Allen ran for the State Assembly in Colorado in 1910 and was endorsed by the Citizens, Platform, and Progressive Parties. She was a Democratic Party candidate for the State Assembly in the primary race in Colorado two years later. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Citizen 5992,Julia R. Allen,1883,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia Allen ran for the State Assembly in Colorado in 1910 and was endorsed by the Citizens, Platform, and Progressive Parties. She was a Democratic Party candidate for the State Assembly in the primary race in Colorado two years later. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5993,Augusta J. Frincke,1862,,Colorado,Married,Publishing,Bookbinder,,Labor,"Biography Augusta J. Frincke was a Democratic Party candidate for the State Assembly who ran in the primaries in Colorado in 1912. She was an officer in labor organizations representing bookbinders. Frincke would later served as a Police Matron in Denver, Colorado. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5994,Rosa A. Murray,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Rosa A. Murray was a Democratic candidate for the State Assembly who ran in the primaries in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 5995,Laura L. Brown,1855,,Colorado,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Laura L. Brown was a Democratic candidate for Committeewoman in the primary races in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 5996,Frankie J. Perry,1878,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Frankie J. Perry [aka as Mrs. Arthur Perry] was a candidate for Democratic Committeewoman for District E, Precinct 1 in Denver, Colorado, in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 5997,Mamie A. Macbeth,1865,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1912 Mamie A. Macbeth (aka Mrs. Colin Macbeth), was a candidate for Democratic Committeewoman for District E., Precinct 2 in Denver, Colorado. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 5998,Christina McLennan,,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography McLennan was the School Commissioner for Cattaraugus district for two terms; she was elected in 1899 and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. She ran a campaign for this positon in 1893 as well, but it is unclear if she won. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1893, 5998,Christina McLennan,,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography McLennan was the School Commissioner for Cattaraugus district for two terms; she was elected in 1899 and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. She ran a campaign for this positon in 1893 as well, but it is unclear if she won. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1902, 5998,Christina McLennan,,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography McLennan was the School Commissioner for Cattaraugus district for two terms; she was elected in 1899 and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. She ran a campaign for this positon in 1893 as well, but it is unclear if she won. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1893, 5999,Katharine E. Cobb,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Katharine Cobb was elected to be School Commissioner for Cortland County, New York in 1899, and served a three year term. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6000,Minnie A. Wooster,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Wooster was elected to be School Commissioner in Herkimer County, New York in 1899 and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6000,Minnie A. Wooster,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Wooster was elected to be School Commissioner in Herkimer County, New York in 1899 and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1902, 6001,Adelaide L. Harris,1867,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Adelaide Harris was elected to be a School Commissioner in Niagara County, New York in 1896 and 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1896, 6001,Adelaide L. Harris,1867,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Adelaide Harris was elected to be a School Commissioner in Niagara County, New York in 1896 and 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6002,Cora A. Davis,,,New York,Single,,,,,"Biography Cora Davis was elected to be a School Commissioner in Oneida County, New York in 1896 and 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1896, 6002,Cora A. Davis,,,New York,Single,,,,,"Biography Cora Davis was elected to be a School Commissioner in Oneida County, New York in 1896 and 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6003,Lillian E. Ostrander,,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lillian Ostrander was elected to be a School Commissioner in Steuben County, New York in 1899. In 1914, she coauthored a book called the Standard Question Book and Home Study Outlines, that contained questions about history, literature, and geography whose answers could be found in The Standard Dictionary of Facts. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6004,Millard H. Packer,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Packer was elected to be a School Commissioner in Suffolk County in 1899 and 1902. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6004,Millard H. Packer,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Packer was elected to be a School Commissioner in Suffolk County in 1899 and 1902. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1902, 6005,Libbie J. Sweetland,,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sweetland was elected to be a School Commissioner in Tompkins County in 1899 and 1902. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6005,Libbie J. Sweetland,,,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sweetland was elected to be a School Commissioner in Tompkins County in 1899 and 1902. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1902, 6006,Myra L. Ingalsbe,1860,1916,New York,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography Myra Ingalsbe was elected to be a School Commissioner in Washington County, New York in 1893, 1896, 1899, 1902, 1905, and 1908. At the end of her last term, she was appointed to be a district superintendent, a position she held until 1916. She was reappointed at this point, but died a few weeks into her second term. Ingalsbe was the Vice President of the State Association of District Superintendents and of the State Teachers Association. She was a member of the New York State Historical Association. She had been educated at the State Normal School. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1893, 6006,Myra L. Ingalsbe,1860,1916,New York,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography Myra Ingalsbe was elected to be a School Commissioner in Washington County, New York in 1893, 1896, 1899, 1902, 1905, and 1908. At the end of her last term, she was appointed to be a district superintendent, a position she held until 1916. She was reappointed at this point, but died a few weeks into her second term. Ingalsbe was the Vice President of the State Association of District Superintendents and of the State Teachers Association. She was a member of the New York State Historical Association. She had been educated at the State Normal School. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1908, 6006,Myra L. Ingalsbe,1860,1916,New York,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography Myra Ingalsbe was elected to be a School Commissioner in Washington County, New York in 1893, 1896, 1899, 1902, 1905, and 1908. At the end of her last term, she was appointed to be a district superintendent, a position she held until 1916. She was reappointed at this point, but died a few weeks into her second term. Ingalsbe was the Vice President of the State Association of District Superintendents and of the State Teachers Association. She was a member of the New York State Historical Association. She had been educated at the State Normal School. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1893, 6006,Myra L. Ingalsbe,1860,1916,New York,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography Myra Ingalsbe was elected to be a School Commissioner in Washington County, New York in 1893, 1896, 1899, 1902, 1905, and 1908. At the end of her last term, she was appointed to be a district superintendent, a position she held until 1916. She was reappointed at this point, but died a few weeks into her second term. Ingalsbe was the Vice President of the State Association of District Superintendents and of the State Teachers Association. She was a member of the New York State Historical Association. She had been educated at the State Normal School. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1896, 6006,Myra L. Ingalsbe,1860,1916,New York,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography Myra Ingalsbe was elected to be a School Commissioner in Washington County, New York in 1893, 1896, 1899, 1902, 1905, and 1908. At the end of her last term, she was appointed to be a district superintendent, a position she held until 1916. She was reappointed at this point, but died a few weeks into her second term. Ingalsbe was the Vice President of the State Association of District Superintendents and of the State Teachers Association. She was a member of the New York State Historical Association. She had been educated at the State Normal School. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6006,Myra L. Ingalsbe,1860,1916,New York,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography Myra Ingalsbe was elected to be a School Commissioner in Washington County, New York in 1893, 1896, 1899, 1902, 1905, and 1908. At the end of her last term, she was appointed to be a district superintendent, a position she held until 1916. She was reappointed at this point, but died a few weeks into her second term. Ingalsbe was the Vice President of the State Association of District Superintendents and of the State Teachers Association. She was a member of the New York State Historical Association. She had been educated at the State Normal School. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1902, 6007,Martha R. Almy,,,New York,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Almy ran an unsuccessful campaign to be a School Commissioner in Chautauqua County in 1893. Almy was the candidate put forth by the Chautauqua Political Equality Club, of which she was the chair. She did not run on a particular party ticket, making political equality, rather than a particular political party, a central part of her campaign. Her opponent was a male Republican incumbent. New York had just passed a law the previous year allowing women to vote for School Commissioners. Shortly before the election, three judges declared the law unconstitutional, but 1,875 women nevertheless voted in the election. Almy also served as a deputy factory inspector. She was a suffrage advocate in New York State. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1893,Prohibition 6008,Ida E. Cosad,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Ida Cosad was elected to be a School Commissioner in Wayne County, New York in 1902, a position which she held until 1905. Prior to election as a commissioner, she had served as a local examiner in the education department. She was appointed to be the district superintendent for Wayne County for the term ending in 1916. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1902, 6009,Mary L. Kniskern,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Kniskern was elected to be a School Commissioner in Broome County in 1896, and served a three year term. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1896, 6010,Martha Van Rensselaer,,1932,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Van Rensselaer ran for School Commissioner in Randolph County in 1893. She was elected to the position from 1896-1899. In 1900, she began teaching Home Economics at Cornell University. She became a full-time professor there in 1911, and helped found Cornell's School of Home Economics, of which she was the director, in 1919. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1893, 6010,Martha Van Rensselaer,,1932,New York,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Van Rensselaer ran for School Commissioner in Randolph County in 1893. She was elected to the position from 1896-1899. In 1900, she began teaching Home Economics at Cornell University. She became a full-time professor there in 1911, and helped found Cornell's School of Home Economics, of which she was the director, in 1919. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1896, 6011,Margaret Tobin Brown,1867,1932,Colorado,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Philanthropist| reformer,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Margaret Tobin Brown (aka as Molly Brown and the Unsinkable Molly Brown) campaigned for the state senate in Colorago in 1901. She withdrew from the race before election day, perhaps due to family concerns. Brown and her husband had grown wealthy in the mining industry in Colorado. Margaret Brown turned her attention to progressive reforms in Denver from the 1890s onward. After 1914 Brown worked on the national level with various suffrage leaders, becoming increasingly attracted to the more radical elements of the movement. That year Brown campaigned for the U.S. Senate from Colorado. Brown is best remembered today as a survivor of the Titanic disaster, and as a ""feisty"" inspiration for the musical ""The Unsinkable Molly Brown"". Additional Notes",State Senate,1901, 6011,Margaret Tobin Brown,1867,1932,Colorado,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Philanthropist| reformer,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Margaret Tobin Brown (aka as Molly Brown and the Unsinkable Molly Brown) campaigned for the state senate in Colorago in 1901. She withdrew from the race before election day, perhaps due to family concerns. Brown and her husband had grown wealthy in the mining industry in Colorado. Margaret Brown turned her attention to progressive reforms in Denver from the 1890s onward. After 1914 Brown worked on the national level with various suffrage leaders, becoming increasingly attracted to the more radical elements of the movement. That year Brown campaigned for the U.S. Senate from Colorado. Brown is best remembered today as a survivor of the Titanic disaster, and as a ""feisty"" inspiration for the musical ""The Unsinkable Molly Brown"". Additional Notes",U.S. Senator,1914, 6012,Flora McLauchlin,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography McLauchlin was the County School Commissioner for Alger County from 1899-1901 and 1901-1903. Some sources spell her name ""McLachlin."" Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6012,Flora McLauchlin,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography McLauchlin was the County School Commissioner for Alger County from 1899-1901 and 1901-1903. Some sources spell her name ""McLachlin."" Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1901, 6013,Julia Inglis,,,Michigan,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Inglis was elected to be the County School Commissioner for Arenac County 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6013,Julia Inglis,,,Michigan,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Inglis was elected to be the County School Commissioner for Arenac County 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1901, 6014,Flora M. Marvin,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marvin was elected to be the Crawford County School Commissioner in 1897 and 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1897, 6014,Flora M. Marvin,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marvin was elected to be the Crawford County School Commissioner in 1897 and 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6015,Kate Borden,,,Michigan,Married,,,,,"Biography Borden was elected to be the Gladwin County School Commissioner in 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6016,Nettie C. Gray,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Gray was elected to be the Grand Traverse School Commissioner in 1897, 1899, and 1901. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1897, 6016,Nettie C. Gray,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Gray was elected to be the Grand Traverse School Commissioner in 1897, 1899, and 1901. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1901, 6016,Nettie C. Gray,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Gray was elected to be the Grand Traverse School Commissioner in 1897, 1899, and 1901. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1897, 6017,Retta Peet,,,Michigan,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Peet was elected to be the Gratiot County School Commissioner in 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6018,L.E.W. Hall,,,Michigan,Married,,,,,"Biography Hall was elected to be the Manistee County School Commissioner in 1899. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6019,Vesta B. Smith,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Smith was elected to be the Oceana County School Commissioner in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1899, 6019,Vesta B. Smith,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Smith was elected to be the Oceana County School Commissioner in 1899 and 1901. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1901, 6020,Anna J. Thrush,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna J. Thrush was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 3, District E, in Denver, Colorado, during the primary election in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6021,Lida Kirksay,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Lida Kirksay was a Democratic candidate for Committeewoman fro Precinct 4, District E, in Denver, Colorado and in the primary race in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6022,Cora E. Kirkham,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Cora E. Kirkham was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 4, District E. in Denver, Colorado in the primary race in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6023,Alice L. Ingersoll,1845,1937,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice L. Ingersoll was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman for Precinct 5, District E. in Denver, Colorado, in the primary race in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6024,Nellie Liberty,1868,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie Liberty was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman for Precinct 6, District E. in Denver, Colorado, in the primary race of 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6025,Margaret Dibble,1876,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Margaret Dibble was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman for Precinct 1, District F in Denver, Colorado in the primary race of 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6026,Ella Shugren,1872,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella Shugren was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman for Precinct 2, District F. in Denver, Colorado in the primary race of 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6027,Ethel Elizabeth Redfield,"April 22nd, 1877",1958,Idaho,Single,Education,Educator,,Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Ethel Redfield campaigned in Idaho for County Superintendent of schools around 1913. She served the position until 1917. In 1916, she was elected on the Republican ticket for Idaho State Superintendent of Public School instruction. She held the position until 1923 and subsequently became executive secretary of the State Board of Education from 1924-1925. In 1925 she was elected unanimously by the Board of Education for State Commissioner of Education and served in this position for two years. While in office she was a member of a group of state superintendents that headed up drift education to save money for schools. Ethel Redfield was born on April 22, 1877 to Frances M. and Elizabeth Farrell Redfield in Kamiah, Idaho. At the time of her birth, her father, a government agent, was working on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho. The family later moved to Oregon, where Redfield was raised. Redfield began working in education when she taught fifth and sixth grades and Latin to 34 students in a one-room school in Detroit, Oregon. She attended Albany College, more recently named Lewis and Clark College, in Portland, Oregon where she received an AB and a Bachelor of scientific didatics degree in 1987 and 1988. Albany College later awarded her an honorary doctorate in 1955. After graduating from Albany College, she served from 1906-1913 as the head of the Latin department at Lewiston High School in Idaho. In 1913, she was elected as the Nez Perce County Superintendent of Schools. In 1917, she was elected to the State Superintendent of Public School Instruction and served three terms. In subsequent years she also served as the Executive Secretary of the State Board of Education and the State Commissioner of Education while working on a Masters Degree in Education at the University of Idaho. She continued her graduate work at Stanford and Harvard Universities. In 1928, she returned to the University of Idaho in varying capacities; dean of women, resident hostess at the school's Faris Hall, director of summer sessions, head of the college of education and active member of the university's organizations. She served at the University until her retirement. She died in 1957 at Palo Alto, California. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 6027,Ethel Elizabeth Redfield,"April 22nd, 1877",1958,Idaho,Single,Education,Educator,,Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Ethel Redfield campaigned in Idaho for County Superintendent of schools around 1913. She served the position until 1917. In 1916, she was elected on the Republican ticket for Idaho State Superintendent of Public School instruction. She held the position until 1923 and subsequently became executive secretary of the State Board of Education from 1924-1925. In 1925 she was elected unanimously by the Board of Education for State Commissioner of Education and served in this position for two years. While in office she was a member of a group of state superintendents that headed up drift education to save money for schools. Ethel Redfield was born on April 22, 1877 to Frances M. and Elizabeth Farrell Redfield in Kamiah, Idaho. At the time of her birth, her father, a government agent, was working on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho. The family later moved to Oregon, where Redfield was raised. Redfield began working in education when she taught fifth and sixth grades and Latin to 34 students in a one-room school in Detroit, Oregon. She attended Albany College, more recently named Lewis and Clark College, in Portland, Oregon where she received an AB and a Bachelor of scientific didatics degree in 1987 and 1988. Albany College later awarded her an honorary doctorate in 1955. After graduating from Albany College, she served from 1906-1913 as the head of the Latin department at Lewiston High School in Idaho. In 1913, she was elected as the Nez Perce County Superintendent of Schools. In 1917, she was elected to the State Superintendent of Public School Instruction and served three terms. In subsequent years she also served as the Executive Secretary of the State Board of Education and the State Commissioner of Education while working on a Masters Degree in Education at the University of Idaho. She continued her graduate work at Stanford and Harvard Universities. In 1928, she returned to the University of Idaho in varying capacities; dean of women, resident hostess at the school's Faris Hall, director of summer sessions, head of the college of education and active member of the university's organizations. She served at the University until her retirement. She died in 1957 at Palo Alto, California. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1919,Republican 6027,Ethel Elizabeth Redfield,"April 22nd, 1877",1958,Idaho,Single,Education,Educator,,Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Ethel Redfield campaigned in Idaho for County Superintendent of schools around 1913. She served the position until 1917. In 1916, she was elected on the Republican ticket for Idaho State Superintendent of Public School instruction. She held the position until 1923 and subsequently became executive secretary of the State Board of Education from 1924-1925. In 1925 she was elected unanimously by the Board of Education for State Commissioner of Education and served in this position for two years. While in office she was a member of a group of state superintendents that headed up drift education to save money for schools. Ethel Redfield was born on April 22, 1877 to Frances M. and Elizabeth Farrell Redfield in Kamiah, Idaho. At the time of her birth, her father, a government agent, was working on the Nez Perce Reservation in Idaho. The family later moved to Oregon, where Redfield was raised. Redfield began working in education when she taught fifth and sixth grades and Latin to 34 students in a one-room school in Detroit, Oregon. She attended Albany College, more recently named Lewis and Clark College, in Portland, Oregon where she received an AB and a Bachelor of scientific didatics degree in 1987 and 1988. Albany College later awarded her an honorary doctorate in 1955. After graduating from Albany College, she served from 1906-1913 as the head of the Latin department at Lewiston High School in Idaho. In 1913, she was elected as the Nez Perce County Superintendent of Schools. In 1917, she was elected to the State Superintendent of Public School Instruction and served three terms. In subsequent years she also served as the Executive Secretary of the State Board of Education and the State Commissioner of Education while working on a Masters Degree in Education at the University of Idaho. She continued her graduate work at Stanford and Harvard Universities. In 1928, she returned to the University of Idaho in varying capacities; dean of women, resident hostess at the school's Faris Hall, director of summer sessions, head of the college of education and active member of the university's organizations. She served at the University until her retirement. She died in 1957 at Palo Alto, California. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 6028,Carrie Harper White,,,Idaho,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. Carrie Harper White, of Idaho, was a member of the Legislature's Lower House in 1919. While in office she supported a boxing bill in Idaho. She was a member of Idaho's ratification committee to work for women's suffrage. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918, 6029,Anna Moody,,,Idaho,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. Anna Moody served as Treasurer of Ada County, Idaho in 1918. She was a member of Idaho's ratification committee that worked for women's suffrage. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 6030,Alma Josephson,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Alma Josephson, of Oneida County, was the only woman elected to County Sheriff in Idaho in 1918. Additional Notes",County Sheriff,1918, 6031,Mrs. Ida L. M. Fursman,,,Illinois,,,,Socialist · United Labor Party,Civic Reform | Labor,"Biography Mrs. L. M. Fursman ran on the Labor Ticket in Chicago's 27th Ward for the Board of Alderman. She recieved a good number of women's vote. While she did not win the campaign, Fursman faired well considering the conservative prejudice against the newly formed Labor Party. Fursman was an educator and head assistant at the Linne School. In 1913, she was elected a trustee of the Public School Teachers' Pension and Retirement Association on the ticket of the Chicago Teachers' Federation. In 1910, the Chicago School Board passed the Loeb Rule, named after the President of School Board, that forbade teachers from joining union. In 1915 there was a proposal to break up the Teacher's Federation and to dismiss Fursman from service in the public education system for ""subordination."" In 1916 the School Board carried out its threat and Fursman, acting vice president of the Chicago Teacher's Federation, was one of 68 teachers literally locked out of their classrooms for their membership to the CTF. The CTF subsequently retracted its membership from the Chicago Federation of Labor and fought for the reinstatement of its members. Fursman had become President of the Chicago Teacher's Association sometime before 1918. Additional Notes",Alderman,1918,Socialist 6032,Laura Pierce Young,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Laura Pierce Young campaigned in Chicago's 33 Ward for the Board of Alderman. Running on the Democratic ticket, she lost in a largely Republican ward. Additional Notes",Alderman,1918,Democratic 6033,Mrs. William McPherson,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography In 1919, Mrs. William McPherson was elected, by a large majority, to the Columbus, Ohio Board of Education. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1919, 6034,Miss Kate Lacey,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Miss Kate Lacey was a member of the Columbus, Ohio Board of Education in 1919. The date of her campaign is uncertain. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1918, 6035,Mrs. Hope Griswold,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Hope Griswold was elected to the East Cleveland Board of Education in 1919. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1919, 6036,Mrs. Ermine C. Crawford,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Ermine C. Crawford was elected to the Dayton, Ohio Board of Education in 1919. She led her nearest opponent by over 2000 votes. With her election, Crawford became one of the two women on the Dayton Board of Education. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1919, 6037,Anna G. [W?] Roussel,,,Ohio,,,"Poet, Writer",,Temperance,"Biography Anna G. [W.?] Roussel was the first woman elected to the Dayton, Ohio Board of Education in 1917. She was an Independent candidate. Roussel's closest opponent in the race was Mabel Wagner, the Socialist Party candidate. Roussel had previously served on the Canton, Ohio board of education. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917, 6038,Mrs. T. J. Bray,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. T. J. Bray was elected to the Board of Education in Youngstown, Ohio in 1919. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1919, 6039,Mrs. Thomas W. Inglis,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography In 1919, Mrs. Thomas W. Inglis was re-elected to the Youngstown Board of Education. She was one of three women serving on the board after her re-election. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1919, 6040,Mrs. R. A. Baker,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. R. A. Baker was an acting member of the Youngstown, Ohio Board of Education in 1919. She had served as a board member for several years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1918, 6041,Mrs. Maggie Ginn,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Maggie Ginn was elected to the Board of Education in Bellfontaine, Ohio in 1919. Ginn was the daughter of Eliza Richardson and Dr. Watson. Her father was a noted physician in the County. The family lived in Wyandot County until they moved to Bellefontaine in 1857. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1919, 6042,Miss Eva Byers,,,Ohio,,,,,,"Biography Miss Eva Byers joined the Bellfontaine, Ohio Board of Education when she won her bid for election in 1918. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1918, 6043,Bernice McCoy,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Bernice McCoy served as superintendent of public instruction in Nez Perce County, Idaho. Records indicate that she was acting county superintendent at least, between 1903-1907. However, her term may have started earlier and ended later. In 1915, McCoy campaigned on the Republic ticket for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Idaho. She served one term. McCoy was the Director of Placement Service at Idaho State University from 1922-1945 and has a hall named after her. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1915,Republican 6044,Mary C. Larson,,,Iowa,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mary C. Larson was elected Superintendent of Schools in Adams County, Iowa in 1912-1918. She was a Democrat. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Democratic 6044,Mary C. Larson,,,Iowa,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mary C. Larson was elected Superintendent of Schools in Adams County, Iowa in 1912-1918. She was a Democrat. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 6045,Clarice Oelke,,,Iowa,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Clarice Oelke was elected Recorder in Audubon County, Iowa in 1912 and served through 1916. She was a Democrat. Additional Notes",Recorder,1912,Democratic 6046,Stella B. Irvine,,,California,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. Stella B. Irvine campaigned on the Prohibition ticket for Congressman of California's 11th District in 1918. She lost the election to her incumbent and Democratic opponent, William Kettner. Irvine was also a contender for a position in the California Assembly from the 77th Assembly District sometime between 1913-1915. Irvine was an active Prohibitionist well before her campaigns. She was President of the Southern California W.C.T.U. and used her position as National Superintendent of the Sunday School Department to encourage the teaching of Temperance in Sunday Schools. Additional Notes",Assembly Member,1913,Prohibition 6046,Stella B. Irvine,,,California,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. Stella B. Irvine campaigned on the Prohibition ticket for Congressman of California's 11th District in 1918. She lost the election to her incumbent and Democratic opponent, William Kettner. Irvine was also a contender for a position in the California Assembly from the 77th Assembly District sometime between 1913-1915. Irvine was an active Prohibitionist well before her campaigns. She was President of the Southern California W.C.T.U. and used her position as National Superintendent of the Sunday School Department to encourage the teaching of Temperance in Sunday Schools. Additional Notes",State Congressman,1918,Prohibition 6047,Mary L. Gibbs,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography In 1918, Mary L. Gibbs campaigned on the Socialist ticket for Governor of Colorado. Additional Notes",Governor,1918,Socialist 6048,Alice M. Eddy,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography In 1918, Alice M. Eddy campaigned on the Socialist ticket for the position of Secretary of State of Nevada. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Socialist 6049,Florence M. Stote,1870,,Colorado,Married,Clerical,County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Florence M. Stote was acting County Superintendent of Schools in El Paso, Colorado in 1907-1908. It is possible that she held this position for several more terms. In 1918, Stote campaigned on the Republican ticket for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was defeated by the Democratic incumbent, Mary C. C. Bradford, by nearly 13,000 votes. Florence M. Stote was born in Kansas in 1870. In 1896, she married William H. R. Stote, with whom she had one daughter, Helen M. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907,Republican 6049,Florence M. Stote,1870,,Colorado,Married,Clerical,County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Florence M. Stote was acting County Superintendent of Schools in El Paso, Colorado in 1907-1908. It is possible that she held this position for several more terms. In 1918, Stote campaigned on the Republican ticket for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was defeated by the Democratic incumbent, Mary C. C. Bradford, by nearly 13,000 votes. Florence M. Stote was born in Kansas in 1870. In 1896, she married William H. R. Stote, with whom she had one daughter, Helen M. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Republican 6050,Mamie E. Hefferon,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mamie E. Hefferon ran for Wyoming's Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1918 on the Democratic ticket. Initially, there were no candidates on the Democratic ticket for the position. However, she and her opponent, Mr. B.N. Mathews of Uinta, County, offered their candidacies. Their names had to be written in the primary ballots. Hefferon won the in the primary election. At the time of her campaign, Hefferon was also acting County Superintendent of Laramie County. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Democratic 6051,Mrs. L. M. D. O'Neil,,,New Mexico,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L. M. D. O'Neil, of the Village of Corona, campaigned in 1918 on the Socialist ticket for New Mexico's Superintendent of Public Instruction. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Socialist 6052,Miss Mary Burkhart,,,Kentucky,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Mary Burkhart was nominated on the Prohibition ticket in Kentucky's tenth district for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1902. At the time of the election, women had not been granted the vote in Kentucky. She ran under a platform of ""Prohibition and the Golden Rule."" Burkhart was the daughter of a wealthy lumberman from the County of Lone Wolf in Kentucky. The county was mostly mountainous area and Burkhart trecked the across trackless forests to canvas from house to house. When told that, even if she won enough votes, she would not be seated, Burkhart insisted that nothing would stop her from assuming her Congressional seat. Newspapers describe her as young, wealthy, and attractive. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1902,Prohibition 6053,Miss Joanna Sprague,,,Utah,,Clerical,Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Miss Joanna Sprague of Salt Lake City, Utah, campaigned for County Recorder in 1897. Before her campaign, Sprague had served successfully as the deputy in the District Court Clerk's Office and had the support of most of the attorneys in the county. Informal canvases predicted that she would fare far ahead of her opponents in the election. However, Sprague failed to gain the women vote and lost the election. Her loss demonstrated that female candidates could not depend reliably upon the votes of fellow women. Additional Notes",Recorder,1897, 6054,Mrs. La Barthe,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. La Barthe, of Salt Lake City, Utah, campaigned for County Auditor in 1897. She lost the campaign to her male opponent, Mr. Swan. Her loss was incident with a series of losses by other women candidates in the city. Additional Notes",Auditor,1897, 6055,Mrs. Bradley,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Bradley, of Salt Lake City, Utah was nominated for County Auditor in 1897. Despite being heralded as capable and competent, she and her female opponent lost to their male opponent. Their loss coincided with losses by several other women in the county. Additional Notes",Auditor,1897, 6056,Mrs. E. A. Melton,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Republican, Mrs. E. A. Melton was acting School Superintendent in Butte County, Idaho in 1917. School Superintendents in Idaho are elected to two year terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 6057,Mrs. Ida E. Sullivan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Ida E. Sullivan campaigned for a two year term on the Republican ticket for County School Superintendent in Minidoka, Idaho in 1916. She won the election and held the position for many terms. Before campaigning for Superintendent, Sullivan taught at the first Rupert School in Idaho. Additional Notes",,, 6058,Carrie A. Imrie,1879,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Carrie A. Imrie was a Democratic party candidate for Committeewoman for Precinct 1, District F in Denver, Colorado, in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6059,Minnie M. Goodwin,1867,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Minnie M. Goodwin was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 4, District F, in Denver, Colorado, in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6060,Mrs. W. Gray,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. Gray was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman from Precinct 5, District F in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6061,Lauretta Mueller,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Lauretta Mueller was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 5, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6062,Mary A. Quinn,1872,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Quinn was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 6, District F. in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6063,Mary Gallagher,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary Gallagher was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 6, District F in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6064,Mary A. Feeley,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Feeley was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 7, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6065,Mayme Evans,1890,,Colorado,Single,Clerical,Stenographer,,,"Biography Mayme Evans (aka Mamie Evans) was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 7. District F in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6066,Teckla Carlstadt,1890,,Colorado,Single,Manufacturing,Factory worker,,,"Biography Teckla Carlstadt was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 7, District F in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6067,Margaret McGill,1874,,Colorado,Widowed,Manufacturing,Factory worker,,,"Biography Margaret McGill was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 8, District F in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6068,Nettie M. Geisler,1873,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Nettie M. Geisler was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman for Precinct 1, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6069,Rebecca E. England,1846,,Colorado,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Matron,,,"Biography Rebecca E. England was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 2, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. England ran for State Representative for the Republican party in the primary in 1914. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 6069,Rebecca E. England,1846,,Colorado,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Matron,,,"Biography Rebecca E. England was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 2, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. England ran for State Representative for the Republican party in the primary in 1914. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6070,Louisa M. Orvis,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Louisa M. Orvis was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 3, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6071,Augusta Kunde,1879,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Augusta Kunde was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 4, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6072,Nellie E. LaVeille,1879,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie E. LaVeille [aka Nellie E. LaVielle] was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 5, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6073,Regina Ortloff,1875,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Regina Ortloff was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 6, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6074,Daisy B. Bivens,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Daisy B. Bivens was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 8, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6075,Anna Anderson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Anna Anderson was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman for Precinct 8, District G, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6076,Miss Lura V. Paine,1877,,Idaho,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Miss Lura V. Paine was acting Superintendent of Ada County in Idaho in 1917. She ran on the Republican ticket. Paine was born in 1877. It is possible that she graduated from Beatrice High School in Beatrice Nebraska and received her teaching degree from Colorado State Teachers College in Greeley, Co. In 1909, she moved in Idaho and three years later, she became the principal of Cole School. She held the position for five years. After several terms as Superintendent of Ada County, Paine moved to Oregon where she resumed teaching school and married Silas Preston Hager II. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1917,Republican 6077,Mrs. Oriana N. Hubbard,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Oriana M. Hubbard campaigned on the Republican ticket for County Superintendent of Adams County in in 1916. She held the position for several terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1917,Republican 6078,Matilda Holm,1869,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Matilda Holm was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman of Precinct 9, District G, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6079,Nellie Connelly,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Connelly was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 10, District G, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6080,Myra Clark,1871,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Myra Clark was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 11, District G, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6081,Emma H. Watkins,1868,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma H. Watkins was a Republican Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 12, District G, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6082,Anna B. Amick,1891,,Colorado,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Anna B. Amick was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 8, District G, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Republican 6083,Minnie Miller,1862,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Minnie Miller was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 9, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 6083,Minnie Miller,1862,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Minnie Miller was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 9, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6084,Mrs. Malprede,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Malprede was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 9, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6085,Victoria De John,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Victoria DeJohn was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 9, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6086,Kathryn L. Straughn,1878,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Kathryn L. Straughn was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct11, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6087,Lizzie Hunter,1871,,Colorado,Single,Domestic and Personal Service,Laundress,,,"Biography Lizzie Hunter was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 11, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6088,Mary Neddenriep,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mary Neddenriep was elected County Superintendent of Schoolsof Alpine County, California in 1898. She served between 1899 and 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6089,Cornelia Richards,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Cornelia Richards served as County Superintendent of Schools in Mono County, California from 1891 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 6089,Cornelia Richards,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Cornelia Richards served as County Superintendent of Schools in Mono County, California from 1891 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6089,Cornelia Richards,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Cornelia Richards served as County Superintendent of Schools in Mono County, California from 1891 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 6090,Mrs. J. E. Chope,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J.E. Chope was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Monterey County, California in 1898. She served from 1899 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6091,Lulu Clair Bahr,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Lulu Clair Bahr was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 in San Bernardino County, California. Bahr did not complete her term. A.S. McPherron was appointed to her office in 1899 to serve until 1903. Reasons for this event are unknown. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6092,Mrs. A.C. S. Woods,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.C. S. Woods was elected County Superintendent of Schools in San Luis Obispo County, California in 1898. She served from 1899 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6093,Margaret I. Poore,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Margaret I. Poore was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 in Shasta County, California. She served from 1898 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6094,Josie Finane,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Josie Finane was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 in Sierra County, California. She served one term, from 1899 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6095,Effie Persons,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Effie Persons was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 in Siskiyou County, California. She served from 1899 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6096,Minnie Coulter,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Coulter was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Sonoma County, California in 1898 and 1902. She served from 1899 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1898, 6096,Minnie Coulter,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Minnie Coulter was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Sonoma County, California in 1898 and 1902. She served from 1899 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1904, 6097,Mrs. S. E. Peart,,,,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S. E. Peart was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Yolo County, California in 1898. She served one term from 1899 to 1903. Additional Notes",,, 6098,Emma M. Herey,,,Colorado,Single,Writing | Education,Writer| teacher,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma M. Herey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1898. Herey was elected by a plurality of over 2,000 votes against her opponent another woman. She served in the position through 1905. Herey was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 1894. She was a writer and a member of the Women's Press Club in Denver. Additional Notes",City Superintendent of Schools,1898,Democratic 6098,Emma M. Herey,,,Colorado,Single,Writing | Education,Writer| teacher,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma M. Herey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1898. Herey was elected by a plurality of over 2,000 votes against her opponent another woman. She served in the position through 1905. Herey was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 1894. She was a writer and a member of the Women's Press Club in Denver. Additional Notes",City Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6098,Emma M. Herey,,,Colorado,Single,Writing | Education,Writer| teacher,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma M. Herey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1898. Herey was elected by a plurality of over 2,000 votes against her opponent another woman. She served in the position through 1905. Herey was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 1894. She was a writer and a member of the Women's Press Club in Denver. Additional Notes",City Superintendent of Schools,1898,Democratic 6098,Emma M. Herey,,,Colorado,Single,Writing | Education,Writer| teacher,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma M. Herey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1898. Herey was elected by a plurality of over 2,000 votes against her opponent another woman. She served in the position through 1905. Herey was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she graduated from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in 1894. She was a writer and a member of the Women's Press Club in Denver. Additional Notes",City Superintendent of Schools,1900, 6099,Anna Watson,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Watson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Baca County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6100,Florence Sargent,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Sargent was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Bent County, Colorado in 1898. Sargent served in the office at least through 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6100,Florence Sargent,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Sargent was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Bent County, Colorado in 1898. Sargent served in the office at least through 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6100,Florence Sargent,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Sargent was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Bent County, Colorado in 1898. Sargent served in the office at least through 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6101,Julia Tinsley,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Julia Tinsley was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Cheyenne County, Colorado in 1898. She served at least through 1904 in this office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6102,Mrs. M. A. Bowman,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.A. Bowman was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Clear Creek County, Colorado in 1898. She in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6102,Mrs. M. A. Bowman,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.A. Bowman was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Clear Creek County, Colorado in 1898. She in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6103,Mrs. M. J. Browne,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.J. Browne was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Delta County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6104,Anna C. Willard,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna C. Willard was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 in Elbert County, Colorado. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6105,Lucy E. De Witt,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy E. De Witt was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1898 in Garfield County, Colorado. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6106,Minnie Frey,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie Frey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Gilpin County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6107,Lizzie A. Sullivan,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie A. Sullivan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Grand County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6108,Mary E. Williams,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Williams was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Gunnison County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6109,Alice Harrington,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Hinsdale County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6110,Nettie Renfro,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Nettie Renfro was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lake County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6111,Mary E. Gill,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Gill was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Larimer County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6111,Mary E. Gill,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Gill was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Larimer County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6112,Louise M. Dyer,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Louise M. Dyer was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Logan County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6112,Louise M. Dyer,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Louise M. Dyer was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Logan County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6113,Mrs. L. D. Pollock,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L. D. Pollock was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Mineral County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6114,Emma Willis,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Willis was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Montrose County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6114,Emma Willis,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Willis was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Montrose County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6115,Mrs. M. A. Clifford,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.A. Clifford was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Morgan County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6115,Mrs. M. A. Clifford,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.A. Clifford was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Morgan County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6116,Mary J. Anderson,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Anderson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Otero County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6117,Minnie M. Holaday,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie M. Holaday was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Ouray County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6117,Minnie M. Holaday,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie M. Holaday was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Ouray County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6118,L. K. Remington,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography L.K. Remington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Park County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6119,M. H. Exline,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography M.H. Exline was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Prowers County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6120,Lois J. Shepherd,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lois J. Shepherd was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Pueblo County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6121,Laura Monson,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura Monson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Routte County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6122,Ellen Carbis,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen Carbis was elected County Superintendent of Schools in San Juan County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6122,Ellen Carbis,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen Carbis was elected County Superintendent of Schools in San Juan County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6123,Theresa Mattern,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Theresa Mattern was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 13, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6124,Mrs. A. F. Dare,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.F. Dare was elected County Superintendent of San Miguel County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6125,Mollie B. McNeer,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mollie B. McNeer was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 12, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6126,Lulu Buffington,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Lulu Buffington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Summit County, Iowa in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6127,Thera Satterlee,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Thera Satterlee was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Teller County, Colorado in 1898. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6127,Thera Satterlee,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Thera Satterlee was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Teller County, Colorado in 1898. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6128,Ella E. Garfield,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella E. Garfield was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Washington County, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6129,Minnie Cunningham,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie Cunningham was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Yuma County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6129,Minnie Cunningham,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie Cunningham was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Yuma County, Colorado in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6130,Mrs. M. Prichard,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. Prichard was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 13, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6131,Pearl D. Bailey,1878,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Pearl D. Bailey was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 13, District F, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6132,Agnes M. Fredrick,1873,,Colorado,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Nurse,,,"Biography Agnes M. Fredrick was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, District G, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6133,Hester M. Spackman,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Hester M. Spackman was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Ada County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6134,Anna Harmer,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna Harmer was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Bannock County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6134,Anna Harmer,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna Harmer was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Bannock County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6135,May Ringgold,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography May Ringgold was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Blaine County, Iowa in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6135,May Ringgold,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography May Ringgold was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Blaine County, Iowa in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6136,Maggie McGuinness,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Maggie McGuinness was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Boise County, Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6137,Ella M. Walling,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella M. Walling was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Canyon County, Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6138,Martha Keenan,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Martha Keenan was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Custer County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6138,Martha Keenan,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Martha Keenan was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Custer County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6139,Anna L. Lodge,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Lodge was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Elmore County, Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6140,Frances H. Roskelley,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Frances H. Roskelley was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Fremont County, Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6141,Mattie Headington,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Mattie Headington was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Latah County, Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6142,Leah M. Burnside,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Leah Burnside was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Lincoln County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6142,Leah M. Burnside,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Leah Burnside was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Lincoln County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6143,Jennie M. Harrington,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Jennie M. Harrington was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Nez Perces County, Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6144,Helen L. Young,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Helen L. Young was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Shoshone County, Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6145,Mary Z. Harper,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Mary Harper was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 6145,Mary Z. Harper,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Mary Harper was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington County, Idaho in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6147,Emma M. Bryan,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma M. Bryan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, Illinois in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6147,Emma M. Bryan,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma M. Bryan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, Illinois in 1898. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6148,Sarah J. Whittenberg,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Sarah J. Whittenberg was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Johnson County, Illinois in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6149,Libbie Dean,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Libbie Dean served as County Superintendent in Jasper County, Iowa between 1899 and 1900. She was re-elected in 1902 on the Republican ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6149,Libbie Dean,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Libbie Dean served as County Superintendent in Jasper County, Iowa between 1899 and 1900. She was re-elected in 1902 on the Republican ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 6150,Angie Reitzel,,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Angie Reitzel served as County Superintendent in Monroe County, Iowa from 1896 to 1900, and from 1900 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1896, 6150,Angie Reitzel,,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Angie Reitzel served as County Superintendent in Monroe County, Iowa from 1896 to 1900, and from 1900 to 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1900, 6151,Ella Seckerson,1904,,Iowa,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ella Seckerson served as County Superintendent in O'Brien County, Iowa between 1892 and 1902. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. As a child, her family moved to Wisconsin. In 1886, she moved to Iowa, where she taught at Sheldon High School in O'Brien County. She married R. B. Daniel in 1900, and shortly thereafter in 1902, the couple moved to Marshall, Minnesota. Seckerson died in Minnesota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6152,Mary M. Hughes,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Mary M. Hughes served as County Superintendent of Schools in Washington County, Iowa between 1899 and 1900. She was elected again in 1902 on the Republican ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898,Republican 6152,Mary M. Hughes,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Mary M. Hughes served as County Superintendent of Schools in Washington County, Iowa between 1899 and 1900. She was elected again in 1902 on the Republican ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 6153,Ellie O'Donnell,1879,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Ellie O'Donnell was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 2, Distric G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6154,Mary Ireson,1886,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Ireson was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 3, Distric G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6155,Julia C. Hanrahan,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Julia C. Hanrahan was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 4, Distric G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6156,Flora Leininger,1880,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Flora Leininger was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 6, Distric G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6157,Mary A. Kirkland,1886,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Kirkland was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 7, Distric G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6158,Hattie Olmstead,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Hattie Olmstead served as County Superintendent in Allen County, Kansas between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6159,Minnie V. White,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie V. White was elected County Superintendent in Chantauqua County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6160,Ella Michael,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella Michael was elected County Superintendent of Clark County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6161,Bertha Marlatt,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Bertha Marlatt was elected County Superintendent of Cloud County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6162,Ella McCuno,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella McCuno was elected County Superintendent in Comancho County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6163,Floy M. Hardman,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Floy M. Hardman was elected County Superintendent in Graham County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900 and until at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6163,Floy M. Hardman,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Floy M. Hardman was elected County Superintendent in Graham County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900 and until at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6164,Nellie Brollier,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Brollier was elected County Superintendent in Grant County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6165,Margaret McDermot,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret McDermot was elected County Superintendent of Hodgeman County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1898, 6166,Maude Clavin,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Maude Clavin was elected County Superintendent in Johnson County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and until at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6166,Maude Clavin,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Maude Clavin was elected County Superintendent in Johnson County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and until at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6167,Etta Tedford,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Etta Tedford was elected County Superintendent of Kearney County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and until at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6168,Kate Southwick,,,Kansas,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Welfare Worker,,,"Biography Kate Southwick was elected County Superintendent in Labette County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6169,Mary McCreary,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary McCreary was elected County Superintendent in Lyon County, Kansas. SHe served between 1899 and 1900, and until at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6169,Mary McCreary,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary McCreary was elected County Superintendent in Lyon County, Kansas. SHe served between 1899 and 1900, and until at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6170,Agnes J. Blair,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Agnes J. Blair was elected County Superintendent of Ness County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6171,Grace Norton,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Grace Norton was elected County Superintendent in Pawnee County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6171,Grace Norton,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Grace Norton was elected County Superintendent in Pawnee County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6172,Etta Henline,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Etta Henline was elected County Superintendent in Seward County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6173,Emma Wilson,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Wilson was elected County Superintendent in Stanton County, Kansas. She served between 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6174,Hattie J. Kirby,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Hattie J. Kirby was elected County Superintendent in Trego County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1900, 6174,Hattie J. Kirby,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Hattie J. Kirby was elected County Superintendent in Trego County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1904, 6174,Hattie J. Kirby,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Hattie J. Kirby was elected County Superintendent in Trego County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1900, 6175,Maggie Towne,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Maggie Towne was elected County Superintendent in Wallace County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6176,Daisy Dirnfield,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Daisy Dirnfield was elected County Superintendent in Wichita County, Kansas. She served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1898, 6177,Kate Edgar,,,Kentucky,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Kate Edgar served as Superintendent of County Schools in Bourbon County, Kentucky from 1894 to 1898 and from 1898 to 1902. Edgar's opponent was William E. Williams, also a Democratic. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 6177,Kate Edgar,,,Kentucky,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Kate Edgar served as Superintendent of County Schools in Bourbon County, Kentucky from 1894 to 1898 and from 1898 to 1902. Edgar's opponent was William E. Williams, also a Democratic. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898,Democratic 6178,Nannie R. Catlett,,,Kentucky,,Writing,Newspaper Editor,,,"Biography Nannie R. Catlett served as the Superintendent of County Schools in Caldwell County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Records also name her as Superintendent in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6178,Nannie R. Catlett,,,Kentucky,,Writing,Newspaper Editor,,,"Biography Nannie R. Catlett served as the Superintendent of County Schools in Caldwell County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Records also name her as Superintendent in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 6178,Nannie R. Catlett,,,Kentucky,,Writing,Newspaper Editor,,,"Biography Nannie R. Catlett served as the Superintendent of County Schools in Caldwell County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Records also name her as Superintendent in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6179,Helen G. Dawson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Helen G. Dawson was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Prescinct 7, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6180,Mary Dolan,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary Dolan was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 9, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6181,Lucia Smith,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucia Smith served as Superintendent of County Schools in Carroll County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6182,Katie McDaniel,,,Kentucky,Single,,,,,"Biography Katie McDaniel served as Superintendent of County Schools in Christian County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6182,Katie McDaniel,,,Kentucky,Single,,,,,"Biography Katie McDaniel served as Superintendent of County Schools in Christian County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6183,Nora Scott Wilkinson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Nora Wilkinson Scott served as Superintendent of County Schools in Clark County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",,, 6184,Mina Wheeler,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Mina Wheeler served as Superintendent of County Schools in Crittenden County, Kentucky from 1896 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6185,Lucy Pattie,,,Kentucky,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy Pattie served as Superintendent of County Schools from 1894 to 1902 in Franklin County, Kentucky, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Democratic 6185,Lucy Pattie,,,Kentucky,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy Pattie served as Superintendent of County Schools from 1894 to 1902 in Franklin County, Kentucky, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6185,Lucy Pattie,,,Kentucky,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy Pattie served as Superintendent of County Schools from 1894 to 1902 in Franklin County, Kentucky, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Democratic 6186,Elisa Jennings Lusk,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Elisa Jennings Lusk served as Superintendent of County Schools in Garrard County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902. She is more commonly recorded as ""Eliza Lusk."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6187,Lizzie C. McGoodwin,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie C. McGoodwin served as Superintendent of County Schools from 1898 to 1902 in Grant County, Kentucky. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6188,Sallie R. Brown,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Sallie R. Brown served as the Superintendent of County Schools from 1898 to 1902 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Brown also served from 1902 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6188,Sallie R. Brown,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Sallie R. Brown served as the Superintendent of County Schools from 1898 to 1902 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Brown also served from 1902 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6189,Rosa A. Stonestreet,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Rosa A. Stonestreet served as Superintendent of County Schools in Jefferson County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6189,Rosa A. Stonestreet,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Rosa A. Stonestreet served as Superintendent of County Schools in Jefferson County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6190,Mary G. Anderson,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Mary G. Anderson served as Superintendent of County Schools from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906 in Montgomery County, Kentucky. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6190,Mary G. Anderson,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Mary G. Anderson served as Superintendent of County Schools from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906 in Montgomery County, Kentucky. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6191,Nannie Jones,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Nannie Jones served as Superintendent of County Schools in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Jones married between her first and second terms as Superintendent. As such, she is recorded in 1904 as ""Mrs. Nannie Jones Welch."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6191,Nannie Jones,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Nannie Jones served as Superintendent of County Schools in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Jones married between her first and second terms as Superintendent. As such, she is recorded in 1904 as ""Mrs. Nannie Jones Welch."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6192,Lucy M. Blakemore,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Lucy M. Blakemore served as Superintendent of County Schools in Oldham and Owen Counties, Kentucky. From 1898 to 1902, she served Oldham County exclusively. However, between 1902 and 1906, she took on the duties of Owen County in addition to Oldham County. Reasons for this occurrence are unknown. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6192,Lucy M. Blakemore,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Lucy M. Blakemore served as Superintendent of County Schools in Oldham and Owen Counties, Kentucky. From 1898 to 1902, she served Oldham County exclusively. However, between 1902 and 1906, she took on the duties of Owen County in addition to Oldham County. Reasons for this occurrence are unknown. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6193,Hattie Speed Orr,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie S. Orr served as Superintendent of County Schools in Pendleton County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6193,Hattie Speed Orr,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie S. Orr served as Superintendent of County Schools in Pendleton County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902 and from 1902 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6194,Kate Zoller,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Zoller served as Superintendent of County Schools in Robertson County, Kentucky from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6195,Mary A. Hanson,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Hanson served as County Superintendent of Schools in Becker County, Minnesota from 1899 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6195,Mary A. Hanson,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Hanson served as County Superintendent of Schools in Becker County, Minnesota from 1899 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6196,Mary Brett,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary Brett served as County Superintendent of Schools in Benton County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902. County Superintendents serve four-year terms in Minnesota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6197,Matilda A. Ochs,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Matilda A. Ochs served as County Superintendent of Schools in Carver County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6198,Mrs. E. N. Cady,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. N. Cady served as County Superintendent of Schools in Cass County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6199,Hattie F. Booth,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie F. Booth served as County Superintendent of Schools in Itasca County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6200,Laura Taylor Olson,1858,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura T. Olson served as County Superintendent of Schools from 1898 to 1902 and at least through 1904 in Jackson County, Minnesota. Olson ran again for the office in 1906, this time as an Independent, but came in third. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Independent 6200,Laura Taylor Olson,1858,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura T. Olson served as County Superintendent of Schools from 1898 to 1902 and at least through 1904 in Jackson County, Minnesota. Olson ran again for the office in 1906, this time as an Independent, but came in third. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6200,Laura Taylor Olson,1858,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura T. Olson served as County Superintendent of Schools from 1898 to 1902 and at least through 1904 in Jackson County, Minnesota. Olson ran again for the office in 1906, this time as an Independent, but came in third. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Independent 6201,Carrie H. Woodward,,,Minnesota,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Carrie H. Woodward served as County Superintendent of Schools in Lake County, Minnesota from 1890 to 1902 and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6201,Carrie H. Woodward,,,Minnesota,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Carrie H. Woodward served as County Superintendent of Schools in Lake County, Minnesota from 1890 to 1902 and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6201,Carrie H. Woodward,,,Minnesota,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Carrie H. Woodward served as County Superintendent of Schools in Lake County, Minnesota from 1890 to 1902 and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6202,Dell W. Forbes,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Dell W. Forbes served as County Superintendent of Schools in Lyon County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6203,Fannie G. Gies,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Fannie G. Gies served as County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota from 1901-1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 6203,Fannie G. Gies,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Fannie G. Gies served as County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota from 1901-1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6203,Fannie G. Gies,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Fannie G. Gies served as County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota from 1901-1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 6204,Christine Goetzinger,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Christine Goetzinger served as County Superintendent of Schools in Ottertail County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6205,Ellen M. Wright,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Ellen M. Wright served as County Superintendent of Schools in Rock County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6205,Ellen M. Wright,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Ellen M. Wright served as County Superintendent of Schools in Rock County, Minnesota from 1898 to 1902, and through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6206,Bird Craig,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Bird Craig served as County Superintendent of Schools in Sherburne County,Minnesota from 1898 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6207,Mary F. Hall,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary F. Hall served as County Superintendent of Schools from 1898 to 1902 in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 6208,Mrs. J. R. Dugard,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J.R. Dugard was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 10, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6209,Katherine Burnett,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Katherine Burnett was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 11, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6210,Gertrude C. Brandt,1884,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Gertrude C. Brandt [aka Gertie Brandt] was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 12, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6211,Katherine Ahlich,1863,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Katherine Ahlich was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 12, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6212,Catherine Dinsmore,1877,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Catherine Dinsmore was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 13, District G in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 6213,Hattie D. Sutton,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Hattie D. Sutton was elected Superintendent of Schools in Atchison County, Missouri in 1901. Sources suggest she served terms as Superintendent prior to her 1901 election. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1901, 6214,Rowena Carter,,,Missouri,Married,,,,,"Biography Rowena Carter was elected County School Commissioner in Clark County, Missouri in 1901. She was the first woman to hold this office. Additional Notes",County School Commissioner,1901, 6215,Carrie Phelps,,,Missouri,Married,,,,,"Biography Carrie Phelps was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Howell County, Missouri in 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 6216,Josephine Baker,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Josephine Baker was elected County School Commissioner in Linn County, Missouri in 1901. She was reelected in 1903. Baker defeated Professor D.A. Randall, who was the incumbent. In addition, Baker was the first woman elected to this office in Linn County. Additional Notes",County School Commissioner,1901, 6216,Josephine Baker,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Josephine Baker was elected County School Commissioner in Linn County, Missouri in 1901. She was reelected in 1903. Baker defeated Professor D.A. Randall, who was the incumbent. In addition, Baker was the first woman elected to this office in Linn County. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1903, 6217,Millicent Griffith,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Millicent Griffith served as County School Commissioner in Mercer County, Missouri from 1899 to 1901. Additional Notes",County School Commissioner,1899, 6218,Louise Hendrex,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Louise Hendrex served as County Commissioner of Schools in Newton County, Missouri from 1901 to 1905. Hendrex's surname is also recorded as ""Hendrix."" Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1901, 6218,Louise Hendrex,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Louise Hendrex served as County Commissioner of Schools in Newton County, Missouri from 1901 to 1905. Hendrex's surname is also recorded as ""Hendrix."" Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1903, 6219,Willa Nora Mitchell,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Willa Nora Mitchell served as County Commissioner of Schools from at least 1901 to 1919 in Pike County, Missouri. She defeated Carl E. Latimer in this election. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1901, 6219,Willa Nora Mitchell,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Willa Nora Mitchell served as County Commissioner of Schools from at least 1901 to 1919 in Pike County, Missouri. She defeated Carl E. Latimer in this election. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1919,Democratic 6219,Willa Nora Mitchell,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Willa Nora Mitchell served as County Commissioner of Schools from at least 1901 to 1919 in Pike County, Missouri. She defeated Carl E. Latimer in this election. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1901, 6219,Willa Nora Mitchell,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Willa Nora Mitchell served as County Commissioner of Schools from at least 1901 to 1919 in Pike County, Missouri. She defeated Carl E. Latimer in this election. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1903,Democratic 6219,Willa Nora Mitchell,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Willa Nora Mitchell served as County Commissioner of Schools from at least 1901 to 1919 in Pike County, Missouri. She defeated Carl E. Latimer in this election. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1907, 6220,Mary J. Pratt,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Pratt served at least two terms as County Commissioner of Schools in Ripley County, Missouri. She served from 1899 to 1901 and from 1901 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1899, 6220,Mary J. Pratt,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Pratt served at least two terms as County Commissioner of Schools in Ripley County, Missouri. She served from 1899 to 1901 and from 1901 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1901, 6221,Belle Bunch,,,Missouri,Married,,,,,"Biography Belle Bunch served as County Commissioner of Schools in Schuyler County, Missouri. Bunch was first appointed to the office in 1900 by Missouri State Governor Stephens. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1911, 6222,Arminta B. Nerry,,,Missouri,Single,,,,,"Biography Arminta B. Nerry served as County Commissioner of Schools in Scotland County, Missouri. She may have served between 1899 and 1900, however it is more certain that she served between 1901 and 1903. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1901, 6223,Mrs. W. E. Heard,,,Nebraska,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Mrs. W.E. Heard was elected County Superintendent in 1901 for Banner County, Nebraska. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901,Republican 6224,Mrs. F. T. Miner,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F.T. Miner served as County Superintendent of Schools in Blaine County, Nebraska in 1898 and as late as 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905, 6225,Jennie B. McGehe,1882,,Colorado,Married,Writing,Journalist| Writer,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Jennie B. McGehe was a Socialist Party candidate for the Colorado Supreme Court in 1912. She was a Socialist party activist in Colorado and the Colorado correspondent for the American Socialist magazine. Much of her writing concerned woman suffrage. Two years later in 1914, McGehe was a candidate State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1912,Socialist 6225,Jennie B. McGehe,1882,,Colorado,Married,Writing,Journalist| Writer,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Jennie B. McGehe was a Socialist Party candidate for the Colorado Supreme Court in 1912. She was a Socialist party activist in Colorado and the Colorado correspondent for the American Socialist magazine. Much of her writing concerned woman suffrage. Two years later in 1914, McGehe was a candidate State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 6226,Love Westfall,1880,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Love Westfall was a Socialist Party candidate for University Regent in Colorado in 1916. Additional Notes",University Regent,1916,Socialist 6227,Estella M. Daniels,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Estella M. Daniels served as County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1905 in Brown County, Nebraska. Because County Superintendents serve four-year terms in Nebraska, it is most likely that Daniels' terms were from 1899 to 1903 and from 1903 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 6227,Estella M. Daniels,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Estella M. Daniels served as County Superintendent of Schools in 1899 and 1905 in Brown County, Nebraska. Because County Superintendents serve four-year terms in Nebraska, it is most likely that Daniels' terms were from 1899 to 1903 and from 1903 to 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 6228,Treava G. Hess,1885,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Treava G. Hess was a Socialist Party candidate for University Trustee in Colorado in 1918. Additional Notes",University Regent,1918,Socialist 6229,Mrs. Leo Morgan,,,Colorado,,,,,Labor,"Biography Mrs. Leo Morgan was a Socialist Party candidate for University Regent in Colorado in 1918. Additional Notes",University Regent,1918,Socialist 6230,Blenda Swanson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Blenda Swanson was a Socialist Party candidate for University Regent in Colorado in 1918. Additional Notes",University Regent,1918,Socialist 6231,Ida M. Kelly,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Ida M. Kelly served as County Superintendent of Schools in Chase County, Nebraska in 1899 and 1903. Because County Superintendents in Nebraska serve four-year terms, Kelly most likely served from 1899 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 6232,Una G. Roberts,1861,,Colorado,Single,Clerical | Health Care and Medicine,Post Office Clerk| Physician,,Civic Reform,"Biography Una G. Roberts was a Socialist Party candidate for University Regent in Colorado in 1912. Roberts was not elected. Additional Notes",University Regent,1912,Socialist 6233,Mary A. Vetter,1877,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Vetter was a candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1912, 6234,Sarah H. Brandenberg,1872,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah Brandenberg was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1910. Two years later she was a candidate for University Regent. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Prohibition 6234,Sarah H. Brandenberg,1872,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah Brandenberg was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1910. Two years later she was a candidate for University Regent. Additional Notes",University Regent,1912,Prohibition 6235,Mary E. Miller,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Miller was a candidate for State Treasurer for the Prohibition Party in Colorado in 1902. Ten years later she ran for the U.S. Senate from Colorado in 1912. This race was also as the Prohibition Party candidate. Additional Notes",,1902,Prohibition 6235,Mary E. Miller,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Miller was a candidate for State Treasurer for the Prohibition Party in Colorado in 1902. Ten years later she ran for the U.S. Senate from Colorado in 1912. This race was also as the Prohibition Party candidate. Additional Notes",U.S. Senator,1912,Prohibition 6236,Luella D. Gilson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Luella D. Gilson was a Citizen Party candidate for State Assembly in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Citizen 6237,Mary McKinley,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Mary McKinley served as County Superintendent of Schools in Dixon County, Nebraska between 1899 and 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 6238,Maud M. Johnson,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Maud M. Johnson served as County Superintendent of Schools in Gosper County, Nebraska between 1899 and 1901. She most likely served until 1903, as Nebraska County Superintendents held four-year terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 6239,Ellen L. Moran,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen L. Moran served as County Superintendent of Schools in Grant County, Nebraska from 1899 and 1901. She may have served as late as 1903, as County Superintendents hold four-year terms in Nebraska. Moran's name also appears in records as ""Mrs. R.M. Moran."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 6240,Stella Smith,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Stella Smith served as County Superintendent of Schools in Hitchcock County, Nebraska between 1899 and 1901. She most likely served until 1903, because County Superintendents serve four-year terms in Nebraska. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 6241,Arline Gregerson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Arline Gregerson was the Socialist Labor Party candidate for State Treasurer in Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1912,Socialist Labor 6242,Gail Laughlin,1868,1952,Colorado,Single,Legal System,Lawyer,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Gail Laughlin was a Progressive Party candidate for State Senator in Colorado in 1912, but was not elected. As an attorney Laughlin was active in women's rights issues, including writing the law allowing California women to serve on juries. Laughlin moved to California in 1914. In 1927 she was elected to the State House of Representatives in her home state of Maine. Ten years later Laughlin was elected to the Maine Senate and served there until 1942, when she resigned to take the state job of Reporter of Decisions. Additional Notes",State Senate,1912,Progressive 6243,Hattie Horner Louthan,1870,,Colorado,Widowed,Writing,Author| Journalist,,,"Biography Hattie Horner Louthan was a Prohibition Party candidate for State Senate in Colorado in 1912. Louthan was a well-known Colorado writer of novels of the period. Additional Notes",State Senate,1912,Prohibition 6244,Ida M. McMillen,1866,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ida M. McMillen was a Socialist Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Socialist 6245,Isabella Rife,1873,,Montana,Married,Education,School Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Isabella Rife served as County Superintendent of Schools in Beaverhead County, Montana from 1900 to 1904. In 1903, she married Ernest I. Orr. She was defeated in a County Superintendent election in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898,Democratic 6245,Isabella Rife,1873,,Montana,Married,Education,School Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Isabella Rife served as County Superintendent of Schools in Beaverhead County, Montana from 1900 to 1904. In 1903, she married Ernest I. Orr. She was defeated in a County Superintendent election in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6245,Isabella Rife,1873,,Montana,Married,Education,School Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Isabella Rife served as County Superintendent of Schools in Beaverhead County, Montana from 1900 to 1904. In 1903, she married Ernest I. Orr. She was defeated in a County Superintendent election in 1898. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898,Democratic 6246,Eva Harrington,"December 31st, 1877",,Montana,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,,"Biography Eva Harrington became County Superintendent of Schools in 1900 at the age of twenty-two. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 6247,Martha Dilworth,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Martha Dilworth was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Carbon County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6248,Martha A. Kearns,,,Montana,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Martha A. Kearns was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Cascade County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6248,Martha A. Kearns,,,Montana,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Martha A. Kearns was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Cascade County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6249,May G. Flanagan,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography May G. Flanagan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Chouteau County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6249,May G. Flanagan,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography May G. Flanagan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Chouteau County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6250,Laura Zook,"October 31st, 1868",,Montana,Widowed,Finance,Bookkeeper,Democratic · Unknown,,"Biography Laura Zook was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Custer County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6250,Laura Zook,"October 31st, 1868",,Montana,Widowed,Finance,Bookkeeper,Democratic · Unknown,,"Biography Laura Zook was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Custer County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6251,Grace E. Skinner,,,Montana,Single,Education,School Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Grace E. Skinner was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Dawson County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6251,Grace E. Skinner,,,Montana,Single,Education,School Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Grace E. Skinner was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Dawson County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6252,Mary McLaughlin,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mary McLaughlin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Deer Lodge County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6253,Elizabeth S. Peebles,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Elizabeth S. Peebles was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Fergus County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6254,Fannie L. Spurck,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Fannie L. Spurck was elected County Superintendent of Flathead County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Spurck is listed in later sources as ""Spurck-Macaulay."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6254,Fannie L. Spurck,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Fannie L. Spurck was elected County Superintendent of Flathead County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Spurck is listed in later sources as ""Spurck-Macaulay."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6255,Mary E. Chrisman,"April 30th, 1877",,Montana,Single,Education,School Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Mary E. Chrisman was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Gallatin County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6256,Maria C. Ryan,,,Montana,Single,,,Fusion Party,,"Biography Maria C. Ryan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Granite County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Fusion Party 6256,Maria C. Ryan,,,Montana,Single,,,Fusion Party,,"Biography Maria C. Ryan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Granite County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6257,Jennie E. Filcher,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Jennie E. Filcher was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6257,Jennie E. Filcher,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Jennie E. Filcher was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6258,Ida Fullerton,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Ida Fullerton was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lewis and Clarke County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6258,Ida Fullerton,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Ida Fullerton was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lewis and Clarke County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6259,Julia Donegan,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Julia Donegan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Madison County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6259,Julia Donegan,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Julia Donegan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Madison County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6260,Lottie A. Harris,,,Montana,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Lottie Harris was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Meagher County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6261,Kate Shelley,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Kate Shelley was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Missoula County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6262,Nora Colvin,,,Montana,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Nora Colvin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Park County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6262,Nora Colvin,,,Montana,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Nora Colvin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Park County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6263,Kitty Ostermeyer,"March 31st, 1874",,Montana,Single,Education,School Teacher,Populist,,"Biography Kitty Ostermeyer was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Ravalli County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. An alternate spelling of Ostermeyer's first name appears in later records as ""Kittie."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Populist 6263,Kitty Ostermeyer,"March 31st, 1874",,Montana,Single,Education,School Teacher,Populist,,"Biography Kitty Ostermeyer was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Ravalli County, Montana in 1900. She served through at least 1904. An alternate spelling of Ostermeyer's first name appears in later records as ""Kittie."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6264,Mary Mullins,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mary Mullins was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Silverbow County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6264,Mary Mullins,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mary Mullins was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Silverbow County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6265,Stella Walker,,,Montana,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Stella Walker was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Sweet Grass County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 6266,Fannie E. Chenoweth,,,Montana,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Fannie E. Chenoweth was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Teton County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6266,Fannie E. Chenoweth,,,Montana,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Fannie E. Chenoweth was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Teton County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6267,Carrie E. Luther,,,Montana,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Carrie E. Luther was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Valley County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6267,Carrie E. Luther,,,Montana,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Carrie E. Luther was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Valley County, Montana in 1900. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6268,Marguerite M. Strang,,,Montana,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Marguerite M. Strang was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Yellowstone County, Montana in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Republican 6269,Gertrude M. Higgins,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Gertrude M. Higgins served as County Superintendent of Schools in Rosebud County, Montana between 1900 and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 6269,Gertrude M. Higgins,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Gertrude M. Higgins served as County Superintendent of Schools in Rosebud County, Montana between 1900 and 1902. She served in this office through at least 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6270,Inez Elliott,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Inez Elliott was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Deer Lodge County, Montana in 1900. When the county changed to Powell in 1901, she was appointed as County Superintendent of that county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 6271,Alice E. Disbrow,1854,,Colorado,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Alice E. Disbrow was a Progressive Party candidate for the State Assembly in Colorado, in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Progressive 6272,Anna L. Hamer,1865,,Colorado,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Anna L. Hamer was a Republican Party candidate for State Assembly in Colorado in 1916. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Republican 6273,Lydia E. Dunagan,1852,,Colorado,Widowed,Health Care and Medicine,Matron| County Jail,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Lydia E. Dunagan was a Republican Party candidate for the State Assembly in Colorado in 1916. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Republican 6274,Grace Ellen Shoe,1878,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Grace Ellen Shoe was a Republican Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Colorado in 1916. She ran against two other women, Helen Wixson and Mary C.C. Bradford. Shoe did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Republican 6275,Vida McGrew,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Vida McGrew was a Socialist Party candidate for the State Assembly in Colorado in 1916. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 6276,Sarah K. Walling,1862,,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Sarah K. Walling was a Democratic Party candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1916. Walling was one of the political leaders of the state who personally urged support and ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment in 1919. Walling served for several years on the state board of charities. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Democratic 6277,Ruth De Long Avery,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ruth De Long Avery was a Progressive Party candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1916, winning election. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Progressive 6278,Hattie K. Howard,1850,,Colorado,Widowed,Business,Real Estate Agent,,Temperance,"Biography Hattie K. Howard was a Progressive Party candidate for State Senator from Denver in 1914. Two years later Howard was a candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1916. In 1922 Howard ran for the U.S. House of Representatives on the Farmer-Labor ticket. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914, 6278,Hattie K. Howard,1850,,Colorado,Widowed,Business,Real Estate Agent,,Temperance,"Biography Hattie K. Howard was a Progressive Party candidate for State Senator from Denver in 1914. Two years later Howard was a candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1916. In 1922 Howard ran for the U.S. House of Representatives on the Farmer-Labor ticket. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Progressive 6279,Mrs. W. G. Bleyer,,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. W.G. Bleyer was elected to the school board of Madison County, Wisconsin in 1919. According to an article in the Woman Citizen on April 26, 1919, Bleyer garnered the most votes of any county election to that date. She also drew strong support from young women, most likely in demonstration of women's suffrage. Additional Notes",County School Board Officer,1919, 6280,Alberta L. Dunn,1896,,Oregon,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Alberta L. Dunn was elected County Treasurer in Clackamas County, Oregon in 1918. She was first appointed to fill the office in her father's absence. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1919,Republican 6281,Kate Mahoney,,,New York,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,Democratic,Women's Clubs,"Biography Kate Mahoney ran for Secretary of State on the Democratic ticket in New York in 1918. Mahoney was born and raised in Troy, New York. Upon graduation from high school, she undertook a short course at Harvard University. She then led the Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association (L.C.B.A) , which provided insurance benefits to women. Mahoney represented her local chapter of the L.C.B.A at the National Convention. For her commitment to public service, Mahoney was lauded as ""broad-gauged and liberal-minded...the ideal of American womanhood"" by the Fraternal Monitor in 1921. Mahoney was the first woman in New York to be a candidate for this office on all tickets. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1918,Democratic 6282,Othilia Gertrude Carroll Beals,,,Washington,Married,,,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Othilia G.C. Beals ran for Justice of the Peace in Seattle, Washington in 1918, after serving in this office in her brother's stead in the First World War. She was the first female graduate of the first graduating class at the University of Washington School of Law. She practiced law alongside her father and brother until her marriage. In 1904, she married her classmate, Walter Beals, who became a Justice of Washington's Supreme Court. After the Second World War, Beals served as the presiding judge of Military Tribunal No. 1 of the Nuremberg Trials. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1918, 6283,Leonora Z. Meder,,,Illinois,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,Non-Partisan,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Leonora Z. Meder ran for Mayor of Chicago in 1919. The New York Times reported her as saying, ""There is no reason why a woman cannot govern the second largest city in the United States. Can you name one of the candidates who has thrown his hate into the ring who is better qualified than I?"" She was the former City Commissioner of Public Welfare, an office to which she was appointed in 1914. She was outspoken against early contraception and abortion movements, and in 1934, the Reading Eagle newspaper quoted her as saying, ""I am active in club and professional work myself, but I see the error of my ways. If I were as good a cook as I am a lawyer, I'd own Chicago. Well, it's back to the spinning wheel for women now. And back to the kitchen. That's where women belong. Getting the vote didn't do women any good--they still vote as their husbands tell them."" Additional Notes",Mayor,1919,Non-Partisan 6284,Margaret M. Marsh,1876,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret M. Marsh was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Baca County, Colorado and served in 1903. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6285,Bertha Thompson,1877,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Newspaper correspondent,,,"Biography Bertha Thompson was elected Clerk of the County Court for Boulder County, Colorado and served in 1903. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1903, 6286,Emily Knudson,,,Colorado,,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Emily Knudson was elected County Clerk of Logan County, Colorado and served in 1903. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1903, 6287,Charlotte McKinney,1855,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Charlotte McKinney was a Prohibition Party candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1896,Prohibition 6288,Ella Chambers,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ella Chambers was a Prohibition Party candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1896,Prohibition 6289,Elsie W. Chambers,1845,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Elsie W. Chambers campaigned for State Auditor of Colorado in 1898. She came in fourth in a five-way race. Chambers was the Prohibition Party candidate. Additional Notes",State Auditor,1898,Prohibition 6290,Lucy E.R. Scott,1844,,Colorado,Married,Education,Teacher| Educator,,Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lucy E. R. Scott was the Republican candidate State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1898. She came in second in a four way race, loosing to Helen Grenfell. Scott had served as deputy superintendent from 1895 to 1896. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898,Republican 6291,Mayme Marble,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mayme Marble was a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction for Colorado in 1898. Marble was part of a break-away party of Teller Silver Republicans. It is unclear whether this ticket actually lasted through the general election that year. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898,Teller Silver Republican 6292,Anna K. Colwell,1876,"August 30th, 1941",Washington,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Anna K. Colwell was elected representative to the Washington State Legislature in 1920. She represented Snohomish County. Although a Republican, Colwell was nominated by the Democratic Party and subsequently won the election for this party. She won election in April 1920, shortly before the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Additional Notes",State Representative,1920,Democratic 6293,Mary Chilson,1862,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary Chilson was elected as Clerk of Kiowa County, Colorado in 1900. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1900, 6294,Edna W. Weir,1864,,Colorado,Widowed,Clerical,Post Mistress,,,"Biography Edna W. Weir was the County Clerk for Logan County, Colorado and served from 1897 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1896, 6294,Edna W. Weir,1864,,Colorado,Widowed,Clerical,Post Mistress,,,"Biography Edna W. Weir was the County Clerk for Logan County, Colorado and served from 1897 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1900, 6294,Edna W. Weir,1864,,Colorado,Widowed,Clerical,Post Mistress,,,"Biography Edna W. Weir was the County Clerk for Logan County, Colorado and served from 1897 to 1902. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1896, 6295,Nellie Tulley,1869,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Tulley was the County Treasurer for San Juan County, Colorado and served from 1900 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1900, 6295,Nellie Tulley,1869,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Tulley was the County Treasurer for San Juan County, Colorado and served from 1900 to 1903. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1902, 6296,Arline Mercer,1881,,Colorado,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Arline Mercer was the Socialist Labor Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Socialist Labor 6297,Belle Knapp,1862,,Colorado,Married,,,Progressive,Other,"Biography Belle Knapp was a Socialist Party candidate for University Regent in Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",University Regent,1910,Socialist 6298,Ella B. Butler,1845,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Ella B. Butler was a Prohibition Party candidate for the House of Representatives in Colorado in 1910. Butler was the secretary of the France Willard Settlement. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Prohibition 6299,Elizabeth Donley,1870,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Donley was a Citizens, Platform, and Progressive Party candidate for state House of Representatives in Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Citizen 6300,Armenia Epley,1844,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Armenia Epley was a Prohibition Party candidate for State Representative from Denver, Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Prohibition 6301,Alice Polk Hill,1850,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Alice Polk Hill was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative from Denver, Colorado in 1910. Hill was Colorado's first poet laureate, appointed in 1919. She is best remembered as the author of Tales of the Colorado Pioneers, a book about the early years of Anglo settlement in the region. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Republican 6302,Alice L. Horne,1861,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice L. Horne was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative for Denver, Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Republican 6303,Bertha C. Keller,1869,,Colorado,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Bertha C. Keller was a Prohibition Party candidate for State Representative for Denver, Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Prohibition 6304,Lizzie M. Mason,1839,,Colorado,Widowed,Writing,Writer,,Other | Temperance,"Biography Lizzie M. Mason was a Prohibition Party candidate for State Representative for Denver, Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Prohibition 6305,Sadie McManus,,,Colorado,,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Sadie McManus was a Citizens, Platform, Progressive Party candidate for State Representative for Denver, Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Citizen 6306,Mrs. Robert Brown,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Robert Brown was a Socialist Party candidate for State Representative from Teller County, Colorado in 1910. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Socialist Labor 6307,Laura E. Lewis,1870,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura E. Lewis was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative from Gunnison County, Colorado in 1910. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Republican 6308,Susan Yockey,1851,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Susan Yockey was the Socialist Party candidate for State Representative from Las Animas County, Colorado in 1910. She came in last in the race of six candidates. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Socialist 6309,Anna Goudy,1878,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Goudy was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative for Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Republican 6310,Grace C. Martin,1876,,Colorado,Married,Writing | Science,Writer| Geologist,,Other,"Biography Grace C. Martin was a Republican Party candidate in the primary race for State Representative from Denver, Colorado in 1912. Martin had written a pamphlet, ""Investigations of coal fields in Colorado and New Mexico by the United States Geological Survey in 1908"" for the U.S. government. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Republican 6311,Alice M. Sayler,1853,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice M. Sayler was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative in the primary election from Dolores and Montezuma Counties, Colorado in 1912. Sayler did not win. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Republican 6312,Jennie Shelly Boyd,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Shelly Boyd was a Democratic Party candidate in the primary election for State Representative from El Paso County, Colorado in 1912. Boyd did not win. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 6313,Madeline Flaherty,1873,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Madeline Flaherty was a Democratic Party candidate in the primary election for State Representative from Jefferson County, Colorado in 1912. Flaherty beat her Democratic opponent in the race, but lost to her Republican opponent in the general election, two months later. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 6314,Harriett Colvin,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Harriett Colvin was a Democratic Party candidate in the primary elections for State Representative from Saguache County, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 6315,Etta Corrick,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Etta Corrick was a Democratic Party candidate in the primary election for State Representative from Pueblo County, Colorado in 1912. She did not win. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 6316,Luella D. Gibson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Luella D. Gibson was the Citizen Party candidate for State Representative from Denver, Colorado in 1912. She did not win. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Citizen 6317,Mary J. Green,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Green was the Socialist Party candidate for State Representative from El Paso, Colorado in 1912. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Socialist 6318,Mary N. McLeod,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary N. McLeod was a Progressive Party candidate for State Representative from Teller County, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Progressive 6319,Jennie L. Tressel,1873,1954,Colorado,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Jennie L. Tressel was the County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kit Carson County, Colorado from 1908 to 1918. She was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative from Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne Counties, Colorado in 1916, but did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 6319,Jennie L. Tressel,1873,1954,Colorado,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Jennie L. Tressel was the County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kit Carson County, Colorado from 1908 to 1918. She was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative from Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne Counties, Colorado in 1916, but did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Republican 6319,Jennie L. Tressel,1873,1954,Colorado,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Jennie L. Tressel was the County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kit Carson County, Colorado from 1908 to 1918. She was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative from Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne Counties, Colorado in 1916, but did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 6319,Jennie L. Tressel,1873,1954,Colorado,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Jennie L. Tressel was the County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kit Carson County, Colorado from 1908 to 1918. She was a Republican Party candidate for State Representative from Lincoln, Kit Carson, and Cheyenne Counties, Colorado in 1916, but did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1912, 6320,Ellen G. Lloyd,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography In 1918, Ellen G. Lloyd ran for New York State Treasurer as a Single Tax Party Candidate. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918,Single Tax Party 6321,Kate H. Biggers,,,Oklahoma,Married,,,Republican,Suffrage,"Biography In 1911 Kate Biggers failed to win election as the Republican party candidate for Oklahoma Commissioner of Charities and Corrections. She garnered 91,707 votes but Democrat Kate Barnard won with 120,703. Socialist candidate Winnie E. Branstetter came in third with 23,872 votes. Biggers served as president of the Woman Suffrage Association of Oklahoma and Indian Territory. She was active in lobbying for full woman suffrage, working with particular intensity at the state constitutional convention. Prior to 1918, however, Oklahoma activists succeeded only in winning the right to vote in school elections. Biggers was also a member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Additional Notes",State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections,1911,Republican 6322,Winnie E. Branstetter,1855,1960,Oklahoma,Single,,,Socialist,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography In 1911 Winnie Branstetter campaigned as a Socialist party candidate for state commissioner of charities and corrections. Three women competed for the position. Democrat Kate Barnard won with 120,703 votes. Branstetter came in third with 23,872 votes, while 91,707 ballots were cast for Republican candidate Kate H. Biggers. Branstetter was a socialist activst. Branstetter later moved to Illinois and ran unsuccessfully as a Socialist for University Trustee in 1914. See entry for ""Winnie Branstetter/Illinois."" Additional Notes",State Commissioner of Charities and Corrections,1911,Socialist 6323,Frances E. Smith,1855,1927,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances E. Smith was elected to several three-year terms on the school board of Exeter, New Hampshire. She served from 1907 through 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1907, 6323,Frances E. Smith,1855,1927,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances E. Smith was elected to several three-year terms on the school board of Exeter, New Hampshire. She served from 1907 through 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1919, 6323,Frances E. Smith,1855,1927,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances E. Smith was elected to several three-year terms on the school board of Exeter, New Hampshire. She served from 1907 through 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1907, 6323,Frances E. Smith,1855,1927,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances E. Smith was elected to several three-year terms on the school board of Exeter, New Hampshire. She served from 1907 through 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1910, 6323,Frances E. Smith,1855,1927,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances E. Smith was elected to several three-year terms on the school board of Exeter, New Hampshire. She served from 1907 through 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 6324,Rhea May Whitehead,1883,1972,Washington,Single,Clerical | Legal System,Stenographer| Deputy Prosecutor,,,"Biography Rhea May Whitehead was twice elected Justice of the Peace in Seattle, Washington. Whitehead, a deputy prosecutor, was first elected to the position of Justice of the Peace in 1914. She was elected to a second term four years later. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1914, 6324,Rhea May Whitehead,1883,1972,Washington,Single,Clerical | Legal System,Stenographer| Deputy Prosecutor,,,"Biography Rhea May Whitehead was twice elected Justice of the Peace in Seattle, Washington. Whitehead, a deputy prosecutor, was first elected to the position of Justice of the Peace in 1914. She was elected to a second term four years later. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1918, 6325,Kate A. Sawyer,1848,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Kate A. Sawyer was elected to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania school board from the Twentieth Ward in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6326,Mary D. Griffin,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Mary D. Griffin was elected a member of the school board for Maiden, Massachusetts. She served in that office in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6327,Genevieve Williams,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Genevieve Williams was elected to the school board in El Dorado, Kansas. She served as president of the board in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board President,1894, 6328,Caroline L. Edgerly,1843,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Caroline L. Edgerly was elected to the School Board in Cambridge, Massachusetts and served for at least seven years beginning in 1889. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1889, 6328,Caroline L. Edgerly,1843,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Caroline L. Edgerly was elected to the School Board in Cambridge, Massachusetts and served for at least seven years beginning in 1889. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6329,Elizabeth Bolles,1853,,,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Bolles was elected to the School Board of Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1895 and served for at least two years. Additional Notes",,, 6330,Carolyn P. Chase,1840,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Carolyn P. Chase was elected to the School Board of Cambridge, Massachusetts and served from 1892 to 1896. Chase served again from 1906 to 1908. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6330,Carolyn P. Chase,1840,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Carolyn P. Chase was elected to the School Board of Cambridge, Massachusetts and served from 1892 to 1896. Chase served again from 1906 to 1908. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6331,Ellen A. Goodwin,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Ellen A. Goodwin was elected to the School Board in Cambridge, Massachusetts and served from 1891-1895. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 6332,Sarah Sprague Jacobs,1813,,Massachusetts,Single,Writing | Education,Writer| editor| teacher,,,"Biography Sarah S. Jacobs was elected to the School Board in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and served from 1880 to 1887. Jacobs and Phebe M. Kendall were the first two women elected to the Cambridge school board. Jacobs continued to be active in town affairs well into her 80s. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 6333,Phebe M. Kendall,1849,,Massachusetts,Single,Writing,Writer,,,"Biography Phebe M. Kendall was elected to the School Board of Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1880. She served on the board until 1894. Kendall was one of the first women elected to the Cambridge School Board. Kendall edited a volume of letters of American astronomer Maria Mitchell. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 6334,Alice M. Longfellow,1850,,Massachusetts,Single,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Writer| preservationist| philanthropist,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Alice M. Longfellow was elected to the Cambridge, Massachusetts School Board in 1887 and served until 1892. Longfellow was the oldest daughter of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Alice Longfellow was a supporter of education for women, joining the first committees to organization the Harvard Annex for women and attending early classes. She continued to support the institution as it evolved into Radcliffe College. Longfellow Hall at Radcliffe was named after Alice Longfellow. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1887, 6335,Mrs. M. A. Fuller,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.A. Fuller was elected to the School Board in Detroit, Oregon in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6336,Zela M. Murphy,1878,,Wyoming,Married,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Bank Cashier,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Zela M. Murphy was elected County Treasurer of Big Horn County, Wyoming and served from 1909 to 1914, serving two terms. In 1914 Murphy was elected County Clerk of Big Horn and served in the position until at least 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1909, 6336,Zela M. Murphy,1878,,Wyoming,Married,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Bank Cashier,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Zela M. Murphy was elected County Treasurer of Big Horn County, Wyoming and served from 1909 to 1914, serving two terms. In 1914 Murphy was elected County Clerk of Big Horn and served in the position until at least 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 6336,Zela M. Murphy,1878,,Wyoming,Married,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Bank Cashier,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Zela M. Murphy was elected County Treasurer of Big Horn County, Wyoming and served from 1909 to 1914, serving two terms. In 1914 Murphy was elected County Clerk of Big Horn and served in the position until at least 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1909, 6336,Zela M. Murphy,1878,,Wyoming,Married,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Bank Cashier,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Zela M. Murphy was elected County Treasurer of Big Horn County, Wyoming and served from 1909 to 1914, serving two terms. In 1914 Murphy was elected County Clerk of Big Horn and served in the position until at least 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1911, 6337,Lora H. Reed,1880,1934,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Lora H. Reed was elected as County Treasurer for Campbell County, Wyoming in 1912. Reed was the first county treasurer in Campbell, with the first election held in November of 1912. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 6338,Josephine Anderson,,,Wyoming,,,,,Other,"Biography Josephine Anderson was the first County Superintendent elected in Campbell County, Wyoming. She was elected in 1912 during the first elections in that county. Anderson served for at least two terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 6338,Josephine Anderson,,,Wyoming,,,,,Other,"Biography Josephine Anderson was the first County Superintendent elected in Campbell County, Wyoming. She was elected in 1912 during the first elections in that county. Anderson served for at least two terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1914, 6339,Mary W. Culbertson,1875,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mary W. Culbertson was elected County Treasurer of Washakie County, Wyoming in 1912. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 6340,Meda Sinsel,1878,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Meda Sinsel was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Buffalo County, Wyoming. She served in this office in 1910. By 1915 she had been elected as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1910, 6340,Meda Sinsel,1878,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Meda Sinsel was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Buffalo County, Wyoming. She served in this office in 1910. By 1915 she had been elected as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915, 6341,Mazie V. Rhodes,1878,,Wyoming,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mazie V. Rhodes was elected County Treasurer of Big Horn County, Wyoming in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 6342,Stella Junquist,1886,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Stella Junquist was elected as Clerk of the District Court for Carbon County, Wyoming in 1918. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1918, 6343,Elizabeth Clark,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Clark was elected County Clerk of Crook County, Wyoming and served in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 6344,G. Edna McWethy,1885,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography G. Edna McWethy was elected County Treasurer for Crook County, Wyoming and served in 1918. McWethy had possibly served as County Superintendent at some point. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 6345,Mrs. C. A. Anderson,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.A. Anderson was elected Clerk of the District Court for Hot Springs County, Wyoming. She was elected in 1918. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1918, 6346,Irene Cook,1890,,Wyoming,Single,Clerical,Hello girl telephone operator,,,"Biography Irene Cook was elected County Treasurer of Johnson County, Wyoming in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 6347,Edith M. Ogburn,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith M. Ogburn was elected County Clerk of Natrona County, Wyoming in 1918. Ogburn first served as deputy clerk, and was later appointed as county clerk in 1917. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 6348,Hazel G. Conwell,1894,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Hazel G. Conwell was elected Clerk of the District Court in Natrona County, Wyoming in 1918. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1918, 6349,Elizabeth McDonald,1883,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth McDonald served for three terms as the County Treasurer of Natrona County, Wyoming. McDonald was first elected in 1907 and she served through 1910. She was elected to the office again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1906, 6349,Elizabeth McDonald,1883,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth McDonald served for three terms as the County Treasurer of Natrona County, Wyoming. McDonald was first elected in 1907 and she served through 1910. She was elected to the office again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 6349,Elizabeth McDonald,1883,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth McDonald served for three terms as the County Treasurer of Natrona County, Wyoming. McDonald was first elected in 1907 and she served through 1910. She was elected to the office again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1906, 6350,Louella S. Braley,1864,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Louella S. Braley was elected as a member of the Concord, Massachusetts School Board. She served for several terms between 1899 and 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6350,Louella S. Braley,1864,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Louella S. Braley was elected as a member of the Concord, Massachusetts School Board. She served for several terms between 1899 and 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6350,Louella S. Braley,1864,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Louella S. Braley was elected as a member of the Concord, Massachusetts School Board. She served for several terms between 1899 and 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6351,Emma B. Leland,1854,,Massachusetts,Married,Legal System,Prison officer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma B. Leland was elected to the School Board in Concord, Massachusetts. She served in this office from at least 1900 to 1909. Leland had served as a choir director in a Massachusetts prison. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6351,Emma B. Leland,1854,,Massachusetts,Married,Legal System,Prison officer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma B. Leland was elected to the School Board in Concord, Massachusetts. She served in this office from at least 1900 to 1909. Leland had served as a choir director in a Massachusetts prison. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1905, 6351,Emma B. Leland,1854,,Massachusetts,Married,Legal System,Prison officer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emma B. Leland was elected to the School Board in Concord, Massachusetts. She served in this office from at least 1900 to 1909. Leland had served as a choir director in a Massachusetts prison. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6352,Henrietta M. Chase,1847,,Massachusetts,Married,Writing,Poet,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Henrietta M. Chase was elected to the School Board in Concord, Massachusetts. She served in this position from 1899 to 1900. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6353,Bessie K. Hudson,1857,,Massachusetts,Married,Writing,Writer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Bessie K. Hudson was elected to the School Board of Concord, Massachusetts. She served in this office from at least 1906 to 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1905, 6353,Bessie K. Hudson,1857,,Massachusetts,Married,Writing,Writer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Bessie K. Hudson was elected to the School Board of Concord, Massachusetts. She served in this office from at least 1906 to 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1908, 6354,Ella R. Blood,1866,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ella R. Blood was elected to the School Board in Concord, Massachusetts. She served on the board from about 1911 to 1916. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1911, 6354,Ella R. Blood,1866,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ella R. Blood was elected to the School Board in Concord, Massachusetts. She served on the board from about 1911 to 1916. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 6355,Lizzie A. Wilson,1858,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Lizzie A. Wilson was elected to the School Board of Andover, Massachusetts. She served on the board in 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1907, 6356,Ella S. Merrill,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Ella S. Merrill was elected to the School Board in Andover, Massachusetts. She served in 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1907, 6357,Hattie F. Hornblower,1865,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie F. Hornblower was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She served on the board from 1900 to 1908. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6357,Hattie F. Hornblower,1865,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie F. Hornblower was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She served on the board from 1900 to 1908. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6357,Hattie F. Hornblower,1865,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie F. Hornblower was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She served on the board from 1900 to 1908. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6358,Georgianna M. Peatfield,1861,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Georgiannna M. Peatfield was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She was the first woman to serve on the Arlington school board and was elected in 1896. Peatfield served through 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 6358,Georgianna M. Peatfield,1861,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Georgiannna M. Peatfield was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She was the first woman to serve on the Arlington school board and was elected in 1896. Peatfield served through 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6359,Anna E. Dodge,1864,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Dodge was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. Dodge served on the board from 1898 to 1904. She was the second woman elected to the Arlington School Board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6359,Anna E. Dodge,1864,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Dodge was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. Dodge served on the board from 1898 to 1904. She was the second woman elected to the Arlington School Board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1901, 6360,Ida F. Robbins,,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ida F. Robbins was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She served on the board from 1899 to 1908. Robbins was a member of the Arlington Woman's Club, which promoted women candidates for the school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6360,Ida F. Robbins,,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ida F. Robbins was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She served on the board from 1899 to 1908. Robbins was a member of the Arlington Woman's Club, which promoted women candidates for the school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1905, 6360,Ida F. Robbins,,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ida F. Robbins was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts. She served on the board from 1899 to 1908. Robbins was a member of the Arlington Woman's Club, which promoted women candidates for the school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6361,Gertrude A. Churchill,1861,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Gertrude A. Churchill was elected to the School Board of Arlington, Massachusetts She served from 1904 to 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 6362,Addie Lawrence,1873,,Maine,Single,The Arts,Artist,,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform,"Biography Addie Lawrence was the first woman elected to the School Board in Fairfield, Maine. Lawrence served in 1898. She was influential in establishing the town's first public library. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6363,Caroline H. Pemberton,1860,1927,Pennsylvania,Married,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Writer| Philanthropist,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Caroline H. Pemberton was elected to the School Board of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and served from 1897-1899. Pemberton was a wealthy Socialist, whose activism was in support of African-Americans, was mainly through her pen. She also served as volunteer superintendent of the Children's Aid Society. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1897, 6364,Ellen Amanda Hayes,1851,1930,Massachusetts,Single,Science | Education,Mathematician| Academic| Writer,Socialist,Labor,"Biography Ellen Amanda Hayes was the Socialist Party candidate for Massachusetts Secretary of State in 1912. She received close to 14,000 votes. Hayes was chair of the Applied Mathematics Department at Wellesley College and was a Socialist activist throughout her life. Additional Notes",Secretary of the Commonwealth,1912,Socialist 6365,Mary E. Mumford,1842,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mary E. Mumford was elected to the local school board for the twenty-ninth section of the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was elected in 1882. Mumford was later appointed to the city-wide Philadelphia school board. Mumford wrote and spoke frequently about women's role as ""housekeeper"" in municipal government. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1882, 6366,Rachel Littler Bodley,1831,1888,Pennsylvania,Single,Science | Education,Chemist| Academic| Educator,,Other,"Biography Rachel Littler Bodley was elected to the school board for the 29th District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bodley served from 1882-1885 and from 1887-1888. Bodley was especially interested in the education of women and was the Dean of the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania from 1874 to her death in 1888. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1882, 6366,Rachel Littler Bodley,1831,1888,Pennsylvania,Single,Science | Education,Chemist| Academic| Educator,,Other,"Biography Rachel Littler Bodley was elected to the school board for the 29th District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Bodley served from 1882-1885 and from 1887-1888. Bodley was especially interested in the education of women and was the Dean of the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania from 1874 to her death in 1888. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1887, 6367,Mrs. F. T. West,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F.T. West was elected to the School Board of Norwood, Pennsylvania. She served in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6368,Mrs. J Cope Collins,,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. Cope Collins was elected to the School Board of Manoa, Pennsylvania. She served in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898,Democratic 6369,Mrs. M. E. Laws,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.E. Laws was elected to the School Board of New Bedford, Massachusetts. She served on the Board in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6370,Ella F. Boyd,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Ells F. Boyd was elected to the School Board of Hyde Park, Massachusetts. She served on the Board for at least two terms, in 1898 and 1907. Boyd was a member of several local (Boston area) scientific organizations and wrote on geological formations. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6370,Ella F. Boyd,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Ells F. Boyd was elected to the School Board of Hyde Park, Massachusetts. She served on the Board for at least two terms, in 1898 and 1907. Boyd was a member of several local (Boston area) scientific organizations and wrote on geological formations. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1907, 6371,Sarah A. Day,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Day was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. Day served on the board through several terms between 1898 and 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6371,Sarah A. Day,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Day was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. Day served on the board through several terms between 1898 and 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917, 6371,Sarah A. Day,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Day was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. Day served on the board through several terms between 1898 and 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6371,Sarah A. Day,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Day was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. Day served on the board through several terms between 1898 and 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6371,Sarah A. Day,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Day was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. Day served on the board through several terms between 1898 and 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 6371,Sarah A. Day,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Day was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. Day served on the board through several terms between 1898 and 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1905, 6372,Phoebe A. Norris,,,,,,,,,"Biography Phoebe A. Norris was one of the first women elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. Norris was first elected to the Board in 1874, one year after Massachusetts had passed a law allowing women to serve in school offices. She served on the board for five years. Additional Notes",,, 6373,Annie M. Selee,1832,,Massachusetts,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Homepathic physician,,,"Biography Annie M. Selee was elected to the School Board in Melrose, Massachusetts. Selee was first elected to the Board in 1874, one year after Massachusetts had passed a law allowing women to serve in school offices. She served for one year. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1874, 6374,Harriet W. Sewall,1819,1889,Massachusetts,Married,Writing,Poet,,Other | Suffrage,"Biography Harriet W. Sewall was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. She was first elected to the Board in 1874, one year after Massachusetts had passed a law allowing women to serve in school offices. Sewall and her husband were anti-slavery activists, and later leaders in the woman rights movement. In the 1880sSewall would sign a petition sent to the Massachusetts legislature asking that women be granted municipal suffrage. She served as an officer of the state suffrage association. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1874, 6375,Wilda A. Jordan,1877,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Wilda A. Jordan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Alpine County, California 1904-1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6376,Lillie L. Langenour,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Lillie L. Langenour was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Colusa County, California in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6377,Anna Silman,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Anna Silman was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Merced County, California, and served 1904-1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6378,Kate A. Brincard,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Kate A. Brincard was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Shasta County, California in 1904, and served through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6379,Grace A. Johnson,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Grace A. Johnson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Siskiyou County, California in 1904, and served through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6380,Ellen A. Lynch,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Ellen A. Lynch was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Tehama County, California in 1904, and served through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6381,Minnie DeVilbiss,1866,1906,California,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie DeVilbiss was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Yolo County, California in 1904, and served through 1906. De Vilbiss died in office in 1906, leaving behind two young children. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6382,Maria W. Currier,1833,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Maria W. Currier was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts in 1875 and served through 1877. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1875, 6383,A. Julia Lynde,1825,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography A. Julia Lynde was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts in 1875. She served for one year. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1875, 6384,Ann M. Kunhardt,1841,,Massachusetts,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Ann M. Kunhardt was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts in 1877. She served in the office through 1881. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1877, 6385,Marietta M.W. Seaver,1839,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Marietta M.W. Seaver was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts in 1879 and served for two years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1879, 6386,Sarah W. Bradbury,1840,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah W. Bradbury was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts, and served from 1880 to 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 6387,Arethusa K. Miller,1835,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Arethusa K. Miller was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts in 1881. She served on the board until 1893. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 6388,Martha A. Adams,1811,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha A. Adams was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts in 1882 and served through 1885. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1882, 6389,Addie B.P. Waterhouse,1852,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Addie B.P. Waterhouse was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. She served from 1886 to 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1886, 6390,Bessie B. Dearborn,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Bessie B. Dearborn was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. She served from 1892 to 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6390,Bessie B. Dearborn,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Bessie B. Dearborn was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. She served from 1892 to 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1901, 6390,Bessie B. Dearborn,1844,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Bessie B. Dearborn was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts. She served from 1892 to 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6391,Ella F. McDonald,1857,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella F. McDonald was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts in 1892 and she served through 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6392,Susan F. Flanders,1849,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Susan F. Flanders was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts and served from 1894 to 1905. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6392,Susan F. Flanders,1849,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Susan F. Flanders was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts and served from 1894 to 1905. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902,Republican 6392,Susan F. Flanders,1849,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Susan F. Flanders was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts and served from 1894 to 1905. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6393,Mabel F. Valentine,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Mabel F. Valentine was elected to the Melrose, Massachusetts School Board. She was first elected in 1895 and served through 1897. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1885, 6394,Mary P. Holden,1867,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary P. Holden was elected to the School Board in Melrose, Massachusetts. She served for at least two terms from 1903 to 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 6394,Mary P. Holden,1867,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary P. Holden was elected to the School Board in Melrose, Massachusetts. She served for at least two terms from 1903 to 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6395,Isabelle Stantial,1868,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Isabelle Stantial was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts and served several terms between 1904 to and 1919. Stantial was the secretary to the School Board from 1916 to 1919. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904,Republican 6395,Isabelle Stantial,1868,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Isabelle Stantial was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts and served several terms between 1904 to and 1919. Stantial was the secretary to the School Board from 1916 to 1919. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1916, 6395,Isabelle Stantial,1868,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Isabelle Stantial was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Massachusetts and served several terms between 1904 to and 1919. Stantial was the secretary to the School Board from 1916 to 1919. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904,Republican 6396,Abbie E. Merritt,1836,,Massachusetts,Widowed,,,,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform,"Biography Abbie E. Merritt was elected to the School Board of Ashburnham, Massachusetts. She served on the board from at least 1900 to 1908. In 1908 she was chair of the board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6397,Effie G. Gardner,1868,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Effie G. Gardner was elected to the School Board of Ashfield, Massachusetts. She served on the board for at least eight years, beginning in 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 6398,May G. Boice,1863,,Massachusetts,,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography May G. Boice was elected to the School Board of Ashfield, Massachusetts and served for four years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 6399,Amelia S. Ford,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Amelia S. Ford was elected to the School Board of Ashfield, Massachusetts and served for fifteen years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 6400,Lydia Hall,,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1855 Lydia Hall was elected to the Ashfield, Massachusetts School Board and served for four years. Hall and fellow board member Marietta Patrick were the first women to serve on the Ashfield School Board. These women may have been the first women elected to a public office in the United States. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1855, 6401,Marietta P. Patrick,1829,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1855 Marietta Patrick was elected to the School Board in Ashfield, Massachusetts and served for one year. Patrick and fellow board member Lydia Hall were the first women to serve on the Ashfield School Board. They may have been the first women elected to a public office in the United States. Patrick served on the School Board for only 1 year, and probably left to marry John Harris in 1856 or 1857. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1855, 6402,Emily L. Richardson,1842,,Massachusetts,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Emily L. Richardson was elected to the School Board of Attleboro, Massachusetts. She served on the Board in 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 6403,Leonora P. Beers,1841,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Leonora P. Beers was elected to the School Board in Attleborough, Massachusetts. She served on the Board from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 6404,Florence B. Theobold,1876,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Florence B. Theobold was elected to the School Board of Attleboro, Massachusetts. She served from 1903 to 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 6404,Florence B. Theobold,1876,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Florence B. Theobold was elected to the School Board of Attleboro, Massachusetts. She served from 1903 to 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6405,Julia F. Bancroft,1847,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Julia F. Bancroft was elected to the School Board of Auburn, Massachusetts. She served on the Board from 1903 to 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 6406,Winifred B.T. Simonds,1858,1937,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Winifred B.T. Simonds was elected to the School Board of Bedford, Massachusetts and served in 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6407,Maria D.S. Longley,1840,,Massachusetts,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Maria D.S. Longley was elected to the School Board of Belchertown, Massachusetts. She served from at least 1900 to 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6407,Maria D.S. Longley,1840,,Massachusetts,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Maria D.S. Longley was elected to the School Board of Belchertown, Massachusetts. She served from at least 1900 to 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 6408,Annabel Ayer,1860,,Massachusetts,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Annabel Ayer was elected to the School Board of Belmont, Massachusetts. She served on the Board in 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6409,Helen R. Strange,1848,1907,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Helen R. Strange was elected to the School Board of Berkeley, Massachusetts. She served in 1906 and was the secretary of the board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6410,Mary A. Bassett,1848,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary A. Bassett was elected to the School Board of Berlin, Massachusetts. She served from at least 1903 to 1906 and was the secretary. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 6411,Laura Bell Tiffany,1862,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Laura Bell Tiffany was elected to the School Board of Blandford, Massachusetts. She served on the board in 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6412,Alice M. Dow,1851,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Alice M. Dow was elected to the School Board of Bolton, Massachusetts. She served in 1906. Dow a Quaker, was also active with the state campaigns of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6413,Ellen P. Yates,1883,,New York,Single,,,,,"Biography Ellen P. Yates was elected as County Clerk of Chautauqua County, New York in 1918. Yates received 12,000 more votes than her closest opponent. She was elected to a second term in 1920. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 6414,Marion E. Sproule,1884,,Massachusetts,Married,,,Socialist,Other,"Biography Marion E. Sproule of Lowell, was the Socialist Party candidate for Secretary of State, for Massachusetts in 1917. Sproule did not win the race, but came in third out of a field of five candidates. Sproule was the Massachusetts State Secretary for the local Communist Party. She may have used the pseudonym Alice Smith. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1917,Socialist 6415,Mary E. Peterson,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Peterson of Somerville was the Socialist Labor candidate for State Treasurer and Receiver General of Massachusetts in 1918. Peterson came in third in the race. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918,Socialist Labor 6416,Kathryn M. Maloney,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Kathryn M. Maloney was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6417,Alice A. Royce,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice A. Royce was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Delta County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6418,Lizzie Kelly,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Kelly was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Dolores County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6419,May A. Georgia,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography May A. Georgia was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Elbert County, Colorado in 1904 Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6420,Lucy E. DeWitt,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy E. DeWitt was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Garfield County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6421,Ida Kruse,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Ida Kruse was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Gilpin County, Colorado and from 1904 through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6422,Fannie Burnett,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Fannie Burnett was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Gunnison County, Colorado and served from 1904 through 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6423,Ida L. Crawford,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Ida L. Crawford was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6424,Lizzie W. Jones,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie W. Jones was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lake County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6425,Edith B.M. Young,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith B.M. Young was elected County Superintendent of Schools in La Plata County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6426,Laura A. Van Horn,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura A. Van Horn was elected County Superintendent of Mineral County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6427,Mary E. Lyon,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Lyon was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Otero County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6428,M.V. Remington,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography M.V. Remington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Park County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6429,Madge A. Crowner,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Madge A. Crowner was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Phillips County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6430,Edith M. Bailey,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith M. Bailey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Pitkin County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6431,Lulu J. White,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Lulu J. White was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1904 in Pueblo County, Colorado. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6432,Verna M. Barts,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Verna M. Barts was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Routt County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6433,Lulu B. Hogan,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lulu B. Hogan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Summit County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6434,Alta M. Tuttle,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Alta M. Tuttle was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Washington County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6435,Julia M. Anderson,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia M. Anderson was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1904 in Bingham County, Idaho. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6436,Maggie Kerby,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography Maggie Kerby was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Boise County, Idaho in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6437,Cora B. Bean,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography Cora B. Bean was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Canyon County, Idaho in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6438,Lillie B. Wertz,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillie B. Wertz was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Elmore County, Idaho in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6439,Grace M. Taylor,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Grace M. Taylor was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Fremont County, Idaho in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent o Public Instruction,1904, 6440,Clara Ransom,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Ransom was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1904 in Latah County, Idaho. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6441,Flora A. North,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography Flora A. North was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Lemhi County, Idaho in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6442,Myrtle M. Hastings,,,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography Myrtle M. Hastings was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Owyhee County, Idaho in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6443,Mary O. Wickersham,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary O. Wickersham was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Shoshone County, Idaho in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904, 6444,Hattie Rittenhouse,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Hattie Rittenhouse served as County Superintendent of Schools in Hardin County, Illinois in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6445,Mary P. Edmunds,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary P. Edmunds served as County Superintendent of Schools in Stark County, Illinois from 1902 to 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902, 6446,Maria Z. Pingrey,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Maria Z. Pingrey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Emmett County, Iowa from 1902 through 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901,Republican 6446,Maria Z. Pingrey,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Maria Z. Pingrey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Emmett County, Iowa from 1902 through 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 6446,Maria Z. Pingrey,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Maria Z. Pingrey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Emmett County, Iowa from 1902 through 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901,Republican 6446,Maria Z. Pingrey,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Maria Z. Pingrey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Emmett County, Iowa from 1902 through 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1903, 6446,Maria Z. Pingrey,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Maria Z. Pingrey was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Emmett County, Iowa from 1902 through 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905,Republican 6447,Ella B. Chassell,,,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Ella B. Chassell was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Hardin County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 6447,Ella B. Chassell,,,Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Ella B. Chassell was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Hardin County, Iowa in 1902 and 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6448,Mary E. Hostetler,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Hostetler was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Marshall County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6449,Cora Porter,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Cora Porter was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Washington County, Iowa in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6450,Olive Knowlton,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Olive Knowlton served as County Superintendent of Schools in Allen County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6451,Birdie Adams,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Birdie Adams served as County Superintendent of Schools in Cherokee County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6452,Winnie Lockard Crosby,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Winnie Lockard Crosby served as County Superintendent of Schools in Cheyenne County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6453,Mattie Wallingford,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Mattie Walingford served as County Superintendent of Schools in Clark County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6454,Julia M. Stone,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia M. Stone served as County Superintendent of Schools in Cloud County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6455,Anna Huffmaster,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Huffmaster served as County Superintendent of Schools in Comanche County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6456,Etta Race,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Etta Race served as County Superintendent of Schools in Cowley County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6457,Jennie Binney,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Jennie Binney served as County Superintendent of Schools in Grant County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6458,Ella A. Everett,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella A. Everett served as County Superintendent of Schools in Greeley County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6459,Maude Ellison,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Maude Ellison served as County Superintendent of Schools in Labette County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6460,Catharine Harkness,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Catharine Harkness served as County Superintendent of Schools in Ness County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6461,Emma Plummer,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Plummer was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Stanton County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6462,Bertha Showalter,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Bertha Showalter served as the County Superintendent of Schools in Thomas County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6463,Alberta Bracken,,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Alberta Bracken served as County Superintendent of Schools in Wallace County, Kansas in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6464,Ellen P. Lewis,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Ellen P. Lewis served as County Superintendent of Schools in Allen County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6465,A. Dee Sublette,,,Kentucky,Single,,,,,"Biography A. Dee Sublette served as County Superintendent of Schools in Ballard County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6466,Nell Bedford Clay,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Nell Bedford Clay served as the County Superintendent of Schools in Bourbon County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6467,Dora M. Smith,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Dora M. Smith served as County Superintendent of Schools in Fulton County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6468,Lizzie Y. Graham,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Y. Graham served as County Superintendent of Schools in Green County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6469,Martha B. Arnett,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Martha B. Arnett served as County Superintendent of Schools in Magoffin County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6470,Mattie Bedford Hamm,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Mattie Bedford Hamm served as County Superintendent of Schools in Nicholas County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6471,Mina Griffin,,,Kentucky,,,,,,"Biography Mina Griffin served as County Superintendent of Schools in Todd County, Kentucky in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6472,Irene L. Getty,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Irene L. Getty served as County Superintendent of Schools in Kalkaska County, Michigan in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6473,Isabelle M. Becker,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Isabelle M. Becker served as County Superintendent of Schools in Newaygo County, Michigan in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6474,Ella Chamberlain,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Ella Chamberlain served as County Superintendent of Schools in Ontonagon County, Michigan in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6475,Alma Hedstrom,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Alma Hedstrom served as County Superintendent of Schools in Cook County, Minnesota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6476,Elizabeth McGowin,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth McGowin served as County Superintendent of Schools in Meeker County, Minnesota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6477,Mrs. J. H. Seal,,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J.H. Seal served as County Superintendent of Schools in Morrison County, Minnesota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6478,Fannie G. Gles,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Fannie G. Gles served as County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6479,Christine Goetsinger,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Christine Goetsinger served as County Superintendent of Schools in Otter Tail County, Minnesota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6480,Minnette C. Miller,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Minnette C. Miller served as Superintendent of Schools in Sherburne County, Minnesota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6481,Martha R. Dillworth,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Martha R. Dillworth served as County Superintendent of Schools in Carbon County, Montana in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6482,Mollie E. Wiles,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Mollie E. Wiles served as County Superintendent of Schools in Powell County, Montana in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6483,Mamie Faden,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Mamie Faden served as County Superintendent of Schools in Banner County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6484,Nellie Dick,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Dick was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Chase County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6485,Mrs. A. B. Knox,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.B. Knox was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Cheyenne County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6486,Mrs. L. M. Bernhard,,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L.M. Bernhard was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Deuel County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",,, 6487,Anna V. Day,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Anna V. Day was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Gage County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6488,Olive TRUE,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Olive True was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Jefferson County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6489,Nellie Z. Vandling,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Z. Vandling was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Thomas County, Nebraska in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6490,Sarah Wedge,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Sarah Wedge was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lincoln County, Nevada in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6491,Mamie E. Cachelin,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Mamie E. Cachelin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Billings County, North Dakota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6492,Nellie G. Evarts,,,North Dakota,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie G. Evarts was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Burleigh County, North Dakota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6493,Zerlina S. Eakin,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Zerlina S. Eakin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Foster County, North Dakota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6494,Clara Felring,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Felring was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Griggs County, North Dakota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6495,Manie Fortner,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Manie Fortner was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Kidder County, North Dakota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6496,Sarah D. Mercer,,,North Dakota,Single,,,,,"Biography Sarah D. Mercer was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Williams County, North Dakota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6497,Ella Baker,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Ella Baker was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Beaver County, Oklahoma in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6498,Pearl Constable,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Pearl Constable was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Garfield County, Oklahoma in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6499,Sarah Carson,,,Oklahoma,,,,,,"Biography Sarah Carson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Payne County, Oklahoma in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6500,Carrie B. Dally,,,South Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Carrie B. Dally was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Clay County, South Dakota in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6501,Mattie Ariego,,,Tennessee,Single,,,,,"Biography Mattie Ariego was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Franklin County, Tennessee in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6502,Mary Orser,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Orser was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Untah County, Utah in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6503,Helen M. Blake,,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Helen M. Blake was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Essex County, Vermont in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6504,Mary Montgomery,,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Montgomery was elected County Superintendent of Grand Isle County, Vermont in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6505,Lillian Clemans,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Lillian Clemans was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Asotin County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6506,Eva A. Hagen,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Eva A. Hagen was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Douglas County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6507,Josephine Grim,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Josephine Grim was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Ferry County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6508,Nellie Vallen,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Vallen was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Garfield County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6509,Ella F. Meagher,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella F. Meagher was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Island County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6510,Emma T. Clanton,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma T. Clanton was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Klickitat County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6511,Mrs. M. M. Knight,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.M. Knight was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Mason County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6512,Mrs. C. A. Murdock,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.A. Murdock was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Pacific County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6513,Mrs. C. B. Buxton,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.B. Buxton was elected County Superintendent of Schools in San Juan County, Washington in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6514,Lillie Miller,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillie Miller was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Skamania County, Washington in 1904. In 1918 Miller was a Republican candidate for State Representative from the Twenty-second district. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6514,Lillie Miller,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillie Miller was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Skamania County, Washington in 1904. In 1918 Miller was a Republican candidate for State Representative from the Twenty-second district. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 6515,Maude Kimball,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Maude Kimball was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Wahklakum County, Washington in 1904. She married in 1906 while still in office and was afterwards known as Maude Kimball Butler Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6516,Jennie Richardson,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Richardson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Douglas County, Wisconsin in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6517,Lura Burce,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Lura Burce was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6518,Ellen Hammond,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Ellen Hammond was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Marquette County, Wisconsin in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6519,Mary Olsen,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mary Olsen was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Pepin County, Wisconsin in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6520,Ella O'Leary,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Ella O'Leary was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Vila County, Wisconsin in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6521,Julia R. Rockafellow,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Julia R. Rockafellow was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Waukesha County, Wisconsin in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6522,Roberta Robnett,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Roberta Robnett was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Carbon County, Wyoming in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6523,Bessie Moodle,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie Moodle was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Crook County, Wyoming in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6524,Allie Davis,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Allie Davis was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Fremont County, Wyoming in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6525,Margaret Lothian,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Lothian was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Johnson County, Wyoming in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6526,Alice M. Sampson,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice M. Sampson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Laramie County, Wyoming in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6527,Lena A. Stover,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Lena A. Stover was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Sheridan County, Wyoming in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 6529,May E. Henshall,,,,Married,,,,,"Biography May E. Henshall was first elected as the Superintendent of Public Instruction for Yolo County, California as May E. Dexter. In 1910 Dexter married and continued serving as May E. Henshall. Additional Notes",,, 6530,Birdie E. McConnell,1877,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Birdie E. McConnell was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Archuleta County, Colorado in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6531,Myrtle Sydner,1872,1949,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Myrtle Sydner was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Bent County, Colorado in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6532,Carrie J. Mason,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Carrie J. Mason was elected as County Superintendent for Public Instruction for Clear Creek County, Colorado in 1905, and served at least through 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6533,Emma G. Myers,1860,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma G. Myers was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Delta County, Colorado and served in 1905 through 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6534,Josie A. Moore,1882,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Josie A. Moore was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Dolores County, Colorado and served in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6535,Martha L. Rhodes,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Martha L. Rhodes was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Eagle County, Colorado and served in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6536,Ida T. White,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ida T. White was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Fremont County, Colorado and served from 1905-1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6537,Alice B. Clark,,,Colorado,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Alice B. Clark was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Garfield County, Colorado and served in 1905. She later served as deputy state superintendent of instruction under Mary Bradford. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6538,Alma Elder,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Alma Elder was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Hindale County, Colorado in 1905 and served through 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6539,Myrtle Songer,1875,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Myrtle Songer was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Jefferson County, Colorado, and served in 1905 through 1919. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6539,Myrtle Songer,1875,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Myrtle Songer was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Jefferson County, Colorado, and served in 1905 through 1919. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1919, 6540,Myrtle Songer-Combs,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Myrtle Songer-Combs was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Jefferson County, Colorado. She had first been elected under her unmarried name, Myrtle Songer. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1919, 6541,Adela Blain,1877,,Colorado,Single,Business,Saleswoman,,,"Biography Adela Blain was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kiowa County, Colorado and served in 1905 through 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6542,Etta M. Rogers,1873,,Colorado,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Etta Rogers was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kit Carson County, Colorado and served from 1905 to 1908. Additional Notes",,, 6543,Ollie Vivian,1880,,Colorado,Divorced,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ollie Vivian was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lake County, Colorado and served in 1905. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1905, 6544,Bertha H. Fraser,1871,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Bertha H. Fraser was the Socialist Party candidate for Secretary of State for New York in 1910. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1910,Socialist 6545,Emma Ghent Curtis,,,Colorado,Married,Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Newspaper editor| novelist| writer| activist,Populist,Suffrage,"Biography Emma Ghent Curtis was nominated for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the Populists in 1898. Curtis was a well-known writer of popular Western fiction and activist in state suffrage circles. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898,Populist 6546,Mrs. F. A. Lyon,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F.A. Lyon was a nominee for State University Regent in Colorado in 1898. She was nominated by the Populist party. Additional Notes",State University Regent,1898,Populist 6547,Lucy Nellis Button,1875,,Nebraska,Married,Clerical,Notary,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Lucy Nellis Button was the Republican party candidate for County Clerk in Adams County, Nebraska in 1918. As Lucy M. Nellis (before marriage) she had served as one of the trustees of the Hastings (Adams County) public library. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 6548,Mary Dungan,1871,,Nebraska,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Dungan was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Nebraska in 1916. She was also a candidate for the post in 1918. She ran unopposed in that campaign. Dungan continued to served in the position into the 1920s. Dungan served as the secretary on the board of the YWCA in 1916 in Adams County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 6548,Mary Dungan,1871,,Nebraska,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Dungan was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Nebraska in 1916. She was also a candidate for the post in 1918. She ran unopposed in that campaign. Dungan continued to served in the position into the 1920s. Dungan served as the secretary on the board of the YWCA in 1916 in Adams County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 6549,Lucy A. McFadden,1844,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy A. McFadden was elected County Superintedent of Public Instruction for Adam County, Nebraska in 1870. She was re-elected for a second term in 1881. In both races she ran against another woman, Lucy A. Darling, the incumbent. McFadden received almost all the votes in both races. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1879, 6549,Lucy A. McFadden,1844,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy A. McFadden was elected County Superintedent of Public Instruction for Adam County, Nebraska in 1870. She was re-elected for a second term in 1881. In both races she ran against another woman, Lucy A. Darling, the incumbent. McFadden received almost all the votes in both races. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1881, 6550,Lucy A. Darling,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lucy A. Darling was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Nebraska in 1877. She served for one term. Darling ran for the office again in 1879 and 1881, losing both times to the incumbent, Lucy A. McFadden. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1877, 6550,Lucy A. Darling,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lucy A. Darling was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Nebraska in 1877. She served for one term. Darling ran for the office again in 1879 and 1881, losing both times to the incumbent, Lucy A. McFadden. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1881, 6550,Lucy A. Darling,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lucy A. Darling was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Nebraska in 1877. She served for one term. Darling ran for the office again in 1879 and 1881, losing both times to the incumbent, Lucy A. McFadden. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1877, 6551,Carrie Sullivan,1876,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Sullivan was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Adams County, Nebraska in 1914. She served for one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 6552,Effie Carmichael,1884,1988,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Effie Carmichael was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Antelope County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 6553,Irene O. Sellery,1889,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Irene O. Sellery was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Antelope County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 6554,Bertha M. Sheckler,1881,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Bertha M. Sheckler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Boone County, Nebraska in 1918. She was elected to several additional terms in the 1920s. Bertha M. Sheckler was listed as Bertha M. Scheckler in the 1920 Federal Census Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 6555,Opal Russel,1865,,Nebraska,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Opal Russel was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Box Butte County, Nebraska in 1918. She served in the office for several terms in the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Democratic 6556,Nellie May Edwards,1895,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie May Edwards was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Boyd County, Nebraska in 1916. She was re-elected in 1918 and served into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 6556,Nellie May Edwards,1895,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie May Edwards was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Boyd County, Nebraska in 1916. She was re-elected in 1918 and served into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 6557,Clara M. Christensen,1879,,Nebraska,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Clara M. Christensen was a Republican party candidate for Sheriff of Boyd County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",Sheriff,1918,Republican 6558,Mame McAndrew,1876,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mame McAndrew was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Brown County, Colorado in 1906. She served for at least two terms. McAndrew was one of the Republican party candidates for County Treasurer in 1918. She served in the office in the 1920s, Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1906, 6558,Mame McAndrew,1876,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mame McAndrew was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Brown County, Colorado in 1906. She served for at least two terms. McAndrew was one of the Republican party candidates for County Treasurer in 1918. She served in the office in the 1920s, Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Republican 6558,Mame McAndrew,1876,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mame McAndrew was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Brown County, Colorado in 1906. She served for at least two terms. McAndrew was one of the Republican party candidates for County Treasurer in 1918. She served in the office in the 1920s, Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1906, 6559,Katheryn Laughlin,1882,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Katheryn Laughlin was one of the candidates for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Buffalo County, Nebraska in 1918. She had previously served as Assistant County Superintendent of Public Instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 6560,Laura Elliott,1865,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura Elliott was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Buffalo County, Colorado in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 6561,Oma L. Cady,1886,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Oma L. Cady elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Butler County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916, 6561,Oma L. Cady,1886,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Oma L. Cady elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Butler County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918, 6562,Edna D. Shannon,1875,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Edna D. Shannon was the Republican party candidate for County Register of Deeds for Cass County, Colorado in 1918. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1918,Republican 6563,Alpha C. Peterson,1878,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Alpha C. Peterson was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cass County, Colorado in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918,Non-Partisan 6564,Emma M. Schwerin,1878,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Schwerin was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cedar County, Nebraska in 1916. Schwerin served as the Superintendent of Cedar County at least until 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916,Non-Partisan 6564,Emma M. Schwerin,1878,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Schwerin was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cedar County, Nebraska in 1916. Schwerin served as the Superintendent of Cedar County at least until 1923. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918,Non-Partisan 6565,Addie Spangler,,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Addie Spangler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Chase County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918,Non-Partisan 6566,Edith Adamson,1892,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith Adamson was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cherry County, Nebraska in 1915. She continued to serve in the office at least through the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1916,Non-Partisan 6566,Edith Adamson,1892,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith Adamson was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cherry County, Nebraska in 1915. She continued to serve in the office at least through the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1918,Non-Partisan 6567,Isola B. Wasson,1866,,Nebraska,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Isola B. Wasson was elected Clerk of the District Court for Cheyenne County, Nebraska in 1918. She in the position for at least one other term in the 1920s. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1918,Republican 6568,Anna McFadden,1889,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna McFadden was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cheyenne County, Nebraska in 1916. She served in the position for several terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Non-Partisan 6568,Anna McFadden,1889,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna McFadden was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Cheyenne County, Nebraska in 1916. She served in the position for several terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6569,Emma R. Miller,1869,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma R. Miller was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Cuming County, Nebraska. She served in the office in 1908, 1910 and was elected for more terms in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Non-Partisan 6569,Emma R. Miller,1869,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma R. Miller was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Cuming County, Nebraska. She served in the office in 1908, 1910 and was elected for more terms in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6569,Emma R. Miller,1869,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma R. Miller was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Cuming County, Nebraska. She served in the office in 1908, 1910 and was elected for more terms in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Non-Partisan 6569,Emma R. Miller,1869,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma R. Miller was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Cuming County, Nebraska. She served in the office in 1908, 1910 and was elected for more terms in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Non-Partisan 6570,Matilda Osbourn,1871,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Matilda Osbourn was a Democratic party candidate for County Treasurer in Custer County, Nebraska in 1918. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Democratic 6571,Belle Quinn,1883,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Belle Quinn was the Democratic candidate for County Treasurer for Dawes County, Nebraska in 1918. Quinn did serve in the office in the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Democratic 6572,Retta F. Brown,1883,,Nebraska,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Retta F. Brown was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Deuel County, Nebraska in 1914 and served for at least five terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6572,Retta F. Brown,1883,,Nebraska,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Retta F. Brown was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Deuel County, Nebraska in 1914 and served for at least five terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6572,Retta F. Brown,1883,,Nebraska,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Retta F. Brown was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Deuel County, Nebraska in 1914 and served for at least five terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6573,Edna E. Rincker,1888,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edna E. Rincker was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Dawes County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Non-Partisan 6573,Edna E. Rincker,1888,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edna E. Rincker was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Dawes County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6574,Mary G. Keenan,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Mary G. Keenan was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Douglas County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6575,Mabel Johnson,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Mabel Johnson was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Douglas County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6576,Mabel J. Johnson,,,Nebraska,Single,Clerical,Post office worker| deputy county treasurer,,,"Biography Mabel J. Johnson was elected County Treasurer of Morrill County, Nebraska in 1916 and was elected again in 1918. She had previously served as Deputy County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916,Republican 6576,Mabel J. Johnson,,,Nebraska,Single,Clerical,Post office worker| deputy county treasurer,,,"Biography Mabel J. Johnson was elected County Treasurer of Morrill County, Nebraska in 1916 and was elected again in 1918. She had previously served as Deputy County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Republican 6577,Una Richards,1890,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Una Richards was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Dundy County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6578,Nora M. Ratcliffe,1876,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nora M. Ratcliffe was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Dundy County, Nebraska in 1918. She lost the race to her opponent Una Richards. Ratcliffe served as County Superintendent in the mid-1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6579,Mary McCusker,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Mary McCusker was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Garden County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6580,Esther M. Johnson,1895,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Esther M. Johnson was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Garden County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6581,Florence Alderman,1888,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Alderman was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Garfield County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Non-Partisan 6581,Florence Alderman,1888,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Alderman was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Garfield County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6582,Sue E. Pflug,1883,1967,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Sue E. Pflug was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Fillmore County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6583,Moneta B. Logsdon,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Moneta B. Logsdon was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Fillmore County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6584,Pearl O'Neal,1884,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Pearl O'Neal was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Franklin County, Nebraska in 1918. She served at least through the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6585,Pearl I. Remy,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Pearl I. Remy was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Frontier County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6586,Madge C. Disbrow,1885,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Madge C. Disbrow was elected County Clerk of Furnas County, Nebraska in 1918. She served in the position into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 6587,Bertha E. Foster,1890,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Bertha E. Foster was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Gage County, Nebraska in 1918. She won the race against two male opponents. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6588,Margaret L. Tracy,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Margaret L. Tracy was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Greeley County, Nebraska in 1916. She was a candidate for the office in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 6588,Margaret L. Tracy,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Margaret L. Tracy was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Greeley County, Nebraska in 1916. She was a candidate for the office in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6589,Barbara A. O'Malley,1872,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Barbara A. O'Malley was a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Greeley County, Nebraska in 1918. She lost the race to the incumbent, Margaret Tracy. O'Malley served as Superintendent in the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6590,June J. Klumb,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography June J. Klumb was a candidate for County Treasurer of Hamilton County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Republican 6591,Carrie Stevens,1875,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Stevens was elected County Clerk of Harlan County, Nebraska in 1918. She served as the County Assessor in 1921. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 6592,Frances E. White,1891,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Frances E. White was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Harlan County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6593,Edgiththa Grant,1895,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edgiththa Grant was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Hayes County, Nebraska in 1918. She served in the position into the early 1920s Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6594,Evelyn Besack,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Evelyn Besack was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6595,Anna Donohoe,1878,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Donohoe was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Holt County, Nebraska in 1918. She won against her opponent Mary G. Horriskey. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6596,Mary G. Horrisky,1880,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary G. Horrisky was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Holt County, Nebraska in 1918. Horrisky lost to her opponent Anna Donohoe. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6597,Clara Sazama,1893,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Sazama was elected County Clerk of Howard County, Nebraska in 1918. She won the race against her two male opponents. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Democratic 6598,Bessie Goff,1882,,Nebraska,Single,Clerical,Civil servant,,,"Biography Bessie Goff was a candidate for County Register of Deeds for Jefferson County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1918,Republican 6599,Irene M. King,1890,,Nebraska,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Irene M. King was elected County Register of Deeds for Jefferson County, Nebraska in 1918. She beat her two opponents in the race. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1918,Democratic 6600,Helen Wright,1878,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Helen Wright was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Johnson County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6601,Minnie Norlin,1872,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie Norlin was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Kearney County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6602,Lulu Rosengrant,1883,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Lulu Rosengrant was elected County Clerk for Keith County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 6603,Rosella F. Harmon,1884,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Rosella F. Harmon was elected County Treasurer of Keith County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Republican 6604,Katherine Feather,1885,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Katherine Feather was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Keith County, Nebraska in 1915 through 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6604,Katherine Feather,1885,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Katherine Feather was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Keith County, Nebraska in 1915 through 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6604,Katherine Feather,1885,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Katherine Feather was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Keith County, Nebraska in 1915 through 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6605,Goldie M. Carr,1888,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Goldie M. Carr was the People's Independent party candidate for County Clerk of Keya Paha County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,People 6606,Abbie Pelletier,1893,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Abbie Pelletier was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Keya Paha County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6607,Daze T Heynen,1884,,Nebraska,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Daze T. Heynen was elected County Clerk of Kimball County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Democratic 6608,Rachel McElroy,1885,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Rachel McElroy was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Kimball County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Non-Partisan 6608,Rachel McElroy,1885,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Rachel McElroy was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Kimball County, Nebraska in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6609,Minnie P. Knotts,,,Nebraska,,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Minnie P. Knotts was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lancaster County, Nebraska in 1916. She was also a candidate in 1918, but lost the race to challenger Jeannette Nelson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Non-Partisan 6609,Minnie P. Knotts,,,Nebraska,,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Minnie P. Knotts was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lancaster County, Nebraska in 1916. She was also a candidate in 1918, but lost the race to challenger Jeannette Nelson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6610,Jeannette C. Nelson,1872,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Jeannette C. Nelson was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lancaster County, Nebraska in 1918. Nelson won against three other candidates, including the incumbent Minnie Knotts. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6611,Lucile Lindenmeyer,1901,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lucile Lindenmeyer was the Republican party candidate for County Clerk in Lincoln County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 6612,Lucie B. Tying,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Lucie B. Tying was a Prohibition Party candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1904. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Prohibition 6613,Marie C. Breem,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Marie C. Breem see Marie Caroline Brehm. Brehm's name was spelled incorrectly on at least one official ballot in 1902. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1904,Prohibition 6614,Aileen Gantt,,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Aileen Gantt was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lincoln County, Nebraska in 1918. Gantt married Roy L. Cochran who later became governor of Nebraska. Gantt Cochran used her political influence to expand local libraries across the state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6615,Aileen Cochran,,,,,,,,,"Biography Aileen Cochran was the married name of Aileen Gantt. See entry under Aileen Gantt. Additional Notes",,, 6616,Edith Wirsig,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Edith Wirsig was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Loup County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6617,Mabel Breechler-Strother,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Mabel Breechler-Strother was the Democratic candidate for Register of Deeds for Madison County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1918,Democratic 6618,Ada B. Hodson,1881,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Ada B. Hodson was elected County Register of Deeds for Madison County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1918,Republican 6619,Margaret Conroy,1883,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Conroy was the Democratic candidate for County Treasurer in McPherson County, Nebraska 1918. Conroy served in the position in the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Democratic 6620,Margaret McCutchen,1882,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret McCutchen was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Merrick County, Nebraska in 1914 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6620,Margaret McCutchen,1882,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret McCutchen was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Merrick County, Nebraska in 1914 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6621,Lillie A. Wallis,,,Nebraska,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lillie A. Wallis was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Merrick County, Nebraska in 1918. She lost to the incumbent, Margaret McCutchen. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6622,Chloe C. Baldridge,1892,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Chloe C. Baldridge was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Nance County, Nebraska in 1918. Baldridge went to work on educational issues on the state level in the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6623,Bess E. Anderson,1893,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Bess E. Anderson was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Nemaha County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6624,Elizabeth Carterette Ebersole,1874,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth C. Ebersole was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Nuckolls County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6625,Bertha Poteet Kuhlmann,1893,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Bertha Poteet Kuhlmann was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pawnee County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6626,Elsie A. Hammond,1884,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elsie A. Hammond was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pawnee County, Nebraska in 1916. She lost to Bertha Poteet Kuhlmann in the 1918 race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Non-Partisan 6626,Elsie A. Hammond,1884,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elsie A. Hammond was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pawnee County, Nebraska in 1916. She lost to Bertha Poteet Kuhlmann in the 1918 race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6627,Mary J. Ford,1891,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Ford was elected County Treasurer for Perkins County, Nebraska in 1918. Ford was the Democratic candidate and beat two Republican competitors. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Democratic 6628,Mae Beck,1883,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mae Beck was one of the Republican candidates for County Treasurer of Perkins County, Nebraska in 1918. She lost to the Democratic candidate Mary J. Ford. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Republican 6629,Belle Holaway,1893,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Belle Holaway was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Perkins County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6630,Alice A. Swanson,1882,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice A. Swanson was a Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Public Superintendent for Phelps County, Nebraska in 1916. She ran again in 1918 for the same position and was elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 6630,Alice A. Swanson,1882,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice A. Swanson was a Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Public Superintendent for Phelps County, Nebraska in 1916. She ran again in 1918 for the same position and was elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6631,Marjorie Parminter,1893,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Marjorie Parminter was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Pierce County, Nebraska in 1918. She won the race over the other candidate Lettie Scott. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6632,Lettie Scott,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lettie Scott served as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pierce County from 1910 to 1918. She campaigned for the office in the election of 1918, but lost to the challenger Marjorie Parminter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Non-Partisan 6632,Lettie Scott,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lettie Scott served as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pierce County from 1910 to 1918. She campaigned for the office in the election of 1918, but lost to the challenger Marjorie Parminter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6632,Lettie Scott,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lettie Scott served as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pierce County from 1910 to 1918. She campaigned for the office in the election of 1918, but lost to the challenger Marjorie Parminter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Non-Partisan 6632,Lettie Scott,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lettie Scott served as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pierce County from 1910 to 1918. She campaigned for the office in the election of 1918, but lost to the challenger Marjorie Parminter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Non-Partisan 6632,Lettie Scott,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Lettie Scott served as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Pierce County from 1910 to 1918. She campaigned for the office in the election of 1918, but lost to the challenger Marjorie Parminter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6633,Julia C. Barnes,1896,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia C. Barnes was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Red Willow County, Nebraska in 1914 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6633,Julia C. Barnes,1896,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia C. Barnes was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Red Willow County, Nebraska in 1914 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6633,Julia C. Barnes,1896,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia C. Barnes was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Red Willow County, Nebraska in 1914 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6634,Anastasia Melia,1891,1918,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Anastasia Melia was a candidate for County Superintendent for Public Instruction in Sarpy County, Nebraska in 1918. She may have died that same year. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6635,Bertha Bishop,1890,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Bertha Bishop was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Sarpy County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6636,Ada M. Haldeman,1881,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ada M. Haldeman was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Scott's Bluff County Nebraska in 1914, 1916, and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6636,Ada M. Haldeman,1881,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ada M. Haldeman was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Scott's Bluff County Nebraska in 1914, 1916, and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6636,Ada M. Haldeman,1881,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ada M. Haldeman was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Scott's Bluff County Nebraska in 1914, 1916, and 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6637,Maud E. Gillespie,1883,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Maud E. Gillespie was the Democratic candidate for two offices in Sheridan County, Nebraska in 1918-County Clerk and Register of Deeds. She was elected as County Clerk and may have served in both offices. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1918,Democratic 6638,Pearl E. Summers,1878,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Pearl E. (or Pearle) Summers was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sheridan County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",,, 6639,Mary A. K. Hendrickson,1869,,Nebraska,Divorced,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Mary A. K. Hendrickson was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools in Sherman County, Nebraska in 1918. In 1911 Hendrickson was elected president of the Sherman County Medical Society. Hendrickson also received a patent for an envelope sealer in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6640,Vinnie Newell,1891,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Vinnie [aka Vinie] Newell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Sioux County, Nebraska in 1918. Although Newell married in 1920 she seems to have kept her original name and is listed as Vinnie Newell and elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6641,Inez L. Oakes,1891,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Inez L. Oakes was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Thomas County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6642,Marcia K. Sherry,1881,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Marcia K. Sherry was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Schools of Thurston County, Nebraska in 1918. She ran under her married name, Mrs. S. Toledo Sherry, as her husband was a well-known educator in the area. Sherry lost the race to the incumbent Carrie J. Kellner. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6643,Carrie J. Kellner,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Carrie J. Kellner was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Thurston County, Nebraska, and served from 1914 through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6643,Carrie J. Kellner,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Carrie J. Kellner was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Thurston County, Nebraska, and served from 1914 through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6643,Carrie J. Kellner,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Carrie J. Kellner was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Thurston County, Nebraska, and served from 1914 through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6644,Pearl E. Sewell,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Pearl E. Sewell was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools for Wayne County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6645,Stella Ducker,1872,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Stella Ducker was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools of Webster County, Nebraska in 1918 and served in the office at least through the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6646,Jesse M. Kellogg,1879,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jesse [or Jessie] M. Kellogg was a candidate for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Webster County, Nebraska in 1918. She lost to her opponent Stella Ducker. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6647,Edith A. Bowler,1866,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith A. Bowler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wheeler County, Nebraska in 1908 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Non-Partisan 6647,Edith A. Bowler,1866,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith A. Bowler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wheeler County, Nebraska in 1908 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 6647,Edith A. Bowler,1866,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith A. Bowler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wheeler County, Nebraska in 1908 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Non-Partisan 6647,Edith A. Bowler,1866,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith A. Bowler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wheeler County, Nebraska in 1908 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Non-Partisan 6647,Edith A. Bowler,1866,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith A. Bowler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wheeler County, Nebraska in 1908 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912,Non-Partisan 6647,Edith A. Bowler,1866,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith A. Bowler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Wheeler County, Nebraska in 1908 and served at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Non-Partisan 6648,Annie H. Beck,1866,,Nebraska,Single,Business,Music store manager| Civil Servant,,,"Biography Annie H. Beck was elected County Clerk of York County, Nebraska in 1914 and served for four years. She was a Republican Party candidate in 1918, but lost to a Republican competitor. Beck had also served as a clerk in the Nebraska State House of Representatives. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914,Republican 6648,Annie H. Beck,1866,,Nebraska,Single,Business,Music store manager| Civil Servant,,,"Biography Annie H. Beck was elected County Clerk of York County, Nebraska in 1914 and served for four years. She was a Republican Party candidate in 1918, but lost to a Republican competitor. Beck had also served as a clerk in the Nebraska State House of Representatives. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Republican 6648,Annie H. Beck,1866,,Nebraska,Single,Business,Music store manager| Civil Servant,,,"Biography Annie H. Beck was elected County Clerk of York County, Nebraska in 1914 and served for four years. She was a Republican Party candidate in 1918, but lost to a Republican competitor. Beck had also served as a clerk in the Nebraska State House of Representatives. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914,Republican 6649,Lucy M. Johnson,1879,,Nebraska,Widowed,Domestic and Personal Service,Newspaper collector,,,"Biography Lucy M. Johnson was the Democratic candidate for County Clerk in York County, Nebraska in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918,Democratic 6650,Sophonsiba P. Breckinridge,1866,1948,Illinois,Single,Education,Educator,,Suffrage | Civic Reform | Labor | Other | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Sophonisba P. Breckinridge filed in the primaries as a candidate for Alderman representing Chicago's Seventh Ward in 1914. She did not win and did not remain in the race in the general election. Breckinridge was amongst several women reformers who ran in 1914, the first year women were eligible for election to municipal offices in Illinois. Breckinridge was educated at Wellsley College and was the first woman to graduate from the law school of the University of Chicago. She was also the first woman to be admitted to the bar in her home state of Kentucky. Breckinridge worked with reformers in Chicago at Hull House and other settlements, and was instrumental in creating the graduate program in ""Social Service"" or social work at the University of Chicago. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Independent 6651,Louise de Koven Bowen,1859,1953,Illinois,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Philanthropist,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Louise de Koven Bowen ran as an Independent candidate for Alderman of the Twenty-First Ward in Chicago in 1914. Bowen was one of several women candidates in the races for municipal offices that year. This was the first year women could run for these offices in Illinois. Bowen was a reformer and philanthropist, active in suffrage politics, urban reformer and the juvenile court system. She was a major financial supporter of Hull House in Chicago. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Independent 6652,Mary Lease,,,Colorado,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mary Lease was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Senate in Colorado in 1894. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Senate,1894,Prohibition 6653,Mrs. J. L. Craig,,,California,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. J.L. Craig was elected to the school board of the city of Los Angeles in January of 1912. She was elected to a second, serving from 1913 to 1915. Craig was active in several local women's clubs. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1912, 6654,Dapselia M. Guinn,1845,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Dapselia Guinn was elected to the school board of the Los Angeles, California in 1913. She served for one term. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 6655,Maude Crew Waters,1874,,California,Widowed,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Maude Crew Waters was elected to the Board of Education for the city of Los Angeles in 1915 and served through 1917. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1915, 6656,Bessie D. Stoddart,,,California,Single,Clerical,Civil servant,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Bessie D. Stoddart was elected to the Board of Education for the city of Los Angeles in 1919 and served for one term. Stoddart had been active for many years, as an appointed city official as a member of the Playground Commission. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1919, 6657,Grace B. Ashley,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Grace B. Ashley was elected to the Board of Education for the City of Los Angeles, California, in 1919. She served for one term. Ashley had previously been appointed to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1919, 6658,M. Jessie York,1875,,California,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography M. Jessie York was elected to the Board of Education for the City of Los Angeles in 1919 and served for two terms, ending in 1923. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1919, 6659,Edith M. Thornton,1870,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith M. Thornton served as Clerk for the town of Ferndale, Washington, beginning in 1913. By 1921 Thornton had been elected as County Clerk of Whatcom County, Washington. Additional Notes",Town Clerk,1913, 6660,Eveline Pruner,1874,,Washington,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Eveline Pruner was elected Clerk of the town of Blaine, Washington in 1913. Additional Notes",Town Clerk,1913, 6661,Daisy Busbey,1880,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Daisy Busbey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Whitman County, Washington in 1912. Busbey served in the position at least through 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 6661,Daisy Busbey,1880,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Daisy Busbey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Whitman County, Washington in 1912. Busbey served in the position at least through 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Republican 6662,Elizabeth Mackay,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elizabeth MacKay was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Whitman County, Washington in 1910, 1912, and 1914. She lost to her Republican rival, Daisy Busbey in both 1912 and 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Democratic 6662,Elizabeth Mackay,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elizabeth MacKay was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Whitman County, Washington in 1910, 1912, and 1914. She lost to her Republican rival, Daisy Busbey in both 1912 and 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 6662,Elizabeth Mackay,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elizabeth MacKay was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Whitman County, Washington in 1910, 1912, and 1914. She lost to her Republican rival, Daisy Busbey in both 1912 and 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Democratic 6663,Nettie Hollenbeck,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Nettie Hollenbeck was the Prohibition Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Washington State in 1916. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1916,Prohibition 6664,Katherine H. Hodgins,1885,,Washington,Married,Business,Business manager,Socialist,,"Biography Katherine Hodgins was the Socialist Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor in Washington State in 1916. She did not win the race. Hodgins was the business manager for The Commonwealth, a Washington State Socialist newspaper. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1916,Socialist 6665,Mary Wade,,,Washington,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mary Wade was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Treasurer in Washington State in 1916. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1916,Prohibition 6666,Carrie M. Barr,1870,,Washington,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Carrie M. Barr was a Prohibition Party candidate for state representative in Washington state in 1912. Barr did not win her race. She was an officer of the local Yakima County Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Prohibition 6667,Mrs. L. C. Kramer,,,Washington,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. L. C. Kramer was a Democratic Party candidate for State Representative from the Sixth District of Spokane, Washington. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 6668,Lucy M. Cooper,1866,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy M. Cooper was a Socialist Party candidate for the State House of Representatives, Twentieth District, Yakima County, Washington, in 1916. Cooper campaigned again in 1918 and she came in third in the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 6668,Lucy M. Cooper,1866,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy M. Cooper was a Socialist Party candidate for the State House of Representatives, Twentieth District, Yakima County, Washington, in 1916. Cooper campaigned again in 1918 and she came in third in the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 6669,Alice E. Sheldon,1861,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Sheldon was the Socialist Party candidate for State Representative from the Twenty-eighth district, Thurston County, Washington in 1918. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 6670,Maude K. Cassidy,1884,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Maude K. Cassidy was a Socialist Party candidate for State Representative from the Forty-first district, King County, Washington. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 6671,Emma Dorah Sager,1873,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Sager was a candidate for County Auditor in Skagit County, Washington in 1914. Four years later she was a Socialist Party candidate for State Representative for the Fifty-first district, Skagit County, Washington in 1981. She did not win either of these races. Additional Notes",County Auditor,1914, 6671,Emma Dorah Sager,1873,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Sager was a candidate for County Auditor in Skagit County, Washington in 1914. Four years later she was a Socialist Party candidate for State Representative for the Fifty-first district, Skagit County, Washington in 1981. She did not win either of these races. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 6672,Lillian Young,1871,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillian Young was a candidate for County Treasurer of Skagit County, Washington in 1914. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 6673,Margaret M. Ross,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Margaret M. Ross was a candidate for State Senator from the nineteenth district in Washington state in 1914. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914, 6674,Dora W. Cryderman,1868,,Washington,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Dora W. Cryderman was a candidate for the U.S. Congress from Washington State in 1914. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914,Progressive 6675,Flora E. McCune,1859,1932,Colorado,Single,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Flora E. McCune was the Republican Party candidate for County Treasurer for Denver, Colorado in 1895 and again in 1910. McCune served as the Deputy County Treasurer for Arapahoe County (Colorado)at least through 1911. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1895,Republican 6676,Anna Louise Strong,1885,1970,Washington,Married,Writing,Journalist,Socialist,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor,"Biography Anna Louise Strong campaigned successfully for a seat on the Seattle, Washington School Board in 1917. She was known as an expert on child welfare. This background and her support for organized labor gave her the backing of women's groups as well as workers, and she easily won the position. She was the only female member of the board and distinguished herself by arguing that public schools should also be community centers and should offer social service programs. By the time she joined the school board Strong had moved from being a progressive to identifying as a socialist. When the United States entered World War I in 1917 Strong announced as a pacifist and opponent of the draft. In 1918, these unpopular positions led fellow school board members to initiate a successful recall campaign against her. Before Strong left the board she did, however, succeed in convincing board members to replace her with a woman. A well known country club woman, Evangeline C. Harper, was their choice. Strong, who held a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Chicago, was increasingly radicalized as she researched issues of poverty, child welfare, and workers' rights. She covered these issues as a journalist, first in the United States and then in Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, and China. She authored dozens of books and major articles. Strong spent the last decade of her life living in China. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Socialist 6677,Mrs. Culbertson,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Culbertson was the Republican party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1910. She ran against incumbent Mary C.C. Bradford Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 6678,Josephine B. Bennett,,,Connecticut,Married,,,Farmer-Labor,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography In 1920 Josephine Bennett campaigned in Connecticut on the Farm-Labor ticket for a seat in the U.S. Senate, one candidate in a field of six. The Republican incumbent was re-elected. He and the Democratic candidate garnered 96.4% of the total vote. Bennett polled only 2,057 votes. Bennett is described as being associated with ""a wide range of progressive causes."" She was married to wealthy Hartford lawyer M. Toscan Bennett. In 1919 Bennett and ten other women were briefly jailed in the District of Columbia after burning a copy of one of President Woodrow Wilson's speeches in front of the White House. She spent a short time in a District of Columbia jail with other prominent members of the suffrage movement. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1920,Farmer-Labor 6679,Mrs. H. P. Meany,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H.P. Meany was elected Councilwoman in Umatilla, Oregon in 1917. That year women filled the entire city council, and all offices. Additional Notes",City Council,1917, 6680,Miriam McKenzie,1870,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Miriam McKenzie was elected Treasurer of Umatilla, Oregon in 1918. She served under a female mayor, Stella Paulu, and with several other women officers. McKenzie continued to serve as an city officer for many years, and was city recorder in the 1950s. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 6681,Frances Zella Brownell,1892,,Oregon,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Zella Brownell was elected to the city council of Umatilla, Oregon in 1918. She served under a woman mayor, Stella Paulu, and with several other women officers. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 6682,Ionia Stephens,1888,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Ionia Stephens was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon city council in 1918. She served under a woman mayor, Stella Paulu, and with several other women officers. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 6683,Kate Richards O'Hare,1876,1948,Kansas,Married,Manufacturing | Education | Writing,Machinist| Teacher| Writer| Orator,Socialist,Temperance | Labor,"Biography Kate Richards O'Hare was a Socialist party activist who ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Congress from Kansas in 1910. She campaigned vigorously, with her strongest support coming from workers in Kansas City and miners in the southeastern part of the district. O'Hare spoke out forcefully against World War I and was sentenced to five years in federal prison for violations of the Espionage Act. A nation-wide campaign helped secure her release by Woodrow Wilson in early 1920. O'Hare parted ways with the Socialist Party over issues of race. She supported segregation and voiced those opinions in a pamphlet (published in 1912), aimed at Southern white voters. Additional Notes",Congresswoman,1910,Socialist 6684,Mamie A. Hvizdalek,,,Utah,,,,Farmer-Labor,Labor,"Biography In November 1920 Mamie Hvizdalek ran for the office of state superintendent of public instruction on the Farmer-Labor ticket. She did not win. One of her several opponents was socialist candidate Fannie Selvin. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920,Farmer-Labor 6685,Fanie Selvin,,,Utah,,,,Socialist,Other,"Biography In November 1920 Fannie Selvin campaigned for the office of Utah superintendent of public instruction on the Socialist party ticket. One of her several opponents was Farmer-Labor party candidate Mamie A. Hvizdalek. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920,Socialist 6686,Mrs. Celista C. Jensen,,,,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography In November 1920 Mrs. Celista C. Jensen ran as the Republican candidate for County R). Her opponent was Democrat Ruth Conine. Additional Notes",,, 6687,Ruth Conine,,,,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In November 1920 Ruth Conine campaigned as the Democratic candidate for County (Box Elder) Recorder. Mrs. Celista C. Jensen was the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",,, 6688,Emma A. Hery,,,,,,,,,"Biography Emma A. Hery was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1899. Additional Notes",,, 6689,Helen Piotopowaka Clarke,1846,,Montana,Single,The Arts | Education,Actor| Teacher,,,"Biography Helen Piotopowaka Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Lewis and Clark County, Montana in 1882. Clarke was probably the first woman of Native American descent to gained elected office in Montana. She served in the office for three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1882, 6689,Helen Piotopowaka Clarke,1846,,Montana,Single,The Arts | Education,Actor| Teacher,,,"Biography Helen Piotopowaka Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Lewis and Clark County, Montana in 1882. Clarke was probably the first woman of Native American descent to gained elected office in Montana. She served in the office for three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1886, 6689,Helen Piotopowaka Clarke,1846,,Montana,Single,The Arts | Education,Actor| Teacher,,,"Biography Helen Piotopowaka Clarke was elected County Superintendent of Common Schools for Lewis and Clark County, Montana in 1882. Clarke was probably the first woman of Native American descent to gained elected office in Montana. She served in the office for three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1882, 6690,Adda Hamilton,,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Adda Hamilton was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Gallatin County, Montana in 1884. Hamiltion lost the Democratic nomination to another candidate, but decided to run as an independent. The local newspaper supported her candidacy, stating that Hamilton ""enters the field against the odds of regular party nominees."" the paper added, ""Hamilton should be elected,"" and that the men of Gallatin Country [the only eligible voters' "" would be confounded mean if they don't run Hamilton in."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1884,Independent 6691,Anna G. Herbst,1868,,Montana,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Anna G. Herbst was elected to the School Board of Libby, Montana in 1913. She ran against several male candidates and easily won a seat on the board. A newspaper in Helena, Montana reported that the sitting male members of the school board planned to resign over the election of two women that year. Herbst was president of state Woman's Christian Temperance Union by 1919. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 6692,Esther O. Burns,1863,,Montana,Married,,,,,"Biography Esther O. Burns was elected to the School Board of Libby, Montana in 1913. She ran against several male candidates, easily beating them all. Burns and another woman, Anna Herbst were elected in the same race. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 6693,Mary M. Collins,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography In 1877 Mary M. Collins of Georgetown, Colorado received over 700 votes (95% of the total cast), for elected to the local school board, as secretary. Additional Notes",School Board secretary,1877, 6694,Helen Leslie Gage,1845,1933,New York,Single,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen Leslie Gage was elected as clerk to the School Board of Fayetteville, New York in 1880. Gage was one of three women elected that year, the first year women could vote and be elected in school elections in New York State. Gage was the eldest daughter of noted feminist Matilda Joslyn Gage. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 6695,Julia Conklin,1845,,New York,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Julia Conklin was elected as a trustee of the school board of Southold, Long Island, New York in 1880. This was the first year women could vote and campaign for the office. Conklin was elected by a vote of 150 to 27. Additional Notes",School Trustee,1880, 6696,Mrs. Rowe,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Rowe was elected Clerk of the School Board in East Chatham, Columbia county, New York in 1880. This was the first year that women could vote or campaign for school offices in the state. Additional Notes",School Board Clerk,1880, 6697,Roseanna Andrews,1817,,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Roseanna Andrews was one of three women elected to the Board of Education in Saratoga Springs, New York in 1880. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 6698,Mary S. Hurd,1826,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary S. Hurd was one of three women elected to the School Board of Saratoga Springs, New York in 1880. This was the first year women could vote and campaign for school offices in New York state. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 6699,Ellen H. Walworth,1832,1915,New York,Widowed,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ellen H. Walworth was elected to the Board of Education for Saratoga Springs, New York in 1880. Walworth was elected with two other women. 1880 was the first year in New York that women could vote and campaign for school offices. Walworth was one of the founders of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and active in several philanthropic and community efforts. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1880, 6700,Dr. Elizabeth Atwell,,,New York,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Elizabeth Atwell was elected Librarian of Naples, Ontario County, New York in 1880. This was the first year women could vote or campaign for school related offices in New York state. Additional Notes",Librarian,1880, 6701,Mrs. Davis,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Davis of Carpenter's Point, Orange County, New York was elected Librarian in 1880. This was the first year women could vote and campaign for school-related offices. Additional Notes",Librarian,1880, 6702,Fanny Ecker,1849,,New York,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Fanny Ecker was elected Librarian in Fayetteville, New York in 1880. Additional Notes",Librarian,1880, 6703,Frances P. Carr,,,New York,,,,,Other,"Biography Frances P. Carr was elected to the School Board of Fayetteville, New York in 1880. This was the first year in New York state that women could campaign for and vote for school offices. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1880, 6704,Alice M. Beckwith,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice M. Beckwith was elected to County Clerk for Weld County, Colorado in the fall of 1897, after serving in the Clerk's office for a decade. She was the first woman to be elected to that office in Weld County, and the third in the state. She ran on an independent ticket, and was endorsed by the People's, Republican and Prohibition Parties. She received a thousand votes more than her opponent. She supported woman suffrage and registered to vote. Her son-in-law served as the deputy clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1897,Independent 6705,Pauline Pearlmutter Steinem,1863,1940,Ohio,Married,Education,Teacher,,Civic Reform | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Pauline Steinem, a veteran civic reformer in Toledo, Ohio, was possibly the first Jewish woman elected to political office in the United States. Steinem was nominated by a non-partisan group of women activists, for the Toledo school board in 1904. A coalition candidate, well-known in the city for her work in schools and reform for children, and as the leading officer of several women's organizations, including the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association. While the campaign was spearheaded by women activists, Steinem also received a great deal of support from Toledo Progressive Mayor, Samuel Milton Jones. Steinem and her supporters ran a sophisticated and broad-based campaign, uniting various voting blocks across the city. Steinem received at least 1,000 more votes than her closest competitor. While on the school she initiated several reforms and served for five years. Refusing to run for a second term, Steinem served in Ohio suffrage offices after 1910, as well in other organizations. Steinem's granddaughter, Gloria Steinem is considered one of the founders of the Women's Liberation movement in the 1960s, a founder of the National Organization of Women, and a leader of the women's movement in from the second half of the twentieth century onward. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904,Non-Partisan 6706,Dr. Mary E. Law,1853,,Ohio,Single,Health Care and Medicine | Education,Physician| Educator,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Dr. Mary E. Law campaigned for a position on the school board of Toledo, Ohio in 1898. Although Law received a fair number of votes, she was not elected. It would be another six years before a woman would be elected to the school board, Pauline Steinem, in 1904. Mary Law and her sister, Emma Law, ran the Law Froebel Kindergarten Training School in Toledo. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6707,Julia Harrington Duff,1860,,Massachusetts,Married,Education,Teacher,,Civic Reform,"Biography Julia Harrington Duff was one of the first women of Irish heritage to be elected to the Boston, Massachusetts School Committee. She was first elected in 1901 and championed the cause of the growing immigrant population in the city by fighting for affordable advanced education for teachers of all backgrounds. Duff was partially successful in her political career because she could rely on the vote of Irish women in Boston. But by 1905 she faced opposition from the Irish Ward political bosses over struggles for power. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6707,Julia Harrington Duff,1860,,Massachusetts,Married,Education,Teacher,,Civic Reform,"Biography Julia Harrington Duff was one of the first women of Irish heritage to be elected to the Boston, Massachusetts School Committee. She was first elected in 1901 and championed the cause of the growing immigrant population in the city by fighting for affordable advanced education for teachers of all backgrounds. Duff was partially successful in her political career because she could rely on the vote of Irish women in Boston. But by 1905 she faced opposition from the Irish Ward political bosses over struggles for power. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904,Democratic 6707,Julia Harrington Duff,1860,,Massachusetts,Married,Education,Teacher,,Civic Reform,"Biography Julia Harrington Duff was one of the first women of Irish heritage to be elected to the Boston, Massachusetts School Committee. She was first elected in 1901 and championed the cause of the growing immigrant population in the city by fighting for affordable advanced education for teachers of all backgrounds. Duff was partially successful in her political career because she could rely on the vote of Irish women in Boston. But by 1905 she faced opposition from the Irish Ward political bosses over struggles for power. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6708,Mary Dierkes,,,Massachusetts,Single,The Arts,Musician,,,"Biography Mary Dierkes was supported by the Democratic party in her bid for a seat on the Boston School Committee in 1902. She was the second Democratic woman elected to the Committee and well supported by the German-American community in the city. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902,Democratic 6709,Adeline T. Swift,,,Ohio,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Activist,,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Adeline (sometimes Adaline),T. Swift was elected to the Board of Supervisors of Penfield, Ohio in 1854. According to the Ohio State constitution all elected officials had to be electors and thus Swift was not eligible to serve in the office. Swift took the opportunity to state: ""As the reward of my labors in the cause of Woman's Rights, Temperance, Equal Rights for all, irrespective of color or sex, and kindred reforms, you have honored me with your votes."" She was a well-known suffrage activist for Ohio before the Civil War. Additional Notes",Board of Supervisors,1854, 6710,Maria Weston Chapman Swift,1806,1886,,Married,Education | Writing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Teacher| newspaper editor| writer| activist,Republican,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Maria Weston Chapman received votes in the 1839 election for governor of Massachusetts. Chapman was a well-known and very active abolitionist and peace activist. In the late 1830s Chapman was a ""non-resistant,"" believing that she should not cooperate with a government that tolerated slavery and violence. Non-resistants did not believe in voting or running for elective office, so it is unlikely that Chapman sought out the Massachusetts governorship or campaigned in any way for the office. Additional Notes",,, 6711,Olive Rose,1812,,Maine,Single,Clerical,Assistant Register of Deeds,,,"Biography Olive Rose was elected Register of Deeds in 1853 by the men of Lincoln County, Maine (later Knox County). In the town of Warren Rose received 73 votes and her opponent, Mr. Sylvester, received only 4 votes. This was considered a sign of the town's regard for ""female rights"". She served in the office until 1857, when her brother was elected. Rose had served as an assistant to the previous Register before her election in 1853. As Recorder Rose earned between $300 and $400 annually. She was almost certainly the first woman elected in the state of Maine, and perhaps in the United States. The editor of the newspaper the Maine Age, unhappily predicted that Rose's election was the harbinger of the entrance of women into the political realm: ""Before the morning of the twentieth century dawns, women will not simply fill your offices of Register of Deeds, they will occupy seats in your Legislative Halls, on your judicial benches, and in the executive chair of State and Nation. We deprecate it, yet we perceive its inevitability, and await the shock with firmness and composure."" Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1853, 6712,Marion Belle Abbott,"July 31st, 1852",,Colorado,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Marion Belle Abbott was elected City Treasurer of Greeley in Weld County, Colorado. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1894,Republican 6713,Mrs. Mary A. Ahrens,,,Illinois,,Legal System,Lawyer,Republican,,"Biography Mrs. Mary A. Ahrens was a candidate for the post of a trustee of the University of Illinois at the Illinois Republican State Convention in 1894. She competed against two other women and lost to Mrs. Louisa Flowers who received 876 votes in comparison to Mrs. Ahren's 449 votes. Additional Notes",Trustee of University of Illinois,1894,Republican 6714,Miss Lottie Allsop,,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Compositor,Democratic,,"Biography Miss Lottie Allsop was nominated by the Democrats of Henry Country in Iowa for the post of County Recorder in 1892. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1892,Democratic 6715,Ella Slater,,,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ella Slater was elected the county superintendent of schools for Cherokee County, Iowa in 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 6716,Mary A. Osmond,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Osmond was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Clarke County, Iowa in 1882. She served in the office at least through 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 6717,Jennie E. Whinnery,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Jennie E. Whinnery was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dallas County, Iowa in 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 6718,Mrs. H. A. Smith,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H.A. Smith was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Ida County, Iowa in 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 6719,Mrs. C. I. Hill,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C. I. Hill was elected County Recorder for Osceola County, Iowa in 1881. She served in this office at least until 1886. She was one of the first women in the state to be elected to this office. The Iowa state legislature opened the office of County Recorder to women in 1880. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1881, 6720,Mrs. W. L. Parker,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. L. Parker was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Osceola County, Iowa, in 1878. She served for one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1878, 6721,Nettie Rousseau,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Nettie Rousseau was elected as the County Superintendent of Schools for Washington County, Iowa in 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 6722,Lizzie J. Fitch,1855,,Iowa,Single,Finance,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Lizzie J. Fitch was elected County Recorder of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in 1887. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1886, 6723,Mrs. A. N. Filson,,,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mrs. A. N. Filson was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cedar County, Iowa in 1887. Filson also served on one of the first library boards in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1887, 6724,Mary E. Turrill,1844,1919,Iowa,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Turrill was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Greene County, Iowa in 1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1887, 6725,Jennie B. Kingsbury,1840,1914,Iowa,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Jennie B. Kingsbury was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Grundy County, Iowa in 1887, Additional Notes",,, 6726,Eva Klingensmith,1859,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Eva Klingensmith was elected County Recorder for Madison County, Iowa in 1886. She had been appointed to the office in the previous year to fill a vacancy. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1886, 6727,Caroline Murray,1846,,Iowa,Married,Writing,Writer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Caroline Murray was elected County Recorder for Madison County, Iowa in 1888 and served through 1891. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1888, 6728,Lena Leota Alsup,"July 31st, 1856",,Iowa,,Clerical,Compositor,,,"Biography Miss Lena L. Alsup was nominated for county recorder in Henry County, Iowa on the Democratic and People's tickets. She lost to Republican Mrs. S. H. Osgood. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1892,Democratic 6729,Seraphine H. Osgood,"May 30th, 1842","May 27th, 1926",Iowa,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Seraphine Osgood was elected County Recorder in Henry Country, Iowa in 1892. She was involved with the Woman's Relief Corps, and served in the executive board on multiple occasions. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1892,Republican 6730,Nannie Torrence,1859,1938,Iowa,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Editor,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Nannie Torrence was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Keokuk County, Iowa in 1887. She served in the office until 1890, the year Torrence married, David Stockman a prominent attorney in her area. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 6731,Ellen Stott,,,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ellen Stott was elected County Recorder of Worth County, Iowa in 1886. Stott resigned from the office in March 1890. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1886, 6732,Bell Kilgore,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Bell Kilgore was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Warren County, Iowa in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 6733,Mary E. Brown,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Brown was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Van Buren County, Iowa in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 6734,Louisa G. Murdock,1840,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Louisa G. Murdock was elected to the School Board of Louisa County, Iowa in 1882. She then went on to serve two terms as County Superintendent of Schools for Louisa County, beginning in 1886. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1882, 6734,Louisa G. Murdock,1840,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Louisa G. Murdock was elected to the School Board of Louisa County, Iowa in 1882. She then went on to serve two terms as County Superintendent of Schools for Louisa County, beginning in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 6734,Louisa G. Murdock,1840,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Louisa G. Murdock was elected to the School Board of Louisa County, Iowa in 1882. She then went on to serve two terms as County Superintendent of Schools for Louisa County, beginning in 1886. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1882, 6735,Amelia A. Barnes,1835,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Amelia A. Barnes was elected to the School Board in Louisa County, Iowa in 1881. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 6736,Mrs. W. H. Gray,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. H. Gray was elected to the School Board of Louisa County, Iowa in 1881. She was the first of two women elected to the school board in that county. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 6737,Lizzie Hughes,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Hughes was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Louisa County, Iowa in 1891. She served in the office until 1897. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 6738,Nora Cornelius,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Nora Cornelius was elected County Recorder for Louisa County, Iowa in 1891. She served in the office through 1894. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1891, 6739,Fanny Baker Ames,"May 14th, 1840","August 21st, 1931",Massachusetts,Married,,,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other | Suffrage,"Biography Fanny Baker Ames served as president of the Boston Equal Suffrage Association, as well as on the Boston School Committee (1896-1899) and the original Board of Trustees of Simmons College in 1899, and was the first woman to be appointed factory inspector in Massachusetts (1891-1894). She worked alongside her husband, a Unitarian minister, to support many causes, as dedicated abolitionists and members of the Anti-Imperialist League. Her involvement with social reform began when her husband and her founded the Germantown Relief Society in 1873, when industrial depression struck Philadelphia. At the 1878 National Conference of Unitarian and Other Christian Churches in Saratoga, New York, Ames proposed the formation of an auxiliary organization dedicated to women's issues and in 1880 the Women's Auxiliary Conference of the Unitarian Church was founded with Fanny as vice president. In 1877 she became the founding member and later president (1887-1888)of one of the most prestigious women's reform organizations of the nineteenth century, the New Century Club. In 1878, Fanny Ames and her husband founded the Philadelphia Society for Organizing Charity. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1896, 6740,Laura Anderson,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura Anderson ran for police judge in Spring Hill, Kansas in 1896. She was reportedly nominated by the town as a candidate for an all-women's ticket, in which women candidates were also nominated for mayoral and councilmen offices. Additional Notes",Police Judge,1896, 6741,N. Louise Andrus,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography N. Louise Andrus was elected to the Board of Education in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1893. An edition of the suffragette publication ""The Woman's Column"" reports that her 1893 electoral victory was a re-election. Andrus was one of four women who had campaigned in that election cycle. She reportedly received ""every vote in her ward except two."" N. Louise Andrus was a physician in Grand Rapids. Her address is listed as Rm. 311 Widdicomb Blk. in the Kent County, Michigan Professional Directory of 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 6742,Minnie Arnold,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie Arnold was elected to the school board from Chenoa, Illinois in 1892. 120 women voted in the election to the school board in Chenoa in 1892, electing Miss Arnold. This was the second time women were allowed to vote, having elected Mrs Jane Martin to the board the previous year, such that there were then two women on the board. Additional Notes",Member of School Board,1892, 6743,Jane Martin,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Jane Martin was elected to the school board from Chenoa, Illinois in 1891, the first year that women were allowed to vote there. Additional Notes",Member of School Board,1891, 6744,Louise Brockway Stanwood,1858,1935,Illinois,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Louise Brockway Stanwood was the first Evanston woman to hold public office, being elected trustee of the District 75 School Board in 1892. While a member of the board, she pushed for standardizing rules for developing courses of study and choosing textbooks.She helped organize the Illinois Congress of Mothers and served as president, helping develop the idea of parent's involvement in schools. Stanwood was one of the founding members of Woman's Club of Evanston, and also served as their second president. Mrs. Louise Brockway Stanwood's ticket emerged victorious on the election held at Evanston on April 16th, 1891, with a majority of 387 over the opposing ticket headed by Mrs. Gertrude Singleton. A total of 1,312 votes were cast, with fifty percent of the voters being women. Additional Notes",Board of School Trustees,1892, 6745,Gertrude Singleton,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Gertrude Singleton from Illinois, headed a ticket to contest elections for the school board president in 1892 and lost. She contested elections on a ticket proposing herself as president, and Mrs. W.E. Clifford and Mrs. Isabella A.H. Prindle for trustees in the school board elections held on April 16th, 1892. She lost by a majority of 387 to a ticket headed by Mr. H.C.C. Miller for president. 1,312 people voted in the election, of which half were women. Additional Notes",School Board President,1892, 6746,Mrs. W. E. Clifford,,,Illinois,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. W.E. Clifford contested elections for the post of trustee of the Board of Education in Evanston,Illinois in 1892 and lost. She contested elections on a ticket proposing Mrs. Gertrude Singleton as president, and Mrs. W.E. Clifford and Mrs. Isabella A.H. Prindle for trustees in the school board elections held on April 16th, 1892. They lost by a majority of 387 to a ticket headed by Mr. H.C.C. Miller for president. 1,312 people voted in the election, of which half were women. Clifford also served as the president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Evanston. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1892, 6747,Isabella A. H. Prindle,1850,1933,Illinois,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Isabella A.H. Prindle contested elections for the post of trustee of the school board in 1892 from Evanston,Illinois and lost. She contested elections on a ticket proposing Mrs. Gertrude Singleton as president, and Mrs. W.E. Clifford and Mrs. Isabella A.H. Prindle for trustees in the school board elections held on April 16th, 1892. They lost by a majority of 387 to a ticket headed by Mr. H.C.C. Miller for president. 1,312 people voted in the election, of which half were women. Prindle also served as director of the Women's Club of Chicago. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1892,Initiative and Referendum League 6748,Mrs. J Burrill,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J Burrill was elected to the school board in Urbana, Illinois in 1892. She, along with Professor N. Clifford Ricker, was a candidate of the women and was elected by a large majority in Urbana, with an unexpectedly large number of women voters. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6749,Mrs. N. H. Morse,,,Illinois,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mrs. N.H. Morse was elected to the school board from Mt. Vernon, Illinois in 1892. She, along with Mrs. S.H. Plummer, was elected to the school board from Mt. Vernon by over a majority of 150. About 250 women voted in this election. They had both been nominated as members at a women's convention held in Mt Vernon for this purpose. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6750,Mrs. S. H. Plummer,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S.H. Plummer was elected to the school board from Mount Vernon, Illinois in 1892. She, along with Mrs. N.H. Morse was elected by over a majority of 150. About 250 women voted in this election. They had both been nominated as members at a women's convention held in Mt Vernon for this purpose. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6751,Elizabeth Arthur,1883,,New York,Single,,,Democratic · Unknown,,"Biography Elizabeth Arthur from the town of Ticonderoga was nominated by the Democrats as their candidate for New York's 31st congressional district in 1918. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 6752,Clara B. Mann,1872,,New York,Married,,,Democratic,,"Biography Clara B. Mann was nominated by the Democrats to run for New York's 39th Congressional District in 1918. She was defeated by Republican Archie Sanders. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 6753,Hattie F. Kreuger,1878,,New York,Single,,,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Hattie F. Kreuger was nominated by the Socialists of Syracuse in New York to be the representative of the 42nd District in the House of Representatives in 1918. In 1920 she was nominated for New York State Treasurer. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 6753,Hattie F. Kreuger,1878,,New York,Single,,,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Hattie F. Kreuger was nominated by the Socialists of Syracuse in New York to be the representative of the 42nd District in the House of Representatives in 1918. In 1920 she was nominated for New York State Treasurer. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1920,Socialist 6754,Mrs. O. Baker,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. O Baker from Princeton in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota was elected superintendent of schools in 1886. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 6755,Julia S. Baker,1840,,New Jersey,,,,,,"Biography Julia S. Baker, or Mrs. W.W Baker, from Westfield, New Jersey was a candidate for the school board in 1894. She lost but received nearly 200 votes, as did the other female candidate, Miss Ella L. Ferris. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6756,Ella L. Ferris,1859,,New Jersey,Single,The Arts | Education,Music Teacher,,,"Biography Ella L. Ferris was a candidate for the school board from Westfield, New Jersey in 1894. She lost the election but received nearly 200 votes, as did the other female candidate, Julia S. Baker. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6757,Emma E. Bowers,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Emma E. Bowers was elected to the school committee in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 27th, 1894. A total of 988 votes were cast, of which she received 524 votes, securing one of the three positions. She was the only woman to win in this election, with the two other female candidates, Mrs. A.B. Stevens and Mrs. B.C. Burt lagging behind with 395 and 82 votes respectively. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1894, 6758,Hulda Andersen,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Hulda Andersen served as the Treasurer for the city of Nehalem, Oregon in Tillamook County in 1918. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 6759,Mrs. R.L. Andrews,,,Michigan,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. R.L. Andrews campaigned to represent the 4th ward of Grand Rapids, Michigan in the 1892 election. She was elected and served on the Board of Education alongside N. Louise Andrus. Mrs. Andrews' successful candidacy led her to replace longtime member Mr. G.W. Thompson. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6760,Mrs. John Anderson,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. John Anderson was elected to the school board in West Olean, New York. The election, however, was contested and brought to appeal before the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mr. Charles R. Skinner. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6761,Alice Wright Gwin,1860,1944,Illinois,Married,,,Citizen,,"Biography Alice Gwin was elected to the school board from Effingham, Illinois in 1892. She ran on the Citizen ticket which stood for a liberal policy and progress, and was nominated by women. A total of 1183 votes were cast, with over 500 of the voters being women. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892,Citizen 6762,Miss M. Welch,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Miss M. Welch was elected to the school board from Clinton, Illinois in 1892. More than two-thirds of the women in the city voted in that election, making it the largest election yet in Clinton. Two of the other women running for the post were defeated but Miss Welch won by a good majority. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6763,Mrs. A. B. Stevens,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.B Stevens was a candidate in the elections to the school committee in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 27th, 1894. A total of 988 votes were cast, of which she received 395 votes, losing the election. Of the two other female candidates in the elections, Emma E. Bowers became the only female candidate to win, with 524 votes while Mrs. B.C. Burt secured 82 votes and lost. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1894, 6764,Mrs. B. C. Burt,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. B.C. Burt was a candidate in the elections to the school committee in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 27th, 1894. A total of 988 votes were cast, of which she received 82 votes, losing the election. Of the two other female candidates in the elections, Emma E. Bowers became the only female candidate to win, with 524 votes while Mrs. A.B. Stevens secured 395 votes and lost. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1894, 6765,Emma J. Barnes,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Emma Barnes was elected Mayor of Geuda Springs, Kansas in 1893, with 82 votes polled. She led a council composed entirely of women, and was its youngest member. She appointed her husband, W.C. Barnes, who was also the editor and publisher of the Geuda Springs Herald, the city clerk. Additional Notes",Mayor,1893, 6766,Mary Buckwalter,1844,1931,Kansas,Married,Business,Proprieter of bath house,,Temperance,"Biography Mary Buckwalter was elected councilman of Geuda Spring in Kansas in 1893. Eight two votes were polled, with the election of a straight ticket with Emma Barnes as mayor, and an all female council. She was the President of the council, the street commissioner and the first female resident of the city. Additional Notes",City Council,1893, 6767,Malvina B. Hite,1840,,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Malvina B. Hite was elected to the town council of Geuda Spring in Kansas in 1893. Eight two votes were polled, with the election of a straight ticket with Emma Barnes as mayor, and an all female council. Additional Notes",City Council,1893, 6768,Angie Ward,1851,1933,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Angie Ward was elected to the town council of Geuda Spring in Kansas in 1893. Eight two votes were polled, with the election of a straight ticket with Emma Barnes as mayor, and an all female council. Additional Notes",City Council,1893, 6769,Mary Berkey,,,Kansas,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mary R. Berkey was elected to the town council of Geuda Spring in Kansas in 1893. Eight two votes were polled, with the election of a straight ticket with Emma Barnes as mayor, and an all female council. Additional Notes",City Council,1893, 6770,Nancy A. Seanor,1836,1903,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Nancy A. Seanor was elected to the town council of Geuda Spring in Kansas in 1893. Eight two votes were polled, with the election of a straight ticket with Emma Barnes as mayor, and an all female council. Additional Notes",City Council,1893, 6771,Annie White Baxter,"March 2nd, 1864","June 28th, 1944",Missouri,Married,,,Democratic · Unknown,,"Biography Annie Baxter was elected County Clerk of Jasper County, Missouri in 1890. Her electoral opponent, Julius Fischer, contested the election on the grounds that women were not eligible.Baxter, however, remained in the race; the Greene County [MO] Circuit Court upheld Baxter's election. She defeated Fischer to become the first woman elected to office in the state of Missouri and the first female County Clerk in the United States. Baxter ran for re-election in 1894, but lost to a Republican challenger. During her tenure, Baxter became known for her work ethic and later was appointed State Registrar of Lands by Missouri Secretary of State Cornelius Roach in 1916. In 1922, Baxter was appointed the the financial secretary of the Missouri Constitutional Convention, and later was elected as a delegate to the Democratic State Convention in 1936. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1890, 6771,Annie White Baxter,"March 2nd, 1864","June 28th, 1944",Missouri,Married,,,Democratic · Unknown,,"Biography Annie Baxter was elected County Clerk of Jasper County, Missouri in 1890. Her electoral opponent, Julius Fischer, contested the election on the grounds that women were not eligible.Baxter, however, remained in the race; the Greene County [MO] Circuit Court upheld Baxter's election. She defeated Fischer to become the first woman elected to office in the state of Missouri and the first female County Clerk in the United States. Baxter ran for re-election in 1894, but lost to a Republican challenger. During her tenure, Baxter became known for her work ethic and later was appointed State Registrar of Lands by Missouri Secretary of State Cornelius Roach in 1916. In 1922, Baxter was appointed the the financial secretary of the Missouri Constitutional Convention, and later was elected as a delegate to the Democratic State Convention in 1936. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1894, 6772,Ollie B. Mullins,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ollie B. Mullins from Garden City was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Finney County, Kansas in 1894 and 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894, 6772,Ollie B. Mullins,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Ollie B. Mullins from Garden City was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction of Finney County, Kansas in 1894 and 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896, 6773,Mrs. Joe Bell,,,Kansas,Married,,,Independent,,"Biography Mrs. Joe Bell campaigned on the independent ticket against her husband in the 1889 school board election in Atchison, Kansas. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1889,Independent 6774,Mrs. L. Benham,,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L. Benham served on the council of the city of Copperfield, Oregon in 1918. The five person council had another woman, Mrs. S. Fitch serving on it at the same time. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 6775,Jessie M. Bishop,1871,,Oregon,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Jessie M. Bishop was elected County Treasurer of Hood River County, Oregon for terms in 1916 and 1918. Sources show she was elected later in 1920 and 1948. She may also have run against herself in the 1920 election or have been endorsed by both parties, as she is listed on both the Republican and Democratic tickets for that year. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916,Republican 6775,Jessie M. Bishop,1871,,Oregon,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Jessie M. Bishop was elected County Treasurer of Hood River County, Oregon for terms in 1916 and 1918. Sources show she was elected later in 1920 and 1948. She may also have run against herself in the 1920 election or have been endorsed by both parties, as she is listed on both the Republican and Democratic tickets for that year. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,Republican 6776,Myrtle W. Blakely,,,Oregon,,,,Republican,,"Biography Myrtle Blakely ran for County Treasurer as a Republican candidate in Jackson County, Oregon in 1916. She subsequently won the election and served a two-year term from 1917 to 1919. In 1920, the Oregon Voter reported in its article 'Political Personals' that Blakeley had resigned from office because of the low salary. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916,Republican 6777,Ida Cupon Bleakman,,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 6778,Gertrude Biede,"January 31st, 1898",,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Gertrude Biede was elected City Recorder in Ashland, Jackson County, Oregon in 1918. She was the first woman in the history of Oregon state to hold elected office in the city of Ashland and served in the position as late as 1933. She died in 1998 at the age of 108. Biede's married name was, according to the office of the Ashland City Recorder's Office, Easterling. However, in official records of Biede from the period in which she campaigned for and served as City Recorder, she is listed under her maiden name of Biede. Additional Notes",City Recorder,1918, 6779,Kate Bohme,,,Connecticut,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Kate Bohme was elected to the high school committee in Meriden, Connecticut in 1893. She campaigned for the office of school visitor in the same election and lost. She, however, gained the support not only of her own Republican party, but also of the Populists and Prohibitionists. Additional Notes",School Visitor,1893, 6780,Esther F. Boland,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,Independent · Prohibition,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage,"Biography Esther F. Boland was nominated to campaign for the school board in Boston, Massachusetts in 1893. The wife of a physician, she was actively involved in the community of medical professionals in New England and was a staunch supporter of education reform within the Women's Suffrage Movement, speaking on behalf of the issue at the 32nd Annual Convention of National American Woman Suffrage Association. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893,Independent 6781,Mrs. Paul Boyd,,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Paul Boyd served as a council member in Beaver Hill, Oregon in 1918. The five person board had two other women, Mrs. E.W. Madison and Mrs. William Hearon serving on it at the same time. The remaining two male members were Mr. E.W. Madison and William Hearon. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 6782,Mildred R. Brooks,,,Oregon,,,,Republican,,"Biography Mildred R. Brooks ran for County Recorder for Marion County, Oregon in 1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Republican 6783,Virginia Brooks,,,Indiana,,,,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Civic Reform | Labor | Temperance,"Biography Virginia Brooks was elected to the Board of Education of West Hammond, Indiana in 1912. Brooks was active in numerous social reform initiatives, including immigration, temperance, anti-corruption, anti-vice, and city infrastructure reforms. Her dedication to these initiatives, including learning Polish so as to better communicate with her constituents, led the local media to nickname her ""West Hammond Joan of Arc."" Her work against vice in the Polish immigrant communities was particularly prolific, and she later wrote a book entitled My Battles with Vice, which was published in 1915. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1912, 6784,Sue M. Callahan,1853,1938,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Sue Callahan was elected to the post of county clerk of Boulder, Colorado at least twice. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1897, 6785,Julia Webber,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Julia Webber served as the town clerk of Highlands, Colorado before 1896. Additional Notes",Town Clerk,1895, 6786,Mrs. C. A. Curtis,1835,,Kansas,Widowed,Business,Shopkeeper,,,"Biography Mrs. C.A. Curtis was elected mayor of Cimarron, Kansas in 1895. She came to Cimarron from St Louis in 1894, and opened a stationery store. She was soon elected to the school board, and then elected mayor. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6786,Mrs. C. A. Curtis,1835,,Kansas,Widowed,Business,Shopkeeper,,,"Biography Mrs. C.A. Curtis was elected mayor of Cimarron, Kansas in 1895. She came to Cimarron from St Louis in 1894, and opened a stationery store. She was soon elected to the school board, and then elected mayor. Additional Notes",Mayor,1895, 6787,Mary E. Wells,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Wells from Tribune was elected to the post of County Treasurer of Greeley, Kansas in 1896, serving from June 1896 till the end of the term in 1897. She was elected the county superintendent of schools in Greeley in 1897. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1896, 6787,Mary E. Wells,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Wells from Tribune was elected to the post of County Treasurer of Greeley, Kansas in 1896, serving from June 1896 till the end of the term in 1897. She was elected the county superintendent of schools in Greeley in 1897. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 6788,Carol E. Reed,1873,1919,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Carol E. Reed from Jetmore, was elected to the post of County Superintendent of Schools of Hodgeman, Kansas in 1897. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 6789,Edith Barnett,1867,1900,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Edith Barnett from Olathe, was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Johnson, Kansas in 1896 and served till 1898 with another woman, Maud Gavins taking over in 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 6790,Tillie E. Davies,1874,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Tillie E. Davies from Lakin, was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Kearny, Kansas in 1897. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 6791,Hattie M. Ham,1863,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie Ham from Oswego, served as County Superintendent of Schools of Labette, Kansas. In 1896, she beat Mrs. Minnie Wells, Miss Mary Walker, W. B. Covalt, John Jones, E. L. McKnight and A. W. Potter to secure the post. She continued to serve as the Superintendent till 1898 when Annie S. Arnold took over. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6792,Jennie M. Kessler,1863,,Kansas,Single,Education,School Teacher,,,"Biography Jennie Kessler from Meade, was elected the County Superintendent of Schools of Meade County, Kansas in 1894 and 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Republican 6792,Jennie M. Kessler,1863,,Kansas,Single,Education,School Teacher,,,"Biography Jennie Kessler from Meade, was elected the County Superintendent of Schools of Meade County, Kansas in 1894 and 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Republican 6793,Lizzie W. Boyle,1868,,Kansas,Single,Education,School Teacher,,,"Biography Lizzie W. Boyle from Paola was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Miami County, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6794,Elizabeth Frazier,1868,,Kansas,Single,Writing,Newspaper Editor,,,"Biography Elizabeth Fraizer from Erie was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Neosho, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6795,Carrie Hall,1869,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Hall from Larned, was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Pawnee, Kansas in 1896, and served in that position till at least 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6796,Lucy Howard,1868,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy Howard from Belleville, was elected to the post of County Superintendent of Schools of Republic, Kansas in 1896 and served in that post till at least 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6797,Kate B. Saunders,1873,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Kate B. Saunders from Liberal was elected to the post of County Superintendent of Schools of Seward, Kansas in 1896 and served in that post till at least 1900. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6798,Viah M. Cross,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Viah M. Cross from Johnson, was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Stanton, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6799,Lucy Ellis,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lucy Ellis from Yates Center was elected to the post of County Superintendent of School of Woodson, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6800,Melinda T. Clark,1858,,Kansas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Melinda T. Clark of Kansas City was elected County Superintendent of Schools of Wyandotte, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6801,Stella Strait,1868,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Stella Strait was elected Register of Deeds of Bourbon County, Kansas in the fall of 1897. Prior to being Register of Deeds, she served as the Deputy Register for 8 years. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1897, 6802,Minnie C. Gillman,1862,1952,Kansas,Single,Business,Insurance Salesperson,,,"Biography Minnie(Wilhelmina) C. Gillman was elected Register of Deeds of Coffey County, Kansas in the fall of 1897 and served till 1903. She was elected County Treasurer in 1908 and 1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1897, 6802,Minnie C. Gillman,1862,1952,Kansas,Single,Business,Insurance Salesperson,,,"Biography Minnie(Wilhelmina) C. Gillman was elected Register of Deeds of Coffey County, Kansas in the fall of 1897 and served till 1903. She was elected County Treasurer in 1908 and 1910. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 6802,Minnie C. Gillman,1862,1952,Kansas,Single,Business,Insurance Salesperson,,,"Biography Minnie(Wilhelmina) C. Gillman was elected Register of Deeds of Coffey County, Kansas in the fall of 1897 and served till 1903. She was elected County Treasurer in 1908 and 1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1897, 6803,Mrs. Bruce,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Bruce was elected to the school committee of Westfield, Massachusetts in 1896. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1896, 6804,Isabella Laning Candee,,,Illinois,Married,,,Republican,Women's Clubs,"Biography Isabella Laning Candee campaigned for University Trustee in Illinois in 1894. Born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, Candee migrated to Illinois in 1855. Candee studied at Rockford College and later taught in the LaSalle Public Schools. She was highly active in various women's and philanthropic organizations, including the Cairo Woman's Club and the Cairo Public Library. Candee also served on the Board of Managers of the Chicago World's Fair and the Diocesan Branch of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Board of Missions of the Episcopal Church. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1894,Republican 6805,Elida M. Capen,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Elida M. Capen was elected to the school board in Spencer, Massachusetts in 1899. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1899, 6806,Mrs. M.M. Carson,,,Kansas,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Mrs. M.M. Carson campaigned for Superintendent of Schools in Sumner County, Kansas in 1892. She taught English at Lewis Academy in Wichita and was also high school principal in Wellington. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892,Republican 6807,Kate Kehler,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Kate Kehler was elected Register of Deeds of Graham County, Kansas in the fall of 1897. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1897, 6808,Kate E. Johnson,1865,,Kansas,Single,Finance,Book Keeper,Republican,,"Biography Kate Johnson was elected county treasurer of Norton, Kansas in 1898. She also served as deputy treasurer from 1889, before which she had been employed as a clerk in the treasurer's office. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1898,Republican 6809,Sarah J. Clough,"January 12th, 1838",1901,Massachusetts,Married,Education | Business,"Teacher, Businesswoman",,Suffrage,"Biography Sarah J. Clough from Everett, Massachusetts was elected to the school board in 1889. Clough garnered more than four times the votes of her opponent. There was two other female candidates in the election, Sarah Pitman Moreland and Delia Stedman, who lost despite garnering many votes. The Everett Woman Suffrage League supported electing a woman to the School Committee. When Everett became a city in 1892, Clough was elected to the City of Everett School Committee for another term. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 6810,Sarah Pitman Moreland,1844,1908,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah Pitman Moreland was one of the three female candidates for election to the school board from Everett, Massachusetts in 1892, and lost depite garnering many votes. One of the other woman candidate Sarah J. Clough, won her race. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1892, 6811,Annie T. Connelly,1870,,New York,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Annie T. Connelly from Yonkers, was a Democratic candidate for the State Assembly of New York, Fifth District in 1918. Additional Notes",Member of State Assembly,1918, 6812,Catherine Peck Wylde,1880,1950,New York,,,,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Catherine Peck Wylde was a Democratic candidate for the New York State Senate, First District in 1918. She organized the first suffrage club in Suffolk County, along with Ida Sammis Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Democratic 6813,Mary L. Macmillan,,,New York,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mary L. Macmillan was the Democratic candidate for the State Senate of New York, Thirty Second District in 1918. Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Democratic 6814,Myra Marks,,,New York,,Clerical,Law clerk,Democratic,,"Biography Myra Marks was a Democratic candidate to the New York State Assembly, Fifteenth District in 1918. Additional Notes",Member of State Assembly,1918,Democratic 6815,Hattie B. Mitchel,,,New York,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Hattie B. Mitchel from Kingston, Ulster was a Democratic candidate to the New York State Assembly in 1918. Additional Notes",Member of State Assembly,1918,Democratic 6817,Dr. Annie Cheeney Spofford,1875,,New York,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,Democratic,,"Biography Dr. Annie Cheeney Spofford, from Batavia, Genesee, New York was a Democratic candidate for coroner in 1918. Additional Notes",Coroner,1918,Democratic 6818,Adaline Briney Constant,1840,1920,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Adaline B. Constant was elected city treasurer of Hutchinson, Kansas in 1893, and served in that capacity till at least 1900. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1893, 6819,Mrs. John Smith,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. John Smith was elected mayor of Wamego, Kansas in 1893. Additional Notes",Mayor,1893, 6820,Louise Holdrien,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Louise Holdrien was nominated for mayor of Spring Hill Kansas, as part of a straight women's ticket in 1896. Additional Notes",Mayor,1896, 6821,Addie Snyder,1844,1915,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Addie Snyder was a candidate for the council of Spring Hills Kansas, as part of a straight women's ticket in 1896. She was the president of the local Womans Relief Corps in 1893. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1896, 6822,Laura J. Rutter,1844,1921,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura J Rutter, one of the oldest settlers of the town, was nominated to the town council of Spring Hill, Kansas as part of an all women's ticket in 1896. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1896, 6823,Mattie Robinson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mattie Robinson was a candidate for the town council of Spring Hill, Kansas as part of an all women's ticket in 1896. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1896, 6824,Dora Ruey,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Dora Ruey was nominated to the town council of Spring Hill, Kansas as part of a straight women's ticket in 1896. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1896, 6825,Mrs. N. Dillon,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. N. Dillon was nominated for the town council of Spring Hill, Kansas as part of a straight women's ticket in 1896. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1896, 6826,Leila C. Elliott,1880,,Kansas,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Leila C. Elliott began her public career as deputy clerk of Coffeyville, Kansas. In 1899, she was elected city clerk without opposition, with her name on both tickets. Elliott served in that capacity for three years. In 1913, she became the Coffeyville city treasurer. Elliott also served as postmaster of Coffeyville after that. She was the daughter of Captain David Stewart Elliott. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1899, 6826,Leila C. Elliott,1880,,Kansas,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Leila C. Elliott began her public career as deputy clerk of Coffeyville, Kansas. In 1899, she was elected city clerk without opposition, with her name on both tickets. Elliott served in that capacity for three years. In 1913, she became the Coffeyville city treasurer. Elliott also served as postmaster of Coffeyville after that. She was the daughter of Captain David Stewart Elliott. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1913, 6827,Margaret Marsh,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Margaret Marsh, the Republican candidate was elected city clerk of Mound City, Kansas in 1899. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1899,Republican 6828,Harriet S. Emerson,1838,,Utah,Married,,,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Harriet S. Emerson was the city auditor of Ogden, Utah, having been elected by a large majority as a Republican candidate. She was a prominent citizen of the city, and acted as president of the Free Kindergarten Association and the Free Library Association. Additional Notes",Auditor,1897,Republican 6829,Anna C. Etz,1864,,New York,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Anna C. Etz was elected to the school board of Hornellsville, New York in 1896. She, along with Jane Hart declared herself as a candidate for vacancy on the school board via newspaper. Both women were elected by a good majority over the other candidates, with a total of 966 votes being cast. She was the president of the Steuben County women's suffrage association and often traveled to give speeches on the cause of women's suffrage. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 6830,Jane Hart,,,New York,Single,,,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Temperance,"Biography Jane Hart was elected to the school board of Hornellsville, New York in 1896. She, along with Anna C. Etz declared herself as a candidate for the vacancy on the school board via the local newspaper. Both women were elected by a good majority over the other candidates, with a total of 966 votes being cast. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 6831,Ida Jane Fox,1863,1946,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Ida Fox was elected trustee of the school board of West Olean, New York in 1898. All of the officers elected were women, and several men appealed to the State Superintendent of Schools to have the election results ified on technical grounds. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1898, 6832,Mrs. Henry Webster,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Henry Webster was elected trustee of the school board of West Olean, New York in 1898. All of the officers elected were women, and several men appealed to the State Superintendent of Schools to have the election results ified on technical grounds. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1898, 6833,Mrs. William Kamery,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. William Kamery was elected collector of the school board of West Olean, New York in 1898. All of the officers elected were women, and several men appealed to the State Superintendent of Schools to have the election results ified on technical grounds. Additional Notes",School Board Clerk,1898, 6834,Mrs. Henry Kamery,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Henry Kamery was elected clerk of the school board of West Olean, New York in 1898. All of the officers elected were women, and several men appealed to the State Superintendent of Schools to have the election results ified on technical grounds. Additional Notes",School Board Clerk,1898, 6835,Carrie G. West,,,Colorado,,,,Republican,,"Biography Carrie G. West was the Republican candidate for city clerk of Highlands, Colorado in 1894, and won by the second largest majority. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1894,Republican 6836,Mrs. Dr. Yokum,,,Colorado,,,,Populist,,"Biography Mrs. Dr. Yokum was the Populist candidate for city treasurer of Rico, Colorado in 1894. She also served as the secretary of the Populist Convention of Rico in 1894. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1894,Populist 6837,Emily Chick French,1842,1927,Colorado,Widowed,,,Independent,,"Biography Emily French was nominated for trustee at the Del Norte Independent Convention, Colorado in 1894. Additional Notes",Trustee,1894,Independent 6838,Mrs. S. P. Green,,,Colorado,,,,Populist,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. S.P. Green was nominated for city treasurer of Aspen, Colorado at the Aspen Populist Convention in 1894. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1894,Populist 6839,Maria M. Sheetz,1832,,Colorado,Widowed,,,Populist,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Maria M. Sheetz was nominated to the city council of Canon, Colorado by the Populist party in 1894. She served on the Canon school board as well. She was the first president of the Friends in Council, one of the oldest women's organizations in Canon. Sheetz was also one of the vice presidents of the Territorial Woman's Suffrage Society organized in Denver in 1876. Additional Notes",City Council,1894,Populist 6840,Mrs. Alexander Eldridge,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Eldridge was the Democratic candidate for city treasurer of Leadville, Colorado in 1894 and won the election. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1894,Democratic 6841,Ella Gale,1859,1929,New York,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ella Gale from Groton, New York, was elected School Commissioner of Tompkins County-Second District in 1892, becoming the first woman to occupy that position in New York. She won despite being a Democratic and Prohibition nominee in a primarily Republican county. 1892 was the first year that women were eligible to vote in the School Commissioner election and declare themselves candidates for the post as well. Many women voted in this election, 150 in Dryden, and 64 at Varna. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1892,Democratic 6842,Jennie C. Crays,1841,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jennie C. Crays became the first woman to be elected to the Minneapolis, Minnesota school board in 1892. She was nominated by The Woman's Council, which contains representatives of all of the women's societies in the city. Her nomination was backed by the Republican, Prohibition and People's parties. She received a total of 19399 votes, leading the election. The other female nominee, Priscilla M. Niles, who was also endorsed by the Prohibition and People's parties, lost the election with only 5747 votes. In 1897, Jennie Crays was elected president of the school board of Minneapolis, the first woman to occupy this position, with her tenure on the board ending in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892,People 6842,Jennie C. Crays,1841,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jennie C. Crays became the first woman to be elected to the Minneapolis, Minnesota school board in 1892. She was nominated by The Woman's Council, which contains representatives of all of the women's societies in the city. Her nomination was backed by the Republican, Prohibition and People's parties. She received a total of 19399 votes, leading the election. The other female nominee, Priscilla M. Niles, who was also endorsed by the Prohibition and People's parties, lost the election with only 5747 votes. In 1897, Jennie Crays was elected president of the school board of Minneapolis, the first woman to occupy this position, with her tenure on the board ending in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board President,1897, 6843,Priscilla M. Niles,1832,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Priscilla M. Niles, was endorsed by the Prohibition and People's parties as a candidate for the Minneapolis school board but came in last in the election with only 5747 votes. The other female nominee, Jennie C. Crays won with 19,399 votes, leading the election. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892,People 6844,Ann Scally,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Ann Scally from Fort McKinney, Johnson County, Wyoming was elected justice of the peace in 1892, becoming the first woman to hold that post in Wyoming. She defeated her Republican candidate 4 to 1, despite being nominated on the day of the election itself. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1892, 6845,Mary L. Jennings,1840,,Wyoming,Married,,,Republican,,"Biography Mary L. Jennings was elected school superintendent for Carbon County, Wyoming in 1892 as the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1892,Republican 6846,Mrs. Garber,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Garber served three terms as the city treasurer of Essexville, Michigan, with the first term beginning in 1890 and the third term beginning in 1896. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1890, 6846,Mrs. Garber,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Garber served three terms as the city treasurer of Essexville, Michigan, with the first term beginning in 1890 and the third term beginning in 1896. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1896, 6846,Mrs. Garber,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Garber served three terms as the city treasurer of Essexville, Michigan, with the first term beginning in 1890 and the third term beginning in 1896. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1890, 6847,Jessie Amelia Parker,1876,1952,Idaho,Single,,,,,"Biography Jessie Amelia Parker (Gertje) was elected mayor of Kendrick, Idaho in 1898 at the young age of 22. She was married to George Gertje in December 1898, upon which she took his last name. Additional Notes",Mayor,1898, 6848,Ella Ruby,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ella Ruby was elected city clerk of Delta, Colorado, in 1898. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1898, 6849,Alice Cavanaugh,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice Cavanaugh was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Dawson County, Montana in 1890 and 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 6849,Alice Cavanaugh,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice Cavanaugh was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Dawson County, Montana in 1890 and 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 6850,Mattie Hicks,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mattie Hicks, the Democratic candidate, was elected the town treasurer of Rico, Colorado in 1898. Additional Notes",Town Treasurer,1898,Democratic 6851,Anna Newell,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Anna Newell was elected to the city council of Burlington, Colorado in 1898, along with another woman Charlotte J Godsman. Additional Notes",City Council,1898, 6852,Charlotte Josephine Godsman,1869,1954,Colorado,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Charlotte J Godsman was elected to the city council of Burlington, Colorado in 1898, along with another woman Anna Newell. Her husband, Paul Bromley Godsman, was the first county judge of the Kit Carson County, Colorado. Additional Notes",City Council,1898, 6853,Kate Castelle,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Castelle was nominated to run as a trustee for the School Board in Effingham, Illinois in 1892. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1892, 6854,Laura Combs,1848,1924,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Laura Combs Holtschneider Laura C Holtschneider was elected and alderman at Buena Vista, Colorado in 1898 and was possibly the only woman occupying that post in Colorado at the time. Additional Notes",Alderman,1898, 6855,Susan Cheney,,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Susan Cheney was elected school visitor in Manchester, Connecticut in 1893. Additional Notes",School Visitor,1893, 6856,Susan Augusta Sanders,1842,1931,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform,"Biography Susan A. Sanders was elected to the school board in Bloomington, Illinois by a majority of about 200 votes in 1898. She also served as president of the national Women's Relief Corps. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6857,Chloe Pace,1873,1959,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Chloe Pace was elected city clerk by a majority of 286 votes in Beloit, Kansas in 1898. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1898, 6858,Ada Crosby,,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Ada Crosby was elected school visitor in Meriden County, Connecticut in 1893. Additional Notes",School Visitor,1893, 6859,Carrie M. Goodell,1867,1912,Iowa,Single,,,Republican,,"Biography Carrie Goodell was nominated for the post of County Superintendent of Schools of Wayne County, Illinois at the Republican Convention in 1896 and successfully elected to the post the same year. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Republican 6860,Cora M. Goodenow,1858,1917,Michigan,Single,,,,,"Biography Cora Goodenow, a candidate of the Democratic and People's parties was elected county commissioner of schools of Ottawa County, Michigan in 1893 by a large majority. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1893,Democratic 6861,Ella Higby,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Ella Higby was the Prohibition nominee for Township School Inspector of Potterville, Michigan in 1894. Additional Notes",Township School Inspector,1894,Prohibition 6862,Hattie Walsh,,,Michigan,,,,,,"Biography Hattie Walsh was the Farmer and Laborer Party candidate for Township School Inspector of Potterville, Michigan in 1894. Additional Notes",Township School Inspector,1894,Farmer-Labor 6863,Hattie M. Quantrell,1863,1946,Michigan,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie M. Quantrell was the Republican candidate for Township School Inspector of Potterville, Michigan in 1894. Additional Notes",Township School Inspector,1894,Republican 6864,Alice Robinson Highland,1856,1943,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice R. Highland, the Progressive candidate was elected alderman of Charleston, Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Progressive 6865,Mary Ellen Klump,1872,1958,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E Klump, Independent candidate, was elected alderman of Robinson, Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",Alderman,1914,Independent 6866,Emma L. Hollywood,1881,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma L. Hollywood, the Republican nominee, was elected city treasurer of Mt Vernon, New York in 1919. She beat the Democratic nominee, Captain R.W.J. Flynn by a majority of 1227 votes. She was reelected in 1921, defeating the Democratic candidate, Alberta Logan by a large majority. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1919,Republican 6867,Marguerite F. Ide,1879,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Marguerite F. Ide was the Democratic candidate for tax collector of Harrison, New York in 1919. Additional Notes",Tax Collector,1919,Democratic 6868,Agnes Wiley,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Agnes Wiley was elected to the school board of Aurora, Illinois in 1892 in an election where nearly 150 votes were cast by women, mostly for her. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6869,Dr. Aldora J. Tyler,1862,1941,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Dr. Aldora J Tyler was one of the three women nominated to the school board of Clinton, Illinois at a woman's convention that met for that purpose in 1892. She was possibly the only female physician practicing in DeWitt County, Illinois, and also served as the president of the DeWitt County Medical Society. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6870,Mrs. Jacob Holderman,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Jacob Holderman was one of the three women nominated to the school board of Clinton, Illinois at a woman's convention that met for that purpose in 1892. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6871,Mrs. M. L. Kern,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.L. Kern was one of the three women nominated to the school board of Clinton, Illinois at a woman's convention that met for that purpose in 1892. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 6872,Mrs. J. Grieve,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. Grieve was elected school board trustee of Davisville(renamed Davis in 1907), California in 1892. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1892, 6873,Iva M. Harrington,1881,,Oregon,Single,Clerical | Education,Stenographer| Teacher,,,"Biography Iva M. Harrington from Oregon City served as county clerk of Clackamas County, Oregon twice, with her second term ending in 1919. Before being elected county clerk in 1914 as the Republican candidate, she served as the chief deputy clerk for four years. According to her, she was the only female county clerk in Oregon and the only woman in public office in Clackamas County in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914,Republican 6873,Iva M. Harrington,1881,,Oregon,Single,Clerical | Education,Stenographer| Teacher,,,"Biography Iva M. Harrington from Oregon City served as county clerk of Clackamas County, Oregon twice, with her second term ending in 1919. Before being elected county clerk in 1914 as the Republican candidate, she served as the chief deputy clerk for four years. According to her, she was the only female county clerk in Oregon and the only woman in public office in Clackamas County in 1918. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1917, 6874,Mary E. Weber,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Weber was elected to the school board of Charlemont, Massachusetts in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6875,Alice J. Marvell,1852,1931,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice J. Marvell was elected to the school board of Leverett, Massachusetts, in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6876,Anna L. Henry,1861,1941,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Henry was elected to the school board of Rowe, Massachusetts, in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6877,Martha C. Stetson,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Martha C. Stetson was elected to the school board of Cummington, Massachusetts in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6878,Frances E. Hawkes,1838,,Massachusetts,Single,Business,Proprietor of hotel,,,"Biography Frances E. Hawkes was elected to the school board of Goshen, Massachusetts in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6879,Margaret A. Pease,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Margaret A. Pease was elected to the school board of Conway, Massachusetts in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6880,Jennie Richards,1864,1924,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Jennie Richards was elected to the school board of Erving, Massachusetts in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6881,Nettie G Dwight,1864,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Nettie G. Dwight was elected to the school board of Heath, Massachusetts in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6882,Susan Whitcomb Hassell,1856,1927,South Dakota,Married,Education,Teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Susan Whitcomb Hassell, from Redfield, South Dakota was nominated to the post of State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the state Independent Convention in 1892. A Grinnell graduate, she served as the principal of Redfield College, which she had helped establish, for six years. She also served as the Dean of women at the South Dakota University. Hassell also served as secretary and state auditor of the State Federation of Women's clubs of Washington. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1892,Independent 6883,Jessie O. Yancey,1877,1960,Kentucky,Single,Education | Health Care and Medicine,Teacher| Nurse,,,"Biography Jessie O. Yancey was the County Superintendent of Schools of Mason County, Kentucky, serving two terms, from 1910 till 1918. She was the first woman to be elected to public office in Mason County. Yancey created a consolidated transportation system and supervised the consolidation of Mason schools. She was interested in health issues, and believed that health was closely related to education. She was a cousin of Rebekah Hord, mayor of Maysville, the first female mayor of Kentucky. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 6884,Gertrude Young,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Gertrude Young was the treasurer of Oakland, Oregon in 1919. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 6885,Nancy A. Wright,1847,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Nancy Wright was elected to the city council of Gaylord, Kansas in 1896. The council that year, including the mayor and police judge, was composed entirely of women. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 6886,Martha Johnson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Martha Johnson was elected to the city council of Gaylord, Kansas in 1896. The council that year, including the mayor and police judge, was composed entirely of women. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 6887,Eva L. Gregg,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Eva L. Gregg was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Chickasaw County, Iowa in 1888. Gregg was elected to a second term in 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 6887,Eva L. Gregg,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Eva L. Gregg was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Chickasaw County, Iowa in 1888. Gregg was elected to a second term in 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 6888,Lottie E. Granger,1858,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lottie E. Granger was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa in 1885. Granger won two more elections and served in the office through 1891. She was later elected as president of the Iowa Teachers Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 6888,Lottie E. Granger,1858,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lottie E. Granger was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa in 1885. Granger won two more elections and served in the office through 1891. She was later elected as president of the Iowa Teachers Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6888,Lottie E. Granger,1858,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lottie E. Granger was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa in 1885. Granger won two more elections and served in the office through 1891. She was later elected as president of the Iowa Teachers Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 6889,Mary A. Welty,1861,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Welty was the first woman in Page County, Iowa to campaign for elected office. She ran for County Superintendent of Schools in 1883, but lost to her opponent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1883, 6890,Eleanor K. Meacham,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Eleanor K. Meacham ran for the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa in 1890. She lost to her opponent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 6891,Blanche Reed,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Blanche Reed campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Page County, Iowa in 1893. She lost to her opponent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1893, 6892,Fannie V. Wooley,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Fannie V. Wooley ran for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Page County, Iowa in 1897. Despite winning a significant number of votes, she lost to her opponent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 6893,Eva Plank,1868,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Eva Plank ran for County Superintendent of Schools for Page County, Iowa in 1901. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1901, 6894,Dr. Mary Finley,,,Iowa,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Mary Finley campaigned for the office of Coroner of Page County, Iowa in 1903. She lost to her opponent. Additional Notes",Coroner,1903, 6895,Naomi McDonald Phelps,1843,1914,Idaho,,Writing,Author,,,"Biography Naomi M. Phelps was the Prohibition nominee for Auditor of Idaho in 1898. Additional Notes",State Auditor,1898,Prohibition 6896,Mary C. Johnson,1861,,Idaho,,Business,Business Woman,,Temperance,"Biography Mary C. Johnson, from Idaho Falls was the Prohibition nominee for governor of Idaho in 1898, and received 3% of the vote. Additional Notes",Governor,1898,Prohibition 6897,Mary E. Louelle,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Louelle was a Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Rainey County, Minnesota in 1908. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908,Democratic 6898,Emily Wilson,1881,1968,Oregon,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Emily Wilson was the treasurer of Enterprise, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 6899,Mrs. E. F. Wilson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E.F. Wilson was elected without opposition to the board of education of Parsons, Kansas in 1887. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1887, 6900,Julia K. West,,,New York,,,,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Julia K. West was the School Commissioner of Richmond County, New York from 1894 till 1898. She helped uncover proof of official corruption in 1898 by showing that the official questions for the teachership exam, could be bought before the examination date. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1894, 6901,Loui Weinstein,1855,,Iowa,Married,Business,Insurance Agent,,,"Biography Loui Weinstein was the Republican nominee for County Superintendent of Schools of Des Moines County, Iowa in 1893. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1893,Republican 6902,Pauline Weidner,1890,1952,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Pauline Weidner was elected treasurer of Mendotta, Illinois in 1915. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1915, 6903,Virginia Lewis,1841,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Virginia Lewis was elected County Recorder for Dubuque County, Iowa in 1889. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1889, 6904,Carrie A. Byrne,1860,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Byrne was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Plymouth County, Iowa in 1885. Byrne won at least two more elections and served in the office through the early 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 6904,Carrie A. Byrne,1860,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Byrne was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Plymouth County, Iowa in 1885. Byrne won at least two more elections and served in the office through the early 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6904,Carrie A. Byrne,1860,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Carrie Byrne was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Plymouth County, Iowa in 1885. Byrne won at least two more elections and served in the office through the early 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 6905,Mary A. Tate,1861,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary A. Tate was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Washington County, Iowa in 1888. Tate was re-elected for another two year term in 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 6905,Mary A. Tate,1861,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary A. Tate was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Washington County, Iowa in 1888. Tate was re-elected for another two year term in 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 6906,Bessie R. Wagstaff,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Bessie R. Wagstaff was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa in 1889 and served for one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6907,Minnie Barnett,1878,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Clerk,,,"Biography Minnie Barnett was elected County Recorder of Adair County, Iowa and served from 1914-1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914, 6907,Minnie Barnett,1878,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Clerk,,,"Biography Minnie Barnett was elected County Recorder of Adair County, Iowa and served from 1914-1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Republican 6908,Mary A. Tanner,1845,,Iowa,Divorced,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary A. Tanner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Hardin County, Iowa in 1889. She was re-elected for an additional term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6908,Mary A. Tanner,1845,,Iowa,Divorced,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary A. Tanner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Hardin County, Iowa in 1889. She was re-elected for an additional term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 6909,Alice L. Heald,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Alice L. Heald was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa in 1889. She served in the office through 1895. Heald was the first woman in Jefferson County to be elected to political office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6909,Alice L. Heald,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Alice L. Heald was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa in 1889. She served in the office through 1895. Heald was the first woman in Jefferson County to be elected to political office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1893,Republican 6909,Alice L. Heald,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Alice L. Heald was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa in 1889. She served in the office through 1895. Heald was the first woman in Jefferson County to be elected to political office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6910,Laura B. Swan,1860,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Laura B. Swan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa in 1895. She served in the office through 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 6910,Laura B. Swan,1860,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Laura B. Swan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa in 1895. She served in the office through 1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1897, 6911,Bessie B. Buchanan,1878,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie B. Buchanan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa in 1907 and served for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 6911,Bessie B. Buchanan,1878,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie B. Buchanan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Iowa in 1907 and served for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 6912,Margaret L. Watson,,,Texas,,,,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Margaret L. Watson was a candidate for City Secretary of Beaumont, Texas in 1896. She was secretary of the Texas Equal Rights Association. Both black and white men worked on her campaign. She was the recording secretary of the Texas Equal Suffrage Association as well. Additional Notes",City Secretary,1896, 6913,Fanny A. Warner,1853,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Fanny A. Warner was elected school visitor of Rocky Hill, Hartford, Connecticut in 1893 with 900 women voting in Hartford. Warner served until at least 1896. Additional Notes",School Visitor,1893, 6914,Corinne C. Alley,1873,,Oregon,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Corinne C. Alley was the treasurer of Roseburg, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 6915,Bertha Carey,1857,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Bertha Carey was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Kossuth County, Iowa in 1890 and served for one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6916,Carrie Ellen Allen,1856,1951,Iowa,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Carrie E. Allen was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lucas County, Iowa in 1889. She served for three terms in the position. Allen was a graduate of the State Normal School at Kirksville, Missour. She taught several years in Lucas County, Iowa schools both before and after her terms in office. Allen went on to teach in the public schools of Chicago, Illinois, from 1896 to 1926. After retiring in Russell, Iowa, Carrie Allen became active in local and Iowa politics, corresponding regularly with her representatives in Iowa Legislature and in Congress. In 1916 Carrie Allen published ""A Record of the family of Isaac Van Nuys"" for which she received acclaim from the National Genealogical Society. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6916,Carrie Ellen Allen,1856,1951,Iowa,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Carrie E. Allen was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lucas County, Iowa in 1889. She served for three terms in the position. Allen was a graduate of the State Normal School at Kirksville, Missour. She taught several years in Lucas County, Iowa schools both before and after her terms in office. Allen went on to teach in the public schools of Chicago, Illinois, from 1896 to 1926. After retiring in Russell, Iowa, Carrie Allen became active in local and Iowa politics, corresponding regularly with her representatives in Iowa Legislature and in Congress. In 1916 Carrie Allen published ""A Record of the family of Isaac Van Nuys"" for which she received acclaim from the National Genealogical Society. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1893, 6916,Carrie Ellen Allen,1856,1951,Iowa,Single,Education | Writing,Teacher| Writer,,,"Biography Carrie E. Allen was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lucas County, Iowa in 1889. She served for three terms in the position. Allen was a graduate of the State Normal School at Kirksville, Missour. She taught several years in Lucas County, Iowa schools both before and after her terms in office. Allen went on to teach in the public schools of Chicago, Illinois, from 1896 to 1926. After retiring in Russell, Iowa, Carrie Allen became active in local and Iowa politics, corresponding regularly with her representatives in Iowa Legislature and in Congress. In 1916 Carrie Allen published ""A Record of the family of Isaac Van Nuys"" for which she received acclaim from the National Genealogical Society. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6917,Mrs. E. H. Rogers,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E.H. Rogers was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Mahaska County, Iowa in 1889. She served for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6917,Mrs. E. H. Rogers,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E.H. Rogers was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Mahaska County, Iowa in 1889. She served for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 6918,Cynthia Walker,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Cynthia Walker was the treasurer of Ione, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 6919,Mrs. C. H. Walker,,,,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Mrs. C.H. Walker from Surprise, Nebraska was nominated to the post of University Regent at the Nebraska State Prohibition Convention in 1893. Additional Notes",University Regent,1893,Prohibition 6920,Viola Wade,1876,1966,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Viola Wade was the treasurer of Island City, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 6921,Mary Baker Tanner,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary Baker Tanner was the County Superintendent of Schools of Hardin County, Iowa for at least two terms, being elected with an increased majority the second time. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 6921,Mary Baker Tanner,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mary Baker Tanner was the County Superintendent of Schools of Hardin County, Iowa for at least two terms, being elected with an increased majority the second time. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 6922,Alfra Judd,1862,1903,,Single,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Alfrea Judd was nominated to the post of County Superintendent of Schools of Osage County, Kansas in 1892 at the county Republican convention. She did not accept the nomination. Additional Notes",,, 6923,Lillian Una Stoner,1868,1960,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Lilian U. Stoner from Nebraska was the Democratic candidate for the post of Secretary of State in 1920. She was county superintendent of schools for three terms and secretary of the State Teacher's Association for 4 terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 6923,Lillian Una Stoner,1868,1960,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Lilian U. Stoner from Nebraska was the Democratic candidate for the post of Secretary of State in 1920. She was county superintendent of schools for three terms and secretary of the State Teacher's Association for 4 terms. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1920,Democratic 6924,Grace M. Stearns,1889,,Oregon,Single,Finance,Book Keeper,,,"Biography Grace Stearns was the recorder of Eugene, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Recorder,1918, 6925,Julia H. Snover,1855,,Oregon,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Julia H. Snover was a candidate for Recorder of Fairview, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Recorder,1918, 6926,Rebecca W. H. Smith,1863,1944,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Rebecca W.H. Smith was the city recorder of Newberg, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Recorder,1918, 6927,Mrs. M. Harsin,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. Harsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Marion County, Iowa in 1889. She served in the office for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6927,Mrs. M. Harsin,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. Harsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Marion County, Iowa in 1889. She served in the office for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1891, 6928,Isabella Cowan,1864,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Isabella Cowan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for O'Brien County, Iowa in 1889. She was the first woman elected to the position in the county and served one term in office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889, 6929,Mary A. Norwood,1859,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary A. Norwood campaigned for County Recorder of Monona County, Iowa in 1879. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1879, 6930,Adeline Morrison Swain,1820,1899,Iowa,Married,Education | Science | Writing,Educator| scientist| newspaper editor,Greenback,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage,"Biography Adeline M. Swain campaigned for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Monona County, Iowa in 1880. She came in second in a field of four candidates. Three years later Swain was nominated for State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the Greenback Party, being the first woman nominated for a State office in Iowa. In 1884 Swain was chosen a delegate from Iowa to the National Convention of that party held ut Indianapolis to nominate candidates for President and Vice-President. She spent over forty years working with state and national suffrage associations. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1880,Greenback 6930,Adeline Morrison Swain,1820,1899,Iowa,Married,Education | Science | Writing,Educator| scientist| newspaper editor,Greenback,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage,"Biography Adeline M. Swain campaigned for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Monona County, Iowa in 1880. She came in second in a field of four candidates. Three years later Swain was nominated for State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the Greenback Party, being the first woman nominated for a State office in Iowa. In 1884 Swain was chosen a delegate from Iowa to the National Convention of that party held ut Indianapolis to nominate candidates for President and Vice-President. She spent over forty years working with state and national suffrage associations. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1883,Greenback 6931,Mattie Walker,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mattie Walker was the assessor of Mackford, Wisconsin in 1892. Additional Notes",Assessor of Taxes,1892, 6932,Ella Ogle Shoemaker,1858,1944,Ohio,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Ella O. Shoemaker was elected to the school board of Massillon, Ohio in 1896 in an election which had the largest number of votes polled by women in the city yet. She was elected by a majority of votes over her opponents. Shoemaker was the vice president of the Equal Rights Association. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 6933,Mattie E. Shields,1853,,Ohio,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mattie E. Shields was elected to the school board of Hudson, Ohio in 1896 for a term of 3 years, as a Republican candidate. She was an active member of the W.C.T.U and was elected as the secretary of the Annual W.C.T.U Convention in 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896,Republican 6934,Susan Walker Fitzgerald,1871,1943,Massachusetts,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism | Writing,Activist| writer,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Susan Walker Fitzgerald campaigned for a seat on the Boston School Committee in 1911. She did not win the race. Interested in politics from young adulthood, Fitzgerald had founded the Student Government Association while a student at Bryn Mawr College. She graduated from Bryn Mawr in 1889. Before running for the school board, Fitzgerald was active in civic reform and was a leader in the suffrage movement. She was the first Democratic woman elected to the Massachusetts House, winning a race in 1922. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1911, 6935,Mrs. A. Connor,,,Idaho,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. Connor served as Treasurer for Shoshone County, Idaho in 1899. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1898, 6936,Marcia Harbert Daniels,,,Illinois,Married,Education,Professor of Mathematics,,,"Biography Marcia Harbert Daniels was elected to the school board of Danville, Illinois in April 1894. Daniels, according to the suffrage publication the Woman's Column, was the first woman to serve in the position. Daniels was born in Indiana and a distant relative of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Professionally, Daniels was a professor of mathematics. A resident of Danville for about twenty years at the time of her election, Daniels was also a mother of five children. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 6937,Olena Davis,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Olena Davis campaigned for the school board election in Wellington, Kansas in 1899. She was defeated by W.E.O. Rush in the election. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6938,Velma G. Davis,,,Oregon,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Velma G. Davis campaigned for the position of County Recorder in Linn County, Oregon in 1916. She won the election and served from 1917-1919. Her father, E.E. Davis, was the first man to hold the office, when it was created in 1888, and he served for three terms. At the time of her election, Velma Davis was only one of two women to hold public office in Linn County. She won the Democratic nomination for election, when her name was written into the ballots. Davis went on to win the election with nearly 1,000 votes. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Democratic 6939,Isabel Severy,1874,1936,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Isabel Severy was the recorder of Florence, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",Recorder,1918, 6940,Etta M. Roach,1856,1937,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Etta M. Roach was nominated for the position of city clerk of Laramie, Wyoming in 1892 by the Republicans of Laramie County. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1892,Republican 6941,Mrs. J. M. Ready,1865,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. M. Ready was elected to the school board of Wellington, Kansas in 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 6942,Rae Copley Raum,1863,,California,,,,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs | Suffrage,"Biography Rae Copley Raum ran for the post of mayor of San Diego, California in 1913, but withdrew in favor of another candidate, George Marston. She was the only life member of the San Diego Women's Press Club and also served as president of the same. She was also a life member of the Red Cross and Daughters of the American Revolution. Additional Notes",Mayor,1913, 6943,Josephine Fernald,"May 25th, 1880",,California,Married,The Arts | Education,Music Teacher| Organist,Democratic,,"Biography Josephine Fernald campaigned for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916. Fernald was one of three women, including Jeannette Rankin of Montana and Frances Axtell of Washington, who campaigned for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives that year. In addition to being active in politics, Fernald was also a prominent community member in the San Francisco Bay Area. Born in Kentucky, Fernald began her professional training as a musician at an early age; she played the organ in the local church, when her family relocated to Tennessee and continued on to study at the Boston Conservatory of Music. After touring the country and performing in various West Coast cities, Fernald established the Stanford Music School in Palo Alto in 1919. She continued performing and teaching music, even as she became involved in local and national politics. Additional Notes",State Representative,1916,Democratic 6944,M.E. Finnegan,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography M.E. Finnegan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Choteau County, Montana in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 6945,Edna Gray,,,Ohio,,Legal System,Lawyer,Prohibition,,"Biography Edna Gray was nominated to the Prohibition ticket for County Prosecuting Attorney in Hillsboro, Ohio in 1893. The suffragette publication The Woman's Column, edited by Alice Stone Blackwell, reported that she was the first woman to receive a nomination from a political party. Gray was an alumna of Cincinnati Law School and a practicing lawyer at the time of her nomination. Additional Notes",Prosecuting Attorney,1893,Prohibition 6946,Addie Hovey,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography In 1896, Addie Hovey campaigned for and won a seat on the Morgan, Illinois School Board, receiving 318 out of the 401 votes cast. She was an alumna of Northwestern University. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 6947,Myra Ingalsby,,,New York,,,,Republican,,"Biography Running on the Republican ticket, Myra Ingalsby was elected School Commissioner in Washington County, New York in 1893. Additional Notes",County School Commissioner,1893,Republican 6948,Nelda Jaeger,,,Washington,,Legal System,Lawyer,Progressive,Women's Clubs,"Biography Nelda Jaeger campaigned for Justice of the Peace in Tacoma, Washington in 1914. Jaeger was a member of the first graduating class at Stadium High School in Tacoma. She then went on to become one of the first three female graduates of the University of Washington School of Law. By many accounts, Jaeger proved to be an accomplished criminal attorney and active member in the Pierce County legal community. In 1914, she served as ""Judge for a Day"" for Police Judge F.A. Magill; in 1912 and 1915, Jaeger was appointed to that position formally. She was also president of the Tacoma Business Women's Club. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1914, 6949,Jennie Jefferies,,,Colorado,,,,Anti-License,Temperance,"Biography Jennie Jefferies campaigned as the Anti-License candidate for the office of Alderman in Berthoud, Colorado in 1894. Additional Notes",Alderman,1894,Anti-License 6950,Mrs. D.L. Kelly,,,Colorado,Married,,,Anti-License,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. D.L. Kelly campaigned on the Anti-License ticket for the seat of Alderman in Berthoud, Colorado in 1894. Additional Notes",Alderman,1894,Anti-License 6951,Lucy Johnson,,,Kansas,Married,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Lucy Johnson, wife of the Associate Justice Johnson of the Kansas Supreme Court, was elected to the board of education in Dodge City, Kansas in 1887. Johnson was very likely a Prohibition candidate, as the Wichita Eagle quipped, ""The results of this election means no whiskey and no gambling dens."" Additional Notes",School Board Member,1887,Prohibition 6952,Emily C. Julian,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Emily C. Julian ran for Police Judge in Uniontown, Bourbon County, Kansas in 1898. She lost the race. Her husband, T.B. Julian, however, won the race for City Attorney in the same election. Additional Notes",Police Judge,1898, 6953,Mrs. Dr. Keller,,,Massachusetts,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mrs. Dr. Keller campaigned for the Boston School Board on the Democratic ticket in 1898. She lost the election. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898,Democratic 6954,Mrs. A.G. Kendall,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. A.G. Kendall was one of the first two women to be elected to a school board in Nebraska. While when exactly she was elected is unclear, she was elected before 1915, when an article about her success appeared in the Sunday edition Omaha Daily Bee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1915, 6955,Grace Koentz,,,Maryland,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Grace Koentz ran on the Socialist ticket for County Treasurer in Allegheny County, Maryland in 1913. Her candidacy stirred up quite a controversy. Although the County Judge ruled that her name could appear on the ballot, he also ruled that if elected, Koentz would be unable to serve. The reasoning behind this conclusion was that women had civic rights, but lacked the political rights to serve in office. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1913,Socialist 6956,Alma M. Kriger,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Alma M. Kriger campaigned for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1912. She lost the election. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 6957,Mrs. Kuhn,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Kuhn was elected to the town council in Beattie, Kansas in 1899. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1899, 6958,Mrs. Schlight,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Schlight was elected to the town council in Beattie, Kansas in 1899. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1899, 6959,Miss O'Neill,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Miss O'Neill was elected town clerk in Beattie, Kansas in 1899. Additional Notes",Town Clerk,1899, 6960,Lydia A. Mason,1833,,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Lydia A. Mason was elected to the School Board of Coventry, Connecticut in 1897. She had filled a vacancy on the school board the previous year. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1897, 6961,Ellen L. Topliff,1846,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen L. Topliff was elected to the Coventry, Connecticut Board of School Visitors in 1898. She served from 1898 to 1900, and again from 1901-1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6961,Ellen L. Topliff,1846,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen L. Topliff was elected to the Coventry, Connecticut Board of School Visitors in 1898. She served from 1898 to 1900, and again from 1901-1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1901, 6962,Abbie M. Balch,1858,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Abbie M. Balch was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Ashford, Connecticut in 1898. She served on this Board and the School Committee until at least 1921. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6963,Kate S. Lacey,1850,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate S. Lacey was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Bethany, Connecticut in 1896. She served on the Board until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 6963,Kate S. Lacey,1850,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate S. Lacey was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Bethany, Connecticut in 1896. She served on the Board until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1902, 6963,Kate S. Lacey,1850,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate S. Lacey was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Bethany, Connecticut in 1896. She served on the Board until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 6963,Kate S. Lacey,1850,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate S. Lacey was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Bethany, Connecticut in 1896. She served on the Board until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6964,Mary A. Todd,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Todd was elected to the School Committee of Bethany, Connecticut in 1899. She served on the Committee until at least 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6964,Mary A. Todd,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Todd was elected to the School Committee of Bethany, Connecticut in 1899. She served on the Committee until at least 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 6964,Mary A. Todd,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Todd was elected to the School Committee of Bethany, Connecticut in 1899. She served on the Committee until at least 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6964,Mary A. Todd,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Todd was elected to the School Committee of Bethany, Connecticut in 1899. She served on the Committee until at least 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 6964,Mary A. Todd,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Todd was elected to the School Committee of Bethany, Connecticut in 1899. She served on the Committee until at least 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 6965,Philena S. Peck,1869,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Philena S. Peck was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Bristol, Connecticut. She served from 1898 until at least 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6965,Philena S. Peck,1869,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Philena S. Peck was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Bristol, Connecticut. She served from 1898 until at least 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1905, 6966,Ida C. Miller,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Ida C. Miller was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Brooklyn, Connecticut in 1898 and served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6967,Addie S. Waldo,1858,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Addie S. Waldo was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Canterbury, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6968,Florence C. Strong,1854,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Florence C. Strong was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Chatham, Connecticut. She first served as an Acting School Visitor in 1896, and was elected in 1898. She served until at least 1907. Additional Notes",,, 6969,Addie Stevens Cramer,1850,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Addie Stevens Cramer was elected to the School Committee in Clinton, Connecticut in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6970,Sarah J. Redfield,1860,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah J. Redfield was elected to the School Committee in Clinton, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6971,Ellen M. Matthewson,1856,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen M. Matthewson was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Durham, Connecticut in 1896. Served until at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 6972,Alithea M. Hubbard,1859,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Alithea M. Hubbard was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Durham, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6973,Ruth W. Carroll,1871,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Ruth W. Carroll was elected to the Board of School Visitors for East Hartford, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6974,Mrs. A.E.T. Gray,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.E.T. Gray was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Groton, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6975,Angie M. Burnham,1877,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Angie M.Burnham was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Hampton, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6976,Helen Morris Lewis,"December 7th, 1852","August 19th, 1933",North Carolina,Single,The Arts | Education | Business,Music Teacher| Innkeeper,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen Morris Lewis was a prominent suffragette who unexpectedly received five votes for a North Carolina seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1896. Although she did not win that election, she went on to launch a campaign for Superintendent of Waterworks in Asheville in 1899, making her the first woman to seek election for public office in the state. Lewis was a tireless advocate for women's political recognition in the southeastern states. Between 1895 and 1896, she spoke at the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention in Atlanta and in Washington, D.C., in addition to appearing before the Senate Committee on Woman Suffrage. Despite her efforts at the state and national levels, women's suffrage failed to take hold in North Carolina, and Lewis soon retired to her hometown of Charleston with her sister. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1896, 6976,Helen Morris Lewis,"December 7th, 1852","August 19th, 1933",North Carolina,Single,The Arts | Education | Business,Music Teacher| Innkeeper,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen Morris Lewis was a prominent suffragette who unexpectedly received five votes for a North Carolina seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1896. Although she did not win that election, she went on to launch a campaign for Superintendent of Waterworks in Asheville in 1899, making her the first woman to seek election for public office in the state. Lewis was a tireless advocate for women's political recognition in the southeastern states. Between 1895 and 1896, she spoke at the National American Woman Suffrage Association convention in Atlanta and in Washington, D.C., in addition to appearing before the Senate Committee on Woman Suffrage. Despite her efforts at the state and national levels, women's suffrage failed to take hold in North Carolina, and Lewis soon retired to her hometown of Charleston with her sister. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Waterworks,1899, 6977,Mrs. J.S. McCleery,,,Nebraska,Married,,,Citizen · Populist,,"Biography Mrs. J.S. McCleery was elected to the school board in Beatrice, Nebraska in 1897. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1897,Citizen 6978,Emma J. McVicker,,,Utah,Married,,,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. Emma J. McVicker campaigned for State Superintendent of Schools in Utah in 1896 on the Republican ticket, but she shortly thereafter withdrew her candidacy. McVicker was a prominent suffragette and education activist in Utah, where she was president of various women's clubs including the Utah Federation of Women's Clubs and the Utah Kindergarten Association. She also served as vice-president of the Women's Republican League. McVicker was also an outspoken critic of the practice of polygamy in Utah. For her work, Utah Governor Heber Manning Wells considered appointing her to the regents of the new Utah State University. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1896,Republican 6979,John McVicker,,,,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Belle H. Meeks campaigned on the Prohibition ticket for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Iowa in 1893. Additional Notes",,, 6980,Mrs. J.H. Middlebrook,,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J.H. Middlebrook was elected Cemetery Commissioner in Burlington, Vermont in 1918. Additional Notes",Cemetery Commissioner,1918, 6981,Lella Milley,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Lella Milley was elected City Treasurer in Montrose , Colorado in 1894 on the ""law and order ticket,"" as reported by the suffragette publication The Woman's Column. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1894, 6982,Mrs. Moore,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mrs. Moore was elected to the School Board in Great Bend, Kansas in 1898 on the ""dry ticket,"" as reported by The Kansas City Journal. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6983,Mrs. Morehouse,,,Michigan,Married,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Mrs. Morehouse campaigned for State Superintendent of Instruction in Michigan in 1896. The Attorney General of Michigan contested her candidacy on the grounds that women were ineligible to vote, let alone hold state office. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1896,Prohibition 6984,Mrs. J.N. Paul,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. J.N. Paul was elected to the School Board in Omaha, Nebraska some time before 1915, according to the Omaha Daily Bee's Sunday edition. She was a prominent member of women's clubs along with Mrs. A.G. Kendall, also an early member of the Omaha School Board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1915, 6985,Flora Pool,,,Kansas,Single,,,Citizen,,"Biography Flora Pool ran for City Clerk in Eldorado, Kansas in 1898 on the Citizen's Party ticket. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1898,Citizen 6986,Mrs. H.H.S. Lyle,,,Iowa,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,People,,"Biography Mrs. H.H.S. Lyle was nominated by the People's Party in Henry County, Iowa to run for County Attorney. Additional Notes",County Attorney,1892,People 6987,Welthea T. Day,,,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Welthea T. Day was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Hartford, Connecticut in 1895 and served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1895, 6988,Elizabeth V. Day,1838,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth V. Day was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Marlborough, Connecticut in 1895. She served until 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6989,Bessie W. Bronson,1847,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Bessie W. Bronson was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Middlebury, Connecticut in 1893. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 6990,Martha E. Judd,1857,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha E. Judd was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Middlebury, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6991,Grace E. Miller,1876,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Grace E. Miller was elected to the School Committee of Middlefield, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6992,Lucy J. Miller,1835,,Connecticut,Married,Agriculture,Farmer,,,"Biography Lucy J. Miller was elected to the School Committee of Middlefield, Connecticut in 1896. She served until at least 1910. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 6993,Alice P. Mitchell,1847,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice P. Mitchell was elected to the School Committee of Montville, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6994,Abby N. Maine,1853,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Abby N. Maine was elected to the School Committee of North Stonington, Connecticut. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6995,Mary R. Avery,1857,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary R. Avery was elected to the School Committee for North Stonington, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6996,Delia A. Wheeler,1865,1955,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Delia A. Wheeler was elected to the School Committee of North Stonington, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 6997,Elizabeth M. Grosvenor,1840,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth M. Grosvenor was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Pomfret, Connecticut in 1896. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 6998,Mary J. Smith,1858,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Smith was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Pomfret, Connecticut in 1898. She served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 6999,Mary May,1854,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary May of Pomfret, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. She served until at least 1905. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7000,Julia A. Sanford,1855,,Connecticut,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Julia A. Sanford was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Roxbury, Connecticut in 1893. Served until at least 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7001,Lucretia A. Cummings,1851,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucretia A. Cummings was elected to the School Committee of Southington, Connecticut in 1893. She served on the Committee for many years, and was on it in 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 7002,Ellen M. Foster,1854,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Ellen M. Foster of South Windsor, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. She had previously served as an Acting School Visitor, and continued as in the elected position until at least 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7003,Mary E. Tarbox,1853,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Tarbox of Sprague, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. Additional Notes",,, 7004,Leila S. Hall,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Leila S. Hall was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Tolland, Connecticut in 1898. She served on the Board until at least 1912. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7005,Minerva W. Wetmore,1842,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Minerva W. Wetmore was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Winchester, Connecticut in 1898. She served until about 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7006,Adelia W. Hubbard,1854,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Adelia W. Hubbard of Bloomfield, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors before 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7007,Abby S. Smith,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Abby S. Smith of Canterbury, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors before 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7008,Olive D. Sanger,1860,1931,Connecticut,,,,,Other,"Biography Olive D. Sanger was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Canterbury, Connecticut in 1894. She served for the next ten years on the Board. Sanger was the secretary for the board in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1894, 7009,Sarah E. Hull,1835,,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Sarah E. Hull of Canterbury, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors before 1896. She served until at least 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7010,Carrie L. Ensworth,1868,,Connecticut,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Carrie L. Ensworth was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Canterbury, Connecticut before 1896. She served on the board until at least 1901. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7011,Anna L. Duffield,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Anna L. Duffield was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Davis County, Iowa in 1902. She ran on the Republican ticket. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 7012,L. Emma Spaulding,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography L. Emma Spaulding was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Brooklyn, Connecticut in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7013,Mary I. Camp,1825,,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary I. Camp of Durham, Connecticut was elected to the School Committee in 1895 and served until 1897. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895, 7014,Mrs. C. T. Chapman,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.T. Chapman was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Ellington, Connecticut in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7015,Helen E. Swift,1857,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Helen E. Swift of Griswold, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7016,Adeline A. Gardiner,1838,,Connecticut,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Adeline A. Gardiner was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Griswold, Connecticut in 1895. She served until 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1895, 7017,Ella Burton,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Ella Burton of Griswold, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7019,Nellie C. Cleveland,1855,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie C. Cleveland was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Hampton, Connecticut. She served from 1896 until 1911, and was chairman of the Board. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1895, 7020,Caroline Bennett,1861,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Caroline Bennett of Killingly, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7021,Mrs. C. D. Bromley,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C.D. Bromley was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Lisbon, Connecticut in 1896. She served on the Board until at least 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7022,Flora J. Bolles,1844,1897,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Flora J. Bolles was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Marlborough, Connecticut in 1888. She served on the Board until her death in 1897. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1888, 7023,Louise M. Townsend,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Louise M. Townsend of Middlebury, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1893. She served on the Board until 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7024,Frances W. Perkins,1839,,Connecticut,Single,Education,Teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other,"Biography Frances W. Perkins was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Middlefield, Connecticut. She served on the Board from at least 1893 to 1898. Perkins, whose family had assisted runaway slaves before the Civil War, taught in a school in Washington, DC for African American students in 1864. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7025,Kate A. Smith,1863,,Connecticut,Single,Finance,Accountant,,,"Biography Kate A. Smith of New Hartford, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7026,Mrs. W. C. Woodruff,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. C. Woodruff of New Hartford, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. She served until at least 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7027,Agnes M. Belden,1847,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Agnes M. Belden was elected to the Board of School Visitors in Newington, Connecticut in 1895. She served on the Board until 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1895, 7028,Addie C. Chapman,1869,,Connecticut,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie C. Chapman of North Stonington, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors inb 1896. In 1896 the Board members were all female. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7029,Georgiana Case,1855,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Georgiana Case was elected to the Norwich (Connecticut), town district, School Board of Visitors in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7030,Mary G. Clark,1848,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary G. Clark of Plainville, Connecticut was elected to the School Committee in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7031,Mary I. Smith,1858,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary I. Smith of Pomfret, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. She served on the Board until at least 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7032,Mrs. W. E. Clark,,,Connecticut,,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Mrs. W. E. Clark of Prospect, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1896. She served on the Committee until at least 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7033,Flora Moffitt,1854,,Connecticut,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Flora Moffitt was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Scotland, Connecticut in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7034,Eva Kimball,1852,1919,Connecticut,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Eva Kimball of Scotland, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. She served until 1898. Like her fellow board member and neighbor, Flora Moffitt, Kimball was also elected as an officer of her local Grange. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7035,Mary E. Gallup,1862,,Connecticut,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Mary E. Gallup was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Scotland, Connecticut in 1888. She served until 1898. Like her fellow School Board members, Flora Moffitt and Eva Kimball, Gallup was active in her local Grange. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1888, 7035,Mary E. Gallup,1862,,Connecticut,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Mary E. Gallup was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Scotland, Connecticut in 1888. She served until 1898. Like her fellow School Board members, Flora Moffitt and Eva Kimball, Gallup was active in her local Grange. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7036,Mary Humphrey,1844,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Humphrey of Simsbury, Connecticut was elected to the board of School Visitors in 1896. She served until 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7037,Ellen T. Lewis,,,Connecticut,,,,,Other,"Biography Ellen T. Lewis of Southington, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1896. She served for several years in that position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7038,Lydia S. Sloper,1849,1931,Connecticut,Widowed,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Lydia S. Sloper of Southington, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7039,Ella G. Brooks,1849,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella G. Brook was elected to the Town School Committee for Southington, Connecticut in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7040,Katherine E. Way,1866,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Katherine E. Way of West Hartford, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7041,Abbie S. Utley,1851,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Abbie S. Utley of Windham, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7042,Mary A. Corbin,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Corbin of Woodstock, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1896, 7043,Amelia Northrop,1856,,Connecticut,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amelia Northrop of Brookfield, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1888. She served until 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1888, 7044,Emily A. Lewis,1844,1920,Connecticut,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emily A. Lewis of Easton, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1893. She had previously served as an Acting Visitor in 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7045,Effie A. Buell,1865,1961,Connecticut,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Nurse,,,"Biography Effie A. Buell of Marlborough, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1893. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7046,Ida R. Veasey,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Ida R. Veasey of Marlborough, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1893. She served on the Board until 1898 and that year served as the secretary. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7047,Gertrude Vinton,1857,,Connecticut,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Gertrude Vinton was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Pomfret, Connecticut in 1893. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7048,Anna C. S. Johnson,1832,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna C. S. Johnson of Pomfret, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1893. She on the Board until 1897. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7049,Carrie C. Gorham,1856,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Carrie C. Gorham was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Redding, Connecticut in 1893. She served on the Board until at least 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7050,Jennie G. Platt,1861,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Jennie G. Platt of Redding, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1893. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1893, 7051,Josephine Downs,1874,,Connecticut,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Josephine Downs of Bethany, Connecticut was elected to the School Committee in 1904. She served on the Committee for the next several years. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1904, 7052,Sarah B. Hadley,1846,,Connecticut,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Sarah B. Hadley was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Canterbury, Connecticut in 1901. She also served as secretary of the board in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1901, 7053,Susie E. Witter,1862,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography Susie E. Witter of Canterbury, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. She served on the board until about 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7054,Emily E. Date,1852,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Emily E. Date of Franklin, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1898. Additional Notes",,, 7055,Alice E. Carlisle,1851,,Connecticut,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Alice E. Carlisle was elected to the School Board of Visitors in Goshen, Connecticut in 1898. She served on the board for the next decade. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7056,Annette Robinson Clark,1841,1914,Connecticut,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Annette Robinson Clark of Hampton, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. She served on the Board until about 1911. Clark also served on the Hampton Public Library board. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7057,Rose Warren,,,Connecticut,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Rose Warren of Killingly, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7058,Emily C. Merriam,1852,1909,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Emily C. Merriam was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Killingly, Connectcut in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7059,Mrs. W. T. Jones,,,Connecticut,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W.T. Jones of Marlborough, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7060,Lizzie A. Root,,,Connecticut,Single,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Lizzie A. Root of Newington, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. She served on the Board until at least 1905. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7061,Alice Ryder,1857,1956,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Ryder was elected to the Town School Committee for Plainfield, Connecticut in 1898. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1898, 7062,A. C. Averill,,,Connecticut,Single,,,,,"Biography A. C. Averill of Pomfret, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7063,Rose Williams,,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Rose Williams of Pomfret, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7064,Olive A. Jones,1859,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Olive A. Jones was elected to the Board of School Visitors for South Windsor, Connecticut in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7065,Lucinda M. Smith,1836,,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Lucinda M. Smith of Sprague, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1898. She served on the board until about 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7066,Emir Wilson Hamlin,1848,1917,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emir Wilson Hamlin of Willimantic, Connecticut was elected to the Windham, Town School Committee for 1898. She served on the School Committee until at least 1903. Hamlin was president of the local Woman's Club in the last years of the nineteenth century and considered a strong leader. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1898, 7067,Thankful Cooley,1856,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Thankful Cooley of Marlborough, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1902. She served until at least 1905. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1902, 7068,Louisa G. Lane,1838,,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Louisa G. Lane was elected to the Board of Education for the Norwich Town District, Connecticut in 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 7069,Jennie M. Case,1850,,Connecticut,Single,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Jennie M. Case was elected to the Board of Education for the Norwich Town District, Connecticut in 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 7070,Sarah Bradley,1839,1910,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Sarah Bradley of Bristol, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors for Burlington, Connecticut in 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1906, 7071,Anna E. Phelps,,,Connecticut,,,,,Other,"Biography Anna E. Phelps of Andover, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1910. She served until at least 1916. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1910, 7072,Anna E. Wright,1855,1913,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Wright was elected to the Town School Committee for Ashford,Connecticut in 1911. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1910, 7073,Mary Weeks,,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Weeks of Ashford, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1910. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1910, 7074,Laura Lipps,1871,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura Lipps of Ashford, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1909. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 7075,Mary E. Doolittle,1865,1934,,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Doolittle of Bethany, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1909. Additional Notes",,, 7076,Harriet W. Johnson,,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Harriet W. Johnson was elected to the Town School Committee of Bethany, Connecticut in 1909. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 7077,Hannah B. Clark,1853,1931,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Hannah B. Clark of Bethany, Connecticut was elected to the Town School Committee in 1907. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1907, 7078,Nelly F. Chapman,1872,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Nelly F. Chapman of Clinton, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1909, 7079,Gertie Thompson,1872,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Gertie Thompson was elected to the Town School Committee for Hampton, Connecticut in 1909. She served as Secretary of the Committee that year. Thompson continued to serve on the School Committee well into the middle of the next century, and was listed on the school board as of 1950. Thompson was a Democratic candidate for the Connecticut State House of Representatives in 1920. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 7080,Anna Stern,,,New York,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Anna Stern was the Socialist Party candidate for the New York Alderman for the thirty-first district. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Socialist 7081,Cora A. Maybee,1872,,Michigan,Widowed,Business,Real Estate Agent,,,"Biography Cora A. Maybee ran for a seat on the Detroit, Michigan School Board as a Republican in 1916. Maybee ran again for a six year term on the board in 1919, and sought nomination for the office of School Inspector early the same year. She was deemed ""well-qualified"" in both races by the local Citizens League. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1916,Republican 7081,Cora A. Maybee,1872,,Michigan,Widowed,Business,Real Estate Agent,,,"Biography Cora A. Maybee ran for a seat on the Detroit, Michigan School Board as a Republican in 1916. Maybee ran again for a six year term on the board in 1919, and sought nomination for the office of School Inspector early the same year. She was deemed ""well-qualified"" in both races by the local Citizens League. Additional Notes",School Inspector,1919, 7082,Lucia Voorhees Grimes,1877,1978,Michigan,Married,Education | Business,Teacher| Businesswoman,,Women's Clubs | Suffrage,"Biography Lucia Voorhees Grimes was a prominent suffragist in Detroit, Michigan who ran for a seat of the city School Board in 1917. In 1919 Grimes ran a six-year term as a Detroit School Inspector. Near her 97th birthday she made a speech in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment. Grimes was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1995. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917, 7082,Lucia Voorhees Grimes,1877,1978,Michigan,Married,Education | Business,Teacher| Businesswoman,,Women's Clubs | Suffrage,"Biography Lucia Voorhees Grimes was a prominent suffragist in Detroit, Michigan who ran for a seat of the city School Board in 1917. In 1919 Grimes ran a six-year term as a Detroit School Inspector. Near her 97th birthday she made a speech in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment. Grimes was inducted into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame in 1995. Additional Notes",School Inspector,1919, 7083,Carrie Church Oostdyk,1859,,Michigan,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Carrie Church Oostdyk was ""warmly recommended by many citizens"" as a Republican candidate for the Detroit, Michigan Board of Education in 1917. Oostdyk believed in fair salaries for teachers and close supervision of the schools, finances, and buildings by the Board. Oostdyk was a prominent suffragist in Detroit and a leader of the Equal Suffrage League of Wayne County. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Republican 7084,Josephine Fellows Gomon,1890,,Michigan,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Josephine Fellows Gomon ran for a seat on the Detroit Board of Education in 1917. Gomon, was one of the Republican nominees running for a six-year term. She believed strong supervision of the board and community use of school buildings by adults and children. Gomon lived until at least 1968 when she was honored for her work by the city of Detroit and the American Civil Liberties Union. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Republican 7085,Laura F. Osborn,1872,,Michigan,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Temperance,"Biography Laura F. Osborn ran for a six-year term for a seat on the Detroit, Michigan Board of Education in 1917. She ran as a Republican nominee and ""was believed qualified"" by the Citizens League. Osborn campaigned on a separation of function for the school board and the superintendent, adequate salaries for teachers, and community use of school buildings. She later became the first female president of the Detroit Board of Education. In 1957 a local high school was named after Osborn. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Republican 7086,Jane Mayer Sugar,1893,,Michigan,Married,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Labor | Other,"Biography In 1917 Jane Mayer Sugar campaigned as the Socialist Party candidate for a four-year term on the Detroit, Michigan Board of Education, as a Socialist candidate. The following year she ran for Michigan State Auditor General, also as a Socialist. Sugar was a Socialist party activist and her family of origin were highly active in Socialist and unionist causes. Sugar's mother, Mary Bechtolds Mayer was a firm believer in suffrage and education for her daughters and influenced them all towards education and activism. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Socialist 7086,Jane Mayer Sugar,1893,,Michigan,Married,Education,Teacher,Socialist,Labor | Other,"Biography In 1917 Jane Mayer Sugar campaigned as the Socialist Party candidate for a four-year term on the Detroit, Michigan Board of Education, as a Socialist candidate. The following year she ran for Michigan State Auditor General, also as a Socialist. Sugar was a Socialist party activist and her family of origin were highly active in Socialist and unionist causes. Sugar's mother, Mary Bechtolds Mayer was a firm believer in suffrage and education for her daughters and influenced them all towards education and activism. Additional Notes",State Auditor General,1918,Socialist 7087,Bertha Hulbert,1878,,Michigan,Married,,,,,"Biography Bertha Hulbert was a Socialist Party candidate for a six-year term on the Detroit, Michigan School Board in 1917. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Socialist 7088,Anna R. Karlin,,,Michigan,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician and Surgeon,,,"Biography Anna R. Karlin campaigned for several offices in Detroit, Michigan between 1916 and 1917. Karlin, born in Russia where she first trained in dentistry, emigrated to the United States as an adult. She attended the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. In 1916 Karlin campaigned for presidential elector and county coroner, both times representing the Socialist Party. The following year she ran for a six-year term on the Detroit Board of Education. She opposed military training in the schools. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Socialist 7088,Anna R. Karlin,,,Michigan,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician and Surgeon,,,"Biography Anna R. Karlin campaigned for several offices in Detroit, Michigan between 1916 and 1917. Karlin, born in Russia where she first trained in dentistry, emigrated to the United States as an adult. She attended the Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery. In 1916 Karlin campaigned for presidential elector and county coroner, both times representing the Socialist Party. The following year she ran for a six-year term on the Detroit Board of Education. She opposed military training in the schools. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Socialist 7089,Sarah Victor,1878,,Michigan,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Sarah Victor was a Socialist Party candidate for a six-year term to the Detroit, Michigan School Board in 1917. The following year she ran for the office of Michigan State Treasurer, also as a Socialist Party candidate. Victor continued to run for office: Michigan Secretary of State in 1926; Presidential Elector in 1928; and State Auditor General in 1930. For the last three races Victor ran under the Workers party. Victor was born in Russia, emigrated to the U.S. in 1905, and was a naturalized American citizen. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917,Socialist 7089,Sarah Victor,1878,,Michigan,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Sarah Victor was a Socialist Party candidate for a six-year term to the Detroit, Michigan School Board in 1917. The following year she ran for the office of Michigan State Treasurer, also as a Socialist Party candidate. Victor continued to run for office: Michigan Secretary of State in 1926; Presidential Elector in 1928; and State Auditor General in 1930. For the last three races Victor ran under the Workers party. Victor was born in Russia, emigrated to the U.S. in 1905, and was a naturalized American citizen. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918,Socialist 7090,Alice Welch,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Welch of Modoc County, California was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886 and served at least one additional term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7090,Alice Welch,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Welch of Modoc County, California was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886 and served at least one additional term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Democratic 7091,Mrs. E. A. Whiteman,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs E. A. Whiteman was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Henderson County, Illinois in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7092,Mary W. Emery,1840,,Illinois,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Mary W. Emery was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Peoria, Illinois in 1884. She served until at least 1891. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 7093,Louise C. Gibbs,1848,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Louise C. Gibbs was elected County Superintendent of Alexander County, Illinois in 1882. She served one term in the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 7094,Margaret L. Wiley,1841,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret L. Wiley was elected to one term as County Superintendent of Schools for Warren County, Illinois in 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 7095,M. E. Watt,1835,,Illinois,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.E. Watt was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Warren County, Illinois in 1877 and served until 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1877, 7096,Annie Reem Hannon,1861,1945,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Annie R. Hannon was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Sangamon County, Illinois in 1892. She was not the first woman to campaign for office in the county, but Hannon was the first to be elected. Hannon was an assistant to her father, Noel B. Hannon, elected County Superintendent in 1890. When her father died unexpectedly, Annie completed his term, and won election on her own in 1892. She was the Democratic party candidate, having beat her opponent in party caucuses by one vote. Hannon went on to beat her Republican candidate as well. She lost the party nomination in the 1894 elections. Not until 1956 would Sangamon County elect another woman to office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892,Democratic 7097,Mary I. Reed,1847,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary I. Reed was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Piatt County, Illinois in 1877. She served until 1882. While in office Reed married John Dightman. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1877, 7098,Amanda E. Frazier,1844,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amanda E. Frazier was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Mercer County, Illinois in 1873. One of her opponents was another woman candidate. She was re-elected in 1877, and continued serving in various educational offices thereafter. Frazier was well-regarded as a teacher and administrator. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 7098,Amanda E. Frazier,1844,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amanda E. Frazier was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Mercer County, Illinois in 1873. One of her opponents was another woman candidate. She was re-elected in 1877, and continued serving in various educational offices thereafter. Frazier was well-regarded as a teacher and administrator. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1877, 7099,Nora A. Smith,1863,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nora A. Smith of Douglas County, Illinois was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She served two terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7099,Nora A. Smith,1863,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nora A. Smith of Douglas County, Illinois was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She served two terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 7100,Mrs. F. McG. Martin,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F. Martin of Sonoma County, California was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1889. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889,Republican 7101,Mary E. Ratliffe,1854,,Kansas,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Ratliffe of Sumner County, Kansas was elected County Superintendent of Instruction in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7102,Julia Shelton,1847,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia Shelton was elected County Superintendent of School for Cheyenne County, Nebraska in 1878. She served until at least 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1878, 7103,Mrs. M. L. DeClercy,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.L. DeClercy was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Franklin County, Nebraska in 1878. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7104,Josie M. Keith,,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Josie M. Keith of Franklin County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1878. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1878, 7105,Hattie L. Noyes,1854,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Hattie L. Noyes was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Frontier County, Nebraska in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7106,Mrs. M. R. Morgan,,,Nebraska,,,,,Other,"Biography Mrs. M.R. Morgan of Harlan County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7107,Mary W. Daniel,1848,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary W. Daniel of Hayes County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7108,C. C. Covey,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography C.C. Covey of Howard County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7109,Mrs. W. A. Connell,,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. A. Connell was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Kearney County, Nebraska in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7110,Kate G. Scott,,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Kate G. Scott of Logan County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7111,Addie Van Antwerp,1838,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Addie Van Antwerp was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Loup County, Nebraska in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7112,Kate D. McChesney,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography Kate D. McChesney of Nance County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7113,Mina Hapwood,,,,,,,,,"Biography Mina Hapwood of Phelps County, Nebraska was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",,, 7114,Anna Bates Potter,,1912,Kansas,Married,,,Independent,,"Biography Anna Potter ran as an Independent candidate for the position of mayor of Kansas City in 1893 but lost to the Republican candidate. Of the 12128 votes polled, 3842 were cast by women. She received 26 votes, of which 5 were cast by women. Additional Notes",Mayor,1893,Independent 7115,Cora M. Olson,1880,,Oregon,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Cora M. Olson was the Recorder of Creswell, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",Recorder,1918, 7116,Ida B. Moveyer,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Ida B. Moveyer was the Treasurer of Klamath Falls, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 7117,Kate Perkins,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Kate Perkins was County Clerk of San Juan County, Colorado in 1900. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1900, 7118,Mrs. T. J. MacGenn,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Mrs T.J. MacGenn was a member of the city council of Empire, Oregon in 1918, along with Jane Morgan. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 7119,Jane Morgan,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Jane Morgan was a member of the council of Empire, Oregon in 1918, along with Mrs.T.J. Macgenn. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 7120,Blanche Moore,1870,1967,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Blanche Moore was a member of the council of North Powder, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 7121,Ellen G. Cassedy,1849,,Colorado,Married,Writing,Newspaper editor,People,,"Biography Ellen G. Cassedy was a Peoples Party candidate for University Regent in Colorado in 1904. Cassedy was the editor and publisher of the Populist, a Peoples Party newspaper from Ridgeway, Colorado. Additional Notes",University Regent,1904,People 7122,Luella Twining,,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Writer,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Luella Twining was a Socialist Party activist and candidate State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1904. Two years later Twining ran for U.S. Congress from Colorado, as a Socialist. She received almost 5,000, but lost the race. Twining later moved to California where she again ran for office under the Socialist ticket. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,Socialist 7122,Luella Twining,,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Writer,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Luella Twining was a Socialist Party activist and candidate State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1904. Two years later Twining ran for U.S. Congress from Colorado, as a Socialist. She received almost 5,000, but lost the race. Twining later moved to California where she again ran for office under the Socialist ticket. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 7122,Luella Twining,,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Writer,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Luella Twining was a Socialist Party activist and candidate State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1904. Two years later Twining ran for U.S. Congress from Colorado, as a Socialist. She received almost 5,000, but lost the race. Twining later moved to California where she again ran for office under the Socialist ticket. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,Socialist 7122,Luella Twining,,,Colorado,Single,Writing,Writer,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Luella Twining was a Socialist Party activist and candidate State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1904. Two years later Twining ran for U.S. Congress from Colorado, as a Socialist. She received almost 5,000, but lost the race. Twining later moved to California where she again ran for office under the Socialist ticket. Additional Notes",U.S. Representative,1906,Socialist 7123,Mathilde A. Johnstone,1862,,Colorado,Single,The Arts | Education,Music teacher,,,"Biography Mathilde A. Johnstone was the People Party candidate for Colorado's State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1904. She received only 642 votes and came in 4th in a field of five women candidates. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,People 7124,Hattie A. Norton,1859,1929,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie A. Norton was a candidate for State Assembly from Montrose and Delta Counties, Colorado in 1896. She lost the race by only 87 votes. Eight years later Norton was the Populist candidate for State Auditor in Colorado in 1904. She received 659 votes and came in fourth out of five candidates. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 7124,Hattie A. Norton,1859,1929,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie A. Norton was a candidate for State Assembly from Montrose and Delta Counties, Colorado in 1896. She lost the race by only 87 votes. Eight years later Norton was the Populist candidate for State Auditor in Colorado in 1904. She received 659 votes and came in fourth out of five candidates. Additional Notes",State Auditor,1904,Populist 7125,Elizabeth Hutchinson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Hutchinson was the Socialist Labor party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1904. She received 362 votes and came in fourth place in a field of six candidates. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,Socialist Labor 7126,Lucie Hiner Benefiel,1865,,Colorado,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lucie Hiner Benefiel was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1904. She received 3,600 votes and came in third in the race behind the Republican and Democratic candidates. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,Prohibition 7127,Emma Gowdy,1877,1921,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Emma Gowdy was the Democratic Party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for El Paso County, Colorado in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Democratic 7128,Kate Schneider,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Schneider of El Paso County, Colorado was the Socialist Party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in 1904. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Socialist 7129,Edith M. Douglas,1874,,Oregon,Divorced,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Edith Douglas was the Recorder of Dufur, Orgeon in 1918. Additional Notes",Recorder,1918, 7130,Myrtle Ferguson,1886,1977,Oregon,Single,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Myrtle Ferguson was the Treasurer of Condon, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 7131,Ida Belle Fiske,1876,1947,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Ida B. Fiske was the Recorder of Cornelius, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",Recorder,1918, 7132,Clara Taylor,1859,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Clara Taylor was the County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Iowa, and was elected in 1906 to serve the 1907-1908 term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 7133,Mary A. Faint,1875,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Faint of Butler County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1906. She served in the office through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 7133,Mary A. Faint,1875,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Faint of Butler County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1906. She served in the office through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 7133,Mary A. Faint,1875,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Faint of Butler County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1906. She served in the office through 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 7134,Helen B. Watson,1862,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Helen Watson was elected County Recorder of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa in 1906. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1906,Republican 7135,Maggie G. Penn,1873,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Maggie G. Penn of Emmett County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1906. She served in the office through 1909. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1906,Democratic 7135,Maggie G. Penn,1873,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Maggie G. Penn of Emmett County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1906. She served in the office through 1909. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1908, 7136,Janet Neil Herzberg,1874,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Janet M. Herzberg of Emmett County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1914, and re-elected in 1916. In 1910 Herzberg and her family had a boarder, Ida A. Davis who was elected County Superintendent of Schools the following year. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7136,Janet Neil Herzberg,1874,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Janet M. Herzberg of Emmett County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1914, and re-elected in 1916. In 1910 Herzberg and her family had a boarder, Ida A. Davis who was elected County Superintendent of Schools the following year. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Republican 7137,Ida A. Davis,1871,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida A. Davis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Emmett County, Iowa in 1911. She served in the office at least through 1916. In 1910 Davis lived with Janet N. Herzberg and her family, the Emmett County Recorder. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 7137,Ida A. Davis,1871,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida A. Davis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Emmett County, Iowa in 1911. She served in the office at least through 1916. In 1910 Davis lived with Janet N. Herzberg and her family, the Emmett County Recorder. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 7137,Ida A. Davis,1871,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ida A. Davis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Emmett County, Iowa in 1911. She served in the office at least through 1916. In 1910 Davis lived with Janet N. Herzberg and her family, the Emmett County Recorder. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 7138,Lilly B. White,1877,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Lilly B. White of Greene County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1907. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1907,Democratic 7139,Doretha Hunt,1859,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Doretha Hunt of Hamilton County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1907. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1907,Republican 7140,Julia Scurry,1861,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia Scurry was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Hardin County, Iowa in 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907,Republican 7141,Sarah E. Brown,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Sarah E. Brown of Howard County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1905. She served for one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905,Republican 7142,Emma Fallgatter,1881,,Iowa,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Emma Fallgatter of Howard County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1908. She campaigned for a second term in 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1907, 7142,Emma Fallgatter,1881,,Iowa,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Emma Fallgatter of Howard County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1908. She campaigned for a second term in 1910. Additional Notes",,1910,Democratic 7143,Hilda G. Lundin,1870,1940,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher| Educator,,,"Biography Hilda G. Lundin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Iowa in 1906. Lundin received her PhD. from the University of Iowa in 1920 with a dissertation ""The Influence of Jeremy Bentham on English Democratic Development"" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Republican 7144,Laura N. Killduff,1873,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura N. Killduff of Japsper County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1906. She was elected to two terms and served through 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Democratic 7144,Laura N. Killduff,1873,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Laura N. Killduff of Japsper County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1906. She was elected to two terms and served through 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908,Democratic 7145,M. A. Walsh,,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography M.A. Walsh was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jasper County, in 1896 and served one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896, 7146,Eleanor Cox,1871,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Eleanor Cox was elected County Recorder for Jasper County, Iowa in 1916 and served through 1920. In 1910 Census Cox was listed as being divorced, but as widowed in the 1920 census. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Democratic 7146,Eleanor Cox,1871,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Eleanor Cox was elected County Recorder for Jasper County, Iowa in 1916 and served through 1920. In 1910 Census Cox was listed as being divorced, but as widowed in the 1920 census. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918,Democratic 7147,Lucy E. Hall,1878,,Iowa,Single,Education,High Schoo Principal,,,"Biography Lucy E. Hall of Jasper County, Iowa was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1918. Hall served in the office for many terms, at least through 1940. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 7148,Addie Neff,1856,1937,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie Neff of Clark County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884, and served until 1888. She was the first woman in the county elected to the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 7149,Elizabeth Kennedy,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Kennedy of Clark County, Wisconsin was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools in 1913. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 7150,Helen Rosenkranz,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Helen Rosenkranz was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Bayfield County, Wisconsin in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7151,Tena Nelson,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Tena Nelson of Burnett County, Wisconsin was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Nelson served in the office until about 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7152,Mary B Slye,1859,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary B. Slye was elected County Superintendent of Dunn County, Wisconsin in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7153,Mrs. J. C. Sherwin,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. C. Sherwin of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She served in the office for most of the rest of the decade. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 7154,Betsey M. Clapp,1829,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Betsey M. Clapp of St. Croix County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1879. She served in the office until at least 1887. In 1880 Clapp earned $800 per year, which was an average salary for the position in the state of Wisconsin. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1879, 7154,Betsey M. Clapp,1829,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Betsey M. Clapp of St. Croix County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1879. She served in the office until at least 1887. In 1880 Clapp earned $800 per year, which was an average salary for the position in the state of Wisconsin. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7155,M. Brandenburg,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography M. Brandenburg of Trempealeau County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1877. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1877, 7156,Minnie H. Kelleher,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,Other,"Biography Minnie H. Kelleher of Brown County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1878. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1878, 7157,Agnes Hosford,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Agnes Hosford was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin in 1875. She served in the office through 1881. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1875, 7157,Agnes Hosford,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Agnes Hosford was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin in 1875. She served in the office through 1881. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1879, 7157,Agnes Hosford,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Agnes Hosford was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin in 1875. She served in the office through 1881. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1875, 7158,Nellie Carroll,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Carroll of Washburn County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1878. She was elected to several terms, and was in office until at least 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1878, 7159,Mrs. L. W. Shaw,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L.W. Shaw was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Forest County, Wisconsin in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7160,Rose Dowling,1849,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Rose Dowling of Iowa County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1881. She served for at least two terms. Dowling later served in other official capacities, as president of a town library and as matron of the state insane asylum. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1881, 7161,Elizabeth Dwelley,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Dwelley of St. Croix County, Wisconsin was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1881. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1881, 7162,Bessie M. Reed,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Bessie M. Reed was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin in 1881. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1881, 7163,Mrs. L. H. Franks,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L.H. Franks of La Moure County, Dakota Territory was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1883. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1883, 7164,Mrs. M. Cameron,,,,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. Cameron of McHenry County, Dakota Territory was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1883. She served in the office until at least 1887. Additional Notes",,, 7165,Mrs. C. Benett,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. C. Benett was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Washington in 1881. She served until at least 1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1881, 7166,Angie Bean,,,Washington,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Angie Bean of Asotin County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1885. Bean had been one of the first teachers in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7167,Mrs. Janetta M. Walker,,,Washington,,Clerical,Librarian,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. J.M. Walker of Chebalis County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1885. Walker later served as librarian in the public library of Aberdeen, Chebalis County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7168,Ella M. Whipple,1859,,Washington,Single,Health Care and Medicine | Education,Physician| Educator| Inventor,Republican,Other | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Ella M. Whipple (or M. Ella Whipple), of Clarke County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1885. She was elected by a large majority. Whipple was active in many reform movements, temperance and prohibition, suffrage, and education. She was a Republican party activist,serving as a delegate to the Clarke County convention in 1884 and 1886. The same year she was a delegate to the Republican Territorial convention. Whipple moved to Oregon and California, where she also served in educational offices. Ella M. Whipple was the Prohibition party candidate for Los Angeles County, California County Superintendent of Schools in 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7168,Ella M. Whipple,1859,,Washington,Single,Health Care and Medicine | Education,Physician| Educator| Inventor,Republican,Other | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Ella M. Whipple (or M. Ella Whipple), of Clarke County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1885. She was elected by a large majority. Whipple was active in many reform movements, temperance and prohibition, suffrage, and education. She was a Republican party activist,serving as a delegate to the Clarke County convention in 1884 and 1886. The same year she was a delegate to the Republican Territorial convention. Whipple moved to Oregon and California, where she also served in educational offices. Ella M. Whipple was the Prohibition party candidate for Los Angeles County, California County Superintendent of Schools in 1890. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Prohibition 7169,Eva Brown,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Eva Brown was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Douglas County, Washington, in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7170,Julia E. Kinney,1859,,Washington,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Julia E. Kinney was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Island County, Washington in 1885. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 7171,Mrs. S. Fitch,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S. Fitch served on the town council of Copperfield, Oregon in 1918. The five person council also had another woman, Mrs. L. Benham on it at the same time. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1918, 7172,Emma M. Fowler,1884,1957,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Fowler was Treasurer of La Grande, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 7173,Clara M. Gray,1880,,Oregon,Single,Business,Saleslady,,,"Biography Clara Gray served as the Treasurer of Halfway, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 7174,Delona Harwood,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Delona Harwood served as the Treasurer of Glenada, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 7175,Mary A. Haswell,1890,,Oregon,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Haswell served as the Treasurer of Medford, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 7176,Nellie Viola Reames Hearn,1884,1939,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Nellie V. Hearn served as the treasurer of Phoenix, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 7177,Mrs. William Hearon,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. William Hearon served on the council of Beaver Hill, Oregon in 1918. The five person board had two other women, Mrs. E.W. Madison and Mrs. Paul Boyd serving on it at the same time. The remaining two male members were Mr. E.W. Madison and William Hearon. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 7178,Mrs. E. W. Madison,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E.W. Madison served on the council of Beaver Hill, Oregon in 1918. The five person board had two other women, Mrs. William Hearon and Mrs. Paul Boyd serving on it at the same time. The remaining two male members were Mr. E.W. Madison and William Hearon. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 7179,Helen L. Mason,1890,,Oregon,Married,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Helen Mason served as the Treasurer of Helix, Oregon in 1918 Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918, 7180,Rosetta McGuire,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Rosetta McGuire served on the council of Hammond, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",City Council,1918, 7181,Nancy E. Forry,1867,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nancy 'Nannie' E. Forry was the clerk of Grand Junction, Colarado in 1899. Additional Notes",Clerk,1898, 7182,Florence King,1924,,Illinois,Single,Legal System,Patent Lawyer,,Suffrage,"Biography Florence King was an independent candidate for Municipal Judge from Chicago, Illinois in 1914, polling over 15,000 votes in the primaries. She was the founder and president of the National Women's Association of Commerce as well as the Chicago Women's Association of Commerce. A leader in her field, she was possibly the first female patent lawyer in the US. Additional Notes",Municipal Court Judge,1914,Independent 7183,Caroline M. Nye,1833,,Nebraska,Married,,,,,"Biography Caroline M. Nye served as chairman of the school board of Fremont, Nebraska in 1892. Additional Notes",Chairman of School Board,1891, 7184,Lillie C. Meigs,1859,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Lillie C. Meigs of Kitsap County,Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7185,Irene Cumberlin,1847,1927,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Irene Cumberlin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Kittitas County, Washington, in 1886. She resigned from the office part way through her term Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886,Democratic 7186,Mrs. A E. Rodman,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. E. Rodman of Klickitat County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She served for at least two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884,Republican 7186,Mrs. A E. Rodman,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. E. Rodman of Klickitat County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She served for at least two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886,Republican 7187,Nellie E. Lyon,,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie E. Lyon was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Klickitat County, Washington in 1886. She lost the race to the incumbent, Republican Mrs. A. E. Rodman. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886,Democratic 7188,Marion H. Dampman,,,Iowa,,,,Republican,,"Biography Marion H. Dampman was elected the superintendent of schools of Adams County, Iowa and served in the post in 1911 and 1912. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 7189,Ada Hicklin,1857,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Ada Hicklin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Pacific County, Washington in 1881. She served in the office at least through 1887. Although in the state census Ada Hicklin was listed as single, all other sources listed her as Mrs. Hicklin, and perhaps she even had a son. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1880, 7189,Ada Hicklin,1857,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Ada Hicklin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Pacific County, Washington in 1881. She served in the office at least through 1887. Although in the state census Ada Hicklin was listed as single, all other sources listed her as Mrs. Hicklin, and perhaps she even had a son. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7190,Mrs. E. C. Granger,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. C. Granger of Snohomish County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She served in the office through 1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884,Republican 7191,Mrs. L. W. Bell,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L. W. Bell of Snohomish County, Washington was the Democratic Party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in 1880. Bell won the race gaining more votes than her two opponents. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1880,Democratic 7192,Lizzie Haldeman,,,Washington,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lizzie Haldeman was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Spokane County, Washington in 1884. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 7193,Louisa Gates Karstens,1891,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Louisa Gates Karstens was elected County Superintendent of Schools for McLeod County, Minnesota in 1918. She served in the position for several terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 7194,Mrs. P. C. Hale,1834,,Washington,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. P. C. Hale was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Thurston County, Washington in 1882, on the Peoples Party ticket. Two years later she ran again, this time as the Democratic Party candidate for the same office. Hale, and the rest of the Democratic ticket was not elected. Most of the Democrats running had been Peoples Party members. In 1886, Hale ran again as a Democrat, and although most of the ticket did not win their races, Hale was re-elected as County Superintendent of Schools. She faced Ellen T. Stork in this race. Hale did not run in the next three elections, but campaigned once more in 1894 as the Democratic Party candidate. Once again only Republican candidates were elected. Mrs. Hale served as the vice president, and later Treasurer, of the Olympia, Washington woman suffrage organization. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882,People 7194,Mrs. P. C. Hale,1834,,Washington,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. P. C. Hale was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Thurston County, Washington in 1882, on the Peoples Party ticket. Two years later she ran again, this time as the Democratic Party candidate for the same office. Hale, and the rest of the Democratic ticket was not elected. Most of the Democrats running had been Peoples Party members. In 1886, Hale ran again as a Democrat, and although most of the ticket did not win their races, Hale was re-elected as County Superintendent of Schools. She faced Ellen T. Stork in this race. Hale did not run in the next three elections, but campaigned once more in 1894 as the Democratic Party candidate. Once again only Republican candidates were elected. Mrs. Hale served as the vice president, and later Treasurer, of the Olympia, Washington woman suffrage organization. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Democratic 7194,Mrs. P. C. Hale,1834,,Washington,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. P. C. Hale was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Thurston County, Washington in 1882, on the Peoples Party ticket. Two years later she ran again, this time as the Democratic Party candidate for the same office. Hale, and the rest of the Democratic ticket was not elected. Most of the Democrats running had been Peoples Party members. In 1886, Hale ran again as a Democrat, and although most of the ticket did not win their races, Hale was re-elected as County Superintendent of Schools. She faced Ellen T. Stork in this race. Hale did not run in the next three elections, but campaigned once more in 1894 as the Democratic Party candidate. Once again only Republican candidates were elected. Mrs. Hale served as the vice president, and later Treasurer, of the Olympia, Washington woman suffrage organization. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882,People 7194,Mrs. P. C. Hale,1834,,Washington,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. P. C. Hale was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Thurston County, Washington in 1882, on the Peoples Party ticket. Two years later she ran again, this time as the Democratic Party candidate for the same office. Hale, and the rest of the Democratic ticket was not elected. Most of the Democrats running had been Peoples Party members. In 1886, Hale ran again as a Democrat, and although most of the ticket did not win their races, Hale was re-elected as County Superintendent of Schools. She faced Ellen T. Stork in this race. Hale did not run in the next three elections, but campaigned once more in 1894 as the Democratic Party candidate. Once again only Republican candidates were elected. Mrs. Hale served as the vice president, and later Treasurer, of the Olympia, Washington woman suffrage organization. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884,Democratic 7195,Jennie Moore,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Jennie Moore was the Republican Party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Thurston County, Washington in 1884. Moore won the race against incumbent, Mrs. P.C. Hale. In 1884 the entire Republican ticket won races in Thurston County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884,Republican 7196,Ella T. Stork,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella T. Stork was the Republican Party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Thurston County, Washington in 1886. Stork lost the race to previous office holder Mrs. P.C. Hale. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886,Republican 7197,Fannie M. Austin,1860,,Washington,Married,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Fannie M. Austin was the Peoples Party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Thurston County, Washington in 1894. Austin faced three other candidates, including two other women: Mrs. P.C. Hale (Democrat); and Amy Chase (Prohibition). All three women lost to the (male) Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,People 7198,Amy Case,1856,,Washington,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amy Case was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Thurston County, Washington in 1892. In 1894 Case was the Prohibition Party candidate and faced three other candidates in the race, including two other women: Mrs. P.C. Hale (Democrat); and Fannie M. Austin (Peoples Party). All three women lost to the (male) Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 7198,Amy Case,1856,,Washington,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amy Case was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Thurston County, Washington in 1892. In 1894 Case was the Prohibition Party candidate and faced three other candidates in the race, including two other women: Mrs. P.C. Hale (Democrat); and Fannie M. Austin (Peoples Party). All three women lost to the (male) Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Prohibition 7199,Mary Irving,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Irving was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Wahkiakum County, Washington in 1886. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7200,Mrs. M. K. Speck,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M. K. Speck of Franklin County, Washington was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 7201,Minnie O'Connor,1867,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie O'Connor of Wahkiakum County, Washington was the Democratic nominee for County Superintendent of Schools in 1888. She was elected to the office in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888,Democratic 7201,Minnie O'Connor,1867,,Washington,Single,,,,,"Biography Minnie O'Connor of Wahkiakum County, Washington was the Democratic nominee for County Superintendent of Schools in 1888. She was elected to the office in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 7202,Linda E. Stanley,1874,,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Linda E. Stanley of Coventry, Connecticut was elected to the Board of School Visitors in 1904 and served until at least 1925. Additional Notes",School Board Visitor,1904, 7203,Florence Cross Kitchell,,,New York,,,,,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography Florence Cross Kitchell was the Socialist Party candidate for Secretary of State of New York in 1914. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1914,Socialist 7204,Ida Craft,1861,,New York,Single,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Ida Craft was a Prohibition Party candidate for Delegate at Large to the Constitutional Convention in New York in 1914. Craft was an active suffragist in New York state. She worked with Rosalie Jones in organizing the ""suffrage"" hikes in 1912. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Prohibition 7205,Frances N. Graham,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Frances N. Graham of New York was a Prohibition candidate for Delegate at Large to the Constitutional Convention in 1914. Additional Notes",State Constitutional Convention Delegate,1914,Prohibition 7206,Irene B. Taylor,1866,,New York,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Irene B. Taylor was the Prohibition Party candidate for Secretary of State in 1920. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1920,Prohibition 7207,Helen Hamlin Fincke,1879,,New York,Married,Education,Educator,,Labor,"Biography Helen Hamlin Fincke was the Farmer-Laborer Party ticket candidate for the office of Comptroller of New York in 1920. Fincke and her husband William Fincke were the founders of the Brookwood School in 1914, later the Brookwood Labor College. Brookwood was founded to teach young working class men and women nonviolent means to social justice and political change. Additional Notes",Comptroller,1920,Farmer-Labor 7208,Fannie L. Cochran,,,New York,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Fannie L. Cochran was a Prohibition Party candidate for House of Representative from the 35th Congressional district in New York. She did not win the race. Cochran was active with the Farmers Institute and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Prohibition 7209,Bertha M. Cotrell,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Bertha M. Cottrell of Cortland County, New York was a candidate for County Treasurer in 1920. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7210,May Phalor,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography May Phalor was the Social Labor Party candidate for Secretary of State of New York, in 1920. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1920,Socialist Labor 7211,Ellen J. Smith,1851,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen J. Smith was elected to the School Board of Barrington, New Hampshire in 1888. She served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888,Republican 7212,Eva F. Chesley,1849,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eva F. Chesley was elected member of the School Board of Barrington, New Hampshire, in 1904. She served until at least to 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7213,Ella A. Brown,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella A. Brown of Auburn, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board of Education in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7214,Cora C. Emery,1870,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Lecturer,,Other,"Biography Cora C. Emery of Auburn, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board in 1904, and 1910. She later served as a town library trustee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 7214,Cora C. Emery,1870,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Lecturer,,Other,"Biography Cora C. Emery of Auburn, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board in 1904, and 1910. She later served as a town library trustee. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7215,Annie L. Wentworth,1868,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Annie L. Wentworth was elected to the School Board for Auburn, New Hampshire in 1904. She served on the Board until at least 1911. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7216,Nellie A. Cilley,1846,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie A. Cilley was elected to the School Board of Belmont, New Hampshire in 1904. She served until at least 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7217,Emma J. Cotton,1857,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma J. Cotton of Belmont, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 7218,Sarah M. Nutter,1857,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah Nutter was elected to the School Board for Bath, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7219,Mary E. Manning,1860,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Manning was elected to the School Board of Bedford, New Hampshire in 1894. She served in the office for at least the next ten years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7220,Lizzie F. White,,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie F. White of Andover, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board in 1893. She was the first woman in her town to be elected to the Board, and served through 1895. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 7221,Electa Flanders,1850,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Electa Flanders was elected to the School board in Andover, New Hampshire in 1894. She was the second woman in her town to be elected to the office. Flanders served through 1896, and was elected again in 1904 and served for two more years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7221,Electa Flanders,1850,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Electa Flanders was elected to the School board in Andover, New Hampshire in 1894. She was the second woman in her town to be elected to the office. Flanders served through 1896, and was elected again in 1904 and served for two more years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7222,Carrie E. Carr,,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Carrie E. Carr was elected to the School Board of Andover, New Hampshire in 1900. She served until 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 7223,Mary P. Plummer,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mary P. Plummer of Alexandria, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7224,Adeline E. Gould,1855,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Adeline E. Gould was elected to the School Board of Antrim, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7225,Mary L. Wheeler,1861,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Wheeler was elected to the School Board of Atkinson, New Hampshire in 1894. She served in the office at least through 1901. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7226,Mary A. Harvey,1844,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Harvey was elected to the School Board in Auburn, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7227,Kate A. Hall,1865,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Kate A. Hall was elected to the School Board of Auburn, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7228,Agnes Brown,1850,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Agnes Brown was elected to the School Board of Berlin, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7229,Alla J. Carter,1850,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,Other | Temperance,"Biography Alla J. Carter was elected to the School Board of Boscawen, New Hampshire in 1894. She served on the board for many years and was active in making the public schools of the state under the supervision of a superintendent. Carter was active in the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union work, a Sunday School Teacher, and was celebrated in the town history as a ""public-spirited woman"". Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7230,Addie C. Woodman,1850,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Addie C. Woodman was elected to the School Board of Bridgewater, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7231,Arzella W. Smith,1856,1939,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Arzella W. Smith was elected to the School Board of Bridgewater, New Hampshire in 1893. She served for many years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 7232,Sarah F. Worthen,1839,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Sarah F. Worthen was elected to the School Board in Bristol, New Hampshire in 1894. She served on the School Board for six years. Worthern was only the second woman elected to the office in Bristol. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7233,Ella W. Tucker,1859,,New Hampshire,Married,Clerical,Librarian,,Other,"Biography Ella W. Tucker was elected to the School Board of Brookline, New Hampshire in 1890 and was serving on the Board in 1905. Tucker later served as the town librarian. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7234,Mary E. Hildreth,1856,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Hildreth was elected to the School Board of Campton, New Hampshire in 1894. She served for several years on the Board Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7235,Ruth A. Foster,,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ruth A. Foster was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1894. She served in the office through 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7236,Martha B. Ayers,1831,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha B. Ayers was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1869, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the four other women elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1869, 7237,Mary J. Ham,1825,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Ham was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1869, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the four other women elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1869, 7238,Abbie C. Clough,1835,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Abbie C. Clough was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1869, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the four other women elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1869, 7239,Mary C. Tallant,1845,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mary C. Tallant was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1869, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the four other women elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1869, 7240,Sarah E. Wiggin,1849,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Sarah E. Wiggin was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1869, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the four other women elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1869, 7241,Climena Morrill,1819,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Climena Morrill was elected to the School was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1871, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the other woman elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1871, 7242,Juliette E. Lyford,1833,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Juliette E. Lyford was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1871, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the other woman elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1871, 7243,Ann E. Blanchard,1844,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ann E. Blanchard was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1872, one of the first women in the town to be elected to the position. It is not clear if she, and the other woman elected that year, actually qualified for the position. Blanchard served one term, and then was serving again in 1875. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1872, 7244,Mary E. Clough,1839,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Clough was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1875. A few years earlier her sister, Abbie Clough had been one of the first women in the town to be elected to the Board. Mary Clough served on the Board also in 1877, 1881, and 1885. She married the Reverend A.D. Smith and is listed on the School Board as Mrs. A.D. Smith, Mary E. Smith, as well as under Mary E. Clough Additional Notes",School Board Member,1875, 7244,Mary E. Clough,1839,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Clough was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1875. A few years earlier her sister, Abbie Clough had been one of the first women in the town to be elected to the Board. Mary Clough served on the Board also in 1877, 1881, and 1885. She married the Reverend A.D. Smith and is listed on the School Board as Mrs. A.D. Smith, Mary E. Smith, as well as under Mary E. Clough Additional Notes",School Board Member,1885, 7244,Mary E. Clough,1839,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Clough was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1875. A few years earlier her sister, Abbie Clough had been one of the first women in the town to be elected to the Board. Mary Clough served on the Board also in 1877, 1881, and 1885. She married the Reverend A.D. Smith and is listed on the School Board as Mrs. A.D. Smith, Mary E. Smith, as well as under Mary E. Clough Additional Notes",School Board Member,1875, 7245,Sarah M. Colby,1855,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Sarah M. Colby was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1875. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1875, 7246,Lorinda McKerley,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Lorinda McKerley was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1877. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1877, 7247,Clara H. Pickard,1825,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Clara H. Pickard was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1877. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1877, 7248,Elizabeth C. Moore,1840,,New Hampshire,,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Elizabeth C. Moore was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1881. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 7249,Adaline M. Dow,1856,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Adaline M. Dow was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1881. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 7250,Sarah E. Small,1858,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah E. Small was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1881. She served on the Board for several years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 7251,Emma L. Colby,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Emma L. Colby was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1881. Her sister Sarah M. Colby had previously served on the School Board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1881, 7252,Caroline F. Emery,,,New Hampshire,,,,,Other,"Biography Caroline F. Emery was elected to the School Board in Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1887. She served on the Board through 1892. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1887,Republican 7253,Hattie C. Fletcher,1858,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie C. Fletcher was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1897. She served as the chairman of the Board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1897, 7254,Ida M. Kimball,1869,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Ida M. Kimball was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1900. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 7255,Fanny W. Foster,1869,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Fanny W. Foster was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1903. Foster resigned from the Board and another woman was appointed in her stead. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7256,Jennie Pickard,1874,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Jennie Pickard was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7257,Charla E. TRUE,1861,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Charla E. True was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1907, 7258,Jeannette B. Morrill,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Jeannette B. Morrill was elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1909, 7259,Miss E. R. Benson,,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss E.R. Benson was elected to the School Board of Centre Harbor, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7260,Jennie P. Hazelton,1855,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Jennie P. Hazelton was elected to the School Board of Chester, New Hampshire in 1890. She served on the school board for six years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Republican 7261,Elizabeth Hazelton Hooke,,,,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elizabeth Hazelton Hooke was elected to the School Board of Chester, New Hampshire and served in the office for fourteen years. Additional Notes",,, 7262,Catherine M. Lake,1833,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Catherine M. Lake was elected to the School Board of Chichester, New Hampshire in 1891. She served through 1897. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 7263,Almeda F. Cree,1869,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Educator,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Almeda F. Cree was elected to the School Board of Colebrook, New Hampshire in 1894. Cree later to moved to Massachusetts where she worked with girls in a variety of educational capacities. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7264,Laura Cook,,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura Cook was elected to the School Board of Columbia, New Hampshire I 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7265,Harriet L. Gray,1856,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Harriet L. Gray was elected to the School Board of Columbia, New Hampshire in 1891. She served on the Board through 1897. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 7266,Abbie M.D. Blouin,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Abbie M.D. Blouin was elected to the School Board of Conway, New Hampshire in 1894. She served on the Board for many years. Blouin was also active in local women's clubs. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7267,Mary E. Carpenter,1870,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Carpenter was elected to the School Board of Dalton, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7268,Mary Susan Cifford,1853,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary Susan Clifford was elected to the School Board of Danville, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7269,Lillian G. Appleton,1857,1932,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillian G. Appleton was elected to the Dublin, New Hampshire School Board of Dublin, New Hampshire in 1893. She served on the Board at least through 1901. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 7270,Gertie E. Muzzey,1869,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Gertie E. Muzzey was elected to the School Board of Dummer, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7271,Clara A. Smith,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara A. Smith was elected to the School Board of Dunbarton, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7272,Lizzie G. Thompson,1863,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie G. Thompson was elected to the School Board of Durham, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7273,Laura O. Philbrick,1837,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Laura O. Philbrick was elected to the School Board of East Kingston, New Hampshire in 1889. She served on the Board for many years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1889, 7274,Mary B. Tuck,1848,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary B. Tuck was elected to the School Board of East Kingston, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7275,Mary L. Wallace,1841,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Mary L. Wallace was elected to the School Board of Epsom, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7276,Alice Newton,,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Newton was elected to the School Board of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7277,Mary Proctor,1859,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Proctor was elected to the School Board of Franklin, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7278,Emma G. Sleeper,1855,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma G. Sleeper was elected to the School Board of Fremont, New Hampshire in 1890. She served on the Board for several years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7279,Arabelle Z. Knowles,1850,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Arabelle Z. Knowles was elected to the School Board of Gilmanton, New Hampshire in 1892. She served on the Board for several years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 7280,Etta Maxham,1854,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Etta Maxham was elected to the School Board of Goshen, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7281,Clara B. Howe,1845,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara B. Howe was elected to the School Board of Grantham, New Hampshire in 1894. She served on the Board for several years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7282,Carrie A. Hall,1858,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Carrie A. Hall was elected to the School Board of Groton, New Hampshire in 1894. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7283,Sarah Ordway Brickett,1828,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sarah O. Brickett was elected to the School Board of Hampstead, New Hampshire in 1891. She served on the Board for over five years and then resigned. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 7284,Mary E. Noyes,1849,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher| High School Principal,,,"Biography Mary E. Noyes was elected to the School Board of Hampstead, New Hampshire in 1874. She was the first woman elected to the office in her town. It would be almost twenty more years before another woman, Sarah O. Brickett, would serve on the School Board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1874, 7285,Amelia F. Bennette,1850,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Amelia F. Bennette was elected to the School Board of Hampstead, New Hampshire in 1896. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7286,Emma M. Smith,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Emma M. Smith was elected to the School Board of Hebron, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891,Republican 7287,Mabel A. Wood,,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mabel A. Wood was elected to the School Board of Acworth, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Republican 7288,Almeda C Cobb,1842,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Almeda C. Cobb was elected to the School Board of Albany, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7289,Sophie E. Dodge,1836,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Sophie E. Dodge was elected to the School Board of Amherst, New Hampshire in 1889. She was still serving on the School Board in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1889, 7290,Frances A. Griffin,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Frances A. Griffin was elected to the School Board of Auburn, New Hampshire in 1890. She served on the Board for approximately ten years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7291,Abbie Hall,1855,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Abbie Hall was elected to the School Board of Bartlett, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Democratic 7292,Esther D. Gill,1858,,New Hampshire,Single,Writing,Poet,,,"Biography Esther D. Gill was elected to the School Board of Boscawen, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7293,Mabel M. Dolloff,1869,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mabel M. Dolloff was elected to the School Board of Bridgewater, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7294,Caroline E. Hardy,,,,,,,,,"Biography Caroline E. Hardy was elected to the School Board of Brookline, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",,, 7295,Fanny Tucker,1861,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Fanny Tucker was elected to the School Board of Colebrook, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7296,Mary K. Davis,,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary K. Davis was elected to the School Board of Conway, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7297,Aldis Blouin,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Aldis Blouin was elected to the School Board of Conway, New Hampshire in 1890. She served again on the Board in 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7297,Aldis Blouin,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Aldis Blouin was elected to the School Board of Conway, New Hampshire in 1890. She served again on the Board in 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 7298,Nettie M. Chase,1862,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nettie M. Chase was elected to the School Board of Deerfield, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7299,Lizzie F. Hill,,,New Hampshire,,,,,Other,"Biography Lizzie F. Hill was elected to the School Board of Derry, New Hampshire in 1888. She served on the Board for several years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888, 7300,Annie M. Kyle,1862,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie M. Kyle was elected to the School Board of Epsom, New Hampshire in 1888. In 1889 she married, and as Annie M. Wells, continued to serve on the School Board. Her Husband Clarence Kyle was a Selectman of Epsom, and in 1912 served in the New Hampshire state legislature. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888, 7301,Mary E. Spaulding,1837,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,Temperance,"Biography Mary E. Spaulding was elected to the School Board of Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire in 1890. Spaulding served as a president of the Fitzwilliam Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7302,Augustia C. Tyrrell,1842,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Augustia C. Tyrrell was elected to the School Board of Grantham, New Hampshire in 1890. Tyrrell's husband George Tyrrell also served on the Grantham School Board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7303,Mary L. Wheet,1849,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Wheet was elected to the School Board of Groton, New Hampshire in 1889. She served on the board for several years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Democratic 7304,Clara Ward,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Clara Ward was elected to the School Board of Harrisville, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7305,Celia A. Jewell,1857,1941,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Celia A. Jewell was elected to the School Board of Hebron, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Democratic 7306,Etta J. Cox,1868,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Etta J. Cox was elected to the School Board of Holderness, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Republican 7307,Clara E. Meserve,,,New Hampshire,Single,Education | Clerical,Teacher| Librarian,,,"Biography Clara E. Meserve was elected to the School Board of Jackson, New Hampshire in 1890. The Jackson School Board in 1890 had all women members. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7308,Alice T. Hurlin,1866,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice T. Hurlin was elected to the School Board of Jackson, New Hampshire in 1890. The Jackson School Board in 1890 had all women members. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7309,C. Lillian Trickey,1864,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography C. Lillian Trickey was elected to the School Board of Jackson, New Hampshire in 1889. The Jackson School Board in 1890 had all women members. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1889,Democratic 7310,Sarah A. Green,1851,,New Hampshire,Single,Agriculture,Farmer,,Other,"Biography Sarah A. Green was elected to the School Board of Kensington, New Hampshire in 1890. She was chosen as the first Trustee of the Kensington Public Library when it opened in 1893. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Democratic 7311,Mary S. Prentiss,1833,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary S. Prentiss was elected to the School Board of Langdon, New Hampshire in 1879. She served on the Board for over twenty years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1879, 7312,Mary Anderson,1856,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary Anderson was elected to the School Board of Acworth, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1879, 7313,Clara A. G. Bullock,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara A.G. Bullock was elected to the Town School Committee of Alexandria, New Hampshire in 1879. She served on the School Committee for many years. Bullock later served on the board of the local public library. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7314,Lizzie I. Chesley,1840,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Lizzie I. Chesley was elected to the Town School Committee of Barrington, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7315,Cora Cram,1844,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Cora Cram was elected to the Town School Committee of Centre Harbor, New Hampshire in 1879. In 1877 Cram was the Superintendent of Schools in Centre Harbor. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7316,Emily Leavitt,1831,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emily Leavitt was elected to the Town School Committee of Cornish, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7317,Elvena D. Sanborn,1841,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Elvena D. Sanborn was elected to the Town School Committee of Gilford, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7318,Lucy Dow,1841,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Historian,,,"Biography Lucy Dow was elected to the Town School Committee of Hampton, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7319,Eliza J.C. Gilbert,1834,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Eliza J.C. Gilbert was elected to the Town School Committee of Keene, New Hampshire in 1879. Gilbert was the president of the New Hampshire Woman Suffrage Association. That organization placed a petition before the state legislature in 1889 requesting equal suffrage for tax-paying women of the state. Gilbert was also a specialist of local orchids. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7320,Ellen E.S. Wadleigh,1838,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen E.S. Wadleigh was elected to the Town School Committee of Laconia, New Hampshire in 1876. She had been appointed to the office in the previous year. Wadleigh was the first woman in the county to serve in public office. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1876, 7321,Helen M. Savage,1835,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Helen M. Savage was elected to the Town School Committee of Lisbon, New Hampshire in 1876. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1876, 7322,Etta J. Ash,1846,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Etta J. Ash was elected to the Town School Committee of Lyman, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7323,Charlotte M. Wallace,1854,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Charlotte M. Wallace was elected to the Town School Committee in Lyndeborough, New Hampshire, in 1879. Wallace served through 1880. She was the second woman in Lyndeborough to serve in this position. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7324,Lydia Jenkins,1853,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lydia Jenkins was elected to the Town School Committee in Madbury, New Hampshire, in 1879. Jenkins was listed as School Superintendent in some resources. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7325,Mrs. E. C. Fairbanks,,,New Hampshire,,,,,Other,"Biography Mrs. E. C. Fairbanks was elected to the Town School Committee in Marlborough, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7326,Nella Taggert Lee,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Nella Taggert Lee was elected to the Town School Committee in Marlow, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7327,A. Melissa Gordon,1837,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography A. Melissa Gordon was elected to the Town School Committee in New Hampton, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7328,Sarah O. Bryant,1837,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah O. Bryant was elected to the Town School Committee in Richmond, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7329,Annie E. Dow,1836,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Annie E. Dow was elected to the Town School Committee in Plaistow, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7330,Drusilla Blaisdell,1840,1891,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Drusilla Blaisdell was elected to the Town School Committee in Salisbury, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7331,Emma H. Sanborn,1853,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma H. Sanborn was elected to the Town School Committee in Sandwich, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7332,Margaret G. Field,1846,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret G. Field was elected to the Town School Committee in Surrey, New Hampshire, in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7333,Ada M. Walker,1854,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ada M. Walker was elected to the Town School Committee of Unity, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7334,Mary E. Dresser,1841,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Dresser was elected to the Town School Committee of Windsor, New Hampshire in 1879. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1879, 7335,Martha E. Buzzell,1851,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha E. Buzzell was elected to the School Committee of Lee, New Hampshire in 1888. She served until at least 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888, 7336,Laura P. Pattee,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura P. Pattee was elected to the School Committee of Lincoln, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Democratic 7337,Mary W. Griffin,1840,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary W. Griffin was elected to the School Committee of Litchfield, New Hampshire in 1884. She served at least through 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888, 7338,Hattie E. Whorf,1866,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Hattie E. Whorf was elected to the School Committee of Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890,Republican 7339,Frances H. Curtis,1840,,New Hampshire,Widowed,Agriculture | Education,Farmer| Teacher,,,"Biography Frances H. Curtis was elected to the School Committee of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1890. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 7340,Kate Swinington,1858,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Swinington was elected to the School Committee of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1889. She served through 1891. Swinington was also elected again to the School Board in 1904 and served at least through 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1889, 7340,Kate Swinington,1858,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Swinington was elected to the School Committee of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1889. She served through 1891. Swinington was also elected again to the School Board in 1904 and served at least through 1906. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7341,Abby F. Cram,1845,1936,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Abby F. Cram was elected to the School Board of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1893. She served for five years. Cram was elected again to the School Board in 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 7341,Abby F. Cram,1845,1936,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Abby F. Cram was elected to the School Board of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1893. She served for five years. Cram was elected again to the School Board in 1902. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 7342,Eliza A. Putnam,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza A. Putnam was elected to the School Board of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 7343,Elsie M. Sargent,1847,,New Hampshire,Widowed,Agriculture,Farmer,,,"Biography Elsie M. Sargent was elected to the School Board of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1900. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 7344,Imogene E. Mason,1876,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Imogene E. Mason was elected to the School Board of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7345,Alice M. Chase,1865,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice M. Chase was elected to the School Board of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1904. Chase served on the School Board at least through 1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7346,Ella R. Holt,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella R. Holt was elected to the School Board of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire in 1904. Holt served on the School Board at least through 1914. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7347,Clarine Hutchinson,1867,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clarine Hutchinson was elected to the Town School Committee in Milan, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891,Republican 7348,Rebecca F. Doane,1837,,New Hampshire,Single,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Rebecca F. Doane was elected to the Town School Committee in Milford, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1889, 7349,Charlotte B. Buffum,1842,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Charlotte B. Buffum was elected to the Town School Committee of Monroe, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891, 7350,Ann C. Campbell,1839,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ann C. Campbell was elected to the Town School Committee of Mont Vernon, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891, 7351,Rebecca R. Blake,1839,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Rebecca R. Blake was elected to the Town School Committee of New Hampton, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891, 7352,Sarah de Rochemont,1840,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah de Rochemont was elected to the Town School Committee of Newington, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891, 7353,Josephine M. Hoyt,1848,1892,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Josephine M. Hoyt was elected to the Town School Committee in Newington, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891, 7354,Anna J. Balch,1858,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna J. Balch was elected to the Town School Committee in New Ipswich, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891,Republican 7355,Mary E. Hoitt,1850,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Mary E. Hoitt was elected to the Town School Committee in Newton, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891, 7356,Nellie French,1860,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie French was elected to the Town School Committee in Northfield, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891, 7357,Lillian M. Ford,1860,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Lillian M. Ford was elected to the Town School Committee in Orange, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",Town School Committee,1891,Republican 7358,M. Abby Smith,1841,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography M. Abby Smith was elected to the Town School Committee in Sandwich, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 7359,Almena H. Mahar,1854,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Almena H. Mahar was elected to the School Board of Seabrook, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 7360,Martha U. Green,1845,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha U. Green was elected to the School Board of Sharon, New Hampshire in 1888. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1888, 7361,Ella McDaniel,1849,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella McDaniel was elected to the School Board of Springfield, New Hampshire in 1891. She served on the Board for several years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 7362,Mary D. Cole,1840,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary D. Cole was elected to the School Board of Stark, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891,Democratic 7363,Ella C. Wheeler,1843,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Ella C. Wheeler was elected to the School Board of Temple, New Hampshire in 1891. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1891, 7364,Anna L. Glenn,1865,,Indiana,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Anna L. Glenn was the Socialist Party candidate for Mayor of Crawfordsville, Indiana in 1917. She received 51 and did not win the race. Additional Notes",Mayor,1917,Socialist 7365,Jennie S. Bird,1877,1970,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Jennie S. Bird was elected County Recorder for Black Hawk County, Iowa in 1916. Bird also served in the office in 1920. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1915,Republican 7366,Crete Museller,1882,1956,Oklahoma,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Crete Museller was the Republican party candidate for County Superintendent from Pawhuska, Oklahoma about 1910. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 7367,Margaret C. Myers,1867,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret C. Myers was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Black Hawk County, Iowa in 1915. Myers served in the office for several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915,Republican 7368,Kate E. Sullivan,1866,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Kate E. Sullivan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Bremer County, Iowa in 1908. Sullivan was the first woman to serve in the office in the county and the first woman elected to any office there. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 7369,Frances Snow,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Frances Snow was elected County Recorder of Calhoun County, Iowa in 1914 and served through 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Democratic 7369,Frances Snow,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Frances Snow was elected County Recorder of Calhoun County, Iowa in 1914 and served through 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Democratic 7370,Irene Bell,1880,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Irene Bell of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1914. She was elected for a second term in 1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7370,Irene Bell,1880,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Irene Bell of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa was elected County Recorder in 1914. She was elected for a second term in 1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Republican 7371,Frances M. Baker,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Frances M. Baker was elected to the School Board of Worcester, Massachusetts in 1869. Baker was the first president of the Worcester Women's Club, elected in 1880. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1869, 7372,Vina Katschkowsky,1892,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Vina Katschkowsky was elected County Recorder for Clayton County, Iowa in 1914. Reports at the time stated that she was ""elected by a handsome majority"", despite the fact that the majority of male voters in Clayton County had voted against extending the vote to women. Katschkowsky had been appointed as an assistant to the previous County Recorder, thus learning the parameters of the position. During her first term in office she was considered ""industrious, capable, accommodating, and highly efficient. Katschkowsky was re-elected in 1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Democratic 7372,Vina Katschkowsky,1892,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Civil Servant,,,"Biography Vina Katschkowsky was elected County Recorder for Clayton County, Iowa in 1914. Reports at the time stated that she was ""elected by a handsome majority"", despite the fact that the majority of male voters in Clayton County had voted against extending the vote to women. Katschkowsky had been appointed as an assistant to the previous County Recorder, thus learning the parameters of the position. During her first term in office she was considered ""industrious, capable, accommodating, and highly efficient. Katschkowsky was re-elected in 1916. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916,Democratic 7373,Belle Thorp Ocher,1880,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Belle Thorp Ocher was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Fayette County, Iowa in 1914. She served at least through 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 7373,Belle Thorp Ocher,1880,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Belle Thorp Ocher was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Fayette County, Iowa in 1914. She served at least through 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 7374,Dora B. Edmands,1874,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Dora B. Edmands was elected County Recorder for Guthrie County, Iowa in 1910. she served for three terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910,Republican 7374,Dora B. Edmands,1874,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Dora B. Edmands was elected County Recorder for Guthrie County, Iowa in 1910. she served for three terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7374,Dora B. Edmands,1874,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Dora B. Edmands was elected County Recorder for Guthrie County, Iowa in 1910. she served for three terms in the office. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910,Republican 7375,Ella W. Holaday,1859,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella W. Holaday was elected County Recorder for Hamilton County, Iowa in 1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7376,Margaret E. Prebble,1870,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Margaret E. Prebble was elected County Recorder of Humboldt County, Iowa. She served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910, 7376,Margaret E. Prebble,1870,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Margaret E. Prebble was elected County Recorder of Humboldt County, Iowa. She served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7376,Margaret E. Prebble,1870,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography In 1910 Margaret E. Prebble was elected County Recorder of Humboldt County, Iowa. She served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1910, 7377,Mary Elizabeth Lease,1853,1933,Kansas,Married,Legal System | Social and Political Reform Activism,Lawyer| Political Activist| Lecturer,Union Labor · United Labor Party · Populist,Civic Reform | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Elizabeth Lease was a political activist interested in women's issues, labor and farmer's rights, temperance, and Irish nationalism. Lease was active in public affairs and social reform from the 1870s onward. She was known as an assertive speaker, often rousing her listeners to action. Opponents called her ""Yellin' Mary Ellen"". In 1888 the Union Labor Party in Kansas nominated her as County Superintendent of Instruction for Sedgwick County. Lease, and all the Union Labor candidates, lost the election. Four years later she announced she was willing to run for the U.S. Senate. Women in Kansas rallied to her support and the Populist magazine Farmer's Wife endorsed her candidacy. Lease ran into opposition from the Populist party leaders as they intended to nominate a Democrat as a favor for support in state elections. Lease did not again run for office, but remained politically active, supporting other candidates and reform causes. She was considered one of the most influential figures in American populism. Lease was often credited as the author of the charge to Kansas farmers ""To grow less corn and more hell!"". Lease denied being the author, but often stated that she strongly believed in the sentiment. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888,Union Labor 7377,Mary Elizabeth Lease,1853,1933,Kansas,Married,Legal System | Social and Political Reform Activism,Lawyer| Political Activist| Lecturer,Union Labor · United Labor Party · Populist,Civic Reform | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Elizabeth Lease was a political activist interested in women's issues, labor and farmer's rights, temperance, and Irish nationalism. Lease was active in public affairs and social reform from the 1870s onward. She was known as an assertive speaker, often rousing her listeners to action. Opponents called her ""Yellin' Mary Ellen"". In 1888 the Union Labor Party in Kansas nominated her as County Superintendent of Instruction for Sedgwick County. Lease, and all the Union Labor candidates, lost the election. Four years later she announced she was willing to run for the U.S. Senate. Women in Kansas rallied to her support and the Populist magazine Farmer's Wife endorsed her candidacy. Lease ran into opposition from the Populist party leaders as they intended to nominate a Democrat as a favor for support in state elections. Lease did not again run for office, but remained politically active, supporting other candidates and reform causes. She was considered one of the most influential figures in American populism. Lease was often credited as the author of the charge to Kansas farmers ""To grow less corn and more hell!"". Lease denied being the author, but often stated that she strongly believed in the sentiment. Additional Notes",,1892,Populist 7378,Elsie D. Johnson,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Elsie D. Johnson was elected County Recorder for Lucas County, Iowa in 1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7379,Elizabeth Sheahan,1877,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1910 Elizabeth Sheahan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Mahaska County, Iowa. She served for at least two additional terms. Sheahan was the Democratic party candidate in the 1914 race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 7379,Elizabeth Sheahan,1877,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1910 Elizabeth Sheahan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Mahaska County, Iowa. She served for at least two additional terms. Sheahan was the Democratic party candidate in the 1914 race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 7379,Elizabeth Sheahan,1877,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1910 Elizabeth Sheahan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Mahaska County, Iowa. She served for at least two additional terms. Sheahan was the Democratic party candidate in the 1914 race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 7379,Elizabeth Sheahan,1877,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1910 Elizabeth Sheahan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Mahaska County, Iowa. She served for at least two additional terms. Sheahan was the Democratic party candidate in the 1914 race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 7380,Nora E. Wilkey,1878,,Iowa,Single,Business,Saleswoman in Dry Goods,,,"Biography Nora E. Wilkey was elected County Recorder for Marshall County, Iowa in 1914. She probably served in the office in 1920 as well. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7381,Mary E. DeBoos,1878,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. DeBoos was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Osceola County, Iowa in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 7382,Anna C. Donohue,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography In 1914 Anna C. Donohue was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Plymouth County, Iowa. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 7383,Laura Dixon,1879,,Iowa,Single,Business,Saleswoman in Dry Goods,,,"Biography Laura Dixon was elected to the office of County Recorder for Union County, Iowa in 1914. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Democratic 7384,Addie Mort,1891,,Iowa,Single,Business,Saleswoman in Dry Goods,,,"Biography In 1914 Addie Mort was elected County Recorder of Van Buren County, Iowa. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Democratic 7385,Louella Overton,1878,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Louella ""Louie"" Overton was elected County Recorder of Warren County, Iowa in 1914. She served through 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7385,Louella Overton,1878,,Iowa,Married,,,,,"Biography Louella ""Louie"" Overton was elected County Recorder of Warren County, Iowa in 1914. She served through 1918. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916, 7386,Esther Gibson,1891,,Iowa,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Recorder,,,"Biography Esther Gibson was elected County Recorder of Webster County, Iowa, in 1914. From 1910 onward Gibson had served as the Deputy County Recorder. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7387,Flora J. Diefenderfer,1873,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Flora J. Diefenderfer was a Prohibition Party candidate for Congressman at large from Pennsylvania in 1920. Diefenderfer was nominated at the party convention in May of 1920, and ran again in the general election that November. She did not win the race. Diefenderfer served as the State Superintendent of Child Welfare of the Pennsylvania W. C. T. U. Additional Notes",U.S. Congressperson,1920,Prohibition 7388,Mildred Humphrey,1881,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1914 Mildred Humphrey was elected County Recorder for Wright County, Illinois. She probably served for two terms. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1914,Republican 7389,Minerva A. Whitum,1878,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Minerva A. (aka Mina) Whitum was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served in the office at least through 1920. Additional Notes",,, 7390,Ella Farquhar,1857,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella Farquhar was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Audubon County, Iowa in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 7391,Frieda Sergelke Miller,1889,1973,Pennsylvania,Domestic Partner,Clerical,Civil servant,Farmer-Labor,Civic Reform | Labor | Other,"Biography Frieda S. Miller was one of the Labor Party candidates for Congressional Representative at Large in Pennsylvania in November of 1920. In 1918 Miller became the secretary to the Philadelphia branch of the Women's Trade Union League. She was later appointed to several state, and then federal, government posts by Frances Perkins, a cabinet member of the Roosevelt administration. Although the Farmer Labor party held a convention in July of 1920, party nominees were not elected at the convention. Miller appeared on the November 1920 ballot, but not in the primary election. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Farmer-Labor 7392,May E. Francis,1881,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography In 1916 May E. Francis was elected Superintendent of Schools for Bremer County, Illinois. In 1922 Francis was the first woman in Illinois elected to office of State Superintendent of Schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 7393,Jenette Lewis,1874,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Jenette Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Calhoun County, Illinois in 1916. She served in the office until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 7393,Jenette Lewis,1874,,Iowa,Single,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Jenette Lewis was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Calhoun County, Illinois in 1916. She served in the office until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 7394,Mildred R. Yule,,,Iowa,Single,Science,Scientist,,,"Biography In 1916 Mildred R. Yule was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cedar County, Iowa. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 7395,Margaret Montgomery,1879,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Montgomery was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cherokee County, Iowa in 1916. She served in the office at least through 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916, 7395,Margaret Montgomery,1879,,Iowa,Single,,,,,"Biography Margaret Montgomery was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cherokee County, Iowa in 1916. She served in the office at least through 1922. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 7396,Ruth V. Sumner,1892,1942,,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1916 Ruth V. Sumner was elected County Recorder for Dallas County, Iowa. In June of 1920 Sumner was the Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of State. She came in third in a field of three candidates. Sumner was the only female candidate for a state office in the summer elections. That year Sumner also served as Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa Additional Notes",,, 7397,Belle Graham,,,Iowa,,,,,,"Biography Belle Graham was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Public Schools for Benton County, Iowa, in 1876. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1876, 7398,Mary G. Gretzmeyer,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7399,Eva Morley Murphy,"November 22nd, 1856",,Kansas,Married,Education | Writing,Teacher| author,Progressive,Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other | Temperance,"Biography In 1914 Eva Murphy (Mrs. Eugene F.) of Goodland, Kansas campaigned for the U.S. House of Representatives, Sixth District, as a Progressive Party candidate. She came in third in a field of four candidates. She was quoted by the Independent newspaper as stating, ""I shall not spend one cent in cigars or candy to bribe voters."" She toured her large district arguing on behalf of the Progressive platform, prohibition laws, and ""beneficial"" changes in the laws for women. Murphy believed strongly that ""mature women,"" finished with child rearing and capable of leadership, should enter into the ""larger political responsibilities of the nation."" She authored two books and was active in the temperance and woman suffrage causes. Murphy was born in Illinois and as a young woman taught school for five years. In the early twentieth century, she authored two books, The Miracle on the Smoky and Other Stories, and Lois Morton's Investment. She was active in temperance (W.C.T.U.) and suffrage, and a member of the Federation of Women's Clubs. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1914,Progressive 7400,Mrs. Eugene F. Murphy,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7401,Mary Woolley Chamberlain,1870,1953,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Woolley Chamberlain (aka) Mary W. Howard, ran for County Clerk and later Mayor of Kanab, Utah under the pseudonym of Mary W. Howard. Chamberlain served as County Clerk in 1896, and was the first female County Clerk in Utah. She was elected Mayor of Kanab in 1911 and served from 1912-1913. Chamberlain also served as president of the town council. Additional Notes",Town Clerk,1896,Republican 7401,Mary Woolley Chamberlain,1870,1953,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Woolley Chamberlain (aka) Mary W. Howard, ran for County Clerk and later Mayor of Kanab, Utah under the pseudonym of Mary W. Howard. Chamberlain served as County Clerk in 1896, and was the first female County Clerk in Utah. She was elected Mayor of Kanab in 1911 and served from 1912-1913. Chamberlain also served as president of the town council. Additional Notes",Mayor,1911, 7402,Mary W. Howard,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7403,Etta C. Boltwood,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7404,Mamie W. Colvin,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7406,Hattie M. Lewis,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7407,Lillie I. Dumayne,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7408,Lilly L. Kauffman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7409,Elizabeth L. Murdock,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7410,Katherine R. Logan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7411,Katie Baird,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7412,Maud Gilmour,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7413,Cordelia Hays Dolan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7414,Fannie Munds,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7415,Mrs. Frank J. Tucker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1909,Citizen 7416,Mrs. C. E. O'Donoghue,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7417,Belle Moskowitz,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7418,Elvira Seass Steward,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7419,Isabel F. McCoy,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7420,Mrs. I. M. Alden,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7421,Wilhelmina C. Gillman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7422,Mrs. C. A. Hutchinson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7423,Gusta C. Berke,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7424,Gusta C. Burke,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7425,Hattie Pickles,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7427,Nellie I. Appelby,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7428,Nettie King,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7429,Mrs. W. H. Horton,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7430,Florence Inez Johnson Lewis,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7431,Mrs. H. W. Marvin,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7432,A. E. Neal,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7433,Matilda J. Keith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7434,Mrs. Chandler Starr,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7435,Mrs. Arthur Perry,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7436,Mrs. Colin Macbeth,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7437,Mamie Evans,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7438,Nellie E. LaVielle,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7439,Gertie Brandt,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7440,Bertha M. Scheckler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7441,Pearle Summers,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Non-Partisan 7442,Vinie Newell,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7443,Jessie M. Kellogg,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7444,Mrs. W. W. Baker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7445,Nannie E. Forrey,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7446,Louie Overton,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7447,Mina A. Whitum,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7448,Rev. Alice S. Nicholls Barnes,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7449,Sarah M. Hutsell,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1887, 7450,Merrie Hoover Abbott,,,Michigan,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,,,"Biography Merrie Hoover Abbott was elected as prosecuting attorney of Ogemaw County, Michigan in 1898. Abbott was a lawyer in practice with her husband. After her election Attorney-General Horace M. Oren brought proceedings to test Abbott's right to the office. The Michigan State Supreme Court found that only electors were eligible to hold elected office. Merrie Abbott left office in 1899 after the Supreme Court decision. Charles S. Abbott, Allen S. Morse and T. A. E. Weadock were the advocates for Mrs. Abbott, and she also made a strong oral argument in her own behalf. Unfortunately the case was not one which permitted an appeal to the U. S. Supreme Court. In the autumn of 1898 Mrs. Merrie Hoover Abbott, law-partner in the firm of Abbott & Abbott of West Branch, was nominated on the Democratic ticket as prosecuting attorney of Ogemaw County. She was elected and entered upon her duties Jan. 1, 1899. Quo warranto proceedings were instituted by Attorney-General Horace M. Oren to test her right to the office, and October 17 the Supreme Court filed its opinion and entered judgment of ouster. In the meantime Mrs. Abbott had discharged successfully the duties of the position. The opinion was as follows ""Where the constitution in creating a public office is silent in regard to qualification to office, electors only are qualified to fill the same, and since under the constitution women are not electors, they are not eligible to hold such offices. The office of prosecuting attorney is a constitutional office which can only be held by one possessing the qualification of an elector."" From this opinion Justice Joseph B. Moore dissented, making an able argument. In closing he said:The statutes of this State confer upon woman the right to practice law. She may represent her client in the most important litigation in all the courts, and no one can dispute her right. She may defend a person charged with murder. Can she not prosecute one charged with the larceny of a whip? To say she can not seems illogical. . . . . Individuals may employ her and the courts must recognize her employment. If the people see fit, by electing her to an office the duties of which pertain almost wholly to the practice of the law, to employ her to represent them in their litigation, [pp. 771] why should not the courts recognize the employment? . . . . Where the constitution and the statutes are silent as to the qualification for a given office, the people may elect whom they will, if the person so elected is competent to discharge the duties of the office. . . . . None of the duties of prosecuting attorney are of such a character as to preclude one from their performance simply because of sex. Additional Notes",Prosecuting Attorney,1898,Democratic 7451,Estelle Reel,1862,1959,Wyoming,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography Estelle Reel, an educator, campaigned for and, in 1890, was elected Laramie County Superintendent of Schools. During the campaign, she traveled throughout the county giving speeches and shaking hands. A single woman in her late twenties, she was occasionally criticized for making these trips without a chaperon. She proved effective in the position and in 1892 was re-elected to a second term. In August 1894 Reel attended the state Republican convention in Casper. Although Wyoming had enacted universal woman suffrage twenty-five years before, no woman had yet held a statewide elected position. At this convention Reel indicated her interest in breaking this barrier. After a hard fought battle, she became the party's nominee for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction. She again proved a relentless campaigner, riding down mineshaft to speak with miners and traveling to remote towns. The superintendent's position required oversight of the schools. The superintendent was also, however, secretary of the state board of land commissioners. All state funding for schools came from public land leases, and sales. Reel's opponents argued that women were not capable of understanding land transactions and, therefore, should not be elected to the position of state public instruction superintendent. Reel had studied land and irrigation questions, and taken a position on the public lands act. She repeatedly argued that ""any intelligent woman can perform these duties."" Reel beat out her Democratic (male) and Populist (female) opponents to become one of the very first women in the United State to be elected to statewide office. She ran a dignified campaign in the face of silly stories including one account that she sent ""perfumed letters"" bearing her picture to ""lonely cowboys,"" to encourage their making the long ride to a polling place. As superintendent, Reel helped to standardize curriculum, fought for free textbooks and better public libraries, and supported vocational education. She proved particularly successful in her role as secretary of the land board, increasing revenue collection and, therefore, the funds available for the state's' schools. Her success in politics reflected common sense decisions. According to a local newspaper, in 1896 she said that ""the idea of running a woman for Governor of the State of Wyoming is not worthy of serious consideration."" Many suffragists responded, ""Indeed, and why not?"" She later became a federal official in the administrations of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. In an 1883 commencement speech, she argued the need for woman to ""stand on her own two feet."" If given the same education as boys, girls were, she believed, capable of independence. In this talk she also said that equality was a matter of practicality, woman suffrage desirable because a woman is human, not because she is an ""angel,"" (that is, morally superior to man).Reel had systematically built a reputation within the leading associations of professional educators, as well as the national Republican party. A 1896 meeting with then-presidential candidate William McKinley, gave her the contact that she needed to advance in her public career. She campaigned for McKinley's election and when he became president submitted her name to become U.S. Superintendent of Indian Education. After nomination by the president, a unanimous Senate approved her and in June 1898 she assumed her duties. One newspaper commented, ""The office is the most important to which a woman has been assigned in the history of the government."" The position required that Reel balance the demands of Washington politics and extensive travel to observe the 250 federal Indian schools. Conservatives continued to attack her and to question the propriety of a woman traveling alone. One politician asked, ""What would you do if you should happen to get into Washington some night, after midnight? Reel, a Wyoming woman who had campaigned in mine shafts and slept under wagons in bitter winter weather, thought that the question was ""superfluous."" While an official in Wyoming, Reel had supported vocational or practical education for the state's children. As Superintendent of Indian Education she pursued this policy more insistently, supporting an ""intensely practical"" course of study that often overlooked the liberal arts. Public life claimed Reel's time and attention until 1910 when she resigned her position and married Cort Meyer, a rancher and farmer in Toppenish, Washington. She was in her late forties and never again sought a public position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Republican 7451,Estelle Reel,1862,1959,Wyoming,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography Estelle Reel, an educator, campaigned for and, in 1890, was elected Laramie County Superintendent of Schools. During the campaign, she traveled throughout the county giving speeches and shaking hands. A single woman in her late twenties, she was occasionally criticized for making these trips without a chaperon. She proved effective in the position and in 1892 was re-elected to a second term. In August 1894 Reel attended the state Republican convention in Casper. Although Wyoming had enacted universal woman suffrage twenty-five years before, no woman had yet held a statewide elected position. At this convention Reel indicated her interest in breaking this barrier. After a hard fought battle, she became the party's nominee for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction. She again proved a relentless campaigner, riding down mineshaft to speak with miners and traveling to remote towns. The superintendent's position required oversight of the schools. The superintendent was also, however, secretary of the state board of land commissioners. All state funding for schools came from public land leases, and sales. Reel's opponents argued that women were not capable of understanding land transactions and, therefore, should not be elected to the position of state public instruction superintendent. Reel had studied land and irrigation questions, and taken a position on the public lands act. She repeatedly argued that ""any intelligent woman can perform these duties."" Reel beat out her Democratic (male) and Populist (female) opponents to become one of the very first women in the United State to be elected to statewide office. She ran a dignified campaign in the face of silly stories including one account that she sent ""perfumed letters"" bearing her picture to ""lonely cowboys,"" to encourage their making the long ride to a polling place. As superintendent, Reel helped to standardize curriculum, fought for free textbooks and better public libraries, and supported vocational education. She proved particularly successful in her role as secretary of the land board, increasing revenue collection and, therefore, the funds available for the state's' schools. Her success in politics reflected common sense decisions. According to a local newspaper, in 1896 she said that ""the idea of running a woman for Governor of the State of Wyoming is not worthy of serious consideration."" Many suffragists responded, ""Indeed, and why not?"" She later became a federal official in the administrations of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. In an 1883 commencement speech, she argued the need for woman to ""stand on her own two feet."" If given the same education as boys, girls were, she believed, capable of independence. In this talk she also said that equality was a matter of practicality, woman suffrage desirable because a woman is human, not because she is an ""angel,"" (that is, morally superior to man).Reel had systematically built a reputation within the leading associations of professional educators, as well as the national Republican party. A 1896 meeting with then-presidential candidate William McKinley, gave her the contact that she needed to advance in her public career. She campaigned for McKinley's election and when he became president submitted her name to become U.S. Superintendent of Indian Education. After nomination by the president, a unanimous Senate approved her and in June 1898 she assumed her duties. One newspaper commented, ""The office is the most important to which a woman has been assigned in the history of the government."" The position required that Reel balance the demands of Washington politics and extensive travel to observe the 250 federal Indian schools. Conservatives continued to attack her and to question the propriety of a woman traveling alone. One politician asked, ""What would you do if you should happen to get into Washington some night, after midnight? Reel, a Wyoming woman who had campaigned in mine shafts and slept under wagons in bitter winter weather, thought that the question was ""superfluous."" While an official in Wyoming, Reel had supported vocational or practical education for the state's children. As Superintendent of Indian Education she pursued this policy more insistently, supporting an ""intensely practical"" course of study that often overlooked the liberal arts. Public life claimed Reel's time and attention until 1910 when she resigned her position and married Cort Meyer, a rancher and farmer in Toppenish, Washington. She was in her late forties and never again sought a public position. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Republican 7451,Estelle Reel,1862,1959,Wyoming,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Civic Reform | Women's Clubs,"Biography Estelle Reel, an educator, campaigned for and, in 1890, was elected Laramie County Superintendent of Schools. During the campaign, she traveled throughout the county giving speeches and shaking hands. A single woman in her late twenties, she was occasionally criticized for making these trips without a chaperon. She proved effective in the position and in 1892 was re-elected to a second term. In August 1894 Reel attended the state Republican convention in Casper. Although Wyoming had enacted universal woman suffrage twenty-five years before, no woman had yet held a statewide elected position. At this convention Reel indicated her interest in breaking this barrier. After a hard fought battle, she became the party's nominee for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction. She again proved a relentless campaigner, riding down mineshaft to speak with miners and traveling to remote towns. The superintendent's position required oversight of the schools. The superintendent was also, however, secretary of the state board of land commissioners. All state funding for schools came from public land leases, and sales. Reel's opponents argued that women were not capable of understanding land transactions and, therefore, should not be elected to the position of state public instruction superintendent. Reel had studied land and irrigation questions, and taken a position on the public lands act. She repeatedly argued that ""any intelligent woman can perform these duties."" Reel beat out her Democratic (male) and Populist (female) opponents to become one of the very first women in the United State to be elected to statewide office. She ran a dignified campaign in the face of silly stories including one account that she sent ""perfumed letters"" bearing her picture to ""lonely cowboys,"" to encourage their making the long ride to a polling place. As superintendent, Reel helped to standardize curriculum, fought for free textbooks and better public libraries, and supported vocational education. She proved particularly successful in her role as secretary of the land board, increasing revenue collection and, therefore, the funds available for the state's' schools. Her success in politics reflected common sense decisions. According to a local newspaper, in 1896 she said that ""the idea of running a woman for Governor of the State of Wyoming is not worthy of serious consideration."" Many suffragists responded, ""Indeed, and why not?"" She later became a federal official in the administrations of William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. In an 1883 commencement speech, she argued the need for woman to ""stand on her own two feet."" If given the same education as boys, girls were, she believed, capable of independence. In this talk she also said that equality was a matter of practicality, woman suffrage desirable because a woman is human, not because she is an ""angel,"" (that is, morally superior to man).Reel had systematically built a reputation within the leading associations of professional educators, as well as the national Republican party. A 1896 meeting with then-presidential candidate William McKinley, gave her the contact that she needed to advance in her public career. She campaigned for McKinley's election and when he became president submitted her name to become U.S. Superintendent of Indian Education. After nomination by the president, a unanimous Senate approved her and in June 1898 she assumed her duties. One newspaper commented, ""The office is the most important to which a woman has been assigned in the history of the government."" The position required that Reel balance the demands of Washington politics and extensive travel to observe the 250 federal Indian schools. Conservatives continued to attack her and to question the propriety of a woman traveling alone. One politician asked, ""What would you do if you should happen to get into Washington some night, after midnight? Reel, a Wyoming woman who had campaigned in mine shafts and slept under wagons in bitter winter weather, thought that the question was ""superfluous."" While an official in Wyoming, Reel had supported vocational or practical education for the state's children. As Superintendent of Indian Education she pursued this policy more insistently, supporting an ""intensely practical"" course of study that often overlooked the liberal arts. Public life claimed Reel's time and attention until 1910 when she resigned her position and married Cort Meyer, a rancher and farmer in Toppenish, Washington. She was in her late forties and never again sought a public position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Republican 7452,Lucy Louisa Coues Flower,1837,1921,Illinois,Married,Clerical,Federal civil service,Democratic,Suffrage | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lucy Flower was the first woman elected to a state office in Illinois. Flower was elected to board of trustees of the University of Illinois in 1894. Flower was a seasoned activist with especial concern for poor and deliquent children in Chicago. In 1891 Flower was appointed to the Chicago Board of Education. Flower came from a reforming family. Her parents were colleagues of abolitionists and peace activists. Her mother was a niece of William Ladd, the first president of the American Peace Society. Samuel Coues, her father became president of the APS in 1841. Flower was educated in New York and worked for the U.S. Patent Office in the 1850s. She moved to the mid west and eventually married James Monroe Flower, a prominent Republican and influential lawyer. Flower became prominent in social welfare concerns in Chicago, helping to found such agencies as the Protective Agency for Women and Children, a legal aid bureau, and the Chicago Women's Club. Like Jane Addams and Julia Lathrop, Flower was especially active in establishing a juvenile court system in Cook County, Illinois, the first of its kind in the world. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1894,Democratic 7453,Mrs. S.F. Adee,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S.F. Adee was elected to the Delhi, New York school board some time before 1915. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1915, 7454,Dr. Grace Stratton Airey,,,Utah,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Grace Stratton Airey was elected to the Utah state house in 1917 and again in 1919. She served two terms and was from Salt Lake city. Airey was the vice president of the Popular Government League of Utah. Airey graduated from the American School of Osteopathy at Kirlsville, Missouri, in 1904. The following year she moved to Salt Lake where she set up a practice. She was twice the elected president of the State Osteopathic Association. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1917, 7454,Dr. Grace Stratton Airey,,,Utah,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Grace Stratton Airey was elected to the Utah state house in 1917 and again in 1919. She served two terms and was from Salt Lake city. Airey was the vice president of the Popular Government League of Utah. Airey graduated from the American School of Osteopathy at Kirlsville, Missouri, in 1904. The following year she moved to Salt Lake where she set up a practice. She was twice the elected president of the State Osteopathic Association. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919, 7455,Ethel B. Albin,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Ethel B. Albin was elected tax assessor for Toledo, Illinois some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1915, 7456,Mrs. A. Alison,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. Alison of Cuba, Kansas ran for State Superintendent of Instruction in 1894. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Instruction,1894, 7457,Daisy C. Allen,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Daisy C. Allen was elected to the Utah state house in 1917. She served one term and was from Salt Lake city. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1917, 7458,Kathinka Andersen,,,Utah,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography Kathinka Andersen was elected county recorder in Emery county, Utah in 1902. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 7459,Alice Asbury Abbott,,,Illinois,Married,Writing,Writer| translator| editor,Republican,Civic Reform,"Biography Alice Asbury Abbott was elected as a trustee of the University of Illinois, and served from 1899-1905. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1899,Republican 7460,Loella Abercrombie,1860,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Loella Abercrombie was elected to the city council of Gaylord, Smith county, Kansas in 1896. Additional Notes",City Council,1896, 7461,Alice Mary Robertson,1854,1931,Oklahoma,Single,Education,Educator| postmistress,Republican,Other,"Biography In 1920, just months before ratification of the woman suffrage amendment, Alice Robertson, age 66, announced her candidacy for Oklahoma's Second Congressional District. Her platform stated simply: ""I am a Christian. I am an American. I am a Republican."" She won, in the first election after ratification, defeating the three-term incumbent William W. Hastings, and becoming the first woman elected to Congress from her state. Some people argued that she rode Warren Harding's coattails as her district was normally heavily Democratic. She served in the House of Representatives as a member of the Sixty-seventh Congress (March 4, 1921-March 3, 1923). She was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in November 1922. Robertson pursued legislation that would help Indians, women, and farmers. She was outspoken and antagonized suffragists and other women's rights activists. Although a longtime supporter of servicemen, she voted against the Soldiers' Bonus Bill. On June 20, 1921 Robertson became the first woman to preside over a session of the House of Representatives (during a roll call vote on funding to send a U.S. delegation to centennial celebrations of Peru's independence.) Robertson was known for her service to soldiers and veterans, and her work with Native Americans. Her grandfather was missionary Samuel Worcester who lived in the Cherokee Nation and who brought a landmark case to the U.S. Supreme Court. See, Worcester v. Georgia, 31 U.S. 515 (1832) After graduation from Elmira College Alice Robertson worked as a clerk at the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1873-79, taught at Indian schools and, in 1900 became supervisor of Creek Indian schools. In 1904 President T. Roosevelt appointed her Muskogee postmistress. She served until 1913. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Republican 7462,Rose Schneiderman,1882,1972,New York,,Social and Political Reform Activism,Labor organizer,Farmer-Labor,Labor | Suffrage,"Biography In 1920 Rose Schneiderman ran for a U. S. Senate seat from New York State. She lost, receiving just 15,000 votes, fewer than the other third party candidates including Prohibition party nominee Ella A. Boole (159,623) and Socialist party candidate Jacob Panken (151,246).Schneiderman, a labor union leader and socialist, was born in eastern Europe. Her family immigrated to the United States when she was small, taking up residence on New York City's Lower East Side. After the death of her father, thirteen year old Rose went to work, first in a store and later in a cap factory. In her twenties she began organizing factory women and became one of the most prominent members of the Women's Trade Union League. Schneiderman is famously credited with saying, ""The worker must have bread, but she must have roses, too."" She lobbied for the nine hour workday and after that victory, the eight hour day, as well as other protective labor legislation. She also campaigned for woman suffrage. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1920,Farmer-Labor 7463,Marie Weekes,,,Nebraska,,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1920 Marie Weekes ran as a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's Third District. She was nominated by petition. Earlier, she had been defeated as a candidate for district delegate to the Democratic national convention. At some point, she was associated with the Non-Partisan League. Weekes was editor and publisher of the (Nebraska) Norfolk Press. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 7464,Ella A. Boole,1858,1952,New York,,,,Prohibition · Republican,Temperance,"Biography Ella Boole, who lived in New York, was a leader of the American temperance movement. She campaigned as a Presidential Elector in New York state in 1916 on the Prohibition ticket. In the summer of 1920 she unsuccessfully challenged James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr. for the Republican Party nomination for U.S. Senate from New York. Wadsworth was an ardent opponent of alcohol prohibition because he believed in a government of limited powers, and because he predicted contempt for any law or constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of alcohol. After losing the nomination to Wadsworth, Boole made the decision to run as a candidate of the Prohibition Party in the November election. Although she lost to Wadsworth in the general election, Boole outpolled the Socialist candidate as well as Farm Labor candidate, Rose Schneiderman. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1916,Prohibition 7464,Ella A. Boole,1858,1952,New York,,,,Prohibition · Republican,Temperance,"Biography Ella Boole, who lived in New York, was a leader of the American temperance movement. She campaigned as a Presidential Elector in New York state in 1916 on the Prohibition ticket. In the summer of 1920 she unsuccessfully challenged James Wolcott Wadsworth, Jr. for the Republican Party nomination for U.S. Senate from New York. Wadsworth was an ardent opponent of alcohol prohibition because he believed in a government of limited powers, and because he predicted contempt for any law or constitutional amendment prohibiting the use of alcohol. After losing the nomination to Wadsworth, Boole made the decision to run as a candidate of the Prohibition Party in the November election. Although she lost to Wadsworth in the general election, Boole outpolled the Socialist candidate as well as Farm Labor candidate, Rose Schneiderman. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1920,Prohibition 7465,Elvina S. Beals,,,California,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1920 Elvina Beals ran unsuccessfully for a U. S. Senate seat from California. In 1922 she was a candidate in California's Sixth district for the U. S. House of Representatives. She lost, receiving 8.4% of the votes cast. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate,1920,Socialist 7466,Mary M. Morgan,,,California,,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1916 Mary M. Morgan campaigned for a U.S. House of Representatives seat. She ran as a Socialist Party candidate in California's first congressional district, coming in third in a field of four contenders. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 7467,Cora Pattleton Wilson,,,California,,Business,IWW director,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1916 Cora Wilson was the Socialist party candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from California's Eighth congressional district. She received 7.5% of the vote. She was a director with the Industrial Workers of the World. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1916,Socialist 7468,Helen M. Stoddard,1850,1941,California,Widowed,Education,Educator,Prohibition,Labor | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Other | Temperance,"Biography Helen M. Stoddard announced as a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1912. She ran from California's Eleventh congressional district, receiving 8.3% of the total vote. Stoddard, a teacher and temperance activist, was born in Wisconsin and spent much of her life in Texas before moving, for her health, to California in 1907. In the 1880s she became interested in temperance reform and was elected president of the Texas Woman's Christian Temperance Union in 1891. She expanded the Union's membership in Texas and successfully lobbied for state temperance instruction legislation as well as a pure food act, and laws raising the age of protection for girls (1895) and forbidding the sale of cigarettes to minors (1899). She was active in the legislative fight against child labor and for the establishment of a College of Industrial Acts for girls (and was subsequently appointed by the governor to a commission to select a site for the new institution). In 1871 Stoddard graduated at the top of her class at Genesee Wesleyan Seminary in Lima, New York. She married in 1873 and was widowed five years later. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1912,Prohibition 7469,Grace Silver Henry,,,California,,,,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1918 Grace Henry ran unsuccessfully for the U. S. House of Representatives (California's Ninth congressional district). She received 3.7% of the vote, losing to incumbent Charles H. Randall, of the Prohibition party. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1918,Socialist 7470,Esther Pohl Lovejoy,1869,1967,Oregon,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Public health physician,Democratic,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Months prior to the ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment, Dr. Esther Lovejoy of Portland, Oregon announced that she would be a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives. She did not win. Lovejoy was the first woman's health officer in Portland's history. She graduated from the University of Oregon Medical School in 1894. She successfully worked to secure a clean milk supply for the city and other improvements in sanitation. During World War I she served overseas with the American Women's Hospitals. In Oregon she was a suffrage activist. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 7471,Bertha C. Anderson,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Bertha C. Anderson was elected register of deeds of Dickinson county, Kansas in 1910. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1910, 7472,Mrs. J. Anderson,,,Washington,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. Anderson of King County, Washington Territory was elected Justice of the Peace November 4, 1884. She, and Eliza A. Forbes were the first two women to be elected to this office in the Territory. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1884, 7473,Sarah Elizabeth Nelson Anderson,1836,1900,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sarah Anderson was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 1896 and served from 1897-1898. She represented Ogden, Weber County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1896,Democratic 7474,Rebecca E. Anks,,,Illinois,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Rebecca E. Anks was elected tax assessor for Mount Carroll, Illinois in 1914. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7475,Dr. Mabel E. Anthony,,,California,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Other,"Biography Dr. Mabel E. Anthony ran for the state senate of California from the sixteenth district in 1914. Anthony was a graduate of the College of Physicians and Surgeons in San Francisco. She was an experienced lobbyist on the state level on health issues. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914, 7476,Mary A. Arnold,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Arnold ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,People 7477,Rena Michaels Atchison,,,Illinois,,Education,University Dean,,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Rena Michaels Atchison was the dean of women at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois; and also at Albion College in Michigan. She ran for trustee of the Illinois State University in 1894. Atchinson was an active member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the secretary of the Illinois State Equal Suffrage Association. She was the author of Un-American Immigration: Its Present Effects and Future Perils : a Study from the Census of 1890, Kerr, 1894. Additional Notes",University Board of Trustees,1894,Prohibition 7478,Mrs. M. J. Atwood,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.J. Atwood was elected school trustee of Kamas, Summit County, Utah, on January 9, 1896, just a few days after Utah was granted statehood. Additional Notes",School Trustee,1896, 7479,Frances C. Axtell,1866,1953,Washington,Married,,,Democratic · Republican,Labor | Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1913 Frances C. Axtell, running as a Republican, was elected to the Washington state house of representatives, serving until 1915. She represented Bellingham, Whatcom county (District 54). In her committee work, and bills sponsored, Axtell focused upon minimum wage legislation, public safety issues, and worker's rights. In 1916 she ran unsuccessfully, as a Democrat, for the U. S. House of Representatives from District 2. In 1922, running again as a Republican, she lost her bid for the nomination for U. S. Senate. In 1926 she was again unsuccessful as the Democratic candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives (District 2). Axtell was born in Illinois. In 1889 she graduated from DePauw University. She married physician William Axtell, and with him had two daughters. President Woodrow Wilson appointed Axtell to the U.S. Employees Compensation Commission in 1917 in Washington, D.C. She served on the Commission until 1921, and was its vice-chair. In 1924 Axtell was acting chair of the Washington State LaFollette-Wheeler campaign. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913,Republican 7479,Frances C. Axtell,1866,1953,Washington,Married,,,Democratic · Republican,Labor | Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1913 Frances C. Axtell, running as a Republican, was elected to the Washington state house of representatives, serving until 1915. She represented Bellingham, Whatcom county (District 54). In her committee work, and bills sponsored, Axtell focused upon minimum wage legislation, public safety issues, and worker's rights. In 1916 she ran unsuccessfully, as a Democrat, for the U. S. House of Representatives from District 2. In 1922, running again as a Republican, she lost her bid for the nomination for U. S. Senate. In 1926 she was again unsuccessful as the Democratic candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives (District 2). Axtell was born in Illinois. In 1889 she graduated from DePauw University. She married physician William Axtell, and with him had two daughters. President Woodrow Wilson appointed Axtell to the U.S. Employees Compensation Commission in 1917 in Washington, D.C. She served on the Commission until 1921, and was its vice-chair. In 1924 Axtell was acting chair of the Washington State LaFollette-Wheeler campaign. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 7480,Nannita M.V. Bagley,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Nannita M.V. Bagley was elected County Superintendent of Public Schools in Jefferson County, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Populist 7481,Helen Bain,,,Nevada,,,,,,"Biography Helen Bain was one of the first women to run for political office in Nevada. Bain was elected to Humboldt County's Gold Run District school board in 1882. This was seven years before the state constitution allowed women to run for school boards and superintendent of schools Additional Notes",School Board Member,1882, 7482,Laura Baker,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Laura Baker ran for county recorder in Sevier county, Utah in 1904. She ran against Alice A. Gottfredson, her Democratic colleague, and Lydia Cowley, her Republican colleague. Baker did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904, 7483,Mabel Ruth Baker,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mabel Ruth Baker was elected to the Colorado state house in 1918 and served for three terms. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 7484,Dr. Mary Frye Barry,1859,1919,Colorado,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Dr. Mary Frye Barry was elected to the House of Representatives in Colorado in 1898. Barry, a physician practicing in Pueblo, was instrumental in passage of legislation in the 1899 session for comprehensive education mandated for children between eight- and 14-years-old; kindergarten classes included in public schools; creation of county high schools; creation of a library commission; adoption of the columbine as the official state flower; a law protecting sewing machines, bicycles and other articles of the poor from seizure; a mechanic's lien law; and protection for the rights of laborer Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1898,Teller Silver Republican 7485,Maggie Bartlett,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Bartlett ran for county recorder from Uintah county, Utah in 1904. Bartlett did not win the race against her Republican colleague Addie Longhurst. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Democratic 7486,Mary E. Bartlett,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Bartlett ran for State Superintendent of Schools in Wyoming in 1894. The previous year Bartlett had received 7 votes in the Wyoming legislature in her campaign for U.S. Senator. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1894,People 7487,Emma B. Bates,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Emma B. Bates was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Dakota in 1894; serving for 1895-1896. Bates was a graduate of Alleghany College and had a career in education. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Republican 7488,Harriet Taylor Upton,1853,1945,Ohio,Married,Writing,Author| campaign manager,Republican,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography In 1898 Harriet T. Upton was the first woman elected to the Warren, Ohio board of education. She served this body for many years, becoming its president. In 1926 she ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. House of Representatives. She was a lifelong Republican and became, in 1920, the first woman to serve on that party's executive committee. In 1922 Upton was quoted as saying that the Republicans ""expect women's vote to swing elections."" In 1928 she became an assistant state campaign manager for the party in Ohio. Harriet Upton was born in Ravenna Ohio. She married in 1884. She was an influential member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, elected treasurer in 1895. She was also active in the Ohio Woman Suffrage Association, and twice elected its president. Upton authored books for children as well as histories of the Ohio region and the lives of U.S. presidents and their families. She was active in the temperance movement. She edited ""The Progress"" from 1902 to 1910. In addition to being elected as an officer of the national and Ohio suffrage associations, in 1912 and 1914 she served as the suffrage campaign manager in Ohio. Additional Notes",City Board of Education,1898,Republican 7489,Ada F. Potter,,,Illinois,Married,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Ada Potter ran unsuccessfully for Illinois State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1874. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1874,Prohibition 7490,May Wood Simons,1872,,Illinois,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Socialist activist,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1906 May Simons was an unsuccessful Socialist Party candidate for Illinois State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In 1904 she had failed to win a seat as a trustee of the University of Illinois, receiving only 1.96% of the votes (62,975). She was a Socialist activist of some note. May Wood married Socialist activist, journalist, and editor Algie Martin Simons in 1897. They had gone to school together. Additional Notes",University Board of Trustees,1904,Socialist 7490,May Wood Simons,1872,,Illinois,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Socialist activist,Socialist,Labor,"Biography In 1906 May Simons was an unsuccessful Socialist Party candidate for Illinois State Superintendent of Public Instruction. In 1904 she had failed to win a seat as a trustee of the University of Illinois, receiving only 1.96% of the votes (62,975). She was a Socialist activist of some note. May Wood married Socialist activist, journalist, and editor Algie Martin Simons in 1897. They had gone to school together. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1906,Socialist 7491,Rose A. Bird Maley,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Rose Maley was elected Wyoming state superintendent of public instruction, serving from 1911-1914. Mrs. Bird-Maley authored School Laws of the State of Wyoming in Force 1913 (later re-issued). Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1911, 7491,Rose A. Bird Maley,,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Rose Maley was elected Wyoming state superintendent of public instruction, serving from 1911-1914. Mrs. Bird-Maley authored School Laws of the State of Wyoming in Force 1913 (later re-issued). Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1913, 7492,Olive E. Stout,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1874 Olive Stout was elected Jackson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction, serving until 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1874, 7492,Olive E. Stout,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1874 Olive Stout was elected Jackson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction, serving until 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1880, 7492,Olive E. Stout,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1874 Olive Stout was elected Jackson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction, serving until 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1874, 7492,Olive E. Stout,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1874 Olive Stout was elected Jackson County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction, serving until 1882. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 7493,Mrs. R. A. Park,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In April 1913 Mrs. R. A. Park was one of three women elected to the Tyro, Kansas city council. The women constituted a majority and served under a woman mayor, Mrs. H. C. Defenbaugh. Additional Notes",City Council,1913, 7494,Kate Newton,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Kate Newton was one of three women elected to the Tyro, Kansas city council. The women constituted a majority and served under Mrs. H. C. Defenbaugh. They were elected April, 1913. Additional Notes",City Council,1913, 7495,Mrs. Susan Wissler,1853,1938,Wyoming,Widowed,Education | Business | Health Care and Medicine,Teacher| Store owner| practical nurse,Independent · Democratic,Temperance | Civic Reform,"Biography Mrs. Susan Wissler won election in 1911 as the second mayor of the small town of Dayton, Wyoming. She served two terms, until 1915. In 1911 she beat out a Democratic and a Republican candidate, running as an independent. She campaigned to clean up the town. Many newspaper articles announced her election, several claiming that she was the nation's first woman mayor. She was the first woman mayor in Wyoming. She said she was a Democrat for many years, but in an interview given when she was 82, Wissler said that she had become an independent. In this 1935 interview she also said there would be no need for old age pensions and social security if people ""would save a penny now and then."" She emphasized the need for people to do for themselves and not wait for the government to ""do something for them."" She also complained about the number of saloons. Wissler had two children, and later in life lived with a married daughter. Additional Notes",Mayor,1911,Democratic 7495,Mrs. Susan Wissler,1853,1938,Wyoming,Widowed,Education | Business | Health Care and Medicine,Teacher| Store owner| practical nurse,Independent · Democratic,Temperance | Civic Reform,"Biography Mrs. Susan Wissler won election in 1911 as the second mayor of the small town of Dayton, Wyoming. She served two terms, until 1915. In 1911 she beat out a Democratic and a Republican candidate, running as an independent. She campaigned to clean up the town. Many newspaper articles announced her election, several claiming that she was the nation's first woman mayor. She was the first woman mayor in Wyoming. She said she was a Democrat for many years, but in an interview given when she was 82, Wissler said that she had become an independent. In this 1935 interview she also said there would be no need for old age pensions and social security if people ""would save a penny now and then."" She emphasized the need for people to do for themselves and not wait for the government to ""do something for them."" She also complained about the number of saloons. Wissler had two children, and later in life lived with a married daughter. Additional Notes",Mayor,1913,Democratic 7496,Carrie Truman,,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography In April 1911 Carrie Truman of Pueblo, Colorado was elected to the office of auditor. She was the first woman in the state to have this position. Additional Notes",Auditor,1911, 7497,Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston,1873,1958,Washington,Divorced,Education,Educator,Republican,Labor | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Josephine Preston was elected Washington state superintendent of public instruction. She was re-elected to serve terms through to 1928. She was the first woman to be elected to state office in Washington. Preston taught school in Washington and in 1908 won the first of five yearly elections as Walla Walla County school superintendent. Women won the vote in Washington State in 1910, helping Preston to gain, in 1912, the Republican nomination as the party candidate for state superintendent of schools. She defeated Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system. In 1928 Noah D. Showalter challenged Preston in the Republican primary and won, ending her sixteen years in the office. Preston won notice nationally as Washington's first woman state superintendent, and for policies such as building cottages for teachers in order to attract more candidates to rural areas, and to provide more dignified housing for those already there. Preston was selected for the new Women's Committee of the Republican National Party. Josephine Corliss was born in Minnesota and began teaching school at the age of fourteen. She moved to the state of Washington with her family in the 1890s. She was briefly married to Herbert P. Preston, from whom she was divorced. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908,Republican 7497,Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston,1873,1958,Washington,Divorced,Education,Educator,Republican,Labor | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Josephine Preston was elected Washington state superintendent of public instruction. She was re-elected to serve terms through to 1928. She was the first woman to be elected to state office in Washington. Preston taught school in Washington and in 1908 won the first of five yearly elections as Walla Walla County school superintendent. Women won the vote in Washington State in 1910, helping Preston to gain, in 1912, the Republican nomination as the party candidate for state superintendent of schools. She defeated Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system. In 1928 Noah D. Showalter challenged Preston in the Republican primary and won, ending her sixteen years in the office. Preston won notice nationally as Washington's first woman state superintendent, and for policies such as building cottages for teachers in order to attract more candidates to rural areas, and to provide more dignified housing for those already there. Preston was selected for the new Women's Committee of the Republican National Party. Josephine Corliss was born in Minnesota and began teaching school at the age of fourteen. She moved to the state of Washington with her family in the 1890s. She was briefly married to Herbert P. Preston, from whom she was divorced. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1917,Republican 7497,Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston,1873,1958,Washington,Divorced,Education,Educator,Republican,Labor | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Josephine Preston was elected Washington state superintendent of public instruction. She was re-elected to serve terms through to 1928. She was the first woman to be elected to state office in Washington. Preston taught school in Washington and in 1908 won the first of five yearly elections as Walla Walla County school superintendent. Women won the vote in Washington State in 1910, helping Preston to gain, in 1912, the Republican nomination as the party candidate for state superintendent of schools. She defeated Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system. In 1928 Noah D. Showalter challenged Preston in the Republican primary and won, ending her sixteen years in the office. Preston won notice nationally as Washington's first woman state superintendent, and for policies such as building cottages for teachers in order to attract more candidates to rural areas, and to provide more dignified housing for those already there. Preston was selected for the new Women's Committee of the Republican National Party. Josephine Corliss was born in Minnesota and began teaching school at the age of fourteen. She moved to the state of Washington with her family in the 1890s. She was briefly married to Herbert P. Preston, from whom she was divorced. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908,Republican 7497,Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston,1873,1958,Washington,Divorced,Education,Educator,Republican,Labor | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Josephine Preston was elected Washington state superintendent of public instruction. She was re-elected to serve terms through to 1928. She was the first woman to be elected to state office in Washington. Preston taught school in Washington and in 1908 won the first of five yearly elections as Walla Walla County school superintendent. Women won the vote in Washington State in 1910, helping Preston to gain, in 1912, the Republican nomination as the party candidate for state superintendent of schools. She defeated Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system. In 1928 Noah D. Showalter challenged Preston in the Republican primary and won, ending her sixteen years in the office. Preston won notice nationally as Washington's first woman state superintendent, and for policies such as building cottages for teachers in order to attract more candidates to rural areas, and to provide more dignified housing for those already there. Preston was selected for the new Women's Committee of the Republican National Party. Josephine Corliss was born in Minnesota and began teaching school at the age of fourteen. She moved to the state of Washington with her family in the 1890s. She was briefly married to Herbert P. Preston, from whom she was divorced. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909,Republican 7497,Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston,1873,1958,Washington,Divorced,Education,Educator,Republican,Labor | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Josephine Preston was elected Washington state superintendent of public instruction. She was re-elected to serve terms through to 1928. She was the first woman to be elected to state office in Washington. Preston taught school in Washington and in 1908 won the first of five yearly elections as Walla Walla County school superintendent. Women won the vote in Washington State in 1910, helping Preston to gain, in 1912, the Republican nomination as the party candidate for state superintendent of schools. She defeated Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system. In 1928 Noah D. Showalter challenged Preston in the Republican primary and won, ending her sixteen years in the office. Preston won notice nationally as Washington's first woman state superintendent, and for policies such as building cottages for teachers in order to attract more candidates to rural areas, and to provide more dignified housing for those already there. Preston was selected for the new Women's Committee of the Republican National Party. Josephine Corliss was born in Minnesota and began teaching school at the age of fourteen. She moved to the state of Washington with her family in the 1890s. She was briefly married to Herbert P. Preston, from whom she was divorced. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Republican 7497,Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston,1873,1958,Washington,Divorced,Education,Educator,Republican,Labor | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Josephine Preston was elected Washington state superintendent of public instruction. She was re-elected to serve terms through to 1928. She was the first woman to be elected to state office in Washington. Preston taught school in Washington and in 1908 won the first of five yearly elections as Walla Walla County school superintendent. Women won the vote in Washington State in 1910, helping Preston to gain, in 1912, the Republican nomination as the party candidate for state superintendent of schools. She defeated Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system. In 1928 Noah D. Showalter challenged Preston in the Republican primary and won, ending her sixteen years in the office. Preston won notice nationally as Washington's first woman state superintendent, and for policies such as building cottages for teachers in order to attract more candidates to rural areas, and to provide more dignified housing for those already there. Preston was selected for the new Women's Committee of the Republican National Party. Josephine Corliss was born in Minnesota and began teaching school at the age of fourteen. She moved to the state of Washington with her family in the 1890s. She was briefly married to Herbert P. Preston, from whom she was divorced. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911,Republican 7497,Mrs. Josephine Corliss Preston,1873,1958,Washington,Divorced,Education,Educator,Republican,Labor | Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1912 Mrs. Josephine Preston was elected Washington state superintendent of public instruction. She was re-elected to serve terms through to 1928. She was the first woman to be elected to state office in Washington. Preston taught school in Washington and in 1908 won the first of five yearly elections as Walla Walla County school superintendent. Women won the vote in Washington State in 1910, helping Preston to gain, in 1912, the Republican nomination as the party candidate for state superintendent of schools. She defeated Mary Monroe, principal of the Spokane Public School system. In 1928 Noah D. Showalter challenged Preston in the Republican primary and won, ending her sixteen years in the office. Preston won notice nationally as Washington's first woman state superintendent, and for policies such as building cottages for teachers in order to attract more candidates to rural areas, and to provide more dignified housing for those already there. Preston was selected for the new Women's Committee of the Republican National Party. Josephine Corliss was born in Minnesota and began teaching school at the age of fourteen. She moved to the state of Washington with her family in the 1890s. She was briefly married to Herbert P. Preston, from whom she was divorced. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912,Republican 7498,Emma M. Perkins,1859,,Ohio,Single,Education,Latin Professor,,Women's Clubs | Suffrage | Other,"Biography Emma Perkins was elected to the Cleveland, Ohio school board by 1912. She had a strong professional reputation as a teacher of Latin at Western Reserve University. She spoke at the Cleveland Woman's Club and for many years attended meetings of the American Philological Association. As a member of the school board, Perkins was also active in the state suffrage campaigns, speaking before the state legislature. Other members of her family were also activists. Perkins' mother, Mrs. Sarah M. Clinton Perkins was a temperance activist and editor. Her sister-in-law, Frances Pearson, served as a precinct captain during the 1912 Ohio suffrage campaign. Perkin's niece, librarian Mary K. Pearson was an Ohio suffrage activist as well, proudly noting her aunt's accomplishments. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 7499,Gertrude Schwittay,,,Wisconsin,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Gertrude Schwittay was elected Marinette County, or Marietta County, Wisconsin superintendent of schools, most probably in 1912, and served until the end of World War I. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 7500,Dula Townsend,,,Oregon,Single,,,,,"Biography Prior to 1913 Townsend was elected city clerk in Warrenton, Oregon. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1913, 7501,Mrs. D. G. Malarkey,1867,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography Before 1913 D. G. Malarkey was elected clerk in Skipanon District, Warrenton, Oregon. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1913, 7502,Emma S. Olds,,,Ohio,Married,,,,,"Biography Prior to 1913 Emma Olds was elected to the Elyria, Ohio school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 7503,Miss Purcell,,,Ohio,Single,,,,,"Biography Purcell was elected to the Columbus, Ohio school board before 1913. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 7504,Lillian McBride,"September 12th, 1864","November 12th, 1951",Ohio,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Other,"Biography McBride was elected to the Mansfield, Ohio school board prior to 1913. McBride was born Julia Lillian Wheeler. She married Franklin E. McBride, a doctor. They served as medical missionaries in China until Franklin died of typus fever. Lillian and her young sons returned to the United States. She obtained a medical education and practiced Health Care and Medicine in Mansfield, Ohio for forty years. Additional Notes",Town School Board Member,1913, 7505,Helen K. Williams,,,California,Married,Writing,Publisher,Republican,,"Biography Helen Williams ran for the office of lieutenant governor of California in the 1914 Republican primary. Her running mate was Captain John D. Fredericks. She won the support of the California Woman's Republican Club despite having previously been a Democrat. Williams was, at some point in the campaign cycle, disqualified from the race because she was a woman. Journalists Joseph and Charlotta Bass, among others, took up her cause. In her newspaper, the ""California Eagle,"" Charlotta Bass declared the disqualification ""blatant discrimination against women."" Williams was publisher of the ""Woman Citizen."" Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1914,Republican 7506,Adelina Otero Warren,1881,1965,New Mexico,Divorced,,,Republican,Suffrage | Other,"Biography In 1918 Adelina (Nina) Otero Warren, a member of New Mexico's landed Hispanic elite and later a successful businesswoman, won election as superintendent of schools for Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was re-elected until 1929. Otero-Warren lobbied for woman suffrage, supporting the Congressional Union, and became an active member of the Republican party. Known for her work in the fields of education, health, and culture, in 1922 she won the Republican primary as a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives. Her platform emphasized the need to return New Mexico's communal land grants to their Hispanic owners, federal support for public schools, and protective tariffs. She was a gifted campaigner who emphasized her heritage. Historian Vicki Ruiz writes that she was the first New Mexico woman and the first Latina to run for national office. She lost the election after a relative, former New Mexico territorial governor Miguel Otero, revealed that she was a divorcee, not a widow. Otero-Warren never again ran for national public office but remained an active public servant, chairing the state board of health, serving as an inspector of Indian schools in Santa Fe county and, later, state director in New Mexico of the federal Civilian Conservation Corps, appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918,Republican 7506,Adelina Otero Warren,1881,1965,New Mexico,Divorced,,,Republican,Suffrage | Other,"Biography In 1918 Adelina (Nina) Otero Warren, a member of New Mexico's landed Hispanic elite and later a successful businesswoman, won election as superintendent of schools for Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was re-elected until 1929. Otero-Warren lobbied for woman suffrage, supporting the Congressional Union, and became an active member of the Republican party. Known for her work in the fields of education, health, and culture, in 1922 she won the Republican primary as a candidate for the U. S. House of Representatives. Her platform emphasized the need to return New Mexico's communal land grants to their Hispanic owners, federal support for public schools, and protective tariffs. She was a gifted campaigner who emphasized her heritage. Historian Vicki Ruiz writes that she was the first New Mexico woman and the first Latina to run for national office. She lost the election after a relative, former New Mexico territorial governor Miguel Otero, revealed that she was a divorcee, not a widow. Otero-Warren never again ran for national public office but remained an active public servant, chairing the state board of health, serving as an inspector of Indian schools in Santa Fe county and, later, state director in New Mexico of the federal Civilian Conservation Corps, appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1920,Republican 7507,Mae L. Scott,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography In and 1903 Scott was elected Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was re-elected and served until 1907. Scott also served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1903,Republican 7507,Mae L. Scott,,,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography In and 1903 Scott was elected Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was re-elected and served until 1907. Scott also served between 1899 and 1900. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1905,Prohibition 7508,Grace M. Shepherd,,,Idaho,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography Grace Shepherd was elected Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Republican ticket in 1911 and served until 1915. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1911,Republican 7508,Grace M. Shepherd,,,Idaho,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography Grace Shepherd was elected Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction on the Republican ticket in 1911 and served until 1915. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1913,Republican 7509,Helen M. Wixson,,,Colorado,Married,Education,Educator,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Helen M. Wixson was the Republican candidate for Colorado State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1910. She lost to the Democratic candidate. Wixon was elected to the position two years later, serving until 1913. Wixson ran again in 1916 and was elected to the position, beating her two opponents, Mary C.C. Bradford and Grace Ellen Shoe. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Republican 7509,Helen M. Wixson,,,Colorado,Married,Education,Educator,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Helen M. Wixson was the Republican candidate for Colorado State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1910. She lost to the Democratic candidate. Wixon was elected to the position two years later, serving until 1913. Wixson ran again in 1916 and was elected to the position, beating her two opponents, Mary C.C. Bradford and Grace Ellen Shoe. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Republican 7509,Helen M. Wixson,,,Colorado,Married,Education,Educator,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Helen M. Wixson was the Republican candidate for Colorado State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1910. She lost to the Democratic candidate. Wixon was elected to the position two years later, serving until 1913. Wixson ran again in 1916 and was elected to the position, beating her two opponents, Mary C.C. Bradford and Grace Ellen Shoe. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Republican 7510,Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster,,1953,Kansas,,Legal System,Lawyer,Republican,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Wooster, known as Lizzie, was a lawyer. She wrote a number of textbooks. In 1918 she was elected Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction, serving from 1919 until 1923. During her campaign Wooster pointed out that 12,000 of the state's 15,000 teachers were women and argued that a woman superintendent ought to be elected. She had previously run in the Republican primary in 1916 for the office of county superintendent, and lost.The public knew her, in part, because prior to her successful campaign she initiated and won a lawsuit against the railroads on the grounds that they charged overly high freight rates on textbooks. She was defeated for a third term as state superintendent, some argue, because of her strict moral positions against teachers who smoked, drank, danced, or wore makeup. In 1932 she entered the Republican primary as a candidate for attorney general. She did not win the nomination but remained active in party politics as well as educational and legal affairs until her death. Wooster served as vice president of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1916,Republican 7510,Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster,,1953,Kansas,,Legal System,Lawyer,Republican,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Wooster, known as Lizzie, was a lawyer. She wrote a number of textbooks. In 1918 she was elected Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction, serving from 1919 until 1923. During her campaign Wooster pointed out that 12,000 of the state's 15,000 teachers were women and argued that a woman superintendent ought to be elected. She had previously run in the Republican primary in 1916 for the office of county superintendent, and lost.The public knew her, in part, because prior to her successful campaign she initiated and won a lawsuit against the railroads on the grounds that they charged overly high freight rates on textbooks. She was defeated for a third term as state superintendent, some argue, because of her strict moral positions against teachers who smoked, drank, danced, or wore makeup. In 1932 she entered the Republican primary as a candidate for attorney general. She did not win the nomination but remained active in party politics as well as educational and legal affairs until her death. Wooster served as vice president of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1922,Republican 7510,Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster,,1953,Kansas,,Legal System,Lawyer,Republican,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Wooster, known as Lizzie, was a lawyer. She wrote a number of textbooks. In 1918 she was elected Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction, serving from 1919 until 1923. During her campaign Wooster pointed out that 12,000 of the state's 15,000 teachers were women and argued that a woman superintendent ought to be elected. She had previously run in the Republican primary in 1916 for the office of county superintendent, and lost.The public knew her, in part, because prior to her successful campaign she initiated and won a lawsuit against the railroads on the grounds that they charged overly high freight rates on textbooks. She was defeated for a third term as state superintendent, some argue, because of her strict moral positions against teachers who smoked, drank, danced, or wore makeup. In 1932 she entered the Republican primary as a candidate for attorney general. She did not win the nomination but remained active in party politics as well as educational and legal affairs until her death. Wooster served as vice president of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1916,Republican 7510,Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster,,1953,Kansas,,Legal System,Lawyer,Republican,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Wooster, known as Lizzie, was a lawyer. She wrote a number of textbooks. In 1918 she was elected Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction, serving from 1919 until 1923. During her campaign Wooster pointed out that 12,000 of the state's 15,000 teachers were women and argued that a woman superintendent ought to be elected. She had previously run in the Republican primary in 1916 for the office of county superintendent, and lost.The public knew her, in part, because prior to her successful campaign she initiated and won a lawsuit against the railroads on the grounds that they charged overly high freight rates on textbooks. She was defeated for a third term as state superintendent, some argue, because of her strict moral positions against teachers who smoked, drank, danced, or wore makeup. In 1932 she entered the Republican primary as a candidate for attorney general. She did not win the nomination but remained active in party politics as well as educational and legal affairs until her death. Wooster served as vice president of the National Association of Women Lawyers. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 7511,Katharine A. Morton,,,Wyoming,,Education,Educator,Republican,,"Biography In 1918 Katharine Morton was elected Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction. Re-elected several times, she served until 1934. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Republican 7512,Ione Beach,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Ione Beach was elected tax assessor for Sycamore, Illinois some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7513,Alice Beaumont,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Alice Beaumont ran for county recorder from Beaver county, Utah in 1904. Beaumont did not win the race and lost to Republican Lizzie Nielson. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Democratic 7514,Mary Godat Bellamy,1861,1955,Wyoming,Married,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Mary Godat Bellamy was the first woman elected to the Wyoming State Legislature in 1910. Bellamy was elected from Albany County and served a second term in 1918. She had worked as a school teacher and had run for County Superintendent of Schools in 1888. Bellamy lost that race having gained 47% of the votes. She was elected as county superintendent in 1902 and 1904. Bellamy had been active in suffrage and local politics before her election. Bellamy supported an eight hour day for women and children, supported labor, prisoner's rights and some temperance measures. She was a strong supporter of women's abilities for public office and in one speech had said: ""Men are usually willing to elect those [women] that run. You see in Wyoming, when it comes to politics, the men don't think of women as women but as citizens. They are willing to accord us equal rights with themselves, to consider what we want, and if it seems desirable, to grant it...Between the men and the women of this state there is a sympathetic understanding and the best kind of cooperation...working together for the good of Wyoming. There is no sex antagonism here and consequently no opposition to women's holding office."" Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1888, 7514,Mary Godat Bellamy,1861,1955,Wyoming,Married,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Mary Godat Bellamy was the first woman elected to the Wyoming State Legislature in 1910. Bellamy was elected from Albany County and served a second term in 1918. She had worked as a school teacher and had run for County Superintendent of Schools in 1888. Bellamy lost that race having gained 47% of the votes. She was elected as county superintendent in 1902 and 1904. Bellamy had been active in suffrage and local politics before her election. Bellamy supported an eight hour day for women and children, supported labor, prisoner's rights and some temperance measures. She was a strong supporter of women's abilities for public office and in one speech had said: ""Men are usually willing to elect those [women] that run. You see in Wyoming, when it comes to politics, the men don't think of women as women but as citizens. They are willing to accord us equal rights with themselves, to consider what we want, and if it seems desirable, to grant it...Between the men and the women of this state there is a sympathetic understanding and the best kind of cooperation...working together for the good of Wyoming. There is no sex antagonism here and consequently no opposition to women's holding office."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 7514,Mary Godat Bellamy,1861,1955,Wyoming,Married,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Mary Godat Bellamy was the first woman elected to the Wyoming State Legislature in 1910. Bellamy was elected from Albany County and served a second term in 1918. She had worked as a school teacher and had run for County Superintendent of Schools in 1888. Bellamy lost that race having gained 47% of the votes. She was elected as county superintendent in 1902 and 1904. Bellamy had been active in suffrage and local politics before her election. Bellamy supported an eight hour day for women and children, supported labor, prisoner's rights and some temperance measures. She was a strong supporter of women's abilities for public office and in one speech had said: ""Men are usually willing to elect those [women] that run. You see in Wyoming, when it comes to politics, the men don't think of women as women but as citizens. They are willing to accord us equal rights with themselves, to consider what we want, and if it seems desirable, to grant it...Between the men and the women of this state there is a sympathetic understanding and the best kind of cooperation...working together for the good of Wyoming. There is no sex antagonism here and consequently no opposition to women's holding office."" Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1888, 7514,Mary Godat Bellamy,1861,1955,Wyoming,Married,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Mary Godat Bellamy was the first woman elected to the Wyoming State Legislature in 1910. Bellamy was elected from Albany County and served a second term in 1918. She had worked as a school teacher and had run for County Superintendent of Schools in 1888. Bellamy lost that race having gained 47% of the votes. She was elected as county superintendent in 1902 and 1904. Bellamy had been active in suffrage and local politics before her election. Bellamy supported an eight hour day for women and children, supported labor, prisoner's rights and some temperance measures. She was a strong supporter of women's abilities for public office and in one speech had said: ""Men are usually willing to elect those [women] that run. You see in Wyoming, when it comes to politics, the men don't think of women as women but as citizens. They are willing to accord us equal rights with themselves, to consider what we want, and if it seems desirable, to grant it...Between the men and the women of this state there is a sympathetic understanding and the best kind of cooperation...working together for the good of Wyoming. There is no sex antagonism here and consequently no opposition to women's holding office."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Democratic 7514,Mary Godat Bellamy,1861,1955,Wyoming,Married,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Mary Godat Bellamy was the first woman elected to the Wyoming State Legislature in 1910. Bellamy was elected from Albany County and served a second term in 1918. She had worked as a school teacher and had run for County Superintendent of Schools in 1888. Bellamy lost that race having gained 47% of the votes. She was elected as county superintendent in 1902 and 1904. Bellamy had been active in suffrage and local politics before her election. Bellamy supported an eight hour day for women and children, supported labor, prisoner's rights and some temperance measures. She was a strong supporter of women's abilities for public office and in one speech had said: ""Men are usually willing to elect those [women] that run. You see in Wyoming, when it comes to politics, the men don't think of women as women but as citizens. They are willing to accord us equal rights with themselves, to consider what we want, and if it seems desirable, to grant it...Between the men and the women of this state there is a sympathetic understanding and the best kind of cooperation...working together for the good of Wyoming. There is no sex antagonism here and consequently no opposition to women's holding office."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904,Democratic 7515,Rachel Berry,,,Arizona,,,,,,"Biography Rachel Berry was elected to the Arizona state House, serving in 1915. Berry came from St. Johns, Apache county, Arizona. After her term in the legislature Berry returned to St. Johns where she served as the chair of the Child Welfare Board and a trustee of the local school. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1915,Democratic 7516,Belle G. Bigelow,,,Nebraska,Married,Writing,Writer,Prohibition,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Belle E. Bigelow of Lincoln, Nebraska was nominated for Lieutenant Governor in 1894. Bigelow was twice the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction. She ran in 1885 and again in 1892, but did not win either race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885,Prohibition 7516,Belle G. Bigelow,,,Nebraska,Married,Writing,Writer,Prohibition,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Belle E. Bigelow of Lincoln, Nebraska was nominated for Lieutenant Governor in 1894. Bigelow was twice the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction. She ran in 1885 and again in 1892, but did not win either race. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1894,Prohibition 7516,Belle G. Bigelow,,,Nebraska,Married,Writing,Writer,Prohibition,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Belle E. Bigelow of Lincoln, Nebraska was nominated for Lieutenant Governor in 1894. Bigelow was twice the Prohibition Party candidate for County Superintendent of Instruction. She ran in 1885 and again in 1892, but did not win either race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1885,Prohibition 7517,Dr. May T. Bigelow,1866,,Colorado,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Dr. May T. Bigelow was elected to the Colorado state house in 1918 and served for one term. Bigelow came from Denver. She was educated at the University of Nebraska, Harvard.and Oxford. Bigelow received her medical degree in 1915 and practiced throughout the city. She was active with philanthropic women's organizations in Denver and especially the Red Cross. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 7518,Ada M. Bittenbender,1848,1925,Nebraska,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Prohibition,Civic Reform | Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography In 1891 and 1893 Ada M. Bittenbender was a candidate for Supreme Judge of Nebraska. Bittenbender, a lawyer, practiced in Nebraska and before the U.S. Supreme Court. She was a suffragist and attorney for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It was reported that she received 7,322 votes out of a total of 155,000 cast in the State in 1891, the largest vote in proportion ever given for the head of the prohibition ticket. In the 1893 election the candidates for the office of judge of the Supreme Court received votes as follows: T. O. C. Harrison, Republican, 72,032; Silas A. Holcomb, People's Independent, 65,666; Frank Irvine, Gold Democrat, 37,545; Ada M. Bittenbender, Prohibition, 6,357. Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1891,Prohibition 7518,Ada M. Bittenbender,1848,1925,Nebraska,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Prohibition,Civic Reform | Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography In 1891 and 1893 Ada M. Bittenbender was a candidate for Supreme Judge of Nebraska. Bittenbender, a lawyer, practiced in Nebraska and before the U.S. Supreme Court. She was a suffragist and attorney for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It was reported that she received 7,322 votes out of a total of 155,000 cast in the State in 1891, the largest vote in proportion ever given for the head of the prohibition ticket. In the 1893 election the candidates for the office of judge of the Supreme Court received votes as follows: T. O. C. Harrison, Republican, 72,032; Silas A. Holcomb, People's Independent, 65,666; Frank Irvine, Gold Democrat, 37,545; Ada M. Bittenbender, Prohibition, 6,357. Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1893,Prohibition 7519,Delora W. Blakely,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Delora W. Blakely served in the Utah state house in 1919. She represented Salt Lake city. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Democratic 7520,Stella Blanchard,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Stella Blanchard ran for Congress from California's Eleventh District in 1914. Blanchard was active in public affairs. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1914, 7521,Eva Myra Bocco,,,Colorado,Married,Agriculture,Ranch Wife,,,"Biography Eva Myra Bocco was a Colorado ranch wife. By 1899 she was superintendent of schools in Eagle County, Colorado. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1899, 7522,Mary C.C. Bradford,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Bradford was the County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1903, and again in 1910. She ran for State School Superintendent Colorado in 1894, 1912, 1914, and 1916. Bradford also ran for Regent of the University of Colorado in 1902. Bradford had been president of a local Colorado Springs woman suffrage association in the 1890s. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Populist 7522,Mary C.C. Bradford,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Bradford was the County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1903, and again in 1910. She ran for State School Superintendent Colorado in 1894, 1912, 1914, and 1916. Bradford also ran for Regent of the University of Colorado in 1902. Bradford had been president of a local Colorado Springs woman suffrage association in the 1890s. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Democratic 7522,Mary C.C. Bradford,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Bradford was the County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1903, and again in 1910. She ran for State School Superintendent Colorado in 1894, 1912, 1914, and 1916. Bradford also ran for Regent of the University of Colorado in 1902. Bradford had been president of a local Colorado Springs woman suffrage association in the 1890s. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Populist 7522,Mary C.C. Bradford,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Bradford was the County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1903, and again in 1910. She ran for State School Superintendent Colorado in 1894, 1912, 1914, and 1916. Bradford also ran for Regent of the University of Colorado in 1902. Bradford had been president of a local Colorado Springs woman suffrage association in the 1890s. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1902, 7522,Mary C.C. Bradford,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Bradford was the County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1903, and again in 1910. She ran for State School Superintendent Colorado in 1894, 1912, 1914, and 1916. Bradford also ran for Regent of the University of Colorado in 1902. Bradford had been president of a local Colorado Springs woman suffrage association in the 1890s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Democratic 7522,Mary C.C. Bradford,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Bradford was the County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1903, and again in 1910. She ran for State School Superintendent Colorado in 1894, 1912, 1914, and 1916. Bradford also ran for Regent of the University of Colorado in 1902. Bradford had been president of a local Colorado Springs woman suffrage association in the 1890s. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Schools,1912,Democratic 7523,Grace Bricker,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Grace Bricker was elected tax assessor for Tompkins, Illinois some time before 1915. Bricker was also a teacher. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7524,Mrs. M. L. Brierly,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.L. Brierly, of Cloud County, Kansas ran for County School Superintendent, in 1894. Brierly ran again in 1896 and was elected. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Republican 7525,Mary Bronson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary Bronson ran for county treasurer in San Juan county, Utah in 1902. Bronson lost the race. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1902,Democratic 7526,Esto B. Broughton,,1952,California,,Legal System,Attorney,,,"Biography Esto B. Broughton was a lawyer who was elected the California state legislature, representing Stanislaus County, in 1918. She was one of the first four women elected to the California legislature that year. Broughton was re-elected once, but lost her bid in for another term in 1924. Before her 1918 election, Broughton was a graduate of the University of California law college and a practicing lawyer. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 7527,Elizabeth Brown,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Brown ran for county recorder in Davis county, Utah in 1902. She lost the race to Sarah A. Howard, her Democratic colleague. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Republican 7528,Etta Brown,,,Nebraska,,Education,Teacher| Education Administrator,,,"Biography Etta Brown was elected four times the County Superintendent of Cherry County, Nebraska. Brown was born in Hillsboro, Ohio. She later taught school in Iowa and graduated from Highland Park Normal College in 1894. Brown then moved to Valentine, Nebraska teaching during the year and attending the summer school at the University of Nebraska. She was the Vice President of the Superintendents' and Principals' Association in 1904 and also of the State Teachers' Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Republican 7528,Etta Brown,,,Nebraska,,Education,Teacher| Education Administrator,,,"Biography Etta Brown was elected four times the County Superintendent of Cherry County, Nebraska. Brown was born in Hillsboro, Ohio. She later taught school in Iowa and graduated from Highland Park Normal College in 1894. Brown then moved to Valentine, Nebraska teaching during the year and attending the summer school at the University of Nebraska. She was the Vice President of the Superintendents' and Principals' Association in 1904 and also of the State Teachers' Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 7528,Etta Brown,,,Nebraska,,Education,Teacher| Education Administrator,,,"Biography Etta Brown was elected four times the County Superintendent of Cherry County, Nebraska. Brown was born in Hillsboro, Ohio. She later taught school in Iowa and graduated from Highland Park Normal College in 1894. Brown then moved to Valentine, Nebraska teaching during the year and attending the summer school at the University of Nebraska. She was the Vice President of the Superintendents' and Principals' Association in 1904 and also of the State Teachers' Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Republican 7528,Etta Brown,,,Nebraska,,Education,Teacher| Education Administrator,,,"Biography Etta Brown was elected four times the County Superintendent of Cherry County, Nebraska. Brown was born in Hillsboro, Ohio. She later taught school in Iowa and graduated from Highland Park Normal College in 1894. Brown then moved to Valentine, Nebraska teaching during the year and attending the summer school at the University of Nebraska. She was the Vice President of the Superintendents' and Principals' Association in 1904 and also of the State Teachers' Association. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898,Republican 7529,Mrs. F. L. Brown,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F. L. Brown ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,United Labor Party 7530,Florence Brownell,,,Oregon,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1916 Florence Brownell was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. They were effective in improving public services and infrastructure. Brownell's husband, C. G., was one of the candidates defeated by the women. Additional Notes",City Council,1916, 7531,Olive C. Butler,,,Colorado,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Olive C. Butler was elected to the Colorado state House in 1896 for one term. She came from Denver, Arapahoe County. Butler represented the Silver Republicans. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1896,Silver Republican 7532,Mrs. L. G. Michels,,,Kansas,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Michels ran unsuccessfully in 1918 for the office of Kansas Treasurer of State. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1918,Socialist 7533,Ella Baldwin Stokes,,,Kansas,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography In 1918 Stokes ran as a Socialist party candidate for Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction. In a crowded field of contenders, she lost to Republican Lizzie E. Wooster. Stokes may have worked as a spiritualist lecturer. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Socialist 7534,Anna Morrison Reed,1849,1921,California,,Writing,Journalist| Publisher,,Suffrage,"Biography California voted full suffrage for women in 1911. In 1918 Reed, who wrote and lectured about woman suffrage, was one of several women in the state who ran for public office. She was an unsuccessful candidate for the state assembly from Ukiah. Reed was founder and publisher of the Northern Crown and one of the founders of the Pacific Coast Women's Press Association. She wrote poetry. Newspaper reports state that she was raised in the mining district of Butte county. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918, 7535,Anna L. Saylor,1872,1956,California,Married,,,Republican,Civic Reform | Other | Temperance,"Biography In 1918 Mrs. Anna L. Saylor of Berkeley, California ran for the state assembly (41st district) from Alameda County. She won her party's nomination with nearly sixty percent of the vote. She then won the general election, where she was also the nominee of the Democratic, Progressive, and Prohibition parties (state law permitted a candidate to cross-file with more than one party). She campaigned on a ""win-the-war"" and prohibition platform. She was re-elected four times. She chaired the Public Morals committee and was a member of several other assembly committees including public charities and corrections, prisons and reformatories, hospitals and asylums, education, and constitutional amendments. In her successful 1920 re-election campaign, Saylor ran against Democrat Roma Mildred Burnett. Saylor was championed by Assembly Speaker Clement C. Young who later, as governor, appointed her to the Governor's Council. Additional Notes",State Assembly Representative,1918,Republican 7535,Anna L. Saylor,1872,1956,California,Married,,,Republican,Civic Reform | Other | Temperance,"Biography In 1918 Mrs. Anna L. Saylor of Berkeley, California ran for the state assembly (41st district) from Alameda County. She won her party's nomination with nearly sixty percent of the vote. She then won the general election, where she was also the nominee of the Democratic, Progressive, and Prohibition parties (state law permitted a candidate to cross-file with more than one party). She campaigned on a ""win-the-war"" and prohibition platform. She was re-elected four times. She chaired the Public Morals committee and was a member of several other assembly committees including public charities and corrections, prisons and reformatories, hospitals and asylums, education, and constitutional amendments. In her successful 1920 re-election campaign, Saylor ran against Democrat Roma Mildred Burnett. Saylor was championed by Assembly Speaker Clement C. Young who later, as governor, appointed her to the Governor's Council. Additional Notes",State Assembly Representative,1920,Republican 7536,Martha Steiner,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1918 Martha Steiner of San Francisco was one of several California women who ran for public office. She ran unsuccessfully for the Assembly from the Twenty-first district. She was originally from Tennessee, moving to California in the late 1890s Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918, 7537,Elizabeth Warning,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Democratic,Other,"Biography In 1918 Elizabeth Warning ran in a field of several candidates for the position of Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was the Democratic nominee, losing to Republican Lizzie E. Wooster. Warning was an alumna of the National Kindergarten and Elementary college. She served on the executive committee of the Kansas State Teachers Association. In the 1920s Warning worked as a rural school supervisor. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918,Democratic 7538,Ethel Whitehead,,,Kansas,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Ethel Whitehead ran in the August 1916 primary as well as the general election, as a Socialist party candidate for lieutenant-governor of Kansas. She did not win. Whitehead was active in the party attending, for example, the 1912 Convention of the Socialist Party of America as a delegate from California. Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1916,Socialist 7539,Mary Sibbitt,,,Kansas,,Social and Political Reform Activism,Temperance activist| lecturer,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Sibbitt ran in the August 1916 primary as well as the general election, for the office of Kansas Secretary of State. She was a Quaker referred to as ""Reverend,"" and a temperance activist often called ""the Kansas Cyclone."" Sibbitt ran successfully in the primary but lost in the general election. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1916,Prohibition 7540,Mae Taylor,,,Kansas,,,,Socialist,,"Biography Mae Taylor ran in the August 1916 primary as well as the November general election for the office of Kansas state superintendent of insurance. She did not win. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Insurance,1916,Socialist 7541,Lizzie Shoemaker Sheldon,,1942,Kansas,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1914 Lizzie Shoemaker Sheldon ran for the position of Kansas State Supreme Court justice. She made a strong showing in the primary and received 156,000 votes in the general election but lost because the tally left her short of a plurality. In the campaign Sheldon said that a woman justice would be ""the logical outgrowth of uniformity of education for the sexes."" She was the first woman in Kansas to run for what was then an elected position. Sheldon was the mother of five when she graduated law school in 1900. She drafted the suffrage amendment that Kansas passed in 1912 giving women the right to vote and to hold office. Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1914, 7542,Edith M. Salisbury,,,Kansas,Single,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1914 Salisbury ran as a candidate for Kansas superintendent of public instruction. She did not win. She served earlier as Ness County Superintendent with a term that expired in 1909. 1916 Salisbury married widower Otis O. Stone. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914,Prohibition 7543,Fanny McCormick,,,Kansas,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1890 Fanny McCormick was one of the four candidates, and the only woman, who ran for the office of Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction. She came in second, polling 115,000 votes to the winner's 122,000. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1890, 7544,Fannie Randolph,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Greenback,Temperance,"Biography In 1884 Fannie Randolph ran unsuccessfully for Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was nominated on a Greenback-Labor-Anti-Monopolist ticket. She ran again, unsuccessfully, in 1891 on the Greenback ticket endorsed by the Prohibition party. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1884,Greenback 7544,Fannie Randolph,,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,Greenback,Temperance,"Biography In 1884 Fannie Randolph ran unsuccessfully for Kansas Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was nominated on a Greenback-Labor-Anti-Monopolist ticket. She ran again, unsuccessfully, in 1891 on the Greenback ticket endorsed by the Prohibition party. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1891,Greenback 7545,F. D. Morse,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Morse was elected in 1877 to a two year term as Smith County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1877, 7546,Mrs. M. E. Nichols,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography In 1878 Mrs. M. Nichols was elected to a two year term as Elk County, Kansas superintendent of public instruction. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1878, 7547,Kora Callaway,,,California,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Kora Callaway ran for the California state legislature, from the twenty-ninth district, representing San Francisco in 1918. Callaway received over 900 votes, but did not win election. Calloway was an educator and was born and raised in Missouri in a Socialist family Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918, 7548,Sadie Cameron,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sadie Cameron ran for county recorder in Iron county, Utah in 1902. She lost to her Republican colleague Emily Crane Watson. All the candidates for this office were women, including Emily Crane Watson, and Democrat Jane Ann Eyre. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902, 7549,Clara Campbell,1846,1931,Idaho,,,,Republican,,"Biography Clara Campbell was elected to the Idaho State House of Representatives in 1898. She ran for County treasurer ( Boise, Idaho), in an earlier campaign that year, but lost the race. Campbell then ran and won a seat in the House of Representatives. Campbell was a suffragist, active in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and the Women's Relief Corps. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1898, 7550,Mary Edith Campbell,1875,1962,Ohio,Single,,,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Edith Campbell was the first woman elected to the Cincinnati, Ohio board of education, 1911-? Campbell was also the first president of Woman's City Club of Greater Cincinnati. She was a charter member of the Juvenile Protective Association and the Cincinnati League of Women Voters. Campbell helped organize the Negro Civic Welfare Association (now the Urban League) and served on the first Mayor's Friendly Relations Committee, predecessor to the Human Relations Commission. At her death Campbell willed all of her money to Planned Parenthood of Cincinnati. Mary Edith Campbell, Doctor of Humane Letters http://www.uc.edu/awards/honorary_degree_date.html Additional Notes",School Board Member,1911, 7551,Angela Rose Canfield,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Angela Rose Canfield was elected mayor of Warren, Illinois in 1915. Canfield was the first woman in Illinois to hold the office of mayor. Additional Notes",Mayor,1915, 7552,Eliza Carruthers,,1929,Ohio,Married,,,Republican,Civic Reform | Temperance,"Biography In 1894 Ohio enacted a statute for the first time permitting women to vote in local school board elections. In the April 1895 election Mrs. Eliza Carruthers of Xenia was one of two candidates nominated by religious women with the goal of electing board members who would begin the process of social reform in Xenia through the education of the young. Mrs. Robert Williams, a member of Xenia's African-American community was also nominated as a candidate. She declined the nomination, stating that women of the African-American community would support the white candidates and hoped that those women's support could be counted upon in the next election. Carruthers' supporters drew upon their experience organizing on behalf of temperance to bring out the vote. She won her race along with Mrs. George Moore. Carruthers received 1162 votes and Moore received 1123. The three, losing, male candidates polled 1017, 823, and 627 votes. Mrs. Carruthers was active in the First United Presbyterian Church and president of its missionary society. Her husband was a member of the city council Additional Notes",Town School Board Member,1895,Republican 7553,Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon,1857,1932,Utah,Married,Health Care and Medicine | Education | Clerical | Domestic and Personal Service,Physician| Teacher| Type Setter| Dish washer,,,"Biography Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon was elected to the Utah State Senate in 1896. She was the first woman state senator in the United States. Cannon had been a school teacher, newspaper typesetter, dish washer, and a secretary. She graduated from medical school at the age of 23 and from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Pharmacy two years later. In Salt Lake City, Cannon became the resident physician of the Deseret Hospital and was active in state suffrage campaigns. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was a polygamous wife. Cannon returned to school with the support of her husband, but the marriage did not survive the outlawing of polygamy in Utah. Additional Notes",State Senate,1896,Democratic 7554,Alice M. Catlin,,,Colorado,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice M. Catlin ran for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Colorado in 1894. Catlin was an experienced educator working at Corry High School in Pennsylvania, before moving to Colorado. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Populist 7555,Mary Macon,,,Colorado,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mary Macon was the president of the Colorado Women's Democratic Club, the first woman's club placed upon the membership roll of the National Association of Democratic Clubs. She was nominated in 1894 for regent of the state university in Colorado. Additional Notes",Regent,1894, 7556,Clara March,,,California,Single,,,Democratic,,"Biography In 1894 March, a resident of Yolo County, California, was nominated for county superintendent of schools. At convention, her party adopted a woman suffrage plank but nominated women only for county level positions. March won the election, the first woman elected to Yolo county public office. From 1894 until 1958 the office of Yolo County superintendent was held by women. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Republican 7557,Nellie Matteson,,,Colorado,Married,,,People · Populist · Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. Matteson was a Populist Party candidate for Colorado state legislature in 1894. Matteson was active in the woman suffrage movement on a national level. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894, 7558,Sadie E. Matthews,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Sadie E. Matthews ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,United Labor Party 7559,Luella Atkin McAllister,1885,1960,Utah,,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Luella Atkin McAllister, born in St. George, Utah, was elected as a trustee, or council member, on November 5, 1911 in Kanab, Utah. In what has been termed a ""prank"" election, local men drew up an all-female slate for the council, entering the names of five local women, including that of McAllister, the mother of six children. Though ""unsolicited and unwanted,"" (Turley, p. 328) the women accepted election and worked effectively to address earlier acts of mismanagement and neglect. They passed ordinances that improved flood control while trying to regulate peddlers, stray livestock, gambling, drinking, and Sabbath breaking. McAllister was 26 when she took office in January, 1912. She did not seek re-election. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1911, 7560,Mrs. L. E. McCarthy,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L.E. McCarthy was the first woman in Colorado to run for elected office. She ran a campaign for State Superintendent of Schools in 1881. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1881, 7561,Catharine Waugh McCulloch,1862,1945,Illinois,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Democratic · Prohibition,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1888 Catharine Waugh was nominated by the Winnebago County Prohibition Party for the office of State's Attorney. She campaigned hard, taking a woman friend with her to the political meetings. She felt that it helped the ""woman question"" to have men hear a woman speak in public. She lost but ran ahead of the ticket. Waugh said being a candidate was fun, but also wrote colleagues in a woman lawyer's correspondence club that it was hard work, with ""no pay, little glory, and a second time, people would call one a chronic office seeker."" (Drachman, Women Lawyers, 177). In 1907 and 1909, now married, Catharine Waugh McCulloch ran successfully as the Democratic candidate for Evanston, Illinois justice of the peace. Supporters urged McCulloch to run for the Illinois state senate in 1910, but she refused to do so. Later in McCulloch's life Florence E. Allen, the first woman to serve as a federal appeals judge, said that McCulloch's election as justice of the peace encouraged her successful campaign in 1920 for judge of the Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas. In 1907 she was elected justice of the peace in Evanston, Illinois, the first woman in the state to hold this position. Her victory was by a majority of approximately 1,300 votes over her male opponent who made gender an issue in his campaign. McCulloch was later re-elected. Women were barred from voting in these elections, so McCulloch was twice elected to office by male voters. Before she received her appointment lawyers tried to block her taking office. They said that ""electing a woman to even the smallest judicial office was an unwise precedent."" (Wilson, p. 13) They did not succeed. McCulloch's election encouraged other women to seek judicial positions. ( Wilson, 16) In 1916 she was chosen by the State Democratic Convention as one of the presidential electors to vote for Woodrow Wilson. Catharine McCulloch, lawyer, suffrage and temperance activist, and writer, was born in New York State. Her family moved to a farm in Illinois when she was five. She was known as ""her father's little lawyer"" from a very early age. (Gorecki, 514) She studied at Rockford Seminary and graduated from Union College of Law (now Northwestern) in 1886. In the same year she was admitted to the Illinois bar. She experienced gender discrimination in finding a lawyer's position in Chicago, and returned to practice in Rockford. She married Frank McCulloch in 1890. She practiced with him while engaging in suffrage and other reform work, and raising a family of four children. McCulloch authored several books, lobbied on numerous policy issues including women's equal right to act as guardians for their children and was active in many organizations including the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, the Free Trade League, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and the Woman's Clubs of Chicago and Evanston. In 1894 McCulloch worked on the successful campaign to elect Lucy Louisa Flower as the first woman member of the University of Illinois board of trustees. In 1917 she was appointed master in chancery of the Cook County Superior Court. In this work she helped to eliminate another barrier experienced by women attorneys. Additional Notes",State Attorney,1888,Prohibition 7561,Catharine Waugh McCulloch,1862,1945,Illinois,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Democratic · Prohibition,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1888 Catharine Waugh was nominated by the Winnebago County Prohibition Party for the office of State's Attorney. She campaigned hard, taking a woman friend with her to the political meetings. She felt that it helped the ""woman question"" to have men hear a woman speak in public. She lost but ran ahead of the ticket. Waugh said being a candidate was fun, but also wrote colleagues in a woman lawyer's correspondence club that it was hard work, with ""no pay, little glory, and a second time, people would call one a chronic office seeker."" (Drachman, Women Lawyers, 177). In 1907 and 1909, now married, Catharine Waugh McCulloch ran successfully as the Democratic candidate for Evanston, Illinois justice of the peace. Supporters urged McCulloch to run for the Illinois state senate in 1910, but she refused to do so. Later in McCulloch's life Florence E. Allen, the first woman to serve as a federal appeals judge, said that McCulloch's election as justice of the peace encouraged her successful campaign in 1920 for judge of the Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas. In 1907 she was elected justice of the peace in Evanston, Illinois, the first woman in the state to hold this position. Her victory was by a majority of approximately 1,300 votes over her male opponent who made gender an issue in his campaign. McCulloch was later re-elected. Women were barred from voting in these elections, so McCulloch was twice elected to office by male voters. Before she received her appointment lawyers tried to block her taking office. They said that ""electing a woman to even the smallest judicial office was an unwise precedent."" (Wilson, p. 13) They did not succeed. McCulloch's election encouraged other women to seek judicial positions. ( Wilson, 16) In 1916 she was chosen by the State Democratic Convention as one of the presidential electors to vote for Woodrow Wilson. Catharine McCulloch, lawyer, suffrage and temperance activist, and writer, was born in New York State. Her family moved to a farm in Illinois when she was five. She was known as ""her father's little lawyer"" from a very early age. (Gorecki, 514) She studied at Rockford Seminary and graduated from Union College of Law (now Northwestern) in 1886. In the same year she was admitted to the Illinois bar. She experienced gender discrimination in finding a lawyer's position in Chicago, and returned to practice in Rockford. She married Frank McCulloch in 1890. She practiced with him while engaging in suffrage and other reform work, and raising a family of four children. McCulloch authored several books, lobbied on numerous policy issues including women's equal right to act as guardians for their children and was active in many organizations including the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, the Free Trade League, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and the Woman's Clubs of Chicago and Evanston. In 1894 McCulloch worked on the successful campaign to elect Lucy Louisa Flower as the first woman member of the University of Illinois board of trustees. In 1917 she was appointed master in chancery of the Cook County Superior Court. In this work she helped to eliminate another barrier experienced by women attorneys. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1909,Democratic 7561,Catharine Waugh McCulloch,1862,1945,Illinois,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Democratic · Prohibition,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography In 1888 Catharine Waugh was nominated by the Winnebago County Prohibition Party for the office of State's Attorney. She campaigned hard, taking a woman friend with her to the political meetings. She felt that it helped the ""woman question"" to have men hear a woman speak in public. She lost but ran ahead of the ticket. Waugh said being a candidate was fun, but also wrote colleagues in a woman lawyer's correspondence club that it was hard work, with ""no pay, little glory, and a second time, people would call one a chronic office seeker."" (Drachman, Women Lawyers, 177). In 1907 and 1909, now married, Catharine Waugh McCulloch ran successfully as the Democratic candidate for Evanston, Illinois justice of the peace. Supporters urged McCulloch to run for the Illinois state senate in 1910, but she refused to do so. Later in McCulloch's life Florence E. Allen, the first woman to serve as a federal appeals judge, said that McCulloch's election as justice of the peace encouraged her successful campaign in 1920 for judge of the Cuyahoga County (Ohio) Court of Common Pleas. In 1907 she was elected justice of the peace in Evanston, Illinois, the first woman in the state to hold this position. Her victory was by a majority of approximately 1,300 votes over her male opponent who made gender an issue in his campaign. McCulloch was later re-elected. Women were barred from voting in these elections, so McCulloch was twice elected to office by male voters. Before she received her appointment lawyers tried to block her taking office. They said that ""electing a woman to even the smallest judicial office was an unwise precedent."" (Wilson, p. 13) They did not succeed. McCulloch's election encouraged other women to seek judicial positions. ( Wilson, 16) In 1916 she was chosen by the State Democratic Convention as one of the presidential electors to vote for Woodrow Wilson. Catharine McCulloch, lawyer, suffrage and temperance activist, and writer, was born in New York State. Her family moved to a farm in Illinois when she was five. She was known as ""her father's little lawyer"" from a very early age. (Gorecki, 514) She studied at Rockford Seminary and graduated from Union College of Law (now Northwestern) in 1886. In the same year she was admitted to the Illinois bar. She experienced gender discrimination in finding a lawyer's position in Chicago, and returned to practice in Rockford. She married Frank McCulloch in 1890. She practiced with him while engaging in suffrage and other reform work, and raising a family of four children. McCulloch authored several books, lobbied on numerous policy issues including women's equal right to act as guardians for their children and was active in many organizations including the Women's Bar Association of Illinois, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, the League of Women Voters, the ACLU, the Free Trade League, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and the Woman's Clubs of Chicago and Evanston. In 1894 McCulloch worked on the successful campaign to elect Lucy Louisa Flower as the first woman member of the University of Illinois board of trustees. In 1917 she was appointed master in chancery of the Cook County Superior Court. In this work she helped to eliminate another barrier experienced by women attorneys. Additional Notes",State Attorney,1888,Prohibition 7562,Louise Chappell,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Louise Chappell ran for county recorder from Juab county, Utah in 1904. Chappell did not win the race Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Democratic 7563,Bertha Cherry,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography In 1916, four years after Oregon women gained suffrage, Bertha Cherry was elected recorder of Umatilla, Oregon, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. They were effective in improving public services and infrastructure. One source reported that Cherry was also a Justice of the Peace. She was elected mayor of the city in 1918 as were several of the women from the 1916 council. Additional Notes",City Recorder,1916, 7563,Bertha Cherry,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography In 1916, four years after Oregon women gained suffrage, Bertha Cherry was elected recorder of Umatilla, Oregon, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. They were effective in improving public services and infrastructure. One source reported that Cherry was also a Justice of the Peace. She was elected mayor of the city in 1918 as were several of the women from the 1916 council. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1918, 7564,Florence Christensen,,,Utah,Domestic Partner,,,,,"Biography Florence Christensen ran for county recorder in Box Elder county, Utah in 1902. She did not win the race.. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 7565,Edith K.O. Clark,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Edith K.O. Clark was elected County Superintendent of Sheridan County, Wyoming, in 1908. Five years later she was elected to the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Wyoming and served from 1914-1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 7565,Edith K.O. Clark,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Edith K.O. Clark was elected County Superintendent of Sheridan County, Wyoming, in 1908. Five years later she was elected to the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Wyoming and served from 1914-1918. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1913, 7566,Lucy A. Clark,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lucy A. Clark ran for the office of state senator of the Third Senatorial District of Utah in 1896. Clark was defeated by her Democratic rival. Additional Notes",State Senate,1896,Republican 7567,Grace Gidding Julian Clarke,1865,1938,Indiana,,,,,,"Biography Grace Gidding Julian Clarke was elected to the Indianopolis, Indiana school board. She was a suffrage activist, and served on the national Board of Directors General Federation of Women's Clubs. Clarke was part of a political family, and her father, George Washington Julian, was a U.S. Congressman. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 7568,Kathryn Clarke,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Kathryn Clarke was elected to the Oregon Senate in 1912 and served until 1917. Additional Notes",Senator,1915,Republican 7569,Lillian Bain,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lillian Bain ran for county recorder in Summit county, Utah in 1902. Bain lost the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Republican 7570,Mary P. Coleman,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mary P. Coleman was elected register of deeds, Clay county, Kansas from 1888-1889. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1888, 7570,Mary P. Coleman,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mary P. Coleman was elected register of deeds, Clay county, Kansas from 1888-1889. Additional Notes",Register of Deeds,1896, 7571,Martha A.B. Conine,,,Colorado,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Martha A. B. Conine was the first woman elected to the Colorado House of Representatives, in 1896. She represented Arapahoe County and served from 1897-1898. Conine had been a prominent leader in the women's clubs of Denver before her election. In the state legislature Conine worked to establish assistance for young women who had in the juvenile justice system. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1896, 7572,Margaret N. Cook,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Margaret N. Cook ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1888. Additional Notes",City School Director,1888,Republican 7573,Mary C. Cooper,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mary C. Cooper was county clerk in Wahkiakum County, Washington. Cooper was elected some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Probate Judge,1910, 7573,Mary C. Cooper,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mary C. Cooper was county clerk in Wahkiakum County, Washington. Cooper was elected some time before 1915. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 7574,Mary H. Cooper,,,Kansas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary H. Cooper was appointed probate judge in Mitchell County, Kansas, in 1908 to fill the unexpired term of her husband, and was elected to the office in 1910. Additional Notes",Probate Judge,1910, 7575,Sarah Cooper,,,Delaware,,,,,,"Biography Sarah Cooper was elected to the Dover, Delaware school board some time before 1915. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 7576,Lydia Cowley,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lydia Cowley was elected county recorder in Sevier county, Utah in 1904. She won the race against Alice A. Gottfredson, her Democratic colleague, and Laura Baker, her Socialist colleague. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Republican 7577,Mary Anna C. Geigus Coulter,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary Anna C. Geigus Coulter served in the Utah state house in 1903. She represented Ogden, Weber county. Coulter ran unsuccessfully for this seat in 1902. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902,Republican 7577,Mary Anna C. Geigus Coulter,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary Anna C. Geigus Coulter served in the Utah state house in 1903. She represented Ogden, Weber county. Coulter ran unsuccessfully for this seat in 1902. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1903,Republican 7578,Elizabeth M. Craise,1839,,Colorado,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,City Missionary| Settlement house leader,,Civic Reform,"Biography Elizabeth M. Craise for representative for the state house from Arapahoe County, in Colorado in 1894. She also campaigned for University of Colorado Regent in 1902. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Prohibition 7578,Elizabeth M. Craise,1839,,Colorado,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,City Missionary| Settlement house leader,,Civic Reform,"Biography Elizabeth M. Craise for representative for the state house from Arapahoe County, in Colorado in 1894. She also campaigned for University of Colorado Regent in 1902. Additional Notes",University Regent,1902, 7579,Clara Cressingham,1863,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Clara Cressingham was one of three women elected to the Colorado General Assesmbly in 1894. She served for two years. Cressingham was originally from Brooklyn, New York. She represented the city of Denver in Arapahoe County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Republican 7580,Dr. Nena Jolidon Croake,1865,1934,Washington,Married,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,Progressive,Suffrage | Labor | Women's Clubs,"Biography Dr. Nena J. Croake was elected to the Washington State House of Representatives in 1913. She ran as a Progressive. She represented Tacoma (District 37) for one term, until 1915. She ran against five male candidates. Croake had been a leader of the Washington state woman suffrage movement and used women's networks in her campaign, as well as appearing at public debates. Her campaign slogan was: ""Consideration for Women is a Measure of the Nation's Progress."" Her election was unsuccessfully challenged by one of her rival candidates. In the legislature she served on committees concerned with education, health care, mining, and veterans. She sponsored bills to provide for a minimum wage for women and girls. Croake was born in Illinois. Around 1890 she married John B. Croake in Victoria, B.C. who was a former Pierce County Deputy Sheriff, and a former District Customs Collector in Victoria. He died during her term of office and she did not file for re-election. Croake held leadership positions in Tacoma and Washington State suffrage associations. She founded the Tacoma Women's Study Club in 1899. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913,Progressive 7581,Alice McGill,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Alice McGill was elected as register of deeds (circa 1900) for Graham County, Kansas. She was one of several women to hold this position in Kansas in this period. Elected by all-male voters, these women often proved themselves in lower, appointed positions in the deeds office and subsequently ran for the elected position as individuals known and respected by the eligible male voters. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1900, 7582,A. E. McMurray,,,Iowa,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1894 McMurray's party nominated her for the position of Iowa state treasurer. Additional Notes",State Treasurer,1894,Prohibition 7583,Anna Means,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography In 1916 Anna Means was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1916, 7584,Ellis Meredith,1865,1955,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ellis Meredith, a journalist and woman suffrage organizer, was referred to as the Susan B. Anthony of Colorado. She was president of the Denver Election Commission. It is unclear if this was an elective position. Additional Notes",President of Election Commission,, 7585,Lola Merrick,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography In 1916, four years after Oregon women gained suffrage, Lola Merrick was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. They were effective in improving public services and infrastructure. Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1916, 7586,Amanda T. Million,,1919,Kentucky,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Amanda Million was elected to the position of county superintendent of public schools, in Madison County, Kentucky, in 1887. She was the first woman elected to a political office in Kentucky. The previous year Million had been appointed to fill her husband's unfinished term, and ran in 1887 to fill the remaining three years. She remained in the position until 1901. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Schools,1887, 7587,Mrs. Anna B. Miller,1863,,Wyoming,Married,Business,Merchant,Democratic,,"Biography Mrs. Anna Miller, a Laramie mother of six and a successful merchant, in 1912 won election from Albany county to the Wyoming House of Representatives. She succeeded her son who previously had served in the legislature. She married Andrew E. Miller. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 7588,Emma Cowan,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Emma Cowan was elected tax assessor for Mercer, Illinois some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7589,Harriet Cumberland,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Harriet Cumberland was elected tax collector for Champaign, Illinois, before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7590,Fannie Davis,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Fannie Davis was elected tax assessor for Greenfield, Illinois some time before 1915 Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7591,Mary J. Dalton,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Dalton ran for state representative from Salt Lake City, Utah in 1906. Dalton did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1906,Socialist 7592,E. C. Dick,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography E.C. Dick was elected tax assessor for Rock Creek, Illinois some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7593,Lydia Barton Ditch,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Lydia Barton Ditch was elected county clerk of Bourbon county, Kansas. She served in that office from 1901-1904. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1901, 7594,Mina Dominguez,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mina Dominguez ran for the office of the state senate in California in 1912 from Ventura, Santa Barbara; and for state assembly in 1914. Dominguez did not get elected to office in either election. Additional Notes",State Senate,1912,Socialist 7594,Mina Dominguez,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mina Dominguez ran for the office of the state senate in California in 1912 from Ventura, Santa Barbara; and for state assembly in 1914. Dominguez did not get elected to office in either election. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1914,Socialist 7595,Mary A. Dora,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Dora ran for state representative fromn Weber county, Utah in 1904. Dora did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1904,Socialist 7596,Grace S. Dorris,,,California,,,,Republican,,"Biography Grace C. Dorris was elected to the California state legislature, representing fifty-ninth assembly district of Kern County, in 1918. Dorris was one of the first four women to be elected to the California legislature. She was a graduate of the University of California and a supporter of woman's suffrage. While in office, Dorris introduced a resolution urging Congress to pass the Women's Suffrage Amendment. Dorris ran three additional times for the state legislature: in 1920; 1922; and 1924. She won all the races except for the one in 1922. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 7597,Maude Douglass,"December 5th, 1883","January 27th, 1972",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Maude Douglass was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Travis County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7597,Maude Douglass,"December 5th, 1883","January 27th, 1972",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Maude Douglass was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Travis County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7598,Gertrude Dowell,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Gertrude Dowell was elected tax collector for Dry Point, Illinois, before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7599,Agnes H. Downing,,,California,,Writing,Writer,,Suffrage,"Biography Agnes H. Downing ran for the office of State Superintendent of Public Instruction in California in 1910. Although she received almost 41,000 votes, she did not get elected to office. Downing was a writer on women's issues and a supporter of suffrage. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910,Socialist 7600,Emma Drake,1849,,Idaho,Widowed,Health Care and Medicine | Writing,"Physician, author",,Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Emma Drake ran for a seat in the Idaho state house in 1918. She served for one term, and was from New Plymouth, Payette county. In February of 1920 Drake was the only woman legislator in attendance in the Idaho state House. She rose to introduce a resolution to ratify the Nineteenth Amendment. The resolution was passed unanimously. Drake was a also a physician and author. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 7601,Marion Howard Dunham,1842,,Iowa,Married,Writing,Writer,,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Marion Howard Dunham of Iowa was nominated for Reporter of the state Supreme Court in 1894. Additional Notes",Reporter of the State Supreme Court,1894,Prohibition 7602,Mary Dunlap,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mary Dunlap of King County, Washington Territory ran unsuccessfully for constable of her precinct on November 4, 1884. Dunlap lost the contest to her opponent, a Mr. Thompson. Additional Notes",Precinct Constable,1884, 7603,Mrs. M. B. Eden,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.B. Eden ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,Prohibition 7604,Bernice Edgar,,,California,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Bernice Edgar ran for the state assembly in California in 1914. She had been educated at the University of Michigan and was an active clubwoman. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1914, 7605,Laura J. Eisenhuth,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Laura J. Eisenhuth was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Dakota in1892. She ran again in 1894. Eisenhuth was the first woman in the nation to be elected to a statewide office. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1892,Independent 7605,Laura J. Eisenhuth,,,North Dakota,,,,,,"Biography Laura J. Eisenhuth was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Dakota in1892. She ran again in 1894. Eisenhuth was the first woman in the nation to be elected to a statewide office. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Independent 7606,Jane Ann Eyre,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Jane Ann Eyre ran for county recorder in Iron county, Utah in 1902. Eyre lost to her Republican colleague Emily Crane Watson. All the candidates for this office were women, Eyre, and Socialist Sadie Cameron. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 7607,Lena Edmunds,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Lena Edmunds ran for county recorder in Sanpete county, Utah in 1902. Edmunds lost the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Socialist 7608,Julia C. Ferris,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Julia C. Ferris was elected school commissioner for Auburn, New York some time before 1915. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1914, 7609,Clara Shortridge Foltz,1849,1934,California,Divorced,Legal System | Education,Attorney| Lecturer,Democratic · People · Republican,Civic Reform | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Clara Shortridge Foltz was a pioneering woman attorney who opened the California bar to women lawyers. She practiced law until the age of 80 and innovated the idea of an office of public defender. Foltz was active in the fight for suffrage in California. She served as a Trustee of the State Normal School in Los Angeles, ending her term in 1891. In 1892 she ran for the position of City Attorney in San Francisco. Had she won the office, Foltz would have argued that, despite her sex, she was eligible to hold it because of a 1879 state constitutional clause enabling women to pursue any form of employment. Foltz also ran unsuccessfully for governor of California in 1930, at the age of eighty-one, ""appealing to the womanhood"" of the state. The New York Times reported that she won eight thousand votes in the Republican primary. Foltz began her reform activism as a Republican. From 1888 to 1890 she was associated with the Democratic Party. In 1890 she became interested in the utopian socialism of Bellamy Nationalism, and two years later, Populism. In 1892 ran for San Francisco city attorney on the People's Party ticket. Foltz married young, had five children, and divorced at the age of thirty (often, to maintain respectability, she said that her husband had died). Additional Notes",City Attorney,1892,People 7609,Clara Shortridge Foltz,1849,1934,California,Divorced,Legal System | Education,Attorney| Lecturer,Democratic · People · Republican,Civic Reform | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Clara Shortridge Foltz was a pioneering woman attorney who opened the California bar to women lawyers. She practiced law until the age of 80 and innovated the idea of an office of public defender. Foltz was active in the fight for suffrage in California. She served as a Trustee of the State Normal School in Los Angeles, ending her term in 1891. In 1892 she ran for the position of City Attorney in San Francisco. Had she won the office, Foltz would have argued that, despite her sex, she was eligible to hold it because of a 1879 state constitutional clause enabling women to pursue any form of employment. Foltz also ran unsuccessfully for governor of California in 1930, at the age of eighty-one, ""appealing to the womanhood"" of the state. The New York Times reported that she won eight thousand votes in the Republican primary. Foltz began her reform activism as a Republican. From 1888 to 1890 she was associated with the Democratic Party. In 1890 she became interested in the utopian socialism of Bellamy Nationalism, and two years later, Populism. In 1892 ran for San Francisco city attorney on the People's Party ticket. Foltz married young, had five children, and divorced at the age of thirty (often, to maintain respectability, she said that her husband had died). Additional Notes",State Senate,1911, 7609,Clara Shortridge Foltz,1849,1934,California,Divorced,Legal System | Education,Attorney| Lecturer,Democratic · People · Republican,Civic Reform | Labor | Other | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Clara Shortridge Foltz was a pioneering woman attorney who opened the California bar to women lawyers. She practiced law until the age of 80 and innovated the idea of an office of public defender. Foltz was active in the fight for suffrage in California. She served as a Trustee of the State Normal School in Los Angeles, ending her term in 1891. In 1892 she ran for the position of City Attorney in San Francisco. Had she won the office, Foltz would have argued that, despite her sex, she was eligible to hold it because of a 1879 state constitutional clause enabling women to pursue any form of employment. Foltz also ran unsuccessfully for governor of California in 1930, at the age of eighty-one, ""appealing to the womanhood"" of the state. The New York Times reported that she won eight thousand votes in the Republican primary. Foltz began her reform activism as a Republican. From 1888 to 1890 she was associated with the Democratic Party. In 1890 she became interested in the utopian socialism of Bellamy Nationalism, and two years later, Populism. In 1892 ran for San Francisco city attorney on the People's Party ticket. Foltz married young, had five children, and divorced at the age of thirty (often, to maintain respectability, she said that her husband had died). Additional Notes",City Attorney,1892,People 7610,Eliza A. Forbes,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Eliza A. Forbes of King County, Washington Territory was elected Justice of the Peace November 4, 1884. She, and Mrs. J. Anderson, were the first two women to be elected to this office in the Territory. Forbes ran against against a Mr. Langland and beat him by only eight votes. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1884, 7611,Sadie Foss,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sadie Foss was elected county recorder in Davis county, Utah in 1904. She won the race against Sarah A. Howard, her Democratic colleague. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Republican 7612,Julia French,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Julia French ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,People 7613,Permeal French,1867,1954,Idaho,,,,,,"Biography Permeal French taught school at Silver City, Idaho in the 1890s. She was elected state superintendent of public instruction in 1898, was succeeded in the position by other women until 1932. French was later ""dean of women"" at the University of Idaho. Governor Steunenburg declared her to be the best superintendent the state ever had Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898,Democratic 7614,Rose M. French,,,California,,,,,Other | Suffrage,"Biography Rose M. French ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. French was active in the California state suffrage association and served as the chair of the literature committee. She was also a member of the U.S. delegation to the International Conference of Women for a Permanent Peace at The Hague in 1915. French again acted as a delegate to the second conference of this organization, when it renamed itself, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, in 1919. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,Prohibition 7615,Maggie Mogeau,,,California,,,,Populist,,"Biography In 1894 Mogeau, a resident of San Bernardino, California, was nominated for the position of county superintendent. She won. She held the office for the 1895-1899 term along with a number of other California women who were also elected in this year to the position of county superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent,1894,Populist 7616,Alma Molyneux,,,Utah,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Alma Molyneux was elected state representative from Grand County, Utah in 1902. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902,Republican 7617,Laura S. Montgomery,,,Kansas,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Laura S. Montgomery was a candidate for Shawnee County, Kansas school superintendent in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Prohibition 7618,Mary E. Moore,"June 30th, 1852",,Ohio,Married,Writing,Religious magazine editor,Republican,Civic Reform | Temperance,"Biography In 1894 Ohio enacted a statute for the first time permitting women to vote in local school board elections. In the April 1895 election Mary E. (Mrs. George) Moore of Xenia was one of two candidates nominated by religious women with the goal of electing board members who would begin the process of social reform in Xenia through the education of the young. Mrs. Robert Williams, a member of Xenia's African-American community was also nominated as a candidate. She declined the nomination, stating that women of the African-American community would support the white candidates and hoped that those women's support could be counted upon in the next election. Moores' supporters drew upon their experience organizing on behalf of temperance to bring out the vote and Moore won her race along with Mrs. Eliza Carruthers, who received 1162 votes. Moore received 1123 votes, and the three, losing, male candidates polled 1017, 823, and 627 votes. Mary Moore had been the youngest crusader in the 1873-74 Temperance Crusades. She was a member of the Second United Presbyterian Church, the Women's Missionary Society, and editor of the missionary society's magazine. Her husband was a farmer. Additional Notes",Town School Board Member,1895,Republican 7619,Ellen D. Morris,1846,,Missouri,Single,Education,Educator,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1894 Ellen D. Morris, a resident of Kansas City, ran as a candidate for Missouri state superintendent of schools. She trained as a teacher and later worked for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Morris ran a poor third out of a field of four candidates, polling 3500 votes out of a half million ballots cast. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Prohibition 7620,Hannah B. Morse,,,Kansas,Married,,,,,"Biography Hannah P. Morse was elected in 1888 to the Oskaloosa, Kansas town council. This was an historic election as the mayor and all of the town council members were women. By one account, after the success of Susanna Salter's term as mayor of Argonia, Kansas (including positive news reports about Salter), Dr. J.W. Balsley of Oskaloosa came up with the idea of ""petticoat government"" in his town. He believed that women would be more committed to improving his community and convinced local leaders that he was correct and that they should elect the all-women slate. Morse was the wife of a local attorney. The women came to be seen as ""heroes of decency."" [Gehring, ""WomenOfficeholders in Kansas,"" Kansas History (Summer 1986), p. 53]. Morse was re-elected the following year. Additional Notes",City Council,1888, 7621,Clara Cynthia Munson,1861,1938,Oregon,,Education,School Administrator,Citizen,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1913 Clara Munson was elected mayor of Warrenton, Oregon, the first woman in the state to win this office. She had been brought up in a family (housed in a lighthouse in Oysterville, Washington) where political questions were discussed. She worked as a school teacher, school clerk, and assistant postmistress before agreeing to run as a mayoralty candidate in the small town of Warrenton. She defeated a male opponent thirty-eight to twenty-two. Munson said, ironically, that she was ""not very much in favor of woman suffrage,"" but since women had won suffrage in Oregon the previous year, they must act responsibly and ""take an active interest in political affairs and show they are able to make good use of a ballot."" As mayor she eliminated the positions of city attorney and chief of police and used the money for improvements, in particular the repair and construction of sidewalks to improve the quality of life and economy in Warrenton. At the end of her term she became director of the Warrenton school district, remaining in this position for thirty-five years. Additional Notes",Mayor,1913,Citizen 7622,Katie L. Mullen,1868,,California,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Katie L. Mullen was elected to a four year term in 1892 as the first woman to hold the office of Plumas County, California school superintendent. She was a graduate of the State Normal School (San Jose, CA), who started her career in teaching in 1888 in the mining town of La Porte, California. In June 1888 she was appointed a member of the Plumas county board of education. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 7623,Julie B. Nelson,1842,1914,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Julia B. Nelson, a well-known woman suffrage and temperance activist of Goodhue County, Minnesota, originally from Connecticut, was nominated in 1894 for the office of county superintendent and, again, in 1896 for the position of superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Populist 7623,Julie B. Nelson,1842,1914,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Julia B. Nelson, a well-known woman suffrage and temperance activist of Goodhue County, Minnesota, originally from Connecticut, was nominated in 1894 for the office of county superintendent and, again, in 1896 for the position of superintendent of schools. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1896,Populist 7624,Minnie Jean Nielson,,,North Dakota,,,,Democratic · Citizen,,"Biography Minnie Nielson was elected as State Superintendent of Public Instruction, North Dakota in 1919 and served until 1926. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1919,Republican 7625,Harriet F. Noble,1848,1930,Idaho,Married,Clerical | Business,Legislative Engrossment Clerk| Family Business,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Harriet (""Hattie"") Noble was elected to the Idaho State House of Representatives in 1898. She had been active in Democratic Party politics.. She served one term but continued to be active in educational issues until her death in 1930. Noble was born in Iowa. Her father was a gold prospector and saloonkeeper. She moved frequently as a child. She attended a good school and later taught public school in Idaho City. She married William B. Noble in 1875 when she was twenty-seven. Her husband was twenty-five years her senior. In this year she was also elected (presumably by the members) Engrossment Clerk of the Legislature, a clerical position that was based on personal popularity with members of the legislature. In 1889 her husband was paralyzed and she took over the successful family business. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1898,Democratic 7626,Rowena Palmer,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Rowena Palmer was elected to the City Council of Lowell, Massachusetts and was trustee of the public library. Additional Notes",City Council,, 7627,Stella Paulu,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography In 1916 Stella Paulu was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. They were effective in improving public services and infrastructure. Two years later Paulu was elected Mayor of Umatilla and served with several of the women on her council and in city offices. A photograph of the women is available from the Umatilla Museum and Historical Foundation Additional Notes",Town Council Member,1916, 7627,Stella Paulu,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography In 1916 Stella Paulu was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading their ticket as mayor. They were effective in improving public services and infrastructure. Two years later Paulu was elected Mayor of Umatilla and served with several of the women on her council and in city offices. A photograph of the women is available from the Umatilla Museum and Historical Foundation Additional Notes",Mayor,1918, 7628,Elia Wilkinson Peattie,1862,1935,Nebraska,Married,Writing,Writer and literary critic,Populist,,"Biography A well-known writer and literary critic, in 1894 Peattie was nominated to become a member on the Omaha (Nebraska) board of education. Two years later, with five parties contesting the office, she was nominated as a candidate for state university regent. Peattie, the mother of four, was a prolific writer. She wrote short stories, poems, novels, plays and stories for young readers as well as newspaper columns for the Omaha World-Herald and the Chicago Tribune. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1894,Populist 7628,Elia Wilkinson Peattie,1862,1935,Nebraska,Married,Writing,Writer and literary critic,Populist,,"Biography A well-known writer and literary critic, in 1894 Peattie was nominated to become a member on the Omaha (Nebraska) board of education. Two years later, with five parties contesting the office, she was nominated as a candidate for state university regent. Peattie, the mother of four, was a prolific writer. She wrote short stories, poems, novels, plays and stories for young readers as well as newspaper columns for the Omaha World-Herald and the Chicago Tribune. Additional Notes",State University Regent,1896,Populist 7629,Angennette J. Peavey,,,Colorado,,,,Republican,,"Biography In 1894, a year after women gained voting rights in Colorado, Peavey was elected as state superintendent of public instruction, the first woman to win statewide office. Esteele Reel ( Wyoming) and Emma F. Bates ( North Dakota) won election to the same position in 1894, two years after Laura J. Eisenhuth was elected to this office in North Dakota. Peavey, widowed in the Civil War, supported herself and her child as a teacher, bookstore operator, and writer for two newspapers. She was a leader in the Women's Republican League of Denver and vice-president of the State Central Committee. She was also a charter member of the Colorado Woman's Relief Corp. Her brother, Major William H. Upham, ran successfully in 1894 as the Republican candidate for governor in Wisconsin, serving one term. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction and ex-offico state librarian,1894,Republican 7630,Kittie Pierson,,,Missouri,,,,Populist,,"Biography In 1894 in Lebanon, Missouri, Pierson ran for the office of county recorder. She was nominated by the Populist Party and also endorsed by the Democratic Party. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1894,Populist 7631,Jeannette Pickering Rankin,1880,1973,Montana,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,Social worker| lobbyist,National · Republican,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography In 1916 Jeannette Rankin became the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress (House of Representatives). She ran as a Republican from Montana. Rankin was a social worker, suffrage, and peace activist. In 1913 she took over the well-organized Montana Equal Suffrage Association campaign to win a state suffrage amendment. The campaign was successful and gave Rankin the additional constituency of newly enfranchised women when she declared herself a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916. She ran in the contest for Montana's two at-large representatives to Congress. She campaigned as a woman candidate who emphasized issues of importance to women's groups including world peace and equal pay, but also cultivated labor, and farmers through her support of an eight-hour day, the end of child labor, and federal water policy favorable to western states. Running second in the field, she benefited from the at-large election that allowed multiple winners. She was said to be the first woman in the world elected to a national legislative body. Immediately after her election to the 65th Congress she became, by some accounts, the best known woman in the world and was spoken of as a possible presidential candidate. In the House of Representatives she worked for woman suffrage, child protection legislation, world peace, and prohibition. She cast one of more than fifty votes against United States entry into World War I. The women's movement was split in its view of her pacifism and her vote.The country's pre-occupation with World War I diminished her ability to lobby domestic reform legislation during her two-year term. Rankin's position on radical labor issues and the gerrymandering of her at-large district diminished her chance of re-election to the House of Representatives. Instead, in July 1918, she announced as a candidate in Montana's Republican Senate primary. When she failed to win the nomination, Rankin ran as the candidate of the National (Independent) Party, again seeking to interest a coalition of labor, agriculture, and women. In this campaign, as in 1916, she failed to win the support of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association (NAWSA) or its leader Carrie Chapman Catt, who believed that Montana's Senator Thomas Walsh could better serve the cause of woman suffrage. She lost her bid to become a national senator, but she and Anne Martin of Nevada made history in 1918 as the first women to campaign for the U.S. Senate. In 1940 Rankin capped decades of anti-war activism by again running successfully for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. After taking her seat, she cast the sole vote against bringing the United States into World War II. She later said that her second term ""ended for all practical purposes the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor...[and her vote] made her a reviled figure."" Rankin was born on a ranch in the then Montana Territory, the oldest of seven children. In 1902 she graduated from the University of Montana with a major in biology. She moved to New York City in 1904, remaining there for some years. During this time she worked with poor families as a visiting nurse and developed her commitment to pacifism, civil rights, and women's rights. Rankin lived briefly in Spokane in 1910 where she studied social policy and became more involved with the woman suffrage movement. When Rankin failed in her 1918 bid to be elected to the U.S. Senate, she went to work as the field secretary of the National Consumers League, while also lobbying for health legislation to protect mothers and children. A decade later she began working for the National Council for the Prevention of War. In 1940 when Rankin was again elected to the House of Representatives, she continued to maintain an anti-war position and to argue that unemployment, poverty, and poor health were the enemies of the American people. Rankin ran as a National (Independent) Party candidate for the U.S. Senate after failing to win the Republican primary nomination. Her vote, while a member of the House of Representatives, against the resolution whether or not the United States should enter World War I was credited as creating dissatisfaction among Republicans who might have given her that party's nomination as a candidate for the Senate. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1916,Republican 7631,Jeannette Pickering Rankin,1880,1973,Montana,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,Social worker| lobbyist,National · Republican,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography In 1916 Jeannette Rankin became the first woman ever elected to the United States Congress (House of Representatives). She ran as a Republican from Montana. Rankin was a social worker, suffrage, and peace activist. In 1913 she took over the well-organized Montana Equal Suffrage Association campaign to win a state suffrage amendment. The campaign was successful and gave Rankin the additional constituency of newly enfranchised women when she declared herself a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in 1916. She ran in the contest for Montana's two at-large representatives to Congress. She campaigned as a woman candidate who emphasized issues of importance to women's groups including world peace and equal pay, but also cultivated labor, and farmers through her support of an eight-hour day, the end of child labor, and federal water policy favorable to western states. Running second in the field, she benefited from the at-large election that allowed multiple winners. She was said to be the first woman in the world elected to a national legislative body. Immediately after her election to the 65th Congress she became, by some accounts, the best known woman in the world and was spoken of as a possible presidential candidate. In the House of Representatives she worked for woman suffrage, child protection legislation, world peace, and prohibition. She cast one of more than fifty votes against United States entry into World War I. The women's movement was split in its view of her pacifism and her vote.The country's pre-occupation with World War I diminished her ability to lobby domestic reform legislation during her two-year term. Rankin's position on radical labor issues and the gerrymandering of her at-large district diminished her chance of re-election to the House of Representatives. Instead, in July 1918, she announced as a candidate in Montana's Republican Senate primary. When she failed to win the nomination, Rankin ran as the candidate of the National (Independent) Party, again seeking to interest a coalition of labor, agriculture, and women. In this campaign, as in 1916, she failed to win the support of the National American Woman's Suffrage Association (NAWSA) or its leader Carrie Chapman Catt, who believed that Montana's Senator Thomas Walsh could better serve the cause of woman suffrage. She lost her bid to become a national senator, but she and Anne Martin of Nevada made history in 1918 as the first women to campaign for the U.S. Senate. In 1940 Rankin capped decades of anti-war activism by again running successfully for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. After taking her seat, she cast the sole vote against bringing the United States into World War II. She later said that her second term ""ended for all practical purposes the day the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor...[and her vote] made her a reviled figure."" Rankin was born on a ranch in the then Montana Territory, the oldest of seven children. In 1902 she graduated from the University of Montana with a major in biology. She moved to New York City in 1904, remaining there for some years. During this time she worked with poor families as a visiting nurse and developed her commitment to pacifism, civil rights, and women's rights. Rankin lived briefly in Spokane in 1910 where she studied social policy and became more involved with the woman suffrage movement. When Rankin failed in her 1918 bid to be elected to the U.S. Senate, she went to work as the field secretary of the National Consumers League, while also lobbying for health legislation to protect mothers and children. A decade later she began working for the National Council for the Prevention of War. In 1940 when Rankin was again elected to the House of Representatives, she continued to maintain an anti-war position and to argue that unemployment, poverty, and poor health were the enemies of the American people. Rankin ran as a National (Independent) Party candidate for the U.S. Senate after failing to win the Republican primary nomination. Her vote, while a member of the House of Representatives, against the resolution whether or not the United States should enter World War I was credited as creating dissatisfaction among Republicans who might have given her that party's nomination as a candidate for the Senate. Additional Notes",U.S. Senate Republican Party Primary,1918,Republican 7632,Emily S. Rice,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Emily S. Rice was elected Harper County ( Kansas) clerk in 1884 and served until 1888. Although Kansas was often progressive in matters of women's rights, since 1874 dissenters had challenged women's right to hold elective office. The question of whether Kansas women were legally entitled to run for, and hold, public office was not resolved until 1886 when the state attorney general issued an opinion supporting that right. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1884, 7633,Marilla Ricker,1840,1920,New Hampshire,Widowed,Legal System | Clerical,Attorney| notary public,Republican · Equal Rights,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Other,"Biography Marilla Ricker, an attorney, in 1910 announced her intention to run as a candidate for governor of New Hampshire. The state attorney general refused her candidate's petition saying that, lacking the right to vote, Ricker could not run for office. She had intended to make women's suffrage and taxation of church property her platform. After being widowed in 1868, Ricker used her wealth and property to further educate herself, for civic causes, and to become an attorney. As a widow, she divided her time between Washington, D.C. and her home in New Hampshire. In the nation's capital she was associated with Belva Lockwood with whom she challenged women's exclusion from local and federal government employment. In 1877 she applied to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia for appointment as a notary public (rejected because of her sex) but was later (1882) appointed by President Chester A. Arthur. She used the position to help poor prisoners make depositions without the usual fee. For this work as well as her concern for their access to counsel, unequal sentencing practices, and jailhouse conditions, she was known as the ""Prisoner's Friend."" On May 12, 1882, she was admitted to the Washington, D.C. bar and in 1884 the judges of the District of Columbia Supreme Court appointed her a United States commissioner and an examiner in chancery. She became a member of the US Supreme Court bar in 1891, the same year in which she sought to become US Ambassador to Columbia. She made the application in order ""to open the foreign service to women,"" something that Lockwood had tried in the late 1860s. Ricker had the backing of former New Hampshire Senator Henry W. Blair but President William McKinley refused to take the daring step of appointing a woman. Ricker was also a leader in the women's rights movement in her home state of New Hampshire. She insisted on women's right to vote and became an elector on the Equal Rights Party ticket in New Hampshire, supporting Belva Lockwood's 1884 presidential candidacy.In 1890 she successfully sued the state in a challenge to its exclusion of women attorneys from the New Hampshire bar. Additional Notes",Governor,1910,Republican 7634,Agnes L. Riddle,,,Colorado,,,,Republican · Progressive,Other,"Biography Agnes Riddle was a two-term member, 1910-1914, of the lower house of Colorado's legislature. In 1916, as the nominee of the Republican Party, she became the second woman elected to the Colorado Senate. In 1914 she ran unsuccessfully as the Progressive Party candidate for Secretary of State. Riddle was active in the Grange movement. She was reported to have been an ""ardent supporter of Mr. [Charles E.] Hughes"" [for president in 1916]. In an interview she had ""no kind words"" for the Woman's Party, saying, ""I call it foolish...women spending their time doing spite work against a party or a candidate. She is quoted in Scott, One-Half of the People (140) as saying that she thought the party's tactics were ""just plain nagging,"" and argued that for women to get anywhere politically, they must fight ""definitely for a party or a policy - not merely destructively."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Republican 7634,Agnes L. Riddle,,,Colorado,,,,Republican · Progressive,Other,"Biography Agnes Riddle was a two-term member, 1910-1914, of the lower house of Colorado's legislature. In 1916, as the nominee of the Republican Party, she became the second woman elected to the Colorado Senate. In 1914 she ran unsuccessfully as the Progressive Party candidate for Secretary of State. Riddle was active in the Grange movement. She was reported to have been an ""ardent supporter of Mr. [Charles E.] Hughes"" [for president in 1916]. In an interview she had ""no kind words"" for the Woman's Party, saying, ""I call it foolish...women spending their time doing spite work against a party or a candidate. She is quoted in Scott, One-Half of the People (140) as saying that she thought the party's tactics were ""just plain nagging,"" and argued that for women to get anywhere politically, they must fight ""definitely for a party or a policy - not merely destructively."" Additional Notes",State Senate,1916,Republican 7634,Agnes L. Riddle,,,Colorado,,,,Republican · Progressive,Other,"Biography Agnes Riddle was a two-term member, 1910-1914, of the lower house of Colorado's legislature. In 1916, as the nominee of the Republican Party, she became the second woman elected to the Colorado Senate. In 1914 she ran unsuccessfully as the Progressive Party candidate for Secretary of State. Riddle was active in the Grange movement. She was reported to have been an ""ardent supporter of Mr. [Charles E.] Hughes"" [for president in 1916]. In an interview she had ""no kind words"" for the Woman's Party, saying, ""I call it foolish...women spending their time doing spite work against a party or a candidate. She is quoted in Scott, One-Half of the People (140) as saying that she thought the party's tactics were ""just plain nagging,"" and argued that for women to get anywhere politically, they must fight ""definitely for a party or a policy - not merely destructively."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Republican 7634,Agnes L. Riddle,,,Colorado,,,,Republican · Progressive,Other,"Biography Agnes Riddle was a two-term member, 1910-1914, of the lower house of Colorado's legislature. In 1916, as the nominee of the Republican Party, she became the second woman elected to the Colorado Senate. In 1914 she ran unsuccessfully as the Progressive Party candidate for Secretary of State. Riddle was active in the Grange movement. She was reported to have been an ""ardent supporter of Mr. [Charles E.] Hughes"" [for president in 1916]. In an interview she had ""no kind words"" for the Woman's Party, saying, ""I call it foolish...women spending their time doing spite work against a party or a candidate. She is quoted in Scott, One-Half of the People (140) as saying that she thought the party's tactics were ""just plain nagging,"" and argued that for women to get anywhere politically, they must fight ""definitely for a party or a policy - not merely destructively."" Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Republican 7635,Lavina Roberts,,,Illinois,,Education | Writing,Teacher| lecturer| newspaper editor,People,,"Biography In 1894 Lavina Roberts ran an active, but unsuccessful, candidacy as the People's party nominee for Illinois state superintendent of public instruction. Roberts polled 22,557 votes. Earlier she had worked her way through the State Normal School, teaching alternate semesters to earn money for tuition. In 1892 she was an (unsuccessful) independent candidate for superintendent of schools for Pike County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892,Independent 7635,Lavina Roberts,,,Illinois,,Education | Writing,Teacher| lecturer| newspaper editor,People,,"Biography In 1894 Lavina Roberts ran an active, but unsuccessful, candidacy as the People's party nominee for Illinois state superintendent of public instruction. Roberts polled 22,557 votes. Earlier she had worked her way through the State Normal School, teaching alternate semesters to earn money for tuition. In 1892 she was an (unsuccessful) independent candidate for superintendent of schools for Pike County. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1894,People 7636,Helen Ring Robinson,1878,1923,Colorado,Married,Writing | Education,Writer| lecturer,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage | Other,"Biography Helen Ring Robinson, writer and lecturer, ran in Colorado's 1912 Democratic primary for the office of state senate. She won the primary and then the general election, becoming one of the first women in the United States to hold this state office. Her policy interests were many. In a November 23, 1913 interview printed in the New York Times, Robinson said that it was ""the womanly woman who was needed in politics, not a creature recreated in the image of man."" While state senator, in 1913 Robinson traveled to the mining camps affected by the Ludlow strike. In testimony before the Commission on Industrial Relations she told of her visit to the tent colony, ""where she found a friendliness among women of all nationalities -a true melting pot at Ludlow. In this regard, the strikers not only pioneered unionism, they challenged the rampant public racism of the day."" In 1915 she traveled as a member of the Henry Ford Peace Ship. Earlier in her writing career, Robinson adapted the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin for young readers. Additional Notes",Senator,1912,Democratic 7636,Helen Ring Robinson,1878,1923,Colorado,Married,Writing | Education,Writer| lecturer,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage | Other,"Biography Helen Ring Robinson, writer and lecturer, ran in Colorado's 1912 Democratic primary for the office of state senate. She won the primary and then the general election, becoming one of the first women in the United States to hold this state office. Her policy interests were many. In a November 23, 1913 interview printed in the New York Times, Robinson said that it was ""the womanly woman who was needed in politics, not a creature recreated in the image of man."" While state senator, in 1913 Robinson traveled to the mining camps affected by the Ludlow strike. In testimony before the Commission on Industrial Relations she told of her visit to the tent colony, ""where she found a friendliness among women of all nationalities -a true melting pot at Ludlow. In this regard, the strikers not only pioneered unionism, they challenged the rampant public racism of the day."" In 1915 she traveled as a member of the Henry Ford Peace Ship. Earlier in her writing career, Robinson adapted the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin for young readers. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914,Democratic 7637,Kate Kane Rossi,1854,1928,Illinois,Married,Education,Lecturer,,Civic Reform | Temperance | Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Kate Kane Rossi practiced law first in Wisconsin and later in Chicago where she was a successful criminal defense attorney. She ran for various elective offices, particularly judicial positions, in Milwaukee and Chicago from the 1880s into the twentieth century. In 1893, Rossi was not officially nominated for the office and had to collect the signatures required to be listed on the ballot. She was ultimately eliminated from the race on the grounds that she did not have signatures from the required two percent of registered Cook County voters. Newspapers around the country covered her campaign as a way of discussing women's political status. Many of her efforts were blocked by male officials who said women could not legally run for public office. She never won election but used her campaigns to speak on behalf of women's rights and social and criminal law issues. In 1911 Rossi attempted to become chief of police in Chicago but was not successful. Kate Kane began a law school education in 1877 at the University of Michigan but left after one year to apprentice in the law office of Pliny Norcross and A.A. Jackson in Janesville Wisconsin. One biographer speculates she made this decision after learning that Lavinia Goodell had just been admitted to the Janesville bar. Kane joined the bar at Janesville and soon thereafter in Milwaukee, in 1878 becoming that city's first woman lawyer. She moved her law practice to Chicago in 1883. She gained a reputation as smart, militant, and hot-tempered. She was also a paid lecturer: ""Legislation for the Poor Man"" was one of her popular talks. In 1890, the controversial religious skeptic and attorney Robert G. Ingersoll sponsored her for admission to the U.S. Supreme Court bar which put her in the company of other pioneering woman attorneys, including Belva Lockwood. It is thought that she worked with Esther Dunshee Bower and attorney Catherine Waugh McCulloch to win passage of state legislation giving Illinois women the right to serve on juries. She lobbied in Wisconsin and, later, Illinois to have matrons appointed to look after women prisoners at police stations. She also argued that women with children should be provided with child care when using courts. She married Vincenzo Rossi (date of marriage unknown but probably in the 1890s). Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1883, 7637,Kate Kane Rossi,1854,1928,Illinois,Married,Education,Lecturer,,Civic Reform | Temperance | Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Kate Kane Rossi practiced law first in Wisconsin and later in Chicago where she was a successful criminal defense attorney. She ran for various elective offices, particularly judicial positions, in Milwaukee and Chicago from the 1880s into the twentieth century. In 1893, Rossi was not officially nominated for the office and had to collect the signatures required to be listed on the ballot. She was ultimately eliminated from the race on the grounds that she did not have signatures from the required two percent of registered Cook County voters. Newspapers around the country covered her campaign as a way of discussing women's political status. Many of her efforts were blocked by male officials who said women could not legally run for public office. She never won election but used her campaigns to speak on behalf of women's rights and social and criminal law issues. In 1911 Rossi attempted to become chief of police in Chicago but was not successful. Kate Kane began a law school education in 1877 at the University of Michigan but left after one year to apprentice in the law office of Pliny Norcross and A.A. Jackson in Janesville Wisconsin. One biographer speculates she made this decision after learning that Lavinia Goodell had just been admitted to the Janesville bar. Kane joined the bar at Janesville and soon thereafter in Milwaukee, in 1878 becoming that city's first woman lawyer. She moved her law practice to Chicago in 1883. She gained a reputation as smart, militant, and hot-tempered. She was also a paid lecturer: ""Legislation for the Poor Man"" was one of her popular talks. In 1890, the controversial religious skeptic and attorney Robert G. Ingersoll sponsored her for admission to the U.S. Supreme Court bar which put her in the company of other pioneering woman attorneys, including Belva Lockwood. It is thought that she worked with Esther Dunshee Bower and attorney Catherine Waugh McCulloch to win passage of state legislation giving Illinois women the right to serve on juries. She lobbied in Wisconsin and, later, Illinois to have matrons appointed to look after women prisoners at police stations. She also argued that women with children should be provided with child care when using courts. She married Vincenzo Rossi (date of marriage unknown but probably in the 1890s). Additional Notes",City Police Chief,1911, 7637,Kate Kane Rossi,1854,1928,Illinois,Married,Education,Lecturer,,Civic Reform | Temperance | Labor | Suffrage,"Biography Kate Kane Rossi practiced law first in Wisconsin and later in Chicago where she was a successful criminal defense attorney. She ran for various elective offices, particularly judicial positions, in Milwaukee and Chicago from the 1880s into the twentieth century. In 1893, Rossi was not officially nominated for the office and had to collect the signatures required to be listed on the ballot. She was ultimately eliminated from the race on the grounds that she did not have signatures from the required two percent of registered Cook County voters. Newspapers around the country covered her campaign as a way of discussing women's political status. Many of her efforts were blocked by male officials who said women could not legally run for public office. She never won election but used her campaigns to speak on behalf of women's rights and social and criminal law issues. In 1911 Rossi attempted to become chief of police in Chicago but was not successful. Kate Kane began a law school education in 1877 at the University of Michigan but left after one year to apprentice in the law office of Pliny Norcross and A.A. Jackson in Janesville Wisconsin. One biographer speculates she made this decision after learning that Lavinia Goodell had just been admitted to the Janesville bar. Kane joined the bar at Janesville and soon thereafter in Milwaukee, in 1878 becoming that city's first woman lawyer. She moved her law practice to Chicago in 1883. She gained a reputation as smart, militant, and hot-tempered. She was also a paid lecturer: ""Legislation for the Poor Man"" was one of her popular talks. In 1890, the controversial religious skeptic and attorney Robert G. Ingersoll sponsored her for admission to the U.S. Supreme Court bar which put her in the company of other pioneering woman attorneys, including Belva Lockwood. It is thought that she worked with Esther Dunshee Bower and attorney Catherine Waugh McCulloch to win passage of state legislation giving Illinois women the right to serve on juries. She lobbied in Wisconsin and, later, Illinois to have matrons appointed to look after women prisoners at police stations. She also argued that women with children should be provided with child care when using courts. She married Vincenzo Rossi (date of marriage unknown but probably in the 1890s). Additional Notes",State Supreme Court Judge,1883, 7638,Estelle Rotner,,,California,,,,Prohibition,,"Biography Estelle Rotner ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco, in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1911,Prohibition 7639,Susanna Madora Salter,1860,1961,Kansas,Married,,,Republican · Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1887 Susanna Salter, a 27-year old temperance activist, became the first woman in the United States to be elected to the position of mayor. The town was Argonia, Kansas, a small Quaker village with a population of less than five hundred that had only incorporated in 1885. She was nominated, without notification, by men intent upon embarrassing and defeating temperance. Local Republicans uncovered the plan early on election day. They asked if she would serve, if elected. Salter agreed and with the support of Republicans and Prohibitionists, she was elected with a two-thirds majority. She became famous in the United States and abroad for this ""first,"" but did not desire a life in politics and, after serving the mandated one-year term, did not seek re-election. Salter attended Kansas Agricultural College before marrying Lewis A. Salter, son of former lieutenant-governor Melville J. Salter. Salter's father had served as Argonia's mayor and her husband had been selected as town clerk. The family was respected and Salter knew a great deal about politics. She had four children and was pregnant at the time of her election. Even opponents of woman suffrage were won over, however, by her reputation and her commitment to temperance. In October of 1887, Salter attended the annual conference of the Kansas woman suffrage organization, held that year in Newton, Kansas. Additional Notes",Mayor,1887,Prohibition 7640,Amelia Sanford,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1894, at the Prohibition Party convention, Mrs. Mary Metzgar nominated Sanford of Bloomington, Illinois for the position of trustee of the state university. Sanford's qualifications included past positions as professor at Adrian College and dean of the Woman's College of the Northwestern University. Sanford was editor/publisher of the Illinois Watch Tower and active in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",State University Regent,1894,Prohibition 7641,Mrs. Scott Saxton,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1892 Mrs. Scott Saxton ran for the East Denver, Colorado school board. She did not win. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 7642,Ada Pratt Seegmiller,1881,1961,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Ada Pratt Seegmiller was born in Toquerville, Utah, Ada Pratt married William West Seegmiller in 1899 and moved to Kanab, Utah. In the November 5, 1911 election, a small group of men in Kanab, perhaps unhappy with the actions of longtime male leaders, presented to voters, as a prank, an all-female slate for town council. The women were elected and all but Vinnie Jepson agreed to serve. The remaining four councilwomen appointed Ada Seegmiller, aged 30, to serve in Jepson's place. The five councilwomen enacted ordinances to improve flood control, regulate peddlers, stray pets and livestock, gambling, Sabbath breaking and drinking. Seegmiller, perhaps to make the point that women could win as serious candidates, successfully ran for re-election in 1913 but then declined to serve. Seegmiller is described as having been ""very involved"" in her husband's successful campaigns for public office (Utah State Senate, two terms; Utah House of Representatives, four terms) as well as his unsuccessful bid in 1932 as a Republican candidate for ( Utah) governor. (Turley, p. 313) Ada Seegmiller and her husband were very active in the LDS Church, serving as missionaries in Brazil in 1942-1945, and later assisting in translating the Book of Mormon into Portuguese. They had thirteen children. Additional Notes",City Council,1913, 7643,Etta Semple,,,Kansas,,,,Initiative and Referendum League,,"Biography Etta Semple, of Ottawa, Kansas, was nominated in 1894 for the office of state superintendent of instruction. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,1894,Initiative and Referendum League 7644,Mrs. C. J. M. Sharon,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. C. Sharon was elected Marion County (Kansas) Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1872. She was re-elected in 1874. The state legislature had voted Kansas women school election suffrage in 1861. Sharon was one of several women who held this position in the early 1870s, making them among the first female officeholders in the United States. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1872, 7644,Mrs. C. J. M. Sharon,,,Kansas,Married,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Mrs. C. Sharon was elected Marion County (Kansas) Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1872. She was re-elected in 1874. The state legislature had voted Kansas women school election suffrage in 1861. Sharon was one of several women who held this position in the early 1870s, making them among the first female officeholders in the United States. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1874, 7645,Marian M. Sheridan,,,Colorado,,,,People · Democratic,,"Biography Marian M. Sheridan was the People's Party candidate for Colorado state legislature in 1894. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,People 7646,E.M. Shroat,,,Nebraska,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography E.M. Shroat ran in 1894 as a candidate for Nebraska state representative from Custer County. She was prominent in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",State legislature,1894,Prohibition 7647,Dr. Julia Holmes Smith,1839,,Illinois,Married,Health Care and Medicine | Writing,Physician| editor,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1896 Julia Holmes Smith, a physician, ran as the Democratic Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee. She polled 14 percent of the votes (467,664), coming in a close fourth, but only three candidates could be elected. In 1898 Smith campaigned again as the Democratic Party candidate for the same office. Again, in a hotly contested, multi-candidate race, she received 15.2 percent of the vote (397,234 votes cast) but lost. In 1902 she ran again polling 14.42% of the ballots cast (365,408 votes),and again lost. In 1894 Smith had been appointed by Governor Altgeld to fill an unexpired term, thus becoming the first woman member of the University of Illinois Trustees. Shortly thereafter, in 1894, Lucy Flower was elected to the same Trustees board. At one time Smith was editor of the Woman's Page of the Chicago Times. She was a Congregationalist, Democrat, member of the Illinois Women's Press Assn, Fortnightly Club (ex-sec), Woman's Club of Chicago (President, six years), Twentieth Century Club. A physician born in Savannah, Georgia (to Willis and Margaret Turner Holmes) Smith spent much of her early life in New Orleans, after which she was educated at the Spingler Institute, a leading female academy in New York City. She married, had a son, and was widowed at the age of 25. She supported her son for eight years, remarried and, inspired by pioneering woman doctor Mary B. Jackson, entered Boston University School of Health Care and Medicine in 1873 transferring, for family reasons, to Chicago's Homeopathic College. Upon graduation, Smith established a private practice and organized the Woman's Medical Association. Smith was on the consulting staff of the Baptist Hospital, and was a member of the Board of the Illinois Training School for Nurses. She also belonged to the Board of Censors of the American Institute of Homeopathy. In her second marriage, she was the mother of a daughter. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Democratic 7647,Dr. Julia Holmes Smith,1839,,Illinois,Married,Health Care and Medicine | Writing,Physician| editor,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1896 Julia Holmes Smith, a physician, ran as the Democratic Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee. She polled 14 percent of the votes (467,664), coming in a close fourth, but only three candidates could be elected. In 1898 Smith campaigned again as the Democratic Party candidate for the same office. Again, in a hotly contested, multi-candidate race, she received 15.2 percent of the vote (397,234 votes cast) but lost. In 1902 she ran again polling 14.42% of the ballots cast (365,408 votes),and again lost. In 1894 Smith had been appointed by Governor Altgeld to fill an unexpired term, thus becoming the first woman member of the University of Illinois Trustees. Shortly thereafter, in 1894, Lucy Flower was elected to the same Trustees board. At one time Smith was editor of the Woman's Page of the Chicago Times. She was a Congregationalist, Democrat, member of the Illinois Women's Press Assn, Fortnightly Club (ex-sec), Woman's Club of Chicago (President, six years), Twentieth Century Club. A physician born in Savannah, Georgia (to Willis and Margaret Turner Holmes) Smith spent much of her early life in New Orleans, after which she was educated at the Spingler Institute, a leading female academy in New York City. She married, had a son, and was widowed at the age of 25. She supported her son for eight years, remarried and, inspired by pioneering woman doctor Mary B. Jackson, entered Boston University School of Health Care and Medicine in 1873 transferring, for family reasons, to Chicago's Homeopathic College. Upon graduation, Smith established a private practice and organized the Woman's Medical Association. Smith was on the consulting staff of the Baptist Hospital, and was a member of the Board of the Illinois Training School for Nurses. She also belonged to the Board of Censors of the American Institute of Homeopathy. In her second marriage, she was the mother of a daughter. Additional Notes",Trustee,1902, 7647,Dr. Julia Holmes Smith,1839,,Illinois,Married,Health Care and Medicine | Writing,Physician| editor,Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography In 1896 Julia Holmes Smith, a physician, ran as the Democratic Party candidate for University of Illinois Trustee. She polled 14 percent of the votes (467,664), coming in a close fourth, but only three candidates could be elected. In 1898 Smith campaigned again as the Democratic Party candidate for the same office. Again, in a hotly contested, multi-candidate race, she received 15.2 percent of the vote (397,234 votes cast) but lost. In 1902 she ran again polling 14.42% of the ballots cast (365,408 votes),and again lost. In 1894 Smith had been appointed by Governor Altgeld to fill an unexpired term, thus becoming the first woman member of the University of Illinois Trustees. Shortly thereafter, in 1894, Lucy Flower was elected to the same Trustees board. At one time Smith was editor of the Woman's Page of the Chicago Times. She was a Congregationalist, Democrat, member of the Illinois Women's Press Assn, Fortnightly Club (ex-sec), Woman's Club of Chicago (President, six years), Twentieth Century Club. A physician born in Savannah, Georgia (to Willis and Margaret Turner Holmes) Smith spent much of her early life in New Orleans, after which she was educated at the Spingler Institute, a leading female academy in New York City. She married, had a son, and was widowed at the age of 25. She supported her son for eight years, remarried and, inspired by pioneering woman doctor Mary B. Jackson, entered Boston University School of Health Care and Medicine in 1873 transferring, for family reasons, to Chicago's Homeopathic College. Upon graduation, Smith established a private practice and organized the Woman's Medical Association. Smith was on the consulting staff of the Baptist Hospital, and was a member of the Board of the Illinois Training School for Nurses. She also belonged to the Board of Censors of the American Institute of Homeopathy. In her second marriage, she was the mother of a daughter. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896,Democratic 7648,Gladys Spinning,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography In 1916 Gladys Spinning was elected to the Umatilla, Oregon town council, part of a group of women who took control of the local government that year, with Laura Stockton Starcher heading the ticket as mayor. Additional Notes",Town Council,1916, 7649,Kate Tupper Galpin,1855,1906,California,Married,Education,College or University Educator,,Suffrage,"Biography Kate Tupper Galpin was nominated for the office of County Superintendent in Los Angeles County, California in 1894. The women of the county nominated Galpin by petition, but her campaign was unsuccessful. Galpin was an educator, having taught at the University of Nevada. She was involved in the suffrage movement in southern California and women's efforts to expand involvement in civic affairs and politics. Galpin's sister Mila Tupper Maynard also ran for office in Los Angeles. Maynard was a Socialist Party candidate for City Council in 1913. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Prohibition 7650,Eugenia Almira Wheeler Goff,1844,1922,Minnesota,Married,Education,Teacher| Education Administrator| Business woman| Author,,,"Biography Eugenia Goff was nominated for school board of Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1894. She was supported by women in the city in her race for the school board, along with endorsements from the Populist, Prohibitionist, and Democratic parties. However, she lost the election, coming in fourth with 13164 votes. Goff was a trained educator and the inspector of state training schools for teachers in Minnesota. In 1876 Goff published a textbook, Minnesota: Its Geography, History, and Resources. With her husband Eugenia Goff ran the National Historical Publishing Company and produced historical maps. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894,Democratic 7651,Laura DeForce Gordon,1838,1907,California,Divorced,Legal System | Writing | Education,Attorney| journalist| lecturer,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Laura deForce Gordon was a well known trial lawyer in California (""lady lawyer of San Joaquin County."") Gordon frequently appeared at the state legislature, lobbing various reform causes. In 1871 she was nominated by the Independent party as its candidate for state senator to represent a district of San Joaquin county. She received over 200 votes in the race. In June 1878, Gordon campaigned, with the help of her friend Clara Foltz, to become a delegate to the California constitutional convention to begin in September. She lost but received a few hundred votes and succeeded in her goal, establishing the right of women to participate in constitution making. She attended the convention as a lobbyist for the woman suffrage cause. In 1887 Gordan was nominated, but decline to run for state Attorney General. Gordan was also president of the State Suffrage League and active in suffrage politics nationally and through the western part of the country. She was instrumental in insuring that the California state constitution did not bar women from the state university system, or from any business or profession. Additional Notes",State Senate,1871,Democratic 7651,Laura DeForce Gordon,1838,1907,California,Divorced,Legal System | Writing | Education,Attorney| journalist| lecturer,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Laura deForce Gordon was a well known trial lawyer in California (""lady lawyer of San Joaquin County."") Gordon frequently appeared at the state legislature, lobbing various reform causes. In 1871 she was nominated by the Independent party as its candidate for state senator to represent a district of San Joaquin county. She received over 200 votes in the race. In June 1878, Gordon campaigned, with the help of her friend Clara Foltz, to become a delegate to the California constitutional convention to begin in September. She lost but received a few hundred votes and succeeded in her goal, establishing the right of women to participate in constitution making. She attended the convention as a lobbyist for the woman suffrage cause. In 1887 Gordan was nominated, but decline to run for state Attorney General. Gordan was also president of the State Suffrage League and active in suffrage politics nationally and through the western part of the country. She was instrumental in insuring that the California state constitution did not bar women from the state university system, or from any business or profession. Additional Notes",State Attorney General,1887,Democratic 7651,Laura DeForce Gordon,1838,1907,California,Divorced,Legal System | Writing | Education,Attorney| journalist| lecturer,Democratic,Labor | Suffrage | Temperance,"Biography Laura deForce Gordon was a well known trial lawyer in California (""lady lawyer of San Joaquin County."") Gordon frequently appeared at the state legislature, lobbing various reform causes. In 1871 she was nominated by the Independent party as its candidate for state senator to represent a district of San Joaquin county. She received over 200 votes in the race. In June 1878, Gordon campaigned, with the help of her friend Clara Foltz, to become a delegate to the California constitutional convention to begin in September. She lost but received a few hundred votes and succeeded in her goal, establishing the right of women to participate in constitution making. She attended the convention as a lobbyist for the woman suffrage cause. In 1887 Gordan was nominated, but decline to run for state Attorney General. Gordan was also president of the State Suffrage League and active in suffrage politics nationally and through the western part of the country. She was instrumental in insuring that the California state constitution did not bar women from the state university system, or from any business or profession. Additional Notes",State Senate,1871,Democratic 7652,Alice A. Gottfredson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Alice A. Gottfredson ran for county recorder in Sevier county, Utah in 1904. She ran against Laura Baker, her Socialist colleague, and Lydia Cowley, her Republican colleague. Gottfredson did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Democratic 7653,Maria F. Gray,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Maria F. Gray ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1888 and again in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1888,Republican 7653,Maria F. Gray,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Maria F. Gray ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1888 and again in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,People 7654,Helen Loring Grenfell,1863,1935,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen Loring Grenfell was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Colorado, in 1898 through 1904. She was greatly admired by politicians in her state and by national women's rights activists. Of Mrs. Helen L. Grenfell, the most famous of Colorado's women superintendents, an ex-governor of the state once said: ""She is not only the best superintendent, but the best state official that Colorado has ever had."" The following quotation serves to show, not merely the personality of the most prominent of Colorado's women office-holders, but also the type of woman who is calculated to win the greatest success in politics: ""Mrs. Grenfell is strong, earnest, competent, yet womanly and inspiring. She has not made her office wait upon politics, and the result has amply justified her. ... Mrs. Grenfell asks no special recognition on account of her sex, though she has always met with courteous treatment. She stands on her merits alone, as all women who are successful in public affairs must do, and on account of reasonable and impersonal point of view has the faculty of working in harmony with the men associated with her."" Page 137 [Note 1: 1 Chautauquan, 34:484. Raine, ""Woman Suffrage in Colorado.""] Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 7654,Helen Loring Grenfell,1863,1935,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen Loring Grenfell was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Colorado, in 1898 through 1904. She was greatly admired by politicians in her state and by national women's rights activists. Of Mrs. Helen L. Grenfell, the most famous of Colorado's women superintendents, an ex-governor of the state once said: ""She is not only the best superintendent, but the best state official that Colorado has ever had."" The following quotation serves to show, not merely the personality of the most prominent of Colorado's women office-holders, but also the type of woman who is calculated to win the greatest success in politics: ""Mrs. Grenfell is strong, earnest, competent, yet womanly and inspiring. She has not made her office wait upon politics, and the result has amply justified her. ... Mrs. Grenfell asks no special recognition on account of her sex, though she has always met with courteous treatment. She stands on her merits alone, as all women who are successful in public affairs must do, and on account of reasonable and impersonal point of view has the faculty of working in harmony with the men associated with her."" Page 137 [Note 1: 1 Chautauquan, 34:484. Raine, ""Woman Suffrage in Colorado.""] Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1904,Democratic 7654,Helen Loring Grenfell,1863,1935,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen Loring Grenfell was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Colorado, in 1898 through 1904. She was greatly admired by politicians in her state and by national women's rights activists. Of Mrs. Helen L. Grenfell, the most famous of Colorado's women superintendents, an ex-governor of the state once said: ""She is not only the best superintendent, but the best state official that Colorado has ever had."" The following quotation serves to show, not merely the personality of the most prominent of Colorado's women office-holders, but also the type of woman who is calculated to win the greatest success in politics: ""Mrs. Grenfell is strong, earnest, competent, yet womanly and inspiring. She has not made her office wait upon politics, and the result has amply justified her. ... Mrs. Grenfell asks no special recognition on account of her sex, though she has always met with courteous treatment. She stands on her merits alone, as all women who are successful in public affairs must do, and on account of reasonable and impersonal point of view has the faculty of working in harmony with the men associated with her."" Page 137 [Note 1: 1 Chautauquan, 34:484. Raine, ""Woman Suffrage in Colorado.""] Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1898, 7654,Helen Loring Grenfell,1863,1935,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Helen Loring Grenfell was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Colorado, in 1898 through 1904. She was greatly admired by politicians in her state and by national women's rights activists. Of Mrs. Helen L. Grenfell, the most famous of Colorado's women superintendents, an ex-governor of the state once said: ""She is not only the best superintendent, but the best state official that Colorado has ever had."" The following quotation serves to show, not merely the personality of the most prominent of Colorado's women office-holders, but also the type of woman who is calculated to win the greatest success in politics: ""Mrs. Grenfell is strong, earnest, competent, yet womanly and inspiring. She has not made her office wait upon politics, and the result has amply justified her. ... Mrs. Grenfell asks no special recognition on account of her sex, though she has always met with courteous treatment. She stands on her merits alone, as all women who are successful in public affairs must do, and on account of reasonable and impersonal point of view has the faculty of working in harmony with the men associated with her."" Page 137 [Note 1: 1 Chautauquan, 34:484. Raine, ""Woman Suffrage in Colorado.""] Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1900, 7655,Minnie Grinstead,1869,1925,Kansas,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Grinstead was the first woman elected to the Kansas House of Representatives, in 1919. She served for three terms. Grinstead was a teacher and activist with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Grinstead served three terms in the Kansas House, and declined to run for another term. Instead she ran for and was elected probate judge in her hometown of Liberal, serving for about one year, before her death. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Republican 7656,Ella Guptil,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Ella Guptil ran for the office of superintendent of schools and Clallum County, Washington, and was elected in 1894. Guptil's election was challenged in the courts on state constitutional grounds. In 1896 the Washington State Supreme Court found in Guptils favor allowing that the state legislature could allow women to be elected County Superintendents of Instruction even though the constitution referred to such superintendents as ""he"". Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 7657,L. Meredith Stansbury,,,Colorado,,,,Democratic · People,,"Biography L. Meredith Stansbury was nominated in 1894 for state assembly from Arapahoe County, Colorado. In that year she was the best known of the assembly candidates. The Woman's Journal described her as the ""Ellis Meredith"" of the Denver News. (""On the Eve of the Election,"" November 10, 1894). She was active in the woman suffrage movement and had testified before the Judiciary Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives on the question of women's rights. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1894,People 7658,Laura Stockton Starcher,,,Oregon,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Laura Stockton Starcher was elected mayor of the small town of Umatilla, Oregon in 1916. She defeated the incumbent, her husband E.E. Starcher, by a vote of twenty-six to eight. In the same election, voters selected women for four of the six town council seats as well as the positions of recorder and treasurer. Women voters organized to bring about electoral change because of dissatisfaction with reduced town services. They were also displeased with the outgoing council's failure to address economic issues. E.E. Starcher said later that he had no prior knowledge of his wife's intention to run for office. Starcher took office in Janaury 1917 along with the four other women elected to the town council: Gladys Spinning, Anna Means, Florence Brownell, and Stella Paulu. Between 1917 and 1920 they directed improvements in public utility services, developed a plan for street and sidewalk projects, and carried out ""Cleanup Weeks."" Under these woman town government established a library and monthly garbage collection and, in 1918, brought in health officials to help the community deal with the smallpox epidemic. Several of these women remained in office through 1921 although Starcher served only eight months of her two-year term for reasons of health. In 1918 Stella Paula was elected mayor to replace her. In 1920 the town returned to an all-male city government because no women came forward to run for office. Additional Notes",Mayor,1916, 7659,Helen Curtenius Statler,1870,1943,Michigan,,,,Republican,,"Biography Helen Statler, a civic leader, was an unsuccessful candidate from Michigan for the 1920 U.S. House of Representatives. Michigan granted women full voting rights in 1918. In March, 1920 local women, unhappy with the two announced Republican party candidates for the Third Congressional District approached Statler and asked her to run for the office. She was well thought of in Kalamazoo but had no political experience. After initially hesitating, Statler agreed to run in the three-way primary race. She was opposed by a respected attorney and local sheriff. Despite her lack of previous experience, Statler ran an aggressive primary campaign that was well-received by citizens and the Michigan press. At the outset her platform emphasized legal and economic issues affecting women, as well as the need of the federal government to take an active role in elementary and secondary education. She quickly expanded that platform with demands for a federal budget system, military preparedness, better roads, and higher appropriations for agriculture. She made many public appearances, sent out pamphlets and, in the last month of the primary, placed nine political advertisements in the KalamazooGazette. In the primary balloting Statler made a good showing with 5842 votes, but attorney William Frankhauser won the party's nomination with 7888 votes. Frankhauser defeated his Democratic opponent in the general election only to find his health shattered. On May 9, 1921 he committed suicide. Statler, apparently, left politics after her defeat in the primary. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1920,Republican 7660,M. Strickland,,,Nebraska,Single,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography M. Strickland, a Nebraska resident, was nominated in 1894 to run for the office of Cerro Gordo county recorder. She was active in the Woman's Christian Temperance Union Additional Notes",County Recorder,1894, 7661,Laura E. Stroud,,,Wyoming,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Laura E. Stround ran unsuccessfully in 1890 for Natrona County, Wyoming (county) clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1890,Democratic 7662,Lucy M. Sullivan,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography In 1889 Lucy M. Sullivan was elected mayor of Baldwin, Kansas. Additional Notes",Mayor,1889, 7663,F.M. Tanner,,,Colorado,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography F.M. Tanner ran as a candidate for the state assembly in 1894 from Ft. Collins, Colorado. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1894,Prohibition 7664,May Haddow,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography May Haddow was elected tax collector for Camargo, Illinois, before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7665,Sarah Blanche Hamblin,1873,1945,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sarah Blanche Hamblin was elected to the city council of Kanab, Utah and served from 1912-1913. Hamblin served with the first woman mayor in Utah and an all woman council Additional Notes",City Council,1912, 7666,Tamar Stewart Hamblin,1880,1961,Utah,,Health Care and Medicine,Nurse,,,"Biography Tamar Stewart Hamblin was elected to the city council of Kanab, Utah and served from 1912-1913. Hamblin served with the first woman mayor in Utah and an all woman council. Hamblin was a practical nurse who worked in the town of Kanab. She was also remembered locally for the poetry and articles she wrote. Additional Notes",City Council,1912, 7667,Sarah B. Hamlin,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Sarah B. Hamlin ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1888. Additional Notes",City School Director,1888, 7668,Dora Myers Hanna,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Dora Myers Hanna was the Judge of Elections, in Wyoming some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Judge of Elections,1914, 7669,Ione T. Hanna,1837,,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Iona T. Hanna was elected to a school board in Denver, Colorado, in 1893. Some sources indicate that Denver women banded together to elect Hanna to the position. Hanna was an active suffragist. Hanna ran for State Superintendent of Public Instruction on the (McKinley) Republican ticket in Colorado in 1896. Hanna lost to another woman candidate, Grace Espy Patton (Silver Republican and Democrat) Hanna was a graduate of Oberlin College in Ohio, where she was influenced by visiting abolitionists and other reformers. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893,Republican 7669,Ione T. Hanna,1837,,Colorado,Married,,,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Iona T. Hanna was elected to a school board in Denver, Colorado, in 1893. Some sources indicate that Denver women banded together to elect Hanna to the position. Hanna was an active suffragist. Hanna ran for State Superintendent of Public Instruction on the (McKinley) Republican ticket in Colorado in 1896. Hanna lost to another woman candidate, Grace Espy Patton (Silver Republican and Democrat) Hanna was a graduate of Oberlin College in Ohio, where she was influenced by visiting abolitionists and other reformers. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1896,Republican 7670,Mrs. M. K. Harnish,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.K. Harnish ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,Prohibition 7671,Mrs. E. C. Harrington,,,California,Married,Legal System,Attorney,,,"Biography Mrs. E. C. Harrington ran for justice of the peace in San Francisco, California in 1914. Harrington was a practicing attorney in that city. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1914, 7672,Mary Harris,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mary Harris ran for county recorder in Tooele county, Utah in 1902. Harris lost the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902, 7673,Mary Harzer,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Mary Harzer ran for the office of State Board of Equalization in California in 1914. Harzer did not get elected to office. Additional Notes",State Board of Equalization,1914,Socialist 7674,Ella Knowles,,,,,Legal System,Attorney,,Suffrage,"Biography Ella Knowles Haskell-see Ella Knowles Additional Notes",,, 7675,Frances M. Haskell,1871,1947,Washington,Married,,,Republican,Civic Reform | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Frances M. Haskell ran successfully for the Washington State House on the Republican Party ticket in 1919. She served for one two-year term, representing District 38 (Pierce County). During her time in the legislature Haskell served on committees concerned with education, health care, state libraries, and veterans. In addition, she chaired the committee on public morals. She successfully sponsored a bill relating to juvenile insurance by fraternal benefit societies. In 1920 Haskell sponsored the federal woman suffrage amendment in an extraordinary session of the Washington legislature. Haskell was born in New York. She married Herbert B. Haskell and resided with him in Tacoma, Washington. Frances Haskell held several national offices with the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). She served as the GAR's national president in 1939. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Republican 7676,Maggie Smith Hathaway,1867,1955,Montana,,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1894 Maggie Smith Hathaway was elected school superintendent in Helena, Montana. She was the first woman elected to the Montana state legislature, representing Ravalli, in 1916.. She served for two terms, serving until 1922. Hathaway was originally from Ohio, but moved to Montana in the 1890s. She was an educator, and had taught school in both Ohio and Montana. Hathaway worked on the Montana suffrage campaign in 1914. While in the legislature Hathaway supported prohibition, labor rights, and the rights of women and mothers. In the early 1920s she served as the secretary of the of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 7676,Maggie Smith Hathaway,1867,1955,Montana,,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1894 Maggie Smith Hathaway was elected school superintendent in Helena, Montana. She was the first woman elected to the Montana state legislature, representing Ravalli, in 1916.. She served for two terms, serving until 1922. Hathaway was originally from Ohio, but moved to Montana in the 1890s. She was an educator, and had taught school in both Ohio and Montana. Hathaway worked on the Montana suffrage campaign in 1914. While in the legislature Hathaway supported prohibition, labor rights, and the rights of women and mothers. In the early 1920s she served as the secretary of the of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 7676,Maggie Smith Hathaway,1867,1955,Montana,,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1894 Maggie Smith Hathaway was elected school superintendent in Helena, Montana. She was the first woman elected to the Montana state legislature, representing Ravalli, in 1916.. She served for two terms, serving until 1922. Hathaway was originally from Ohio, but moved to Montana in the 1890s. She was an educator, and had taught school in both Ohio and Montana. Hathaway worked on the Montana suffrage campaign in 1914. While in the legislature Hathaway supported prohibition, labor rights, and the rights of women and mothers. In the early 1920s she served as the secretary of the of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 7676,Maggie Smith Hathaway,1867,1955,Montana,,Education,Teacher,,Suffrage,"Biography In 1894 Maggie Smith Hathaway was elected school superintendent in Helena, Montana. She was the first woman elected to the Montana state legislature, representing Ravalli, in 1916.. She served for two terms, serving until 1922. Hathaway was originally from Ohio, but moved to Montana in the 1890s. She was an educator, and had taught school in both Ohio and Montana. Hathaway worked on the Montana suffrage campaign in 1914. While in the legislature Hathaway supported prohibition, labor rights, and the rights of women and mothers. In the early 1920s she served as the secretary of the of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1916,Democratic 7677,Olive Haws,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Olive Haws ran for county treasurer in Beaver county, Utah in 1906. Haws did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1906,Democratic 7678,Elizabeth A. Hayward,,,Utah,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Elizabeth A. Hayward was elected to the Utah state senate in 1918. She served two terms and was from Salt Lake city. Hayward was active in the suffrage movement in the state and was the legislator who introduced the Nineteenth Amendment in the Utah Senate. Additional Notes",State Senate,1918,Democratic 7679,Evangeline Heartz,1849,,Colorado,,,,Democratic · Populist,,"Biography Evangeline Heartz served at least three times, as member of the Colorado House of Representatives from Denver. She was first elected to serve from 1897-1898, Heartz was a supporter of labor unions and introduced a bill providing for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes. While not active with suffragist organizations in CO, Heartz supported women's right to vote. Heartz was Chairman of the Committee on Enrollments, and Member of the Committees on Appropriations and Expenditures, Education, State Institutions, Temperance, and Public Health. Heartz was also the first woman Speaker of the House [CO]. In 1912 Heartz was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, District H, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1897,Populist 7679,Evangeline Heartz,1849,,Colorado,,,,Democratic · Populist,,"Biography Evangeline Heartz served at least three times, as member of the Colorado House of Representatives from Denver. She was first elected to serve from 1897-1898, Heartz was a supporter of labor unions and introduced a bill providing for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes. While not active with suffragist organizations in CO, Heartz supported women's right to vote. Heartz was Chairman of the Committee on Enrollments, and Member of the Committees on Appropriations and Expenditures, Education, State Institutions, Temperance, and Public Health. Heartz was also the first woman Speaker of the House [CO]. In 1912 Heartz was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, District H, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 7679,Evangeline Heartz,1849,,Colorado,,,,Democratic · Populist,,"Biography Evangeline Heartz served at least three times, as member of the Colorado House of Representatives from Denver. She was first elected to serve from 1897-1898, Heartz was a supporter of labor unions and introduced a bill providing for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes. While not active with suffragist organizations in CO, Heartz supported women's right to vote. Heartz was Chairman of the Committee on Enrollments, and Member of the Committees on Appropriations and Expenditures, Education, State Institutions, Temperance, and Public Health. Heartz was also the first woman Speaker of the House [CO]. In 1912 Heartz was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, District H, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1897,Populist 7679,Evangeline Heartz,1849,,Colorado,,,,Democratic · Populist,,"Biography Evangeline Heartz served at least three times, as member of the Colorado House of Representatives from Denver. She was first elected to serve from 1897-1898, Heartz was a supporter of labor unions and introduced a bill providing for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes. While not active with suffragist organizations in CO, Heartz supported women's right to vote. Heartz was Chairman of the Committee on Enrollments, and Member of the Committees on Appropriations and Expenditures, Education, State Institutions, Temperance, and Public Health. Heartz was also the first woman Speaker of the House [CO]. In 1912 Heartz was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, District H, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1901,Populist 7679,Evangeline Heartz,1849,,Colorado,,,,Democratic · Populist,,"Biography Evangeline Heartz served at least three times, as member of the Colorado House of Representatives from Denver. She was first elected to serve from 1897-1898, Heartz was a supporter of labor unions and introduced a bill providing for compulsory arbitration in labor disputes. While not active with suffragist organizations in CO, Heartz supported women's right to vote. Heartz was Chairman of the Committee on Enrollments, and Member of the Committees on Appropriations and Expenditures, Education, State Institutions, Temperance, and Public Health. Heartz was also the first woman Speaker of the House [CO]. In 1912 Heartz was a Democratic Party candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, District H, in Denver, Colorado in 1912. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1912,Democratic 7680,Dolly Helm,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Dolly Helm was elected tax assessor for North Litchfield, Illinois some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7681,Frances Herr,,,New Jersey,,,,,,"Biography Frances Herr was elected to the Moorestown, New Jersey school board some time before 1915. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1914, 7682,Josephine T. Hicks,1845,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Josephine T. Hicks ran for representative for the state house from Arapahoe County, in Colorado in 1894. Two years later she was the Prohibition Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Prohibition 7682,Josephine T. Hicks,1845,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Josephine T. Hicks ran for representative for the state house from Arapahoe County, in Colorado in 1894. Two years later she was the Prohibition Party candidate for Lieutenant Governor. Additional Notes",,1896,Prohibition 7683,Kate S. Hilliard,,,Utah,,,,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Kate S. Hilliard ran for state representative Weber county, Utah in 1902. She did not win the race. Hilliard was a journalist and local activist in Ogden, Utah. She was also supportive of the Socialist party in Utah and worked for woman's suffrage on the state and national level. Hilliard ran again for the same office, as a Socialist, in 1904; and lost once more. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902,Socialist 7683,Kate S. Hilliard,,,Utah,,,,Socialist,Suffrage,"Biography Kate S. Hilliard ran for state representative Weber county, Utah in 1902. She did not win the race. Hilliard was a journalist and local activist in Ogden, Utah. She was also supportive of the Socialist party in Utah and worked for woman's suffrage on the state and national level. Hilliard ran again for the same office, as a Socialist, in 1904; and lost once more. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1904,Socialist 7684,Sadie Holdaway,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sadie Holdaway was elected county recorder in Uintah county, Utah in 1902. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902, 7685,Carrie Clyde Holly,1857,circa 1930,Colorado,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Republican,,"Biography Carrie C. Holly was one of the first women elected to the Colorado House of Representatives. She was elected in 1894 and served for two years, representing Vineland, Peublo County. Holly was born in New York City and lived there until she moved West in 1889. She studied law with her husband, Judge Charles Holly, and they lived on a ranch at Vineland with their two daughters. The women of Colorado are enthusiastic voters and it is claimed that they cast fifty-two per cent of the total vote, though there are in the state, 30,000 more men than women. Though they have not enjoyed their full rights of representation, the women have not been over-clamorous for elective office, though they lay just claims to a larger share in the appointive positions, and thus far feel that they have not received the recognition to which their status as citizens and their work entitle them. As county and state school superintendents they have shown a high degree of proficiency. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Republican 7686,Christine Holmberg,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Christine Holmberg was elected Clerk of Santa Barbara, California in 1913. Holmberg defeated her male opponent even defeating him in his home district. It was reported that women voters were an important factor in the race. Additional Notes",City Clerk,1913, 7687,Della Hooper,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Della Hooper was elected tax assessor for Mount Hope, Illinois some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7688,Alice Merrill Horne,1868,1948,Utah,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Merrill Horne was elected a member of the Utah State Legislature in 1898. She was also a Democratic party candidate for the State Assembly from Salt Lake County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1898,Democratic 7688,Alice Merrill Horne,1868,1948,Utah,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Merrill Horne was elected a member of the Utah State Legislature in 1898. She was also a Democratic party candidate for the State Assembly from Salt Lake County, Utah in 1913. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1913,Democratic 7689,Mae Houston,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Mae Houston ran for county recorder in Garfield county, Utah in 1902. Houston lost to her Republican colleague Marie Worthen. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 7690,Mrs. S. J. Howard,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S.J. Howard ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1892. Additional Notes",City School Director,1892,United Labor Party 7691,Sarah A. Howard,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Howard ran for county recorder in Davis county, Utah in 1902. She won the race against Elizabeth Brown, her Republican colleague. Howard ran again in 1904, but lost that race to Sadie Foss, the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Democratic 7691,Sarah A. Howard,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Sarah A. Howard ran for county recorder in Davis county, Utah in 1902. She won the race against Elizabeth Brown, her Republican colleague. Howard ran again in 1904, but lost that race to Sadie Foss, the Republican candidate. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1904,Democratic 7692,Marion Newhall Horwitz,,,Florida,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Marion N. Horwitz was elected mayor of Moore Haven, Florida in 1917. She was the first female mayor south of the Mason-Dixon line. Horwitz who came from a prominent Philadelphia, PA family, moved to Florida after the death of her husband, an attorney. She had been one of the leaders of the Emergency Aid Committee during World War I in Philadelphia and known for her organizational abilities. Additional Notes",Mayor,1917,Democratic 7693,Dr. Jessie Wallace Hughan,1875,1955,New York,Single,Education,Educator,Socialist,Other,"Biography Dr. Jessie Wallace Hughan was an educator in the schools of New York City. She was a peace activist from the beginning of World War I onward, and one of the founders and leaders of the War Resisters League, a secular pacifist organization. Hughan ran for several elected offices, all on the Socialist Party ticket. In 1915 she ran for Alderman of New York City, Secretary of State in 1918, and Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1920. Wallace continued to run for public offfice, campaigning for the U.S. House and Senate, and the New York State Assembly through seven races in the 1920s and 1930s. Hughan was also a founder of the Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity at Barnard College. The Fraternity continues today dedicated to ""Women Enriched through Lifelong Friendship."" Additional Notes",Alderman,1915,Socialist 7693,Dr. Jessie Wallace Hughan,1875,1955,New York,Single,Education,Educator,Socialist,Other,"Biography Dr. Jessie Wallace Hughan was an educator in the schools of New York City. She was a peace activist from the beginning of World War I onward, and one of the founders and leaders of the War Resisters League, a secular pacifist organization. Hughan ran for several elected offices, all on the Socialist Party ticket. In 1915 she ran for Alderman of New York City, Secretary of State in 1918, and Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1920. Wallace continued to run for public offfice, campaigning for the U.S. House and Senate, and the New York State Assembly through seven races in the 1920s and 1930s. Hughan was also a founder of the Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity at Barnard College. The Fraternity continues today dedicated to ""Women Enriched through Lifelong Friendship."" Additional Notes",Lieutenant Governor,1920,Socialist 7693,Dr. Jessie Wallace Hughan,1875,1955,New York,Single,Education,Educator,Socialist,Other,"Biography Dr. Jessie Wallace Hughan was an educator in the schools of New York City. She was a peace activist from the beginning of World War I onward, and one of the founders and leaders of the War Resisters League, a secular pacifist organization. Hughan ran for several elected offices, all on the Socialist Party ticket. In 1915 she ran for Alderman of New York City, Secretary of State in 1918, and Lieutenant Governor of New York in 1920. Wallace continued to run for public offfice, campaigning for the U.S. House and Senate, and the New York State Assembly through seven races in the 1920s and 1930s. Hughan was also a founder of the Alpha Omicron Pi Fraternity at Barnard College. The Fraternity continues today dedicated to ""Women Enriched through Lifelong Friendship."" Additional Notes",Alderman,1915,Socialist 7694,Elizabeth Hughes,,,California,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Elizabeth Hughes was elected the California state legislature, representing Butte County, in 1918. She was one of the first four women elected to the California legislature that year. Hughes was re-elected once more in 1920.. Before her 1918 election, Hughes worked as an educator, connected to the extension department of the University of California. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Republican 7694,Elizabeth Hughes,,,California,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Elizabeth Hughes was elected the California state legislature, representing Butte County, in 1918. She was one of the first four women elected to the California legislature that year. Hughes was re-elected once more in 1920.. Before her 1918 election, Hughes worked as an educator, connected to the extension department of the University of California. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1920,Republican 7695,Sadie D. Hurst,1857,1952,Nevada,,,,Republican,,"Biography Sadie D. Hurst ran for the Nevada state House in 1918. Hurst was the first woman to serve in Nevada's legislature. She was active in Nevada's suffrage campaign. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 7696,Grace Hutson,,,Illinois,,Clerical,Librarian,,,"Biography Grace Hutson was elected tax assessor for Martin, Illinois some time before 1915. Hutson had been an assistant librarian for the state of Illinois before the election. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7697,Mrs. A. E. Hyde,,,Utah,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. E. Hyde ran for county treasurer fromSan Juan county, Utah in 1904. Hyde did not win the race Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1904,Democratic 7698,Emma S. Ingalls,,,Montana,Married,Writing,Newspaper Editor,,Civic Reform | Suffrage,"Biography Emma S. Ingalls served for two terms in the Montana state legislature, 1917 and 1919. Ingalls was from Kalispell, Flathead county. She was a district deputy of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection in the early 1920s. While serving her second term in office Ingalls sponorsed the legislation to establish the Mountain View Vocational School for Girls. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1917,Republican 7698,Emma S. Ingalls,,,Montana,Married,Writing,Newspaper Editor,,Civic Reform | Suffrage,"Biography Emma S. Ingalls served for two terms in the Montana state legislature, 1917 and 1919. Ingalls was from Kalispell, Flathead county. She was a district deputy of the Bureau of Child and Animal Protection in the early 1920s. While serving her second term in office Ingalls sponorsed the legislation to establish the Mountain View Vocational School for Girls. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1919,Republican 7699,Sarah Teetor,,,Colorado,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Sarah Teetor was nominated in 1894 for Colorado state representative from Arapahoe County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Prohibition 7700,Mary Jewett Telford,"March 18th, 1839","August 5th, 1906",Colorado,Married,,,Prohibition,Temperance | Other,"Biography Mary Jewett Telford, of Grand Junction, Colorado, was a leader of the state Woman's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) and a suffrage activist. As a delegate, she attended the national convention of the Prohibition Party, and in 1894 was nominated for the state assembly by members of the Prohibition Party from Mesa County. At the state party convention, however, she was selected to run as the party's candidate for lieutenant governor. Telford was born in 1839 in Seneca, New York. She was married July 8, 1864 to Civil War veteran Jacob Telford. She served as matron of a general army hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to her work for the WCTU, the Woman's Relief Corps (auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans organization), and the Woman's Board of Missions, Telford spent time as a teacher. She was also one of a group of Colorado women who believed that temperance and suffrage should go hand in hand. According to historian Suzanne M. Marilley, from the first issue Telford made her temperance publication, Challenge, also a pro- woman suffrage newspaper. (Woman Suffrage and the Origins of Liberal Feminism in the United States, page 153). Telford died in Hinsdale, Illinois at the age of 67. Additional Notes",Lt. Governor,1894,Prohibition 7701,Etta M. Tilton,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Etta M. Tilton graduated from the State Normal School at San Jose, California in 1873, and taught continuously thereafter, including nine years in San Mateo, County, California. In 1895 she was elected to a four year term as San Mateo County school superintendent. She was re-elected twice, serving until 1907. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 7702,Mary L. Trescott,1861,1935,Pennsylvania,Married,Education | Legal System,Teacher| attorney| notary public,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mary L. Trescott was born in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. She taught school in the 1880s and 1890s, and was admitted to the bar in Luzerne, County in 1895. She married and ran for a judgeship sometime before 1906. In 1911 she was elected president of the Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania school board. While on the board she supported raises for teachers, the creation of more kindergarten classes, and the inclusion of manual training and domestic science in the elementary curriculum. Trescott also held notary public license ( Johnson, vol. 2, page 929 shows an entry with her name and notary public title). Additional Notes",School Board President,1911, 7703,Nettie Truax,1872,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Nettie Truax was elected from Crook-Campbell county to the Wyoming House of Representatives. She was a teacher and earlier had served as a county superintendent. While in the legislature Truax was chair of the important Committee on Education. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,,Democratic 7703,Nettie Truax,1872,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography In 1912 Nettie Truax was elected from Crook-Campbell county to the Wyoming House of Representatives. She was a teacher and earlier had served as a county superintendent. While in the legislature Truax was chair of the important Committee on Education. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 7704,Amelia Woodward Truesdell,1839,1912,California,,Writing,Poet,Democratic,,"Biography Amelia Woodward Truesdell ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1888. Truesdell was a well known Califorinia poet, She was an 1858 graduate of Mt. Holyoke College in Massachusetts. Additional Notes",City School Director,1888,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1928,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1907,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1909,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1911,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1913,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Republican 7705,May Trumper,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Educator,Republican,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography In 1916 May Trumper was elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Montana, for a term to run from 1917 to 1921. She was re-elected to serve in that post until 1932. In her capacity as state superintendent, she also served on important boards, such as the Lands Board. Previously, she had been elected four times, from 1907 to 1915, as Flathead Courty, Montana superintendent of schools. Early in her tenure as the head of the state superintendent, the Montana legislature passed a law providing ""equal pay for equal work for men and women."" Trumper was born in Ohio and began higher education there at the Granville College. She moved to Montana in 1899. While serving as county superintendent, she attended summer classes as Harvard Summer school and completed her bachelor's degree, in 1917, at Columbia Univerity. Trumper engaged, also, in occasional writing. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 7706,May Burbank Wade,1850,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography In 1896 Mary Burbank Wade was elected mayor of Ellis, Kansas. Coming nine years after Susanna Salter's election in Argonia, Kansas, Wade, like the other now-numerous women holding city and county office, found that the national press scarcely paid attention. Ella Wilson's experience as mayor in Hunnewell, Kansas, however, suggests that when gender controversy occurred the press, local and national, covered the story. Additional Notes",Mayor,1896, 7707,Vinnie Jepson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Vinnie Jepson was elected to the city council of Kanab, Utah and served from 1912-1913. Hamblin served with the first woman mayor in Utah and an all woman council Additional Notes",City Council,1912, 7708,Harriet A. Johnson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Harriet A. Johnson ran for county recorder in Weber county, Utah in 1902. Johnson lost the race. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1902,Socialist 7709,Marie M. Johnson,,,Utah,,,,,,"Biography Marie M. Johnson ran for state representative from Salt Lake City, Utah in 1902. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1902,Socialist 7710,Charlotte F. Jones,,,California,,Legal System,Attorney,,,"Biography Charlotte F. Jones ran for Judge of the Superior Court of California in 1914. Jones was a practicing attorney in San Francisco who was qualified to appear before the Superior Court. Additional Notes",Judge of the Superior Court,1914, 7711,Louise U. Jones,,,Colorado,,Business,Hotel owner,,,"Biography Louise U. Jones ran for a seat in the Colorado state house in 1910. She served for one term, representing Denver. Jones was the proprietor of a hotel before her election. In 1912 the Democratic party nominated her again for the state house. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Democratic 7711,Louise U. Jones,,,Colorado,,Business,Hotel owner,,,"Biography Louise U. Jones ran for a seat in the Colorado state house in 1910. She served for one term, representing Denver. Jones was the proprietor of a hotel before her election. In 1912 the Democratic party nominated her again for the state house. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 7712,Marcelina A. Jones,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Marcelina A. Jones ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1888. Additional Notes",City School Director,1888,Republican 7713,Gertrude Jordan,1879,,Nebraska,,Clerical,Clerk| Deputy Treasuer,Republican,,"Biography Gertrude Jordan was the Treasurer of Cherry County, Nebraska some time before 1910. Jordan ran against Ernest Quible, then the current treasurer and defeated him. Quible refused to acknowledge Jordan's win, stating that as a woman and a non voter, she did not have the right to hold office. The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled in Jordan's favor, with all justices finding that women could hold elected offices for which they were not eligible to vote. Jordan was a high school graduate and taught in the Dodge City High School in 1897. In 1901 she became a homesteader with a 640 acre spread in Valentine, Nebraska. Before running for the office of treasurer, Jordan was recording clerk in the County Clerk's office and held the position of Deputy Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910,Republican 7714,Ellen S. Judson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ellen S. Judson ran for Regent of the State University in Colorado in 1894. Additional Notes",University Regent,1894,Prohibition 7715,F. Bernice Kearney,,,Nebraska,,,,,,"Biography F. Bernice Kearney of Plattsmouth, Nebraska was nominated for State Superintendent of Schools in 1894. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Prohibition 7716,Julia Kennedy,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Julia Kennedy was Seattle's first female superintendent of schools, served from 1887- 1890. Additional Notes",City Superintendent of Schools,1887, 7717,Ada Miser Kepley,1847,1925,Illinois,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Ada Miser Kepley ran for Illinois state attorney general in 188l. Kepley wrote: ""I have been a candidate for state's attorney on a County Prohibition ticket, and received more votes than any other candidate thereon. Had I been elected I proposed to test the question whether or not a woman could act as states attorney, as the right was disputed."" She was twice elected to serve on the local school board and was the first woman School Director in Effingham County, Illinois. In her 1886 race for school board she ran against her own husband and defeated him, receiving a majority of twelve votes. Kepley was the first woman to graduate from a U.S. law school-the Union Law College, Chicago (now known as Northwestern University), in 1870. She was an avid temperance worker with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, on the national and Illinois state levels. Kepley also worked for woman suffrage beginning in the 1880s. She became an ordained Unitarian minister in 1892. Additional Notes",State Attorney General,1881,Prohibition 7717,Ada Miser Kepley,1847,1925,Illinois,Married,Legal System,Attorney,Prohibition,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Ada Miser Kepley ran for Illinois state attorney general in 188l. Kepley wrote: ""I have been a candidate for state's attorney on a County Prohibition ticket, and received more votes than any other candidate thereon. Had I been elected I proposed to test the question whether or not a woman could act as states attorney, as the right was disputed."" She was twice elected to serve on the local school board and was the first woman School Director in Effingham County, Illinois. In her 1886 race for school board she ran against her own husband and defeated him, receiving a majority of twelve votes. Kepley was the first woman to graduate from a U.S. law school-the Union Law College, Chicago (now known as Northwestern University), in 1870. She was an avid temperance worker with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, on the national and Illinois state levels. Kepley also worked for woman suffrage beginning in the 1880s. She became an ordained Unitarian minister in 1892. Additional Notes",School Board Trustee,1886,Prohibition 7718,Louise M. Kerwin,circa 1861,,Colorado,Married,Legal System,Police Matron,,,"Biography Louise M. Kerwin ran for a seat in the Colorado state house in 1910. She served for one term. Kerwin ran again in the Democratic primary in 1914, but lost the race. Kerwin had been a police matron before her election to the state legislature Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 7718,Louise M. Kerwin,circa 1861,,Colorado,Married,Legal System,Police Matron,,,"Biography Louise M. Kerwin ran for a seat in the Colorado state house in 1910. She served for one term. Kerwin ran again in the Democratic primary in 1914, but lost the race. Kerwin had been a police matron before her election to the state legislature Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1910,Democratic 7719,Dr. Minora E. Kibbe,,,California,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Civic Reform | Temperance,"Biography Dr. Minora E. Kibbe ran for school board in the San Francisco area in 1908. In 1914 she ran for the state assembly in Oakland, California. Kibbe practiced Health Care and Medicine in Oakland and San Francisco, working at the Chinese Clinic. She had been educated at Stanford Medical College and Johns Hopkins. Kibbe was active in reform efforts, having served as the president of the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Civic League. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1908, 7719,Dr. Minora E. Kibbe,,,California,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Civic Reform | Temperance,"Biography Dr. Minora E. Kibbe ran for school board in the San Francisco area in 1908. In 1914 she ran for the state assembly in Oakland, California. Kibbe practiced Health Care and Medicine in Oakland and San Francisco, working at the Chinese Clinic. She had been educated at Stanford Medical College and Johns Hopkins. Kibbe was active in reform efforts, having served as the president of the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the Civic League. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1914, 7720,Louise Kilbury,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Louise Kilbury was elected tax assessor for Secor, Illinois some time before 1915. Additional Notes",Tax Assessor,1914, 7721,Lucinda M. Wadhams,,,Illinois,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1894 Lucinda M. Wadhams campaigned for the position of Cook County (Illinois) superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Prohibition 7722,Nellie L. Weaver,,,California,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Nellie L. Weaver ran for the position of School Director in San Francisco in 1888. Additional Notes",City School Director,1888,Republican 7723,Ellen Webster,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Kansas ' first legislature, in 1861, gave women the right to vote in school elections. In 1872 Ellen Webster became superintendent of public instruction in Harvey County, Kansas. She took the oath of office in June, an event noted only in a news filler by the Kansas Daily Commonwealth on June 18. Two other Kansas women also held this position in other counties in 1872. Lorraine Gehring reports that Webster may have been appointed to fill a vacancy, rather than appointed. ""Women Officeholders in Kansas,"" Kansas History, (Summer 1986), page 48, note 4. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1872, 7724,Emma McRedmond White,1869,1932,Washington,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Proprietress of the Hotel Redmond and wife of a state Supreme Court justice, White was one of the first women to run for public office after the Washington state constitution was amended in 1910 to allow female suffrage. In 1912 she ran for the position of (King) County Clerk and attended the state Democratic convention. White organized the Woman's Democratic Club, participating in women's increased political power in Washington State. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1912,Democratic 7725,Annie Williams,,,California,,,,,,"Biography Annie Williams won a four year term (1895-1899) as Modoc County, California school superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 7726,Ella Wilson,,,Kansas,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Ella Wilson was elected mayor of Hunnewell, Kansas in 1911. Wilson and other female officials of the town were ""at bitter odds with the all-male city council,"" men who had tried to keep the women from governing effectively. The state attorney general's office had to intervene to settle their differences in a case that went to the state supreme court. Additional Notes",Mayor,1911, 7727,Mrs. H. L. Wilson,,,California,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H.L. Wilson was elected as Contra Costa, California County school superintendent for the term 1895-1899. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1895, 7728,Zara A. Wilson,1840,,Nebraska,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography At the age of fifty-one Zara A. Wilson was admitted to the bar in Nebraska. A year later, in 1892, she ran for the office of county attorney. In 1894 Wilson was nominated by her party to run for the office of judge in Lancaster County, Nebraska. She was active in woman suffrage and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. At the time of her candidacy she was the Woman's Christian Temperance Union's State Franchise Superintendent. Wilson 's short book A Concise Compilation of Nebraska Laws of Special Interest to Women contained endorsements from the governor and temperance leader Frances Willard. Several women attorneys in the late 19 th century wrote legal self-help books intended for women readers. Additional Notes",County Attorney General,1892,Prohibition 7728,Zara A. Wilson,1840,,Nebraska,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography At the age of fifty-one Zara A. Wilson was admitted to the bar in Nebraska. A year later, in 1892, she ran for the office of county attorney. In 1894 Wilson was nominated by her party to run for the office of judge in Lancaster County, Nebraska. She was active in woman suffrage and the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. At the time of her candidacy she was the Woman's Christian Temperance Union's State Franchise Superintendent. Wilson 's short book A Concise Compilation of Nebraska Laws of Special Interest to Women contained endorsements from the governor and temperance leader Frances Willard. Several women attorneys in the late 19 th century wrote legal self-help books intended for women readers. Additional Notes",County Judge,1894,Prohibition 7729,Mrs. Morna A. Wood,,,Wyoming,Married,,,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Labor | Other,"Biography In 1914 Morna Wood, of Sundance, was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives from Crook-Campbell county. She was active on behalf of children and their families. She successfully sponsored a law for the protection and regulation of child employment in Wyoming, particularly in establishments serving liquor. While serving in the legislature she also effectively spoke against a bill that would make divorce easier to obtain, arguing that this change in the law would work against the interests of home and children. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914,Democratic 7730,Victoria Woodhull,1838,1927,New York,Married,,,Equal Rights,,"Biography Victoria Woodhull, a medical clairvoyant, stock broker, and newspaper publisher, was born into a poor family in Homer, Ohio. A hard-luck marriage to an alcoholic at the age of 15 made it necessary that she support her family. In 1867 she traveled with her sister Tennessee Claflin to New York City where the smart, beautiful sisters sought, and received, the financial backing of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, the richest man in America. The three formed an extraordinary relationship that brought the two women fame, wealth, and, for Woodhull, the opportunity to speak forcefully on the subject of woman's unequal status. She started a newspaper, Woodhull & Claflin's Weekly. She used this paper to discuss her progressive social and economic views including socialism, sex education, and dress reform. In 1870 she declared herself a candidate for president in the election of 1872. She brought together a team of advisers, developed a platform, spoke in behalf of woman suffrage before the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee, and used her newspaper to further her campaign. As a candidate she was primarily interested in challenging entrenched attitudes about women and social relations. Famed cartoonist Thomas Nast portrayed her as ""Mrs. Satan."" Financial reversals and a public feud with powerful New York preacher Henry Ward Beecher caused her to abandon the campaign shortly before Election Day. She subsequently lectured and later moved to England where she married a prominent banker. 1838 Additional Notes",U.S. President,1872,Equal Rights 7731,Caroline M. Clark Woodward,1840,,Nebraska,Married,Writing,Writer,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1888 the Prohibition party nominated Mrs. Woodward to be its candidate for state university regent. She entered the field of temperance as a newspaper writer in 1882, and remained an activist and member of the WCTU. Woodward was the Prohibition Party candidate for Congress from Nebraska's fourth district in 1894. She led the state ticket by a large vote. Woodward taught in the public schools and married in William W. Woodward 1861. Additional Notes",State University Regent,1891,Prohibition 7731,Caroline M. Clark Woodward,1840,,Nebraska,Married,Writing,Writer,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography In 1888 the Prohibition party nominated Mrs. Woodward to be its candidate for state university regent. She entered the field of temperance as a newspaper writer in 1882, and remained an activist and member of the WCTU. Woodward was the Prohibition Party candidate for Congress from Nebraska's fourth district in 1894. She led the state ticket by a large vote. Woodward taught in the public schools and married in William W. Woodward 1861. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1894,Prohibition 7732,Minna Worthington,,,Illinois,,Education,School principal,People,,"Biography By 1894, when Worthington was nominated for the position of Pike County (Illinois) superintendent of schools, women had held the position for a number of years. She was principal of the Perry schools at the time of her candidacy. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,People 7733,Harriet G. R. Wright,,,Colorado,Married,Writing | Education,Writer| member of the Board of Control of the State Industrial School for Girls,Populist,Suffrage,"Biography In 1898 Harriet Goodrich Rosenkrans Wright won office as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives (also called the General Assembly), running as a Populist on a fusion ticket. She served two years. She also served for four and one-half years as a member of the Board of Control of the State Industrial School for Girls. In 1912 Wright was a Democratic nominee for State Senate. Wright, the mother of four sons, was active in political, philanthropic, and club work. She became the director of the Colorado Equal Suffrage Association and also served as president of the Woman's Press Association, writing sketches and stories, and contributing many articles to papers on suffrage matters. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1898,Populist 7733,Harriet G. R. Wright,,,Colorado,Married,Writing | Education,Writer| member of the Board of Control of the State Industrial School for Girls,Populist,Suffrage,"Biography In 1898 Harriet Goodrich Rosenkrans Wright won office as a member of the Colorado House of Representatives (also called the General Assembly), running as a Populist on a fusion ticket. She served two years. She also served for four and one-half years as a member of the Board of Control of the State Industrial School for Girls. In 1912 Wright was a Democratic nominee for State Senate. Wright, the mother of four sons, was active in political, philanthropic, and club work. She became the director of the Colorado Equal Suffrage Association and also served as president of the Woman's Press Association, writing sketches and stories, and contributing many articles to papers on suffrage matters. Additional Notes",State Senate,1912,Democratic 7734,Mary Allen Wright,1868,1948,Idaho,Married,Education,Teacher,Populist,Suffrage | Other,"Biography Mary Wright, wife and teacher, was active in the populist movement and woman suffrage in Idaho. In 1898 she was nominated for the position of Idaho State School Superintendent of Public Instruction by the Populist Party, a nomination she declined after a fusion candidate was promoted , instead accepting nomination to the state House of Representatives. She was elected and served as chair of the Populist Caucus, perhaps the first woman to lead a party in a state legislature in the United States. She was nominated for Speaker. After completing her term she was elected Clerk of the House for the sixth session in 1901, and also convened the session beginning in 1903. She worked professionally in politics until the Populist Party stopped nominating candidates. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1898,Populist 7735,Mary Page Wright,1848,,Kansas,Single,Education,Educator,,Suffrage | Other,"Biography In 1874 Miss Mary Page Wright was elected Coffey County, Kansas superintendent of schools. Her election as superintendent furnished the Kansas Supreme Court the test case, Wright v. Noell, in the decision that sex is no disqualification for that office. Wright was born to missionary parents. She attended Adrian College in Michigan and Rockford College from which she graduated in 1871. She was a teacher and for several years a missionary to Turkey. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1874, 7736,Nettie Wright,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Nettie Wright, of Shawnee County, Kansas, was nominated for County Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,People 7737,Mary E. Wrigley,,,Colorado,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Mary E. Wrigley was nominated for the state assembly from Denver, Colorado in 1894. Two years later she ran for the State Senate from Arapahoe County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Prohibition 7737,Mary E. Wrigley,,,Colorado,,,,Prohibition,Temperance,"Biography Mary E. Wrigley was nominated for the state assembly from Denver, Colorado in 1894. Two years later she ran for the State Senate from Arapahoe County. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 7738,E.C. Younger,,,Colorado,,,,Democratic,,"Biography E.C. Younger was one of a large group of women nominated for state office in Colorado in 1894. She was a candidate for state assembly from Lake County. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1894,Democratic 7739,Elizabeth Cady Stanton,1815,1902,New York,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism | Writing | Education,Movement organizer| writer| lecturer,Republican · Equal Rights · Independent,Suffrage | Other | Labor | Temperance,"Biography In 1848 Elizabeth Cady Stanton initiated the call for a woman's rights meeting at Seneca Falls, New York. The members of this historic convention issued the Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions, among them the demand for woman suffrage. Historian Ann D. Gordon writes that, in the early 1860s, Stanton ""gave new direction to the women's rights movement by making it a vehicle for expressing women's interest in politics."" In 1866, while living in New York, Stanton offered herself as an Independent candidate for Congress in the Eighth Congressional District. The other candidates were Democrat James Brooks, the winner, and Republican Le Grand B. Cannon. She did this, according to two of her children, ""in order to impress the public with the fact that constitutionally women had a right to run for office."" (Stanton and Blatch, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, II, 114-15.) She received only two dozen votes, out of 12,000 cast, but provoked wide discussion on the question of women's rights. Stanton later said that she ""regrets only that she did not...procure the photographs of her two dozen unknown friends."" (HWS, II, 181) She collaborated with Susan B. Anthony for many decades. Stanton was associated with the faction of the suffrage movement that built and sustained the National Woman Suffrage Association. Stanton was the daughter of activists: Judge Daniel Cady, a lawyer, served as a state assemblyman and member of Congress. Margaret Livingston Cady was a reformer, writer, and co-founder of the National Woman Suffrage Association. Stanton was educated at home and at noted educator Emma Willard's seminary in Troy, New York. She learned about law and issues of injustice from her father and his law books. Additional Notes",U.S. House of Representatives,1866,Independent 7740,Marietta Stow,1830,1902,California,Widowed,,,Equal Rights · Greenback · Independent,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage | Other,"Biography While living in California, Marietta Stow, publisher of the Woman's Herald of Industry and Social Science Cooperator, immersed herself in party politics. She believed in the importance of the election of women to political office, and in 1880 accepted the Greenback Party's nomination for San Francisco School Director. In August 1881 she announced the formation of the Woman's Independent Political Party whose purpose was to prepare women for political life by giving them confidence-building experience. In 1882 she declared herself an independent candidate for governor of California. Stow used her newspaper to campaign, writing that she was ""anti-monopoly, anti-ring, anti-Chinese,"" healthy and ""unpickled with whiskey and tobacco."" Although Stow endorsed many Greenback candidates, she continued to believe that women needed their own partisan organization. In 1884 she created the Equal Rights Party and searched for a woman willing to run for president. After Belva Lockwood agreed to be the party's candidate, Stow permitted herself to be nominated as her vice-presidential running mate. Lockwood ran a serious campaign with a full platform some aspects of which, such as her support for the rights of Chinese immigrants, appear to have differed from Stow's racist views. The campaign attracted national attention and provoked discussion of women's rights but won only a few thousand votes. As a young woman Stow taught school, married and quite possibly divorced, after which she supported herself as a public lecturer, speaking in behalf of shop girls and, later, orphaned daughters of Union soldiers. This work brought her to San Francisco where she met and married Joseph Stow, a member of the local elite, and became involved with woman suffrage. Stow's life changed dramatically in 1874 when her second husband died. According to Marietta, his sizeable estate was needlessly pushed into insolvency by self-interested executors, aided by the local probate court. Not a woman to suffer quietly, she summoned her reformer's zeal, attacking marital property and estate laws that she considered unjust because they impoverished women and denied them their fair share for contributions made to the marriage household. She lobbied state legislatures. In Washington, D.C. she introduced herself to attorney Belva Lockwood, who helped her write and lobby a federal marital property and estate reform proposal that was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 1879, shortly to die in committee. She used her newspaper for political purposes and to promote the philosophy of positivism, the new science of sociology, and the idea of industrial education for women. As editor, she encouraged the discussion of birth control, eugenics, a shorter work day, crime prevention, and the ""mischief resulting from a purely masculine form of government in Church and State."" Additional Notes",City School Director,1880,Greenback 7740,Marietta Stow,1830,1902,California,Widowed,,,Equal Rights · Greenback · Independent,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage | Other,"Biography While living in California, Marietta Stow, publisher of the Woman's Herald of Industry and Social Science Cooperator, immersed herself in party politics. She believed in the importance of the election of women to political office, and in 1880 accepted the Greenback Party's nomination for San Francisco School Director. In August 1881 she announced the formation of the Woman's Independent Political Party whose purpose was to prepare women for political life by giving them confidence-building experience. In 1882 she declared herself an independent candidate for governor of California. Stow used her newspaper to campaign, writing that she was ""anti-monopoly, anti-ring, anti-Chinese,"" healthy and ""unpickled with whiskey and tobacco."" Although Stow endorsed many Greenback candidates, she continued to believe that women needed their own partisan organization. In 1884 she created the Equal Rights Party and searched for a woman willing to run for president. After Belva Lockwood agreed to be the party's candidate, Stow permitted herself to be nominated as her vice-presidential running mate. Lockwood ran a serious campaign with a full platform some aspects of which, such as her support for the rights of Chinese immigrants, appear to have differed from Stow's racist views. The campaign attracted national attention and provoked discussion of women's rights but won only a few thousand votes. As a young woman Stow taught school, married and quite possibly divorced, after which she supported herself as a public lecturer, speaking in behalf of shop girls and, later, orphaned daughters of Union soldiers. This work brought her to San Francisco where she met and married Joseph Stow, a member of the local elite, and became involved with woman suffrage. Stow's life changed dramatically in 1874 when her second husband died. According to Marietta, his sizeable estate was needlessly pushed into insolvency by self-interested executors, aided by the local probate court. Not a woman to suffer quietly, she summoned her reformer's zeal, attacking marital property and estate laws that she considered unjust because they impoverished women and denied them their fair share for contributions made to the marriage household. She lobbied state legislatures. In Washington, D.C. she introduced herself to attorney Belva Lockwood, who helped her write and lobby a federal marital property and estate reform proposal that was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 1879, shortly to die in committee. She used her newspaper for political purposes and to promote the philosophy of positivism, the new science of sociology, and the idea of industrial education for women. As editor, she encouraged the discussion of birth control, eugenics, a shorter work day, crime prevention, and the ""mischief resulting from a purely masculine form of government in Church and State."" Additional Notes",Vice President,1884,Equal Rights 7740,Marietta Stow,1830,1902,California,Widowed,,,Equal Rights · Greenback · Independent,Civic Reform | Labor | Suffrage | Other,"Biography While living in California, Marietta Stow, publisher of the Woman's Herald of Industry and Social Science Cooperator, immersed herself in party politics. She believed in the importance of the election of women to political office, and in 1880 accepted the Greenback Party's nomination for San Francisco School Director. In August 1881 she announced the formation of the Woman's Independent Political Party whose purpose was to prepare women for political life by giving them confidence-building experience. In 1882 she declared herself an independent candidate for governor of California. Stow used her newspaper to campaign, writing that she was ""anti-monopoly, anti-ring, anti-Chinese,"" healthy and ""unpickled with whiskey and tobacco."" Although Stow endorsed many Greenback candidates, she continued to believe that women needed their own partisan organization. In 1884 she created the Equal Rights Party and searched for a woman willing to run for president. After Belva Lockwood agreed to be the party's candidate, Stow permitted herself to be nominated as her vice-presidential running mate. Lockwood ran a serious campaign with a full platform some aspects of which, such as her support for the rights of Chinese immigrants, appear to have differed from Stow's racist views. The campaign attracted national attention and provoked discussion of women's rights but won only a few thousand votes. As a young woman Stow taught school, married and quite possibly divorced, after which she supported herself as a public lecturer, speaking in behalf of shop girls and, later, orphaned daughters of Union soldiers. This work brought her to San Francisco where she met and married Joseph Stow, a member of the local elite, and became involved with woman suffrage. Stow's life changed dramatically in 1874 when her second husband died. According to Marietta, his sizeable estate was needlessly pushed into insolvency by self-interested executors, aided by the local probate court. Not a woman to suffer quietly, she summoned her reformer's zeal, attacking marital property and estate laws that she considered unjust because they impoverished women and denied them their fair share for contributions made to the marriage household. She lobbied state legislatures. In Washington, D.C. she introduced herself to attorney Belva Lockwood, who helped her write and lobby a federal marital property and estate reform proposal that was introduced in the House of Representatives in December 1879, shortly to die in committee. She used her newspaper for political purposes and to promote the philosophy of positivism, the new science of sociology, and the idea of industrial education for women. As editor, she encouraged the discussion of birth control, eugenics, a shorter work day, crime prevention, and the ""mischief resulting from a purely masculine form of government in Church and State."" Additional Notes",City School Director,1880,Greenback 7741,Eurithe K. LeBarthe,1845,1910,Utah,,Education,Educator,Democratic,Women's Clubs,"Biography Eurithe K. LeBarthe was elected to the Utah House of Representatives in 1896 and served from 1897-1898. She represented Salt Lake City. LeBarthe was an educator and former principal of a school in Colorado. Although mostly known as a club woman, she was also active in Democratic politics in Utah. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1896,Democratic 7742,Frances S. Lee,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Colorado granted full suffrage to women in 1893. Immediately women increased their involvement in state party politics and won leadership positions in the local party organizations. State campaigns in 1898 pitted Republicans against a fusion party ticket (Silver Republicans, Democrats, and Populists). Frances S. Lee, from Denver, was one of several women who campaigned for, and won, state office. She was elected to the state House of Representatives assuming, according to local historian Joseph G. Brown, some of the ""privileges, prestige and the power"" male politicians were so unwilling to divide with women. In 1912 Lee was a Democratic Party candidate for the State Assembly and was also endorsed by the Citizen party. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1893,Democratic 7742,Frances S. Lee,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Colorado granted full suffrage to women in 1893. Immediately women increased their involvement in state party politics and won leadership positions in the local party organizations. State campaigns in 1898 pitted Republicans against a fusion party ticket (Silver Republicans, Democrats, and Populists). Frances S. Lee, from Denver, was one of several women who campaigned for, and won, state office. She was elected to the state House of Representatives assuming, according to local historian Joseph G. Brown, some of the ""privileges, prestige and the power"" male politicians were so unwilling to divide with women. In 1912 Lee was a Democratic Party candidate for the State Assembly and was also endorsed by the Citizen party. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1912,Democratic 7743,Cynthia Leonard,1828,1908,New York,,,,Equal Rights,Suffrage,"Biography Cynthia Leonard, mother of the famed entertainer Lillian Russell, after separating from her husband, brought two of her daughters to New York City where she established herself as a reform activist. She took particular interest in working for woman suffrage. In 1888 she met with Belva Lockwood, the presidential candidate of the Equal Rights Party. Leonard joined Lockwood in working for suffrage by campaigning as a candidate. In 1888 she ran, perhaps only symbolically, for mayor of New York City. Additional Notes",Mayor,1888,Equal Rights 7744,Carrie T. Alexander,,,Illinois,Widowed,Business,Business woman,,,"Biography Carrie Thomas Alexander was elected University Trustee in Illinois. She served from 1901-1912. Alexander was supported by the Mary A. Logan Republican Women's Club, who led the campaigning efforts. One source reports that the following campaign song was used in the race: A ladies' candidate we've got. And we are bound to land her. For all the handsome men will vote. For Carrie Alexander. She will not stand for party ""pull,"" And all the ills attendant; For why, she owns no boss' rule. She' free and independent. Alexander ran again for University Trustee in 1912, but under the name Carrie T. Alexander Bahrenburg. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1901,Republican 7744,Carrie T. Alexander,,,Illinois,Widowed,Business,Business woman,,,"Biography Carrie Thomas Alexander was elected University Trustee in Illinois. She served from 1901-1912. Alexander was supported by the Mary A. Logan Republican Women's Club, who led the campaigning efforts. One source reports that the following campaign song was used in the race: A ladies' candidate we've got. And we are bound to land her. For all the handsome men will vote. For Carrie Alexander. She will not stand for party ""pull,"" And all the ills attendant; For why, she owns no boss' rule. She' free and independent. Alexander ran again for University Trustee in 1912, but under the name Carrie T. Alexander Bahrenburg. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Republican 7744,Carrie T. Alexander,,,Illinois,Widowed,Business,Business woman,,,"Biography Carrie Thomas Alexander was elected University Trustee in Illinois. She served from 1901-1912. Alexander was supported by the Mary A. Logan Republican Women's Club, who led the campaigning efforts. One source reports that the following campaign song was used in the race: A ladies' candidate we've got. And we are bound to land her. For all the handsome men will vote. For Carrie Alexander. She will not stand for party ""pull,"" And all the ills attendant; For why, she owns no boss' rule. She' free and independent. Alexander ran again for University Trustee in 1912, but under the name Carrie T. Alexander Bahrenburg. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1901,Republican 7745,Etta M Rogers,1873,,,,,,,,"Biography Etta Rogers was elected as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kit Carson County, Colorado and served from 1905 to 1908. Additional Notes",,, 7746,Minerva A. Whittum,1878,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Minerva A. (aka Mina) Whitum was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served in the office at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 7746,Minerva A. Whittum,1878,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Minerva A. (aka Mina) Whitum was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served in the office at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 7746,Minerva A. Whittum,1878,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Minerva A. (aka Mina) Whitum was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served in the office at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 7746,Minerva A. Whittum,1878,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Minerva A. (aka Mina) Whitum was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served in the office at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 7746,Minerva A. Whittum,1878,,Iowa,Widowed,,,,,"Biography In 1909 Minerva A. (aka Mina) Whitum was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adair County, Iowa. She served in the office at least through 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 7762,Maude Pomeroy Kimball,1868,,Connecticut,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Maude Pomeroy Kimball was elected to the Town School Committee of Ellington, Connecticut in 1903. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1903, 7763,Maude Kimball Butler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7764,Orra Pitman Gardner,1868,1953,,,,,,,"Biography Orra Gardner served as the Recorder of Decatur County, Iowa in 1917. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1916, 7765,Blanche A. Grisell,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 7766,Ella Flagg Young,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7767,Cora B. Taylor,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7768,Belle H. Meeks,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7769,Laura E. Sigman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",District Court Clerk,1905, 7769,Laura E. Sigman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",District Court Clerk,1911, 7769,Laura E. Sigman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",District Court Clerk,1905, 7769,Laura E. Sigman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",District Court Clerk,1907, 7770,Edna Louisa Alexander,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7771,Minnie Morgan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7772,Barbary Gillett,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7773,Mitty Josephine Golden,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7774,Maude Lauderdale,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7775,Linna B. Locke,1879,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Linna B. Locke was elected to the School Board of Barrington, New Hampshire. She served in the office from 1908-1913. Locke was elected again in 1915. In 1932 she was elected as Barrington Town Clerk. Additional Notes",,1908, 7776,Anne C. Southworth,1861,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,,"Biography Anne C. Southworth served on the School Committee for Stoughton, Massachusetts from 1890-1891. She was a graduate of Vassar. Southworth had entered Boston Law School in 1882 and studied for two years, but never completed the course. In 1891 Southworth married Henry Augusts Wyman, a Boston lawyer, who worked in the state and US attorneys general offices. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1890, 7777,Anna R. Nichols,1876,,Washington,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna R. Nichols was the Progressive Party candidate for County Superintendent of Common Schools for Yakima County, Washington in 1914. Nichols was elected to the office in 1917 as the Republican party candidate. She ran again for the office in 1919, representing the Republicans once more. A local publication noted that ""Her work has largely received public endorsement and the schools have been greatly benefited by her service."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1914, 7777,Anna R. Nichols,1876,,Washington,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna R. Nichols was the Progressive Party candidate for County Superintendent of Common Schools for Yakima County, Washington in 1914. Nichols was elected to the office in 1917 as the Republican party candidate. She ran again for the office in 1919, representing the Republicans once more. A local publication noted that ""Her work has largely received public endorsement and the schools have been greatly benefited by her service."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1919,Republican 7777,Anna R. Nichols,1876,,Washington,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna R. Nichols was the Progressive Party candidate for County Superintendent of Common Schools for Yakima County, Washington in 1914. Nichols was elected to the office in 1917 as the Republican party candidate. She ran again for the office in 1919, representing the Republicans once more. A local publication noted that ""Her work has largely received public endorsement and the schools have been greatly benefited by her service."" Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Common Schools,1914, 7778,Sophronia O.C. Parsons,1826,,Michigan,Married,Education,Mathmatics Teacher,,,"Biography Sophronia O.C. Parsons was elected to the School Board of Detroit, Michigan in 1889. Women in Detroit had gained school suffrage and supporters canvassed house to house for Parsons. She was elected again in 1891 using the same grassroots campaign strategy. Additional Notes",School Board,, 7780,Mrs. M. C. Lucas,,,Kentucky,Widowed,Legal System,Sheriff,,,"Biography Mrs. M.C. Lucas was elected Sheriff in Daviess County, Kentucky in 1885. Lucas was elected by the male voters to replace her husband when he was killed by a mob. The courts in Kentucky eventually ruled that male voters could not elect a woman as sheriff. Additional Notes",Sheriff,1884, 7781,Emma Fox,1847,,Michigan,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Fox was the second woman elected to the Detroit School Board. A grassroots campaign of women voters elected to the office in 1893. Fox's chief supporters were Carrie Oostdyck and Harriot Trix, both of whom had supported improved schools in the city. Additional Notes",School Board,1893, 7782,Ada Lee,1862,,Michigan,Single,Legal System | Business,"Lawyer, Clerk in store",,,"Biography Ada Lee was one of the first women lawyers in the state of Michigan. In 1884 she was nominated by three parties for the office of Circuit Court Commissioner. She served the entire term despite the fact that thirteen suits were brought attempting to oust her from office. Additional Notes",Circuit Court Commissioner,1883,Democratic 7784,Angie J. King,1845,,Wisconsin,Single,Legal System,Lawyer,,,"Biography Angie J. King was part of an unusual election in Rockville County, Wisconsin in 1868. The office of Postmaster was usually an appointed office, supported by the local Congressman. But in 1868 the Republican party in Rock County decided to hold an election as there were two popular candidates. Angie J. King had served as post office clerk and was well supported. She won the election by fifty voles and visited her Congressman expecting support for her appointment. This was not forthcoming, nor did President Grant respond favorably to her petition for appointment to the office. Additional Notes",Postmaster,1868,Republican 7786,Angie Buzzell,1884,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Angie Buzzell was elected to the School Board of Barrington, New Hampshire from 1910-1912. Additional Notes",,, 7787,Esther R. Chatterton,1870,,New Hampshire,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Esther R. Chatterton was elected to the School Board of Acworth, New Hampshire. She served from about 1910 through 1916. Chatterton was the president of the Acworth Women's Club by 1921 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1909, 7788,Flora Bailey,1869,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Flora Bailey was elected to the School Board of Alexandria, New Hampshire in 1910 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1910, 7789,Etta M. Stearns,1849,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Etta M. Stearns was elected to the School Board of Allenstown, New Hampshire in 1908 and probably served on the board until 1918. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1908, 7790,Alta H. McDuffee,1874,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Alta H. McDuffee was elected to the School Board of Alton, New Hampshire starting in 1908. She served for many years on the school board, at least through the 1920s. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 7791,Fannie L. Clark,1868,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Fannie L. Clark was elected to the School Board of Amherst, New Hampshire in 1910. She served several years, at least through 1916. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 7792,Cora E. Holbrook,1869,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Cora E. Holbrook was elected to the School Board of Amherst, New Hampshire in 1910. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1910, 7793,Charlotte M. Harvey,1873,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Charlotte M. Harvey was elected to the School Board of Antrim, New Hampshire in 1908 and served through 1910. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 7794,Clara M. Preston,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Clara M. Preston was elected to the School Board of Auburn, New Hampshire in 1910. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1910, 7795,Addie M. Huse,1866,,New Hampshire,Widowed,Domestic and Personal Service,Boarding House Keeper,,,"Biography Addie M. Huse was elected to the School Board of Barnstead, New Hampshire in 1910. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1910, 7796,Lizzie B. Choate,1865,circa 1943,New Hampshire,Single,Domestic and Personal Service,Servant or housekeeper,,,"Biography Lizzie Bl Choate was elected to the Board of Education, Town District, of Boscawen, New Hampshire. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1900, 7797,Kittie C. Clink,1848,,Iowa,,Education,Teacher,Republican,,"Biography Kittie C. Clink was a Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools of Howard County, Iowa in 1910. She ran against Democrat Emma Fallgatter, who was campaigning for a second term. Additional Notes",,1910,Republican 7798,Leontine C. Klein,circa 1877,,New York,Single,The Arts,Artist,Republican,,"Biography Republican Leontine Klein was an artist residing in Brooklyn, NY. In 1919, she campaigned unsuccessfully for the position of New York City Alderman. Additional Notes",Alderman,1919,Republican 7799,Clarice Margoles Baright,"circa January, 1970","January 7th, 1961",New York,Married,Legal System,Lawyer,Democratic,Suffrage | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7800,Sarah Stephenson,1879,"March 24th, 1945",New York,Single,Legal System,Lawyer,Progressive · Democratic,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Additional Notes",Judge of the Court of Special Sessions,1917,Democratic 7801,Helen Barrett Montgomery,1861,1934,New York,Married,,,,Suffrage | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography In 1899 Helen Barrett Montgomery was the first woman elected to the Board of Education in Rochester, New York. She was the first woman elected to any political office in Rochester. Montgomery was best known for her work as a leader in women's missionary work for the Baptist Church, as a civic reformer, and helped found the Rochester chapter of the Women's Educational and Industrial Union. In 1921 Montgomery was the first woman elected president of the Baptist Northern Convention. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1899, 7802,Rebecca Clarendon Talbot Perkins,"February 14th, 1866","November 1st, 1956",New York,Married,Business,Real estate agent,Republican,Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Rebecca Talbot Perkins was a business woman and civic activist from Brooklyn, New York. She took over her father's real estate brokership after his death, thus becoming one of the first women to manage her own business in that trade. Talbot Perkins was involved in a variety of women's and suffrage organizations. At different times, she served as the president of the King's County Woman Suffrage Association, the Alliance of Women's Clubs of Brooklyn, and the Bedford Political Equality League. Talbot Perkins was also chairman of several other organizations and committees. In November of 1912, Talbot Perkins was involved in the planning of a massive suffrage parade that drew, according to one report, around 15 thousand men and women to march. The parade was taken as a sign of the movement's growth and increasing momentum, garnering the attention of public officials. Talbot Perkins announced her intention to run for alderman on November 17, 1919, after the death of an alderman created a vacancy. Though she was not supported, Talbot Perkins said that she ran to give other women the courage to put their names forward. Talbot Perkins was involved in social reform for women and children. She fought for women to be accepted as jurors after a judge mistakenly sent her a notice for jury duty. The judge assumed she was a man after reading her business address in the phonebook. Talbot Perkins also took part in a widely publicized trial, arguing against corporal punishment of children. In 1927, Talbot Perkins created the Rebecca Talbot Perkins Adoption Society. The organization, which operated until 2001, provided foster care and adoption services. Talbot-Perkins was inducted to the National Women's Hall of Fame in 2009. Additional Notes",,, 7803,Lily B. White,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7804,Caroline Nygren,1867,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Caroline Nygren was the first woman elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Otter Tail County, Minnesota. She served in the office from 1891 until 1895. Nygren ran as the Prohibition Party candidate. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1890,Prohibition 7805,Sarah Christie Stevems,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7806,Sarah Christie Stevens,"September 25th, 1844","September 17th, 1919",Minnesota,Married,Education | Domestic and Personal Service,"Educator, Dressmaker",,Temperance | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Alliance 7806,Sarah Christie Stevens,"September 25th, 1844","September 17th, 1919",Minnesota,Married,Education | Domestic and Personal Service,"Educator, Dressmaker",,Temperance | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 7806,Sarah Christie Stevens,"September 25th, 1844","September 17th, 1919",Minnesota,Married,Education | Domestic and Personal Service,"Educator, Dressmaker",,Temperance | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Alliance 7807,Florence Danforth,1893,,California,Single,Clerical,"Stenographer, Civil Servant",,,"Biography Florence Danforth was a candidate for County Recorder of Butte County, California in the primary election in August of 1918. Danforth was elected to the position in the general election. Before campaigning for the position of County Recorder, Danforth served as the Chief Deputy to the previous County Recorder. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 7807,Florence Danforth,1893,,California,Single,Clerical,"Stenographer, Civil Servant",,,"Biography Florence Danforth was a candidate for County Recorder of Butte County, California in the primary election in August of 1918. Danforth was elected to the position in the general election. Before campaigning for the position of County Recorder, Danforth served as the Chief Deputy to the previous County Recorder. Additional Notes",County Recorder,1918, 7808,Kate A. Wilson,1873,,Michigan,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate A. Wilson was a Republican candidate for County Commissioner of Schools in the primary election in Antrim County, Michigan in 1919. Wilson was elected to the office in the general election that year, and probably served in the position at least through the mid 1920s. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1919, 7808,Kate A. Wilson,1873,,Michigan,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Kate A. Wilson was a Republican candidate for County Commissioner of Schools in the primary election in Antrim County, Michigan in 1919. Wilson was elected to the office in the general election that year, and probably served in the position at least through the mid 1920s. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1919, 7809,Carrie E. Mayhew,1860,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Carrie E. Mayhew was elected Superintendent of Schools for Cook County, Minnesota, in 1890. She served for at least two terms Additional Notes",,, 7810,Ida L. Geddes,1860,,Minnesota,Single,Business,Milliner,,,"Biography Ida L. Geddes was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Faribault County, Minnesota. She was elected to the office in 1888 and served for several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 7810,Ida L. Geddes,1860,,Minnesota,Single,Business,Milliner,,,"Biography Ida L. Geddes was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Faribault County, Minnesota. She was elected to the office in 1888 and served for several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,, 7811,Martha Sauby,1858,,Minnesota,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Martha Sauby was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Grant County, Minnesota. Sauby was elected in 1890 and served for one term. She was the first woman elected to the office in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Alliance 7812,Blanche L. Brennin,"June 13th, 1880",,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,Temperance,"Biography Blanche L. Brennin was elected County Superintendent of Grant County, Minnesota. She served from 1913 through the early 1920s. Brennin was the second woman to be elected to the position in the county. She was a native of Grant County, educated in its public school and attended a normal school in St. Paul, Minnesota. After her training Brennin was employed in schools around Grant County before her election to the office of County Superintendent. Called ""one of the busiest women in the county,"" Brennin was also a member of the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 7812,Blanche L. Brennin,"June 13th, 1880",,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,Temperance,"Biography Blanche L. Brennin was elected County Superintendent of Grant County, Minnesota. She served from 1913 through the early 1920s. Brennin was the second woman to be elected to the position in the county. She was a native of Grant County, educated in its public school and attended a normal school in St. Paul, Minnesota. After her training Brennin was employed in schools around Grant County before her election to the office of County Superintendent. Called ""one of the busiest women in the county,"" Brennin was also a member of the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 7813,Fannie Lapham,1862,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Fannie Lapham was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Houston County, Minnesota. She served in the office from 1891 to 1897 and was the first woman in the county elected to the position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 7813,Fannie Lapham,1862,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Fannie Lapham was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Houston County, Minnesota. She served in the office from 1891 to 1897 and was the first woman in the county elected to the position. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 7814,Georgia Lommen,circa 1876,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Educatior,,,"Biography Georgia Lommen was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Houston County, Minnesota. Lommen served in the office from 1905 to 1912. She was a graduate of the University of Minnesota, and in the 1920s returned there as the director of the girls' dormitory in the School of Agriculture. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1904, 7815,Marie Otterness,1879,,Minnesota,Married,,,,,"Biography Marie Otterness was elected to the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Houston County, Minnesota in 1913. She served in the office until the end of 1918. In1917 she earned a salary of $1,337 per year to oversee 105 schools in her county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 7816,Mary C. Weida,1886,1970,Minnesota,Single,,,,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Mary C. Weida was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Houston County, Minnesota in 1918. She served in the position for four years. Weida was a member of various women's organizations. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1918, 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886,People 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900,Democratic 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886,People 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888,Democratic 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Democratic 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892,Democratic 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Democratic 7817,Flora J. Frost,1861,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,Democratic,,"Biography Flora J. Frost was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Minnesota. Frost first ran for the office in 1886, as the candidate of the Peoples party, but lost to her Republican rival. She came in second in a field of five candidates. The Peoples party that year in Jackson County, Minnesota were reconvened Democrats. Two years later Frost ran again, this time as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. In 1890 Frost ran for a third time, and was elected to the post. Frost for a fourth time in 1892 and was endorsed by all the parties, and did not face an opponent. In 1894 Frost ran for the office once more, facing another female candidate, Lizzie Price. Frost won the race, gaining 53% of the votes. The two women faced each other again in 1896. The original vote count had Frost one ballot ahead of her rival. There was a dispute over the casting of some ballots and the case went before the district court in December of that year. Several ballots cast out for both candidates as being fraudulent, but Frost retained most of her ballots. Price asked that the suit be dismissed. Frost continued to run for the office, but lost to her Republican rival in 1898. Frost ran once more in 1900, but came in second, losing to her Republican rival Laura T. Olson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Democratic 7818,Lizzie A. Price,"January, 1970",,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lizzie A. Price was the Republican party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, Minnesota in 1894. Price lost the race to her Democratic rival Flora J. Frost. Two year later, both women ran again, and were only one vote apart at the end of the election. They went before a District Judge to decide the race and about twenty of the ballots cast for Price were declared invalid, and she withdrew. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Republican 7818,Lizzie A. Price,"January, 1970",,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lizzie A. Price was the Republican party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, Minnesota in 1894. Price lost the race to her Democratic rival Flora J. Frost. Two year later, both women ran again, and were only one vote apart at the end of the election. They went before a District Judge to decide the race and about twenty of the ballots cast for Price were declared invalid, and she withdrew. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1896,Republican 7819,Della Best,1860,,Minnesota,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Della Best was the Democratic Party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, Minnesota in 1908. She lost the race to her Republican rival. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 7820,Tena Olson,1859,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Tena Olson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Kanabec County, Minnesota in 1886 and served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7820,Tena Olson,1859,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Tena Olson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Kanabec County, Minnesota in 1886 and served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 7820,Tena Olson,1859,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Tena Olson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Kanabec County, Minnesota in 1886 and served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 7820,Tena Olson,1859,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Tena Olson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Kanabec County, Minnesota in 1886 and served for at least three terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 7821,Gerturde C. Ellis,"January, 1970",,Minnesota,Single,Education,"Teacher, Newspaper publisher",,,"Biography Gertrude C. Ellis was the first woman elected County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota. Ellis served in the office from 1891-1901. She was later an associate newspaper editor. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 7821,Gerturde C. Ellis,"January, 1970",,Minnesota,Single,Education,"Teacher, Newspaper publisher",,,"Biography Gertrude C. Ellis was the first woman elected County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota. Ellis served in the office from 1891-1901. She was later an associate newspaper editor. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 7821,Gerturde C. Ellis,"January, 1970",,Minnesota,Single,Education,"Teacher, Newspaper publisher",,,"Biography Gertrude C. Ellis was the first woman elected County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota. Ellis served in the office from 1891-1901. She was later an associate newspaper editor. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 7821,Gerturde C. Ellis,"January, 1970",,Minnesota,Single,Education,"Teacher, Newspaper publisher",,,"Biography Gertrude C. Ellis was the first woman elected County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota. Ellis served in the office from 1891-1901. She was later an associate newspaper editor. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 7821,Gerturde C. Ellis,"January, 1970",,Minnesota,Single,Education,"Teacher, Newspaper publisher",,,"Biography Gertrude C. Ellis was the first woman elected County Superintendent of Schools in Mower County, Minnesota. Ellis served in the office from 1891-1901. She was later an associate newspaper editor. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 7822,Grace B. Sherwood,1871,,Minnesota,Single,Education,Normal School instructor,,,"Biography Grace B. Sherwood was the County Superintendent of Schools for Mower County, Minnesota from 19019-1913. Sherwood later served as an instructor in the Normal School at the University of Minnesota. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 7823,Emma A. Sholes,1858,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Emma A. Sholes was elected to the Goshen, New Hampshire School Board and served from 1902-1909. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 7824,Jennie E. Blodgett,1860,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Jennie E. Blodgett was elected to the School Board of Allenstown, New Hampshire. She served from 1900 to 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 7825,Anna M. Wright,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Anna M. Wright was elected to the School Board of Alton, New Hampshire. Wright also served on the board of the town library. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7826,Ella F. Brown,1848,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ella F. Brown was elected to the School Board of Auburn, New Hampshire. She served in the office from 1902-1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 7827,Ruth Dexter Elkins,1874,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Ruth Dexter Elkins served on the School Board of Bath, New Hampshire in 1904. Elkins was a graduate of Smith College, Class of 1899. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7828,Eunice S. Kenison,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Eunice S. Kenison was elected to the School Board of Belmont, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7829,Francella Cooley,1874,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacjer,,,"Biography Francella Cooley was elected to the School Board of Easton County, New Hampshire in 1902. Cooley continued to serve for many years, and was a member as late as 1940. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1902, 7831,Mamie E. Judd,"January, 1970",,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Mamie E. Judd was elected to the School Board of Easton, Grafton County, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7832,Ida J Avery,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7833,Cynthia A. Kidder,1850,1928,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Cynthia A. Kidder was elected to the School Board of Bethlehem (Special), New Hampshire in 1901. She served until about 1908. Kidder was later the librarian for the town's public library. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 7834,Alice G. Adams,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Alice G. Adams was elected to the School Board of Boscawen, New Hampshire in 1904 and served in the position for several years Additional Notes",,1904, 7835,Mary L. Farnum,1871,,New Hampshire,Widowed,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Mary L. Farnum was elected to the School Board of Boscawen, New Hampshire in 1907. Farnum would be one of the first women in New Hampshire elected to the State House of Representatives, in 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 7835,Mary L. Farnum,1871,,New Hampshire,Widowed,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Mary L. Farnum was elected to the School Board of Boscawen, New Hampshire in 1907. Farnum would be one of the first women in New Hampshire elected to the State House of Representatives, in 1920. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1920,Democratic 7836,E. Christine Swasey,1878,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography E. Christine Swasey was elected to the School Board of Brentwood, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7837,Nellie J. Smith,1867,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie J. Smith was elected to the School Board of Brentwood, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7838,Isabel Carpenter,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Isabel Carpenter was elected to the School Board of Bridgewater, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7839,Clara J. Fields,"January, 1970",,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara J. Fields was elected to the School Board of Bristol (Special) , New Hampshire in 1898 and served until 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 7840,Nancy A. Durgin,1828,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Nancy A. Durgin was the first woman elected to the School Board in Bristol, New Hampshire. Durgin served from 1877 for three years. She was elected a year before the state of New Hampshire officially allowed women to serve on school boards. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 7841,Abbie A. Curtice,"January, 1970",,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Abbie A. Curtice was elected to the School Board of the Town District of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1903. She served for one year. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7842,Sarah J. Lothrop,1844,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah J. Lothrop was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1879. Lothrop served on the Board with two other women for two years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1879, 7843,Mary E. Ballou,1846,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Ballou was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1879. Ballou served on the Board with two other women for two years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1879, 7844,Anna P. Bartlett,1844,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna P. Bartlett was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1879. Bartlett served on the Board with two other women for one year. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1879, 7845,Myra S. Judkins,1839,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,School principal,,,"Biography Myra S. Judkins was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1880. She served on the Board for one year and was re-elected in 1891 for a two year term. Judkins was later Superintendent of schools in Bristol Additional Notes",Board of Education,1880, 7845,Myra S. Judkins,1839,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,School principal,,,"Biography Myra S. Judkins was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1880. She served on the Board for one year and was re-elected in 1891 for a two year term. Judkins was later Superintendent of schools in Bristol Additional Notes",Board of Education,1891, 7846,Martha H. Fling,1829,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha H. Fling was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1881. She served on the Board for three years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1881, 7847,Emily A. Drake,"November 13th, 1832",,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Emily A. Drake was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1881. She served on the Board for three year.s Additional Notes",Board of Education,1881, 7848,Martha Alexander,1841,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha Alexander was elected to the Board of Education for the Bristol Town District in 1882. She served on the Board for three years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1882, 7849,Laura A. Berry,1832,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura A. Berry was elected to the Board of Education for the Town District of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1885. She served for three years. Berry served a second term from 1892-1895. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1885, 7849,Laura A. Berry,1832,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura A. Berry was elected to the Board of Education for the Town District of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1885. She served for three years. Berry served a second term from 1892-1895. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1891, 7850,Hattie E. Edgerly,1840,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie E. Edgerly was elected to the Bristol Town District Board of Education in New Hampshire in 1888. She served for three years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1888, 7851,Mae L. Crosby,1854,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mae L. Crosby was elected to the Board of Education for the Bristol Town district, New Hampshire in 1888. She served for two years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1888, 7852,Julia A. Kirk,1842,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Julia A. Kirk was elected to the Bristol, New Hampshire Town District Board of Education in 1893. She served for two years. Additional Notes",,, 7853,Ida A. Weymouth,1855,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Ida A. Weymouth was elected to the Board of Education for the Bristol Town District, New Hampshire in 1898. She served for five years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,, 7854,Eva S. French,1853,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Eva S. French was elected to the Bristol Town District Board of Education in New Hampshire in 1899. She served for at least four years. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1899, 7855,Addie M. Drake,1864,,,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Addie M. Drake was elected to the Board of Education for Bristol, New Hampshire Town District in 1903, Additional Notes",Board of Education,1903, 7856,Emma Pratt Berry,1866,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Librarian,,,"Biography Emma P. Berry was elected to the Bristol Town District Board of Education, New Hampshire in 1903. Berry had previously served as the town librarian Additional Notes",Board of Education,1903, 7857,Florence L. Eaton,1881,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Florence L. Eaton was elected to the School Board of Brookfield, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7858,Kate T. Simpson,1868,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate T. Simpson was elected to the School Board of Campton, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7859,Cora B. Smith,1871,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Cora B. Smith was elected to the School Board of Canaan (Special district), New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7860,Laura Legro,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Laura Legro of Columbia, New Hampshire was elected to her town School Board in 1901. She served until at least 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,, 7861,Delia N. Sims,1877,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Delia N. Sims of Columbia, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board in her town in 1904. She served in the position until at least 1907. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7862,Alice M. Nims,,,New Hampshire,,,,,Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography Alice M. Nims was elected to the School Board of Concord (Union District), in New Hampshire in 1904. She served until at least 1908. Nims also served as president of the Concord Woman's Club in the late 1890s. She succeeded her fellow School Board member, Susan C. Bancroft, as Woman's Club president. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7863,Susan C. Bancroft,1861,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Susan C. Bancroft was elected to the School Board in Concord (Union District), New Hampshire in 1904. Bancroft also served as one of the presidents of the Concord Woman's Club in the 1890s. Her fellow School Board Member also served as president of the Concord Woman's Club at the end of the 1890s. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7864,Ella H.J. Hill,1846,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Women's Clubs | Suffrage,"Biography Ella H.J. Hill of Concord, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board of the Concord Union District in 1904. Hill was the president of the state federation of Women's Clubs and Vice-president of the New Hampshire Woman Suffrage Association. Hill's work was noted in an article in the October 1906 issue of The Granite Monthly, and called Hill, ""a splendid representative of the best type of New Hampshire womanhood-in the home, in social life, and in active labor."" Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7865,Alice O. Young,"January, 1970",,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice O. Young of Cornish, New Hampshire was elected to the town School Board in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7866,Ellen S. Tillotson,1861,,New Hampshire,Widowed,Agriculture,Farmer,,,"Biography Ellen Tillotson of Dalton, New Hampshire was elected to the School Board in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7867,Jessie C. Colburn,1860,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Jessie C. Colburn was elected to the Deering, New Hampshire school board in 1904. Colburn continued to serve in various local government capacities well into the middle of the twentieth century. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7868,Annie Bartlett Shepard,"February 18th, 1861","December 4th, 1944",New Hampshire,Married,Education,"Teacher, Librarian",,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Annie B. Shepard was elected to the School Board of Derry, New Hampshire in 1904. Shepard was active in the local and state women's clubs, as well as being the Chairman of the Board of the New Hampshire Association Opposed to Woman Suffrage. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7869,Annie Sanders,"January, 1970",,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie Sanders was elected to the School Board of (East) Derry, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7871,Caroline C. Pattee,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Caroline C. Pattee was elected to the School Board of Derry, New Hampshire, in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7872,Lozia Bickford,1853,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Lozia Bickford was elected to the Dummer, New Hampshire School Board in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7874,Mrs. C. N. Bickford,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7875,Eliza E. Wight,1873,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza E. Wight was elected to the School Board of Dummer, New Hampshire, in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7876,Mrs. A. W. Wight,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7877,Josephine Kurowski Page,"January, 1970",1917,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Josephine K. Page was elected to the School Board in Dunbarton, New Hampshire in 1904. Page was born in England, the daughter of Josef Kurowski. It is possible that Josef Kurowski was an artist connected to Polish revolutionaries, and an emigre in London. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7878,Lizzie E. Avery,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie E. Avery was elected to the School Board of Ellsworth, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7879,Alice Lawn,1865,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice Lawn was elected to the School Board in Enfield, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7880,Helen G. Yeaton,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 7882,Mary Dalgarn,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mary Dalgarn was the United Labor candidate for Superintendent of Schools in Meade County, Kansas in 1888. She was the first woman to run for elected office in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888,Union Labor 7883,Mollie Dalgarn,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mollie Dalgarn was the Peoples Party Candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Meade County, Kansas in 1890. She was opposed by another woman running for the same office Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,People 7884,Carrie B. Campbell,1867,,Kansas,Single,Business,Real Estate Agent,,,"Biography Carrie B. Campbell was the Republican candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Meade County, Kansas in 1890. Campbell lost the race to her People Party rival, Mollie Dalgarn. In 1895 Campbell again ran for office, this time for County Register of Deeds. She lost to the incumbent Belle Peed. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Republican 7884,Carrie B. Campbell,1867,,Kansas,Single,Business,Real Estate Agent,,,"Biography Carrie B. Campbell was the Republican candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Meade County, Kansas in 1890. Campbell lost the race to her People Party rival, Mollie Dalgarn. In 1895 Campbell again ran for office, this time for County Register of Deeds. She lost to the incumbent Belle Peed. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,1895,Republican 7885,Etna Dalgarn,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Etna Dalgarn ran for the office of Clerk of the District Court in Meade County, Kansas in 1896. She lost to the incumbent Effie Coon (later Sandusky). Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1896,Democratic 7886,Mary Cope,1865,,Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary Cope was elected Clerk for the District Court of Fannin County, Texas in November of 1906. In a newspaper article Cope claimed that she was running only once, and due to the financial considerations on the death of her husband. In the primary race Cope won more votes than all of her opponents combined. In the general election she received 2,786 votes and her opponent only 460. Cope received more votes than any of the winners of other races that year in Fannin County. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1906, 7887,Zena Dalrymple,circa 1874,,Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Zena Dalrymple was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in Uvalde County, Texas in 1906. She had been hired to serve as deputy clerk for the county previously to being elected. The Dallas Morning News mistakenly reported that in winning the two offices, Dalrymple would be the only woman elected to any office by the voters of Texas. In fact, two women had been elected in 1904, and two women, in additional to Dalrymple, gained office in 1906. Zena Dalrymple continued to be elected to county level offices in Uvalde County well into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1906, 7887,Zena Dalrymple,circa 1874,,Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Zena Dalrymple was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in Uvalde County, Texas in 1906. She had been hired to serve as deputy clerk for the county previously to being elected. The Dallas Morning News mistakenly reported that in winning the two offices, Dalrymple would be the only woman elected to any office by the voters of Texas. In fact, two women had been elected in 1904, and two women, in additional to Dalrymple, gained office in 1906. Zena Dalrymple continued to be elected to county level offices in Uvalde County well into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 7887,Zena Dalrymple,circa 1874,,Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Zena Dalrymple was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in Uvalde County, Texas in 1906. She had been hired to serve as deputy clerk for the county previously to being elected. The Dallas Morning News mistakenly reported that in winning the two offices, Dalrymple would be the only woman elected to any office by the voters of Texas. In fact, two women had been elected in 1904, and two women, in additional to Dalrymple, gained office in 1906. Zena Dalrymple continued to be elected to county level offices in Uvalde County well into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1906, 7887,Zena Dalrymple,circa 1874,,Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Zena Dalrymple was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in Uvalde County, Texas in 1906. She had been hired to serve as deputy clerk for the county previously to being elected. The Dallas Morning News mistakenly reported that in winning the two offices, Dalrymple would be the only woman elected to any office by the voters of Texas. In fact, two women had been elected in 1904, and two women, in additional to Dalrymple, gained office in 1906. Zena Dalrymple continued to be elected to county level offices in Uvalde County well into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908, 7887,Zena Dalrymple,circa 1874,,Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Zena Dalrymple was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in Uvalde County, Texas in 1906. She had been hired to serve as deputy clerk for the county previously to being elected. The Dallas Morning News mistakenly reported that in winning the two offices, Dalrymple would be the only woman elected to any office by the voters of Texas. In fact, two women had been elected in 1904, and two women, in additional to Dalrymple, gained office in 1906. Zena Dalrymple continued to be elected to county level offices in Uvalde County well into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1910, 7887,Zena Dalrymple,circa 1874,,Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Zena Dalrymple was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in Uvalde County, Texas in 1906. She had been hired to serve as deputy clerk for the county previously to being elected. The Dallas Morning News mistakenly reported that in winning the two offices, Dalrymple would be the only woman elected to any office by the voters of Texas. In fact, two women had been elected in 1904, and two women, in additional to Dalrymple, gained office in 1906. Zena Dalrymple continued to be elected to county level offices in Uvalde County well into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1912, 7887,Zena Dalrymple,circa 1874,,Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Zena Dalrymple was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in Uvalde County, Texas in 1906. She had been hired to serve as deputy clerk for the county previously to being elected. The Dallas Morning News mistakenly reported that in winning the two offices, Dalrymple would be the only woman elected to any office by the voters of Texas. In fact, two women had been elected in 1904, and two women, in additional to Dalrymple, gained office in 1906. Zena Dalrymple continued to be elected to county level offices in Uvalde County well into the 1920s. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 7888,Emma L. Wooten,1861,,Texas,Married,Government (Non-Elected),"Post Mistress, Civil Servant",,,"Biography Emma J. Wooten was appointed to the positions of County Clerk and Clerk of the District Court in 1903. The following year Wooten was elected to the positions. She was one of the first women in Texas to be elected to political office. Before her work for the county Wooten was the postmistress for Wallisville, Chambers County. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1904, 7889,Hoe B. Balkum,1839,,Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Hoe B. Balkum was one of the first women in Texas to be elected to political office. Balkum was elected Clerk of the District Court for San Jacinto County in 1904. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1904, 7890,Flora L. Daugherty,1885,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Flora L. Daugherty was elected to the two offices of County Clerk and Clerk of the District Court for Brewster County, Texas in 1906. Daugherty was still serving in the office in 1910. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1906, 7890,Flora L. Daugherty,1885,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Flora L. Daugherty was elected to the two offices of County Clerk and Clerk of the District Court for Brewster County, Texas in 1906. Daugherty was still serving in the office in 1910. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908, 7891,Lula Woodward,circa 1875,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lula Woodward was elected County Treasurer in Archer County, Texas in 1908. Woodward continued to be elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908, 7891,Lula Woodward,circa 1875,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lula Woodward was elected County Treasurer in Archer County, Texas in 1908. Woodward continued to be elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7891,Lula Woodward,circa 1875,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lula Woodward was elected County Treasurer in Archer County, Texas in 1908. Woodward continued to be elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908, 7891,Lula Woodward,circa 1875,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lula Woodward was elected County Treasurer in Archer County, Texas in 1908. Woodward continued to be elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7891,Lula Woodward,circa 1875,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lula Woodward was elected County Treasurer in Archer County, Texas in 1908. Woodward continued to be elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7891,Lula Woodward,circa 1875,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lula Woodward was elected County Treasurer in Archer County, Texas in 1908. Woodward continued to be elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7891,Lula Woodward,circa 1875,,Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Lula Woodward was elected County Treasurer in Archer County, Texas in 1908. Woodward continued to be elected to the office through 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7892,Harriet Strong,"July 23rd, 1844","September 6th, 1926",California,,Business,,,,"Biography Harriet Strong was a California agriculturalist, inventor, activist. In 1893, Strong became the first woman elected to the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. She remained a member for nineteen years and in 1918 became the first female delegate to the Chamber of Commerce of the United States, representing the Los Angeles chambers. Later in life, Strong served as vice president of the Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra Association where she published songs and books of musical sketches. Additional Notes",Chamber of Commerce,1893, 7893,Elizabeth Boyd,1871,,Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Boyd was elected County Clerk and Clerk of the District Court for Lubbock County, Texas in 1908. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1908, 7894,Alice Emmert,1867,"June 16th, 1925",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Emmert was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Marion County, Texas in 1908. Emmert was elected several times to the position and retired in 1920. In the mid 1920s Alice and her sister took boarders into their home, including the future first lady, a young Lady Bird Johnson. Johnson later reported that the Emmert sisters were ""real scholars"" and had read everything. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908, 7894,Alice Emmert,1867,"June 16th, 1925",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Emmert was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Marion County, Texas in 1908. Emmert was elected several times to the position and retired in 1920. In the mid 1920s Alice and her sister took boarders into their home, including the future first lady, a young Lady Bird Johnson. Johnson later reported that the Emmert sisters were ""real scholars"" and had read everything. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 7894,Alice Emmert,1867,"June 16th, 1925",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Emmert was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Marion County, Texas in 1908. Emmert was elected several times to the position and retired in 1920. In the mid 1920s Alice and her sister took boarders into their home, including the future first lady, a young Lady Bird Johnson. Johnson later reported that the Emmert sisters were ""real scholars"" and had read everything. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908, 7894,Alice Emmert,1867,"June 16th, 1925",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Emmert was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Marion County, Texas in 1908. Emmert was elected several times to the position and retired in 1920. In the mid 1920s Alice and her sister took boarders into their home, including the future first lady, a young Lady Bird Johnson. Johnson later reported that the Emmert sisters were ""real scholars"" and had read everything. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 7894,Alice Emmert,1867,"June 16th, 1925",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Emmert was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Marion County, Texas in 1908. Emmert was elected several times to the position and retired in 1920. In the mid 1920s Alice and her sister took boarders into their home, including the future first lady, a young Lady Bird Johnson. Johnson later reported that the Emmert sisters were ""real scholars"" and had read everything. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7894,Alice Emmert,1867,"June 16th, 1925",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice Emmert was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Marion County, Texas in 1908. Emmert was elected several times to the position and retired in 1920. In the mid 1920s Alice and her sister took boarders into their home, including the future first lady, a young Lady Bird Johnson. Johnson later reported that the Emmert sisters were ""real scholars"" and had read everything. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7896,Mrs. Arthur S. Phelps,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Board Member,1913, 7897,Lida Dougherty,"November 12th, 1873","October 8th, 1949",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lida Dougherty was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Bee County, Texas in 1910. She was re-elected to the position in 1912. Dougherty left the office prematurely in October of 1913 and Mary Shay filled the position for the duration of the term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 7897,Lida Dougherty,"November 12th, 1873","October 8th, 1949",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lida Dougherty was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Bee County, Texas in 1910. She was re-elected to the position in 1912. Dougherty left the office prematurely in October of 1913 and Mary Shay filled the position for the duration of the term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7899,Julia A Gove,1868,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Julia A. Gove was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Belknap County, New Hampshire in 1900. She served for at least two terms. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1900, 7900,Louisa Johnson,"October 19th, 1879","March 12th, 1966",Texas,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Widowed when her husband, the previous county Tax Assessor and re-election runner was killed in a hunting accident in 1910, Louisa Johnson was elected to Collector / Assessor of Taxes in 1910 and again 1912. After serving two terms, she bought and operated a drugstore. Additional Notes",Assessor of Taxes,1910, 7900,Louisa Johnson,"October 19th, 1879","March 12th, 1966",Texas,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Widowed when her husband, the previous county Tax Assessor and re-election runner was killed in a hunting accident in 1910, Louisa Johnson was elected to Collector / Assessor of Taxes in 1910 and again 1912. After serving two terms, she bought and operated a drugstore. Additional Notes",Assessor of Taxes,1912, 7901,Rosa M. Sanders,1875,,New Hampshire,Divorced,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Rosa M. Sanders was elected to the School Board of Gilford, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7902,Laura E. Varney,1864,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Laura E. Varney was elected to the School Board of Gilmanton, New Hampshire in 1900, and was still serving in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 7903,Lucy M. Loveland,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy M. Loveland was elected to the School Board of Gilsum, New Hampshire in 1902. She was still in the office in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1901, 7904,Mary L. Tudor,circa 1871,,Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Mary L. Tudor was elected to the position of County Treasurer of Potter County, Texas in 1910 and again in 1912. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7904,Mary L. Tudor,circa 1871,,Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Mary L. Tudor was elected to the position of County Treasurer of Potter County, Texas in 1910 and again in 1912. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7905,Brevard Templeton,"September 11th, 1882","January, 1970",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Brevard Templeton was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Ellis County, Texas in 1909. She served as Treasurer consecutively for the next 53 years, through 1962. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7905,Brevard Templeton,"September 11th, 1882","January, 1970",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Brevard Templeton was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Ellis County, Texas in 1909. She served as Treasurer consecutively for the next 53 years, through 1962. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7905,Brevard Templeton,"September 11th, 1882","January, 1970",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Brevard Templeton was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Ellis County, Texas in 1909. She served as Treasurer consecutively for the next 53 years, through 1962. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7905,Brevard Templeton,"September 11th, 1882","January, 1970",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Brevard Templeton was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Ellis County, Texas in 1909. She served as Treasurer consecutively for the next 53 years, through 1962. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7905,Brevard Templeton,"September 11th, 1882","January, 1970",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Brevard Templeton was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Ellis County, Texas in 1909. She served as Treasurer consecutively for the next 53 years, through 1962. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7905,Brevard Templeton,"September 11th, 1882","January, 1970",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Brevard Templeton was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Ellis County, Texas in 1909. She served as Treasurer consecutively for the next 53 years, through 1962. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7906,Belle F. Burdett,circa 1882,,Texas,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Belle Burdett was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Red River County, Texas in 1908. She was re-elected in 1910. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1908, 7906,Belle F. Burdett,circa 1882,,Texas,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Belle Burdett was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Red River County, Texas in 1908. She was re-elected in 1910. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7907,Mary E. Phillips,circa 1887,,Texas,Single,,,,Labor,"Biography Miss Mary E. Phillips was elected Clerk for the District Court in Runnels County, Texas from 1910 to 1916. She ran unsuccessfully for the position of County Clerk in nearby Brown County, Texas in 1922. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 7907,Mary E. Phillips,circa 1887,,Texas,Single,,,,Labor,"Biography Miss Mary E. Phillips was elected Clerk for the District Court in Runnels County, Texas from 1910 to 1916. She ran unsuccessfully for the position of County Clerk in nearby Brown County, Texas in 1922. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 7907,Mary E. Phillips,circa 1887,,Texas,Single,,,,Labor,"Biography Miss Mary E. Phillips was elected Clerk for the District Court in Runnels County, Texas from 1910 to 1916. She ran unsuccessfully for the position of County Clerk in nearby Brown County, Texas in 1922. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 7907,Mary E. Phillips,circa 1887,,Texas,Single,,,,Labor,"Biography Miss Mary E. Phillips was elected Clerk for the District Court in Runnels County, Texas from 1910 to 1916. She ran unsuccessfully for the position of County Clerk in nearby Brown County, Texas in 1922. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1912, 7908,Doris Oliver,"October 23rd, 1880","June 14th, 1963",Texas,Widowed,,,,Women's Clubs | Other | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mrs. Doris Oliver was appointed as County Treasurer by the county commissioners of San Saba, Texas to complete the term of her late husband after his death in 1909. She then ran for herself and was elected to the position in 1910. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7909,Frances L. Reynolds,"November 2nd, 1878","June 6th, 1956",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Frances Reynolds was elected to the office of County Treasurer in Wheeler County, Texas in 1910. From 1915-1919, she worked as Wheeler's postmaster. By 1930, she was the County Treasurer of Baca, Colorado. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7910,Annie L. Wiseman,1875,"August 16th, 1912",Texas,Single,Clerical,Court House Stenographer,Democratic,Labor,"Biography Miss Annie Wiseman was elected Clerk for the District Court of Wilson County, Texas in 1910. She was re-elected in 1912, but died by accidentally ingesting carbolic acid before she could begin her second term. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 7910,Annie L. Wiseman,1875,"August 16th, 1912",Texas,Single,Clerical,Court House Stenographer,Democratic,Labor,"Biography Miss Annie Wiseman was elected Clerk for the District Court of Wilson County, Texas in 1910. She was re-elected in 1912, but died by accidentally ingesting carbolic acid before she could begin her second term. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1912, 7911,Florence A. Greer,1874,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Florence A. Greer was elected to the School Board of Goffstown, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7912,Bessie B. Parker,1862,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Bessie B. Parker was elected to the School Board of Goffstown (Special), New Hampshire in 1897 and served for at least five terms. Parker also served as a trustee of the Goffstown Public Library from 1904 to 1919. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7913,Annie M. Kendall,1869,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Annie M. Kendall was elected to the School Board (Special) of Goffstown, New Hampshire in 1896 and served for at least five terms. Kendall was also the first president of the local woman's club in Goffstown. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7914,Annie P. Libby,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Annie P. Libby was elected to the School Board in Gorham, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7915,Mrs. Walter C. Libby,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7916,Mrs. H. H. Smith,,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H.H. Smith was elected to the School Board (Special), in Goffstown, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7917,Grace A. Moody,1873,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Grace A. Moody was elected to the School Board of Goshen, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7918,Emma M. Martin,1866,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma M. Martin was elected to the School Board of Grafton, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7919,Angie E. Straw,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Angie E. Straw was elected to the School Board of Grafton, New Hampshire in 1901. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 7920,Meora E. Horton,1865,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Meora E. Horton was elected to the School Board of Grantham, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7921,Susan S. Moulton,1859,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Susan S. Moulton was elected to the School Board of Greenland, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7922,Lillie M. Bacon,1871,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Lillie M. Bacon was elected to the School Board of Greenville, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7923,Almaretta G. Brown,1847,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Almaretta G. Brown was elected to the School Board of Groton, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7925,Addie M. McPherson,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Addie M. McPherson was elected to the School Board of Hanover, New Hampshire in 1902. She served for at least two terms. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7926,Elizabeth W. Worthen,1852,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth W. Worthen was elected to the School Board in Hanover (Special), New Hampshire, in 1902. She served for more than one term. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1901, 7927,Mrs. T.W.D. Worthen,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Board Member,1901, 7928,Maude G. Burnell,1872,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Maude G. Burnell was elected to the School Board of Hart's Location, New Hampshire in 1904 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7929,Georgia A. Burnell,1875,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Georgia A. Burnell was elected to the School Board of Hart's Location, New Hampshire in 1904. The members of the School Board that term were all women. Two of the members were from the Burnell family and may have been sisters-in-law. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7930,Susan E. Whitehall,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Susan E. Whitehall was elected the School Board of Hart's Location, New Hampshire, in 1904. The School Board had all women members that term. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7931,Viola P. Clement,1845,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Viola P. Clement was elected to the School Board of Hebron, New Hampshire in 1904. The members of the School Board for that term were all women. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7932,Alma C. Morse,1870,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Other,"Biography Alma C. Morse was elected to the School Board of Hebron, New Hampshire in 1904. She served for at least three terms. In 1904 all School Board Members were women. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7933,Sarah D. Hardy,1840,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah D. Hardy was elected to the School Board of Hebron, New Hampshire in 1904. She served for at least two terms. In 1904 all School Board Members were women. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7934,Lizzie S. Tuttle,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie S. Tuttle was elected to the (Special District) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1896. She served in the office through 1906 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895, 7934,Lizzie S. Tuttle,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie S. Tuttle was elected to the (Special District) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1896. She served in the office through 1906 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1904, 7934,Lizzie S. Tuttle,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie S. Tuttle was elected to the (Special District) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1896. She served in the office through 1906 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895, 7934,Lizzie S. Tuttle,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie S. Tuttle was elected to the (Special District) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1896. She served in the office through 1906 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1897, 7934,Lizzie S. Tuttle,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie S. Tuttle was elected to the (Special District) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1896. She served in the office through 1906 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 7934,Lizzie S. Tuttle,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie S. Tuttle was elected to the (Special District) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1896. She served in the office through 1906 Additional Notes",School Board Member,1901, 7935,Jennie H. Hastings,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Jennie H. Hastings was elected to the (Town) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1898. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1897, 7936,Mary E. Brown,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Brown was elected to the (Special) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1897. She served until 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1897, 7936,Mary E. Brown,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Brown was elected to the (Special) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1897. She served until 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1901, 7936,Mary E. Brown,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Brown was elected to the (Special) School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1897. She served until 1903. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1897, 7937,Lena M. Brockway,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Lena M. Brockway was elected to the School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",,, 7938,Lucy E. Annis,1865,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy E. Annis was elected to the School Board (Special District) of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1904. She served for one term, but her husband Leon Annis served on the school board from 1908 to 1918. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7939,Elsie J. Brockway,1859,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Elsie J. Brockway was elected to the School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1907. She served for one term. Her daughter-in-law, Lena Brockway had previously served on the same school board Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 7940,Mary C. Atwood,1870,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary C. Atwood was elected to the School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1906, and served for one term. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 7941,Mary A. Crosby,,,New Hampshire,,,,,Other,"Biography Mary A. Crosby was elected to the School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1906. She served on the school board for three years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1906, 7942,Minnie P. Gay,1876,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Minnie P. Gay was elected to the School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1907. She served for one year. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1907, 7943,Deborah M. Brown,1871,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Deborah M. Brown was elected to the School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1908. She served in the office through 1918. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1908, 7945,Lottie B. Harvey,1885,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lottie B. Harvey was elected to the School Board of Hillsborough, New Hampshire in 1915. She served on the Board at least through 1920. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1915, 7946,Winnie S. Willoughby,1869,,New Hampshire,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Winnie S. Willoughby was elected to the School Board of Holderness, New Hampshire in 1892. She served in the office for at least ten years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7947,Bertha M. Hayden,1879,,New Hampshire,Single,Writing,Writer,,Other,"Biography Bertha M. Hayden was elected to the School Board of Hollis, New Hampshire in 1903. She probably served in the office for several terms. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7948,Delia A. Bohanan,1855,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Delia A. Bohanan was elected to the School Board of Hopkinton, New Hampshire in 1896, She served on the School Board for about ten years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1896, 7948,Delia A. Bohanan,1855,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Delia A. Bohanan was elected to the School Board of Hopkinton, New Hampshire in 1896, She served on the School Board for about ten years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1899, 7949,Eloise M. Pierce,1839,,New Hampshire,Single,,,,,"Biography Eloise M. Pierce was elected to the School Board of Jaffrey, New Hampshire in 1892. She served on the Board to at least ten years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 7950,Mrs. Lula Saddler,"July 17th, 1872","April 27th, 1965",Texas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography After being widowed, Mrs. Lula Saddler worked first as a school teacher and then as an elected official to support herself and her two young children. She was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Anderson County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7950,Mrs. Lula Saddler,"July 17th, 1872","April 27th, 1965",Texas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography After being widowed, Mrs. Lula Saddler worked first as a school teacher and then as an elected official to support herself and her two young children. She was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction in Anderson County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7951,Mrs. T. E. McCaleb,"January, 1970",1939,Texas,,,,,Other,"Biography Mrs. T. E. McCaleb was elected County Treasurer for Armstrong County, Texas in 1912. She was re-elected for two more terms in 1914 and in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7951,Mrs. T. E. McCaleb,"January, 1970",1939,Texas,,,,,Other,"Biography Mrs. T. E. McCaleb was elected County Treasurer for Armstrong County, Texas in 1912. She was re-elected for two more terms in 1914 and in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7951,Mrs. T. E. McCaleb,"January, 1970",1939,Texas,,,,,Other,"Biography Mrs. T. E. McCaleb was elected County Treasurer for Armstrong County, Texas in 1912. She was re-elected for two more terms in 1914 and in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7952,Theodosia Ernest McCallon McCaleb,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7952,Theodosia Ernest McCallon McCaleb,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7952,Theodosia Ernest McCallon McCaleb,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7954,Mrs. Lula Sadler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7954,Mrs. Lula Sadler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7955,Mrs. Lula Belle Saddler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7955,Mrs. Lula Belle Saddler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7956,Flora E. Hilliard,1864,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Flora E. Hilliard was elected to the School Board of Kingston, New Hampshire in 1903. She served on the Board for at least a decade, and by 1914 was the president and secretary of that body. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1903, 7957,Mary Gale Hibbard,1866,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary Gale Hibbard was elected to the School Board of Laconia, New Hampshire in 1895. She served on the Board for several terms. Hibbard contributed to the National American Woman Suffrage Association and was active with the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Hibbard was a graduate of Swarthmore College. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1898, 7958,Lydia E. Warner,1841,,New Hampshire,Divorced,,,,,"Biography Lydia E. Warner was elected to the School Board of Laconia, New Hampshire in 1879. She served on the board for at least twenty years. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1879, 7959,Angeline B. Eastman,1836,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Angeline B. Eastman was elected to the School Board of Laconia, New Hampshire in 1883. She served for at least two years. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1883, 7960,Annie M. Osgood,,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Annie M. Osgood was elected to the School Committee of Loudon, New Hampshire in 1884. She was the first woman in the town to serve public office. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1884, 7961,Mrs. E. L. Walker,"April 16th, 1869","June 4th, 1957",Texas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. Walker was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Brown County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7961,Mrs. E. L. Walker,"April 16th, 1869","June 4th, 1957",Texas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,Democratic,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs,"Biography Mrs. Walker was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Brown County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7962,Mrs. Maggie Walker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7962,Mrs. Maggie Walker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7963,Margaret Grinnan Walker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7963,Margaret Grinnan Walker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7964,Myra Erwin,"June 22nd, 1883","July 15th, 1934",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),county clerk typewriter,,,"Biography Myra Erwin was elected County Treasurer for Burnet County, Texas in 1912. Erwin was elected several times to the position through 1920. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7964,Myra Erwin,"June 22nd, 1883","July 15th, 1934",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),county clerk typewriter,,,"Biography Myra Erwin was elected County Treasurer for Burnet County, Texas in 1912. Erwin was elected several times to the position through 1920. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7964,Myra Erwin,"June 22nd, 1883","July 15th, 1934",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),county clerk typewriter,,,"Biography Myra Erwin was elected County Treasurer for Burnet County, Texas in 1912. Erwin was elected several times to the position through 1920. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7964,Myra Erwin,"June 22nd, 1883","July 15th, 1934",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),county clerk typewriter,,,"Biography Myra Erwin was elected County Treasurer for Burnet County, Texas in 1912. Erwin was elected several times to the position through 1920. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7964,Myra Erwin,"June 22nd, 1883","July 15th, 1934",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),county clerk typewriter,,,"Biography Myra Erwin was elected County Treasurer for Burnet County, Texas in 1912. Erwin was elected several times to the position through 1920. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7965,Myra Tinnie Erwin Atkinson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7965,Myra Tinnie Erwin Atkinson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7965,Myra Tinnie Erwin Atkinson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7965,Myra Tinnie Erwin Atkinson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7965,Myra Tinnie Erwin Atkinson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7966,Mrs. Mattie I. Biddle,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7966,Mrs. Mattie I. Biddle,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7967,Mary L. Smith,"March 15th, 1871","April 19th, 1948",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary Smith was elected County Clerk for Comanche County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1912, 7967,Mary L. Smith,"March 15th, 1871","April 19th, 1948",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mary Smith was elected County Clerk for Comanche County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 7969,Mary Little Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1912, 7969,Mary Little Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 7970,Mrs. Mary L. Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1912, 7970,Mrs. Mary L. Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 7971,Ruth Roberts,circa 1883,,Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Ruth Roberts was elected County Clerk for Hill County, Texas in 1912. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1912, 7972,Edna Miller,circa 1880,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Edna Miller was elected County Treasurer for Hill County, Texas in 1912. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7973,Mrs. Edna Miller,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7974,Mrs. Fannie Felton,circa 1877,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Fannie Felton was elected Assessor of Taxes for Irion County, Texas in 1912. Additional Notes",Assessor of Taxes,1912, 7975,Mrs. M. L. Tudor,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 7975,Mrs. M. L. Tudor,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7976,Mary Phillips,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 7976,Mary Phillips,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 7976,Mary Phillips,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1910, 7976,Mary Phillips,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1912, 7977,Maud Douglass,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7977,Maud Douglass,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7978,Maude Douglas,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7978,Maude Douglas,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7979,Maud Douglas,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7979,Maud Douglas,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7980,Maud Blomeke,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7980,Maud Blomeke,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7981,Mary O. Bulfinch,,1892,Massachusetts,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary O. Bulfinch was elected to the School Committee of Everett, Massachusetts in 1889. She served until her death in 1892 Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1889, 7982,Delia L. Stedman,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Delia L. Stedman campaigned for the School Committee of Everett, Massachusetts in 1889. Despite the support of the local woman suffrage society in electing a woman to the Committee Stedman did not win her race. Two other women ran in the same election, one of them, Sarah J. Clough won her race by a landslide. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1892, 7983,Dr. Belle Curtis,1858,,Massachusetts,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1907,Republican 7983,Dr. Belle Curtis,1858,,Massachusetts,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1908,Republican 7984,Annie J. Parker,"May 9th, 1869","circa January, 1970",Texas,Widowed,Government (Non-Elected),postmaster,,,"Biography After working as a postmaster for three years, Mrs. Annie J. Parker was elected County Treasurer for Coke County, Texas in 1912. Parker was re-elected for the position twice more in 1914 and 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7984,Annie J. Parker,"May 9th, 1869","circa January, 1970",Texas,Widowed,Government (Non-Elected),postmaster,,,"Biography After working as a postmaster for three years, Mrs. Annie J. Parker was elected County Treasurer for Coke County, Texas in 1912. Parker was re-elected for the position twice more in 1914 and 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7984,Annie J. Parker,"May 9th, 1869","circa January, 1970",Texas,Widowed,Government (Non-Elected),postmaster,,,"Biography After working as a postmaster for three years, Mrs. Annie J. Parker was elected County Treasurer for Coke County, Texas in 1912. Parker was re-elected for the position twice more in 1914 and 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7985,Mrs. Annie J. Parker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7985,Mrs. Annie J. Parker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7985,Mrs. Annie J. Parker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7986,Annie J. Wilkins,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7986,Annie J. Wilkins,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7986,Annie J. Wilkins,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7987,Myra C. Winkler,"April 2nd, 1880","August 21st, 1963",Texas,Single,Education,public school teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Miss Myra C. Winkler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for El Paso County, Texas in 1912. Winkler was re-elected continuously to the position through 1920, serving a total of 10 years in office. The Myra C. Winkler school was named after her, which opened in September, 1922 after her service as County Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was an Adjunct Professor of History at the College of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Texas starting in 1922 for three years, and continued to teach in public schools until her retirement in 1950. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7987,Myra C. Winkler,"April 2nd, 1880","August 21st, 1963",Texas,Single,Education,public school teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Miss Myra C. Winkler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for El Paso County, Texas in 1912. Winkler was re-elected continuously to the position through 1920, serving a total of 10 years in office. The Myra C. Winkler school was named after her, which opened in September, 1922 after her service as County Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was an Adjunct Professor of History at the College of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Texas starting in 1922 for three years, and continued to teach in public schools until her retirement in 1950. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 7987,Myra C. Winkler,"April 2nd, 1880","August 21st, 1963",Texas,Single,Education,public school teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Miss Myra C. Winkler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for El Paso County, Texas in 1912. Winkler was re-elected continuously to the position through 1920, serving a total of 10 years in office. The Myra C. Winkler school was named after her, which opened in September, 1922 after her service as County Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was an Adjunct Professor of History at the College of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Texas starting in 1922 for three years, and continued to teach in public schools until her retirement in 1950. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7987,Myra C. Winkler,"April 2nd, 1880","August 21st, 1963",Texas,Single,Education,public school teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Miss Myra C. Winkler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for El Paso County, Texas in 1912. Winkler was re-elected continuously to the position through 1920, serving a total of 10 years in office. The Myra C. Winkler school was named after her, which opened in September, 1922 after her service as County Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was an Adjunct Professor of History at the College of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Texas starting in 1922 for three years, and continued to teach in public schools until her retirement in 1950. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7987,Myra C. Winkler,"April 2nd, 1880","August 21st, 1963",Texas,Single,Education,public school teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Miss Myra C. Winkler was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for El Paso County, Texas in 1912. Winkler was re-elected continuously to the position through 1920, serving a total of 10 years in office. The Myra C. Winkler school was named after her, which opened in September, 1922 after her service as County Superintendent of Public Instruction. She was an Adjunct Professor of History at the College of Mines and Metallurgy, University of Texas starting in 1922 for three years, and continued to teach in public schools until her retirement in 1950. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 7988,Myra Carroll Winkler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7988,Myra Carroll Winkler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 7988,Myra Carroll Winkler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7988,Myra Carroll Winkler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7988,Myra Carroll Winkler,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 7989,Mrs. Mattie Trimble,"June 1st, 1874","December 11th, 1947",Texas,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Mrs. Mattie Trimble was appointed County Treasurer in 1911, after the previous County Treasurer (who was her husband) died. Mrs. Trimble was then elected to the position continuously before retiring in 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7989,Mrs. Mattie Trimble,"June 1st, 1874","December 11th, 1947",Texas,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Mrs. Mattie Trimble was appointed County Treasurer in 1911, after the previous County Treasurer (who was her husband) died. Mrs. Trimble was then elected to the position continuously before retiring in 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7989,Mrs. Mattie Trimble,"June 1st, 1874","December 11th, 1947",Texas,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Mrs. Mattie Trimble was appointed County Treasurer in 1911, after the previous County Treasurer (who was her husband) died. Mrs. Trimble was then elected to the position continuously before retiring in 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7989,Mrs. Mattie Trimble,"June 1st, 1874","December 11th, 1947",Texas,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Mrs. Mattie Trimble was appointed County Treasurer in 1911, after the previous County Treasurer (who was her husband) died. Mrs. Trimble was then elected to the position continuously before retiring in 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7989,Mrs. Mattie Trimble,"June 1st, 1874","December 11th, 1947",Texas,Widowed,,,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Mrs. Mattie Trimble was appointed County Treasurer in 1911, after the previous County Treasurer (who was her husband) died. Mrs. Trimble was then elected to the position continuously before retiring in 1922. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7990,Mattie B. Trimble,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7990,Mattie B. Trimble,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7990,Mattie B. Trimble,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7990,Mattie B. Trimble,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7990,Mattie B. Trimble,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7991,Mrs. W. S. Hartford,,,New Hampshire,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. S. Hartford of Lancaster, New Hampshire was elected to the School Committee in 1904 and served until at least 1916. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1903, 7992,N. Della Carbee,1863,,New Hampshire,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography N. Della Carbee was elected to the School Committee in Haverhill, New Hampshire in 1904. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1903, 7993,Mariam M. Brown,1871,,New Hampshire,Single,Education,School Teacher,,,"Biography Mariam M. Brown was elected to the School Committee of Haverhill, New Hampshire in 1902. She served for at least two terms. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1901, 7994,Miss Pearl Bowden,"December 12th, 1886","October 3rd, 1975",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Pearl Bowden was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Karnes County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. She was married during her second term in May of 1916 and became Pearl Ruckman. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7994,Miss Pearl Bowden,"December 12th, 1886","October 3rd, 1975",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Pearl Bowden was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Karnes County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. She was married during her second term in May of 1916 and became Pearl Ruckman. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7995,Pearl Ruckman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7995,Pearl Ruckman,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7996,Lillie Hazle,circa 1886,,Texas,Single,Education,public school teacher,,,"Biography Miss Lillie Hazle was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for San Augustine County, Texas in 1912. She was re-elected in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 7996,Lillie Hazle,circa 1886,,Texas,Single,Education,public school teacher,,,"Biography Miss Lillie Hazle was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for San Augustine County, Texas in 1912. She was re-elected in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 7997,Miss Edna Bacon,circa 1885,,Texas,Single,Business,dry goods clerk,,,"Biography Miss Edna Bacon was elected County Treasurer for Ward County, Texas in 1912. Bacon was elected to the position continuously through 1920 and was still Treasurer in 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7997,Miss Edna Bacon,circa 1885,,Texas,Single,Business,dry goods clerk,,,"Biography Miss Edna Bacon was elected County Treasurer for Ward County, Texas in 1912. Bacon was elected to the position continuously through 1920 and was still Treasurer in 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 7997,Miss Edna Bacon,circa 1885,,Texas,Single,Business,dry goods clerk,,,"Biography Miss Edna Bacon was elected County Treasurer for Ward County, Texas in 1912. Bacon was elected to the position continuously through 1920 and was still Treasurer in 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7997,Miss Edna Bacon,circa 1885,,Texas,Single,Business,dry goods clerk,,,"Biography Miss Edna Bacon was elected County Treasurer for Ward County, Texas in 1912. Bacon was elected to the position continuously through 1920 and was still Treasurer in 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7997,Miss Edna Bacon,circa 1885,,Texas,Single,Business,dry goods clerk,,,"Biography Miss Edna Bacon was elected County Treasurer for Ward County, Texas in 1912. Bacon was elected to the position continuously through 1920 and was still Treasurer in 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 7998,Mrs. Lillie Leath,"April 10th, 1868","November 18th, 1941",Texas,Widowed,Clerical,phone operator,,,"Biography Mrs. Lillie Leath was elected County Treasurer for Wood County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. In 1918 she successfully sued Wood County for money owed from her time working as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7998,Mrs. Lillie Leath,"April 10th, 1868","November 18th, 1941",Texas,Widowed,Clerical,phone operator,,,"Biography Mrs. Lillie Leath was elected County Treasurer for Wood County, Texas in 1912 and again in 1914. In 1918 she successfully sued Wood County for money owed from her time working as County Treasurer. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 7999,Lillie Isabella Kilgore,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1912, 7999,Lillie Isabella Kilgore,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8000,Mrs. Bettie Tomerlin,"February 18th, 1873","June 9th, 1958",Texas,Widowed,Education,music teacher,,Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography Widowed a few months previously and with two children, Mrs. Bettie Tomerlin was elected County Treasurer for Concho County, Texas in 1914. Re-elected in 1916, she also remarried that year and became Mrs. Bettie Wood. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8000,Mrs. Bettie Tomerlin,"February 18th, 1873","June 9th, 1958",Texas,Widowed,Education,music teacher,,Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography Widowed a few months previously and with two children, Mrs. Bettie Tomerlin was elected County Treasurer for Concho County, Texas in 1914. Re-elected in 1916, she also remarried that year and became Mrs. Bettie Wood. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8001,Mrs. Bettie Wood,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8001,Mrs. Bettie Wood,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8002,Bettie E. Barbee,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8002,Bettie E. Barbee,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8003,Mrs. Mildred Middleton,1871,,Texas,Widowed,Business,hat shop owner,,,"Biography Mrs. Mildred Middleton was elected County Treasurer for Reeves County, Texas in 1914. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8004,Miss Frances Roberts,,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Miss Frances Roberts was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in for Hall County, Texas in both 1914 and 1916. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1914, 8004,Miss Frances Roberts,,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Miss Frances Roberts was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court in for Hall County, Texas in both 1914 and 1916. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8005,Mrs. Addie Thagard,"January 2nd, 1879","October 3rd, 1963",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Addie Thagard was elected County Treasurer for Floyd County, Texas in 1914. Thagard was recently widowed the previous year and had one daughter, and the need for a source of financial income may have provided motivation in running for office. She was re-elected to the position in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8005,Mrs. Addie Thagard,"January 2nd, 1879","October 3rd, 1963",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Addie Thagard was elected County Treasurer for Floyd County, Texas in 1914. Thagard was recently widowed the previous year and had one daughter, and the need for a source of financial income may have provided motivation in running for office. She was re-elected to the position in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8006,Adoline Matilda Guffin Thagard,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8006,Adoline Matilda Guffin Thagard,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8007,Mrs. Agnes E. McLaughlin,"July 12th, 1875","January 4th, 1953",Texas,Married,Education,art teacher,,,"Biography Mrs. Agnes E. McLaughlin was elected County Treasurer for Foard County, Texas in 1914. She was elected to the position twice more in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8007,Mrs. Agnes E. McLaughlin,"July 12th, 1875","January 4th, 1953",Texas,Married,Education,art teacher,,,"Biography Mrs. Agnes E. McLaughlin was elected County Treasurer for Foard County, Texas in 1914. She was elected to the position twice more in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 8007,Mrs. Agnes E. McLaughlin,"July 12th, 1875","January 4th, 1953",Texas,Married,Education,art teacher,,,"Biography Mrs. Agnes E. McLaughlin was elected County Treasurer for Foard County, Texas in 1914. She was elected to the position twice more in 1916 and 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8008,Maud H. Tamblin,1876,,Washington,Divorced,Government (Non-Elected),Secretary to Board of Public Lands,,,"Biography Maud H. Tamblin of Olympia, Washington ran for Commissioner of Public Lands in 1912. Tamblin served as the Secretary of the Board of the Office of the Commissioner of Public Lands for several years before her campaign for the office. Additional Notes",Commissioner of Public Lands,1912,Republican 8010,Mary A. Moore,,,Washington,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Moore of Spokane, Washington was a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1912. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1912, 8011,Mrs. Lula Wyatt,1875,,Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8012,Mrs. R. K. Wyatt,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8013,Miss Ethel Jones,"December 25th, 1893","December 6th, 1979",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Ethel Jones was elected County Treasurer for Jim Wells County, Texas in 1914. She got married during her term in the summer of 1916 and became known as Ethel Jones King. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8014,Ethel Jones King,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8015,Ethel Beatrice Jones King,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1914, 8016,Mrs. Tom Price,"July 12th, 1880","October 2nd, 1961",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Tom Price, a.k.a. Mary or Mollie, was elected Collector of Taxes for Titus County, Texas in 1914. Her husband died in September of 1914, which may have been a factor in Mrs. Price running for office as a source of income to support herself and her two children. Additional Notes",Collector of Taxes,1914, 8017,Mary M. Price,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Collector of Taxes,1914, 8018,Mollie Price,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Collector of Taxes,1914, 8019,Mary Magdalene Williams Price,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Collector of Taxes,1914, 8020,Eva Strickland,"June 29th, 1886","October 30th, 1962",Texas,Single,Education,English school teacher,,Other,"Biography Prior to taking office, Eva Strickland worked as a teacher at and at one point served as the head of the first schoolhouse in Langtry, Texas. Strickland was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Val Verde County, Texas in 1910. She was re-elected in 1912 and 1914, but resigned in 1914 after getting married and becoming Mrs. Eva Strickland Anderson. Miss Josephine Jones was appointed to fulfill her duties for the remainder of the term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 8020,Eva Strickland,"June 29th, 1886","October 30th, 1962",Texas,Single,Education,English school teacher,,Other,"Biography Prior to taking office, Eva Strickland worked as a teacher at and at one point served as the head of the first schoolhouse in Langtry, Texas. Strickland was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Val Verde County, Texas in 1910. She was re-elected in 1912 and 1914, but resigned in 1914 after getting married and becoming Mrs. Eva Strickland Anderson. Miss Josephine Jones was appointed to fulfill her duties for the remainder of the term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8020,Eva Strickland,"June 29th, 1886","October 30th, 1962",Texas,Single,Education,English school teacher,,Other,"Biography Prior to taking office, Eva Strickland worked as a teacher at and at one point served as the head of the first schoolhouse in Langtry, Texas. Strickland was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Val Verde County, Texas in 1910. She was re-elected in 1912 and 1914, but resigned in 1914 after getting married and becoming Mrs. Eva Strickland Anderson. Miss Josephine Jones was appointed to fulfill her duties for the remainder of the term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 8021,Mrs. Eva Strickland Anderson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 8021,Mrs. Eva Strickland Anderson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8021,Mrs. Eva Strickland Anderson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 8022,Mrs. P. D. Anderson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 8022,Mrs. P. D. Anderson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8022,Mrs. P. D. Anderson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 8023,Ida Hamilton,1845,,Wyoming,Married,Business,Owned House of Prostitution,,,"Biography Ida Hamilton of Laramie County, Wyoming was one of the first women in the territory to run for political office in 1870. Hamilton ran for the office of County Commissioner. She received one vote. Hamilton was originally from Ireland. Another woman living in the same house Nellie (or Nelline?) Hastings ran unsuccessfully for County Sheriff in the same year. Hamilton has been accused of owning a house of prostitution in Laramie. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1870, 8024,Nellie Pierce,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Nellie Pierce of Laramie County, Wyoming was one of the first women in the territory to run for political office in 1870. Pierce ran for the office of County Commissioner. She received one vote. Additional Notes",,, 8025,Nelline Hastings,1848,,Wyoming,,,"Dressmaker, sex worker?",,,"Biography Nelline (or Nellie) Hastings campaigned for Sheriff in Laramie County, Wyoming in 1870. She received one vote. In the 1870 census Hastings was listed as a dressmaker, but some historians believe she was a prostitute living in a house run by Ida Hamilton. Hamilton ran for County Commissioner the same year. Additional Notes",Sheriff,1870, 8026,Nellie Hastings,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Sheriff,1870, 8027,Phoebe Picket,1838,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Phoebe Picket ran for County Clerk of Laramie County, Wyoming in 1870. She received 46% of the votes, coming in second in the race. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1870, 8028,Minnie White,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Minnie White campaigned for Probate Judge and County Treasurer of Laramie County, Wyoming in 1870. She received one vote. Additional Notes",Probate Judge and County Treasurer,1870, 8029,Melvina H. Arnold,1838,,Wyoming,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. M. [Melvina?] H. Arnold ran for the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Laramie County, Wyoming in 1870. She came in second receiving about 40% of the vote. Arnold had been instrumental in raising funds for one of the first school houses in the area. She was a member of the Advisory Committee for the National Woman Suffrage Committee. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,,Republican 8030,Mrs. M. H. Arnold,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,,Republican 8031,Phoebe Pickett,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1870, 8032,Thankful Cunningham,1832,,Wyoming,,Domestic and Personal Service,Laundress,,,"Biography Thankful Cunningham ran for Justice of the Peace in Carbon County, Wyoming in 1870. She was the first woman in the county to run for office. Cunningham received five votes. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1870, 8033,Mattie Boone,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mattie Boone was one of three women who ran for County Commissioner in Laramie County, Wyoming in 1870. Boone received one vote. Additional Notes",County Commissioner of Schools,1870, 8034,Esther Hobart Morris,"August 8th, 1814","April 3rd, 1902",Wyoming,Married,Legal System,Justice of the Peace,,Suffrage,"Biography Esther Hobart Morris was the first woman Justice of the Peace in the United States. Morris, then living in South Pass City, Wyoming was appointed to fill the term of the local Justice who had resigned his post in protest over the passage of woman suffrage in the state. Morris was appointed in early 1870 and approved by the County Commissioners of Sweetwater County, Wyoming. She served until December of 1870. Morris ran for Constable of Sweetwater County in September of 1870, but received only one vote. In 1873 the Woman's Party of Wyoming nominated Morris for the Territorial State Legislature, but she declined to run. Historians continue to debate how big a role Morris played in the Wyoming suffrage movement. Additional Notes",Constable,1870, 8035,Eliza Stewart Boyd,"September 8th, 1833","March 9th, 1912",Wyoming,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eliza Boyd ran for County Superintendent of Schools for Albany County, Wyoming in 1872. Boyd did not win the race, but she did receive almost 49% of the votes cast. Boyd became of the first women in Wyoming to serve on a jury. In 1873 Boyd was nominated by the Woman's Party, along with Esther Hobart Morris, as a candidate for the Territory House. Boyd received only 5 votes. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1872, 8036,Peggy Wilks,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Peggy Wilks ran for Constable of Uinta County, Wyoming in 1872. Wilks received only one vote in a field of thirteen candidates. Additional Notes",Constable,1872, 8038,Mrs. Ostrander,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Ostrander ran for Justice of the Peace for Carbon County, Wyoming in 1874. She received two votes. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1874, 8039,Mary O'Hern,1854,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary O'Hern ran for Constable of Carbon County, Wyoming in 1874. She received two votes Additional Notes",Constable,1874, 8040,Mary Davis,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mary Davis ran for Justice of the Peace of Albany County, Wyoming in 1876. She received ten votes, which was enough to elect her to the office in Tie Siding, Wyoming, a small town outside of Laramie. She was the first woman in Wyoming to be elected to a political office. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1876, 8041,Mary Davis,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 8042,Mrs. Gabitt,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Gabitt campaigned for the office of Justice of the Peace in Albany County, Wyoming. She received two votes. Additional Notes",,, 8043,Mrs. Pat Keane,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Pat Keane ran for the office of Justice of the Peace in Albany County, Wyoming in 1876. She received three votes. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1876, 8044,Mrs. Ferris,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Ferris ran for the office of Justice of the Peace in Carbon County, Wyoming in 1876, She received three votes. That same year Mrs. Ferris also ran for Constable of Carbon County, and again received three votes. Additional Notes",Constable,1876, 8044,Mrs. Ferris,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Ferris ran for the office of Justice of the Peace in Carbon County, Wyoming in 1876, She received three votes. That same year Mrs. Ferris also ran for Constable of Carbon County, and again received three votes. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,, 8045,Miss McCarther,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss McCarther ran for the office of Constable of Albany County, Wyoming in 1876. She received four votes. Additional Notes",Constable,1876, 8046,Mrs. Fitzgerald,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Fitzgerald ran for the office of County Attorney for Johnson County, Wyoming in 1882. Two years later she ran for County Clerk, and received two votes. Additional Notes",County Attorney,1882, 8046,Mrs. Fitzgerald,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Fitzgerald ran for the office of County Attorney for Johnson County, Wyoming in 1882. Two years later she ran for County Clerk, and received two votes. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1884, 8047,Lizzie W. Smith,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie W. Smith ran for Superintendent of Schools for Carbon County, Wyoming in 1882. She received more than twice the number of votes of her opponent. She was one of the first women in the state to be elected to office. Smith was elected for a second term two years later. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8047,Lizzie W. Smith,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie W. Smith ran for Superintendent of Schools for Carbon County, Wyoming in 1882. She received more than twice the number of votes of her opponent. She was one of the first women in the state to be elected to office. Smith was elected for a second term two years later. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8048,N. Stewart,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss. N. Stewart ran for Constable of Clear Creek, Johnson County, Wyoming in 1882. She received two votes. Additional Notes",Constable,1882, 8049,Euphamas Lqmon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 8050,Euphamas Lamon,1830,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Euphamas Lamon campaigned for Constable of Little Popo Agie, Sweetwater County, Wyoming in 1882. Both she and her opponent received eight votes each. Additional Notes",Constable,, 8051,Mrs. Caldwell,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Caldwell campaigned for the office of County Surveyor of Fremont County, Wyoming in 1884. She received one vote. Additional Notes",County Surveyor,1884, 8053,Sarah W. Pease,1841,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah W. Pease ran for County Superintendent of Schools of Albany County, Wyoming in 1884. She lost to her female opponent. But Pease ran again and served in the office for several terms. In 1899 she was the defendant in a state supreme court case concerning her 1894 election and how her political affiliation was listed on the ballot. Pease also was one of the first seven women to serve on a grand jury in Wyoming (and the nation), in 1870. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8053,Sarah W. Pease,1841,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah W. Pease ran for County Superintendent of Schools of Albany County, Wyoming in 1884. She lost to her female opponent. But Pease ran again and served in the office for several terms. In 1899 she was the defendant in a state supreme court case concerning her 1894 election and how her political affiliation was listed on the ballot. Pease also was one of the first seven women to serve on a grand jury in Wyoming (and the nation), in 1870. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Democratic 8054,Helen W. Bradshaw,,"March 16th, 1918",Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Helen W. Bradshaw campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools in Albany County, Wyoming in 1884. Bradshaw received almost twice as many votes as her (female) rival. In the 1884 election women gained six out of the eight County Superintendent offices in the territory. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8055,Florence J. Gardner,1847,,Wyoming,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Florence J. Gardner ran for County Superintendent of Schools for Carbon County, Wyoming in 1884. She received almost half of the votes, but lost to her (female), rival. In the 1884 election women gained six out of the eight County Superintendent offices in the territory. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8056,Mrs. M. N. Grant,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8057,Stella Green,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Stella Green ran for County Superintendent of Schools in Johnson County, Wyoming in 1884. She won the race with just over 48% of the votes cast. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8057,Stella Green,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Stella Green ran for County Superintendent of Schools in Johnson County, Wyoming in 1884. She won the race with just over 48% of the votes cast. Additional Notes",Constable,1886, 8058,Lizzie Smith,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Smith of Johnson County, Wyoming ran for County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She received one vote and lost to her rival, Stella Green. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,, 8059,Amanda B. Tisdell,1844,,Wyoming,Married,Education,Teacher,,Other,"Biography Amanda B. Tisdell was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Sweetwater County, Wyoming in 1884. She won 55% of the votes cast in that race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,, 8060,Miss Pampkins,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Pampkins of Uinta County, Wyoming ran for the office of Constable in 1872. She received one vote. Additional Notes",Constable,1872, 8061,Josephine Padgett,1851,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Josephine Padgett ran for the office of Justice of the Peace for Rock Creek, Albany County, Wyoming in 1884. She received two votes. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1884, 8062,Miss Bradford,,,Wyoming,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Bradford ran for the office of Justice of the Peace for Meeteese, Fremont County, Wyoming in 1884. She received one vote. Additional Notes",Justice of the Peace,1884, 8063,Helen B. Grant,1851,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Helen B. Grant was elected to the office of Superintendent of Schools for Albany County, Wyoming in 1886. Grant was later elected as a Presidential Elector on the Progressive Party ticket for 1912. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8063,Helen B. Grant,1851,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Helen B. Grant was elected to the office of Superintendent of Schools for Albany County, Wyoming in 1886. Grant was later elected as a Presidential Elector on the Progressive Party ticket for 1912. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,,Progressive 8064,Maggie Gee,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Gee of Crook County, Wyoming was elected Superintendent of Schools in 1886. She won with over 72% of the vote. When Gee ran for a second term in 1888 she lost to her rival by only five votes. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8064,Maggie Gee,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Maggie Gee of Crook County, Wyoming was elected Superintendent of Schools in 1886. She won with over 72% of the vote. When Gee ran for a second term in 1888 she lost to her rival by only five votes. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1888, 8065,Mary Mason,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mary Mason of Fremont County, Wyoming was elected Superintendent of Schools in 1886. She beat two close rivals by just a few votes. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8066,Mary S. Watkins,1836,,Wyoming,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary S. Watkins of Johnson County, Wyoming ran for Superintendent of Schools in 1886. She came in third in the race. Watkins was later elected to the office and served for several terms Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8067,Minnie Whittington,,,Wyoming,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie Whittington was a candidate for Superintendent of Schools for Johnson County, Wyoming in 1886. She received only two votes. Whittington was active in educational circles in her Wyoming County. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8068,Minnie Whitington,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8069,E. Minnie Whittington,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8070,Mrs. J.R. Secord,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J.R. Secord was elected Superintendent of Schools for Sweetwater County, Wyoming in 1886. She won with 52% of the vote, beating her female rival. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8071,Mrs. D. A. Clark,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. D.A. Clark campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools for Sweetwater, Wyoming in 1886. She received 48% of the vote, but lost to her female rival in the race. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8072,Mrs. William Williams,,,Wyoming,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. William Williams was elected Constable of Tremont, Carbon County, Wyoming in 1886. Mrs. Williams received only four votes, but that was twice as many as her male rival. Additional Notes",Constable,1886, 8073,Clara Perkins,1858,,Wyoming,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara Perkins ran for the office of County Attorney for Sheridan County, Wyoming in 1888. She, and three male rivals, each received only one vote each, coming in third in the race. Additional Notes",County Attorney,1888, 8074,Cornelia Marilla Stillman Lusk,"November 17th, 1832","April 22nd, 1921",Wyoming,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,Temperance,"Biography Cornelia M. Lusk was elected to the office of Superintendent of Schools for Converse County, Wyoming in 1888. She was a well traveled in Europe, and was known to ""always identified herself with every movement toward the advancement of education and community betterment."" Lusk was an active temperance worker with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1888, 8075,Dora Douglas,"October 24th, 1884","January 26th, 1978",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Dora Douglas was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Andrews County, Texas in 1916. Her husband died in June of 1915, which may have contributed to her run for office as a source of income. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8076,Dora Hunt Douglas,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8077,Miss Pattie Reagan,"February 11th, 1873","January 17th, 1972",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Miss Pattie Reagan was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Bee County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8077,Miss Pattie Reagan,"February 11th, 1873","January 17th, 1972",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Miss Pattie Reagan was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Bee County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8078,Miss Patti Reagan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8078,Miss Patti Reagan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8079,Patti Lousie Reagan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8079,Patti Lousie Reagan,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8080,Maggie Williams,"April 19th, 1875","May 18th, 1966",Texas,Single,Education,Elocution Teacher,,,"Biography Maggie Williams was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Borden County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. In 1920 she was elected to the position of County Clerk. Williams served a total of 26 years as county clerk overall. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8080,Maggie Williams,"April 19th, 1875","May 18th, 1966",Texas,Single,Education,Elocution Teacher,,,"Biography Maggie Williams was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Borden County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. In 1920 she was elected to the position of County Clerk. Williams served a total of 26 years as county clerk overall. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1920, 8080,Maggie Williams,"April 19th, 1875","May 18th, 1966",Texas,Single,Education,Elocution Teacher,,,"Biography Maggie Williams was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Borden County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. In 1920 she was elected to the position of County Clerk. Williams served a total of 26 years as county clerk overall. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8081,Margaret Mary Williams,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8081,Margaret Mary Williams,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1920, 8081,Margaret Mary Williams,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8082,Edna Shannon,"January 3rd, 1880","June 1st, 1981",Texas,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Edna Shannon was elected County Treasurer for Camp County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 but soon resigned, and her successor qualified on February 10, 1919. Shannon lived to be 101 years old. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8082,Edna Shannon,"January 3rd, 1880","June 1st, 1981",Texas,Single,Clerical,Deputy County Clerk,,,"Biography Edna Shannon was elected County Treasurer for Camp County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 but soon resigned, and her successor qualified on February 10, 1919. Shannon lived to be 101 years old. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 8083,Mrs. Etta Brashears,"December 22nd, 1881","April 28th, 1969",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Etta Brashears was elected County Treasurer for Castro County, Texas in 1916. Brashears was reelected twice more in 1918 and 1920. Widowed at the close of 1910 after the murder-suicide of her mother and husband respectively, running for office may have been motivated by a need for a source of financial income for herself and her children. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8083,Mrs. Etta Brashears,"December 22nd, 1881","April 28th, 1969",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Etta Brashears was elected County Treasurer for Castro County, Texas in 1916. Brashears was reelected twice more in 1918 and 1920. Widowed at the close of 1910 after the murder-suicide of her mother and husband respectively, running for office may have been motivated by a need for a source of financial income for herself and her children. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8083,Mrs. Etta Brashears,"December 22nd, 1881","April 28th, 1969",Texas,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Etta Brashears was elected County Treasurer for Castro County, Texas in 1916. Brashears was reelected twice more in 1918 and 1920. Widowed at the close of 1910 after the murder-suicide of her mother and husband respectively, running for office may have been motivated by a need for a source of financial income for herself and her children. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8084,Etta Watters Ramey Brashears,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8084,Etta Watters Ramey Brashears,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8084,Etta Watters Ramey Brashears,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8085,Lettie I. Baker,"November 21st, 1885","January 24th, 1981",Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected) | Clerical,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Miss Lettie I. Baker was elected County Treasurer for Cherokee County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 but instead took a position working for State Comptroller O. Smith of Henderson in Austin. Baker maintained a detailed scrapbook during her campaigning, which included correspondence from supporters. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8085,Lettie I. Baker,"November 21st, 1885","January 24th, 1981",Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected) | Clerical,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Miss Lettie I. Baker was elected County Treasurer for Cherokee County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 but instead took a position working for State Comptroller O. Smith of Henderson in Austin. Baker maintained a detailed scrapbook during her campaigning, which included correspondence from supporters. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 8086,Lettie Ireland Baker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8086,Lettie Ireland Baker,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 8087,Mrs. Leila Collins,"November 7th, 1883","May 6th, 1991",Texas,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mrs. Leila Collins was elected County Treasurer for Coleman County, Texas in 1916. She was appointed to the position in 1918, and elected to the position in 1920. Collins divorced her husband with whom she had four children some time before 1920, and remarried in the early 1920s. The need for financial income may have contributed to her run for political office. She lived to be 107 years old. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8087,Mrs. Leila Collins,"November 7th, 1883","May 6th, 1991",Texas,,,,Democratic,,"Biography Mrs. Leila Collins was elected County Treasurer for Coleman County, Texas in 1916. She was appointed to the position in 1918, and elected to the position in 1920. Collins divorced her husband with whom she had four children some time before 1920, and remarried in the early 1920s. The need for financial income may have contributed to her run for political office. She lived to be 107 years old. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8088,Mrs. Bob Collins,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8088,Mrs. Bob Collins,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8089,Leila Josephine Bassett Noland,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8089,Leila Josephine Bassett Noland,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8090,Mrs. J. E. Deely,"February 26th, 1877","April 29th, 1955",Texas,Widowed,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Mrs. Daisy Deely, known as Mrs. J. E. Deely, ran for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Comanche County, Texas in 1914 and lost. She successfully gained the position in both 1916 and 1918. Deely's husband died in 1913, leaving her widowed with a young son, which may have contributed to her decision to run for office as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8090,Mrs. J. E. Deely,"February 26th, 1877","April 29th, 1955",Texas,Widowed,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Mrs. Daisy Deely, known as Mrs. J. E. Deely, ran for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Comanche County, Texas in 1914 and lost. She successfully gained the position in both 1916 and 1918. Deely's husband died in 1913, leaving her widowed with a young son, which may have contributed to her decision to run for office as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8090,Mrs. J. E. Deely,"February 26th, 1877","April 29th, 1955",Texas,Widowed,Education,Teacher| Principal,,,"Biography Mrs. Daisy Deely, known as Mrs. J. E. Deely, ran for County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Comanche County, Texas in 1914 and lost. She successfully gained the position in both 1916 and 1918. Deely's husband died in 1913, leaving her widowed with a young son, which may have contributed to her decision to run for office as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8092,Daisy Sumner Deely,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8092,Daisy Sumner Deely,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8092,Daisy Sumner Deely,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8093,Mrs. J. E. Deeley,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8093,Mrs. J. E. Deeley,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8093,Mrs. J. E. Deeley,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8094,Ella L. Young,"January 23rd, 1889","September 19th, 1975",Texas,Widowed,Clerical,Bookkeeper,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Ella L. Young was appointed to fulfill the term of County Treasurer for Crosby County, Texas in 1915 after her husband, the elected County Treasurer, died after an appendectomy. She was left widowed with a young child. Young was elected to the position in 1916 and continued to serve through 1925. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8094,Ella L. Young,"January 23rd, 1889","September 19th, 1975",Texas,Widowed,Clerical,Bookkeeper,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Ella L. Young was appointed to fulfill the term of County Treasurer for Crosby County, Texas in 1915 after her husband, the elected County Treasurer, died after an appendectomy. She was left widowed with a young child. Young was elected to the position in 1916 and continued to serve through 1925. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8094,Ella L. Young,"January 23rd, 1889","September 19th, 1975",Texas,Widowed,Clerical,Bookkeeper,,Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Ella L. Young was appointed to fulfill the term of County Treasurer for Crosby County, Texas in 1915 after her husband, the elected County Treasurer, died after an appendectomy. She was left widowed with a young child. Young was elected to the position in 1916 and continued to serve through 1925. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8095,Ella Louise Young,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8095,Ella Louise Young,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8095,Ella Louise Young,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8096,Ella Louise Davies Wren,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8096,Ella Louise Davies Wren,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8096,Ella Louise Davies Wren,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8097,Emma A. Wade,,,Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emma A. Wade was elected County Treasurer for Culberson County, Texas in 1916. She married in 1918, which may have contributed to her not running for reelection. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8098,Mrs. Ida Smith,circa 1872,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Ida Smith was elected Assessor of Taxes for Dallam County, Texas in 1916. Additional Notes",Assessor of Taxes,1916, 8099,Miss Gesna Higgins,"November 15th, 1894","December 18th, 1973",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Gesna Higgins was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Ector County, Texas in 1916 after graduating from Trinity University that same year. She was married in April 1917, becoming Gesna Fort. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8100,Gesna Verne Higgins Fort,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8101,Miss M. Cunningham,,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Miss M. Cunningham was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Erath County, Texas in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8102,May Brownlee,"August 16th, 1871","September 24th, 1961",Texas,,Clerical | Finance | Government (Non-Elected),Law Office Bookkeeper| Deputy District Clerk,,,"Biography Mrs. May Brownlee was elected Clerk for the District Court for Fannin County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Brownlee worked as deputy district clerk for approximately sixteen years prior to running for office. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8102,May Brownlee,"August 16th, 1871","September 24th, 1961",Texas,,Clerical | Finance | Government (Non-Elected),Law Office Bookkeeper| Deputy District Clerk,,,"Biography Mrs. May Brownlee was elected Clerk for the District Court for Fannin County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Brownlee worked as deputy district clerk for approximately sixteen years prior to running for office. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1918, 8103,May Bell Brownlee,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8103,May Bell Brownlee,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1918, 8104,Mrs. Bessie Haydon,"November 25th, 1876","June 9th, 1964",Texas,Married,,,,Other | Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mrs. Bessie Haydon, who was also known as Mrs. R. C. Haydon, was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Goliad County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8104,Mrs. Bessie Haydon,"November 25th, 1876","June 9th, 1964",Texas,Married,,,,Other | Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mrs. Bessie Haydon, who was also known as Mrs. R. C. Haydon, was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Goliad County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8104,Mrs. Bessie Haydon,"November 25th, 1876","June 9th, 1964",Texas,Married,,,,Other | Women's Clubs | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Mrs. Bessie Haydon, who was also known as Mrs. R. C. Haydon, was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Goliad County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8105,Mrs. R. C. Haydon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8105,Mrs. R. C. Haydon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8105,Mrs. R. C. Haydon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8106,"Elizabeth ""Bessie"" Beckham Haydon",,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8106,"Elizabeth ""Bessie"" Beckham Haydon",,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8106,"Elizabeth ""Bessie"" Beckham Haydon",,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8108,Bessie B. Haydon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8108,Bessie B. Haydon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8108,Bessie B. Haydon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8109,Miss Alice McGarvey,"December 20th, 1875","February 8th, 1959",Texas,Single,Finance | Business,Drug Store Worker| Dry Goods Store Bookkeeper| Store Owner,,,"Biography Miss Alice McGarvey was elected County Treasurer for Hamilton County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. In 1923, after her last term concluded at the end of the previous year, McGarvey bought her own shop which she operated until the year before her death in 1958. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8109,Miss Alice McGarvey,"December 20th, 1875","February 8th, 1959",Texas,Single,Finance | Business,Drug Store Worker| Dry Goods Store Bookkeeper| Store Owner,,,"Biography Miss Alice McGarvey was elected County Treasurer for Hamilton County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. In 1923, after her last term concluded at the end of the previous year, McGarvey bought her own shop which she operated until the year before her death in 1958. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8109,Miss Alice McGarvey,"December 20th, 1875","February 8th, 1959",Texas,Single,Finance | Business,Drug Store Worker| Dry Goods Store Bookkeeper| Store Owner,,,"Biography Miss Alice McGarvey was elected County Treasurer for Hamilton County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. In 1923, after her last term concluded at the end of the previous year, McGarvey bought her own shop which she operated until the year before her death in 1958. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8110,Alice McGarvey Lemmons,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8110,Alice McGarvey Lemmons,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8110,Alice McGarvey Lemmons,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8111,Mrs. Keesee C. Nesbitt,"September 2nd, 1894","October 6th, 1985",Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Keesee Nesbitt was elected County Treasurer for Hansford County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918. In 1920, Nesbitt was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court. Her husband died in July of 1917 shortly before the birth of their child, and while she was already serving her first term in office, this may have contributed to her continuing to work in office for two more terms as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8111,Mrs. Keesee C. Nesbitt,"September 2nd, 1894","October 6th, 1985",Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Keesee Nesbitt was elected County Treasurer for Hansford County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918. In 1920, Nesbitt was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court. Her husband died in July of 1917 shortly before the birth of their child, and while she was already serving her first term in office, this may have contributed to her continuing to work in office for two more terms as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1920, 8111,Mrs. Keesee C. Nesbitt,"September 2nd, 1894","October 6th, 1985",Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Keesee Nesbitt was elected County Treasurer for Hansford County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918. In 1920, Nesbitt was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court. Her husband died in July of 1917 shortly before the birth of their child, and while she was already serving her first term in office, this may have contributed to her continuing to work in office for two more terms as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8112,Keesee Caldwell Richardson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8112,Keesee Caldwell Richardson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1920, 8112,Keesee Caldwell Richardson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8113,Florence Connor,"May 25th, 1888","February 29th, 1924",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Florence Connor was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kaufman County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8113,Florence Connor,"May 25th, 1888","February 29th, 1924",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Florence Connor was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Kaufman County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8114,Laura Florence Connor,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8114,Laura Florence Connor,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8115,Miss Eula Gonzales,,,Texas,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Miss Eula Gonzales was elected County Treasurer for Jim Hogg County, Texas in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8117,Miss M. F. Blair,"September 30th, 1869","June 7th, 1946",Texas,Single,Business | Government (Non-Elected),Dressmaker| Deputy Clerk,Democratic,Other,"Biography Miss May Francis Blair was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Hemphill County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again 1920. Before being elected to public office, she worked as deputy clerk. Born in New York to parents from New Jersey and England respectively, over the course of her life she lived in New York, New Jersey, Texas, California, and then back to Texas. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8117,Miss M. F. Blair,"September 30th, 1869","June 7th, 1946",Texas,Single,Business | Government (Non-Elected),Dressmaker| Deputy Clerk,Democratic,Other,"Biography Miss May Francis Blair was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Hemphill County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again 1920. Before being elected to public office, she worked as deputy clerk. Born in New York to parents from New Jersey and England respectively, over the course of her life she lived in New York, New Jersey, Texas, California, and then back to Texas. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1920, 8117,Miss M. F. Blair,"September 30th, 1869","June 7th, 1946",Texas,Single,Business | Government (Non-Elected),Dressmaker| Deputy Clerk,Democratic,Other,"Biography Miss May Francis Blair was elected County Clerk and Clerk for the District Court for Hemphill County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again 1920. Before being elected to public office, she worked as deputy clerk. Born in New York to parents from New Jersey and England respectively, over the course of her life she lived in New York, New Jersey, Texas, California, and then back to Texas. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8118,May Francis Blair,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8118,May Francis Blair,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1920, 8118,May Francis Blair,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8119,Jessie B. Smith,"January 22nd, 1874","August 3rd, 1960",Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Jessie B. Smith was elected County Treasurer for Haskell County, Texas in 1916. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8120,Josie Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8121,Josephine Maples Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8122,Mrs. Laura G. Jones,"April 16th, 1868","July 22nd, 1924",Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Laura G. Jones, also known as Mrs. C. O. Jones, was elected Clerk for the District Court for Lee County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. While already serving her first term in office when her husband died in 1917, his passing may have motivated Jones to continue in the position for two more terms as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8122,Mrs. Laura G. Jones,"April 16th, 1868","July 22nd, 1924",Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Laura G. Jones, also known as Mrs. C. O. Jones, was elected Clerk for the District Court for Lee County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. While already serving her first term in office when her husband died in 1917, his passing may have motivated Jones to continue in the position for two more terms as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1920, 8122,Mrs. Laura G. Jones,"April 16th, 1868","July 22nd, 1924",Texas,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Laura G. Jones, also known as Mrs. C. O. Jones, was elected Clerk for the District Court for Lee County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. While already serving her first term in office when her husband died in 1917, his passing may have motivated Jones to continue in the position for two more terms as a source of financial income. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8123,L. G. Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8123,L. G. Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1920, 8123,L. G. Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8124,Laura Guthrie Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8124,Laura Guthrie Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1920, 8124,Laura Guthrie Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8125,Mrs. C. O. Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8125,Mrs. C. O. Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1920, 8125,Mrs. C. O. Jones,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8126,Mrs. James A. Black,"November 23rd, 1876","July 15th, 1969",Texas,Married,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),Court House Deputy Clerk,,,"Biography Mrs. James A. Black, or Nellie Black, was elected County Treasurer for Lipscomb County, Texas in 1916. She was continually reelected for the next decade, serving in office through 1928 before losing the position in an unsuccessful campaign. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8126,Mrs. James A. Black,"November 23rd, 1876","July 15th, 1969",Texas,Married,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),Court House Deputy Clerk,,,"Biography Mrs. James A. Black, or Nellie Black, was elected County Treasurer for Lipscomb County, Texas in 1916. She was continually reelected for the next decade, serving in office through 1928 before losing the position in an unsuccessful campaign. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8126,Mrs. James A. Black,"November 23rd, 1876","July 15th, 1969",Texas,Married,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),Court House Deputy Clerk,,,"Biography Mrs. James A. Black, or Nellie Black, was elected County Treasurer for Lipscomb County, Texas in 1916. She was continually reelected for the next decade, serving in office through 1928 before losing the position in an unsuccessful campaign. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8127,Mrs. Jas. A. Black,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8127,Mrs. Jas. A. Black,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8127,Mrs. Jas. A. Black,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8128,Nellie McClure Black,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8128,Nellie McClure Black,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8128,Nellie McClure Black,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8129,Bessie Smith,"December 25th, 1892","March 29th, 1930",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie Smith was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Montgomery County, Texas in 1916. In April of 1918 she was married, becoming Mrs. Bessie Meredith, and was reelected that November. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8129,Bessie Smith,"December 25th, 1892","March 29th, 1930",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie Smith was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Montgomery County, Texas in 1916. In April of 1918 she was married, becoming Mrs. Bessie Meredith, and was reelected that November. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8130,Mrs. Bessie Meredith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8130,Mrs. Bessie Meredith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8131,Bessie Smith Meredith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8131,Bessie Smith Meredith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1918, 8132,Flossie Witten,"May 19th, 1890","November 5th, 1983",Texas,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Miss Flossie Witten was elected County Treasurer for Oldham County, Texas in 1916. Upon marrying she became Mrs. Flossie W. Ingram, and in 1918 was elected to the position of County Clerk & Clerk for the District Court. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8132,Flossie Witten,"May 19th, 1890","November 5th, 1983",Texas,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Miss Flossie Witten was elected County Treasurer for Oldham County, Texas in 1916. Upon marrying she became Mrs. Flossie W. Ingram, and in 1918 was elected to the position of County Clerk & Clerk for the District Court. Additional Notes",County Clerk & Clerk for the District Court,1918, 8133,Flossie W. Ingram,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8133,Flossie W. Ingram,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk & Clerk for the District Court,1918, 8134,Flossie L. Witten Ingram,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8134,Flossie L. Witten Ingram,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk & Clerk for the District Court,1918, 8135,Emma Huddleston,"September 22nd, 1890","March 18th, 1972",Texas,Single,Business | Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),,Democratic,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Emma Huddleston was elected County Treasurer for Refugio County, Texas in 1916, and spent over the next 50 years in office. She never married, adopting a daughter in the 1930s. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8135,Emma Huddleston,"September 22nd, 1890","March 18th, 1972",Texas,Single,Business | Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),,Democratic,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Emma Huddleston was elected County Treasurer for Refugio County, Texas in 1916, and spent over the next 50 years in office. She never married, adopting a daughter in the 1930s. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8135,Emma Huddleston,"September 22nd, 1890","March 18th, 1972",Texas,Single,Business | Clerical | Government (Non-Elected),,Democratic,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Emma Huddleston was elected County Treasurer for Refugio County, Texas in 1916, and spent over the next 50 years in office. She never married, adopting a daughter in the 1930s. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8136,Miss Emma Hiddleston,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8136,Miss Emma Hiddleston,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8136,Miss Emma Hiddleston,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8137,Emma Alma Huddleston,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8137,Emma Alma Huddleston,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8137,Emma Alma Huddleston,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8138,Miss Clara Story,"November 12th, 1873","June 18th, 1966",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Clara Story was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Robertson County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected to the position in 1918 and again in 1920. Story was a teacher in Robertson County for 23 years and continued to teach in San Antonio from 1924 to 1952. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8138,Miss Clara Story,"November 12th, 1873","June 18th, 1966",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Clara Story was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Robertson County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected to the position in 1918 and again in 1920. Story was a teacher in Robertson County for 23 years and continued to teach in San Antonio from 1924 to 1952. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8138,Miss Clara Story,"November 12th, 1873","June 18th, 1966",Texas,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Clara Story was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Robertson County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected to the position in 1918 and again in 1920. Story was a teacher in Robertson County for 23 years and continued to teach in San Antonio from 1924 to 1952. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8139,Miss Alma Huckabee,"March 15th, 1892","June 18th, 1977",Texas,Single,Clerical,Telephone Operator,,,"Biography Miss Alma Huckabee was elected County Treasurer for Swisher County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and 1920. Huckabee continued to campaign through at least 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8139,Miss Alma Huckabee,"March 15th, 1892","June 18th, 1977",Texas,Single,Clerical,Telephone Operator,,,"Biography Miss Alma Huckabee was elected County Treasurer for Swisher County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and 1920. Huckabee continued to campaign through at least 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8139,Miss Alma Huckabee,"March 15th, 1892","June 18th, 1977",Texas,Single,Clerical,Telephone Operator,,,"Biography Miss Alma Huckabee was elected County Treasurer for Swisher County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and 1920. Huckabee continued to campaign through at least 1930. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8140,Clara Alice Story,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8140,Clara Alice Story,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8140,Clara Alice Story,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8141,Alma Doris Huckabee,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8141,Alma Doris Huckabee,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1920, 8141,Alma Doris Huckabee,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8142,Dora Daugherty,,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Dora Daugherty was elected County Treasurer for Terry County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8142,Dora Daugherty,,,Texas,,,,,,"Biography Dora Daugherty was elected County Treasurer for Terry County, Texas in 1916 and again in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 8143,Dora Dougherty,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8143,Dora Dougherty,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918, 8144,Miss Mary Conger,"August 20th, 1888","September 20th, 1961",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected) | Legal System,County Clerk stenographer| Deputy Clerk for District Court| Deputy Clerk for the United States Court,,,"Biography Miss Mary Conger was elected Clerk for the District Court for Tom Green County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918. Conger was reelected again in 1920, but then resigned to accept the position of Deputy Clerk for the United States court for the northern district of Texas. Her successor took over for her in January of 1921. Prior to her election as Clerk for the District Court, Conger was a County Clerk stenographer and then Deputy Clerk for the District Court for four years. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8144,Miss Mary Conger,"August 20th, 1888","September 20th, 1961",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected) | Legal System,County Clerk stenographer| Deputy Clerk for District Court| Deputy Clerk for the United States Court,,,"Biography Miss Mary Conger was elected Clerk for the District Court for Tom Green County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918. Conger was reelected again in 1920, but then resigned to accept the position of Deputy Clerk for the United States court for the northern district of Texas. Her successor took over for her in January of 1921. Prior to her election as Clerk for the District Court, Conger was a County Clerk stenographer and then Deputy Clerk for the District Court for four years. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1920, 8144,Miss Mary Conger,"August 20th, 1888","September 20th, 1961",Texas,Single,Clerical | Government (Non-Elected) | Legal System,County Clerk stenographer| Deputy Clerk for District Court| Deputy Clerk for the United States Court,,,"Biography Miss Mary Conger was elected Clerk for the District Court for Tom Green County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918. Conger was reelected again in 1920, but then resigned to accept the position of Deputy Clerk for the United States court for the northern district of Texas. Her successor took over for her in January of 1921. Prior to her election as Clerk for the District Court, Conger was a County Clerk stenographer and then Deputy Clerk for the District Court for four years. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8146,Mary Lou Conger,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8146,Mary Lou Conger,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1920, 8146,Mary Lou Conger,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8147,Miss Josephine Jones,"July 25th, 1891","May 29th, 1978",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Civic Reform | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Miss Josephine Jones was appointed to take over for Eva Strickland as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Val Verde County, Texas in 1914 after Strickland got married and resigned. In 1916, Jones was elected to the position. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920, serving a total of eight years. Jones was a member of the first class of women to earn a degree and graduate from the University of Texas Law School. Over her lifetime, Jones was heavily involved with many associations that among other things promoted education and child welfare. She was named Del Rio's Notable Woman of 1976 by the American Association of University Women, her name added to a plaque that hangs in Val Verde County Library. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8147,Miss Josephine Jones,"July 25th, 1891","May 29th, 1978",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Civic Reform | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Miss Josephine Jones was appointed to take over for Eva Strickland as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Val Verde County, Texas in 1914 after Strickland got married and resigned. In 1916, Jones was elected to the position. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920, serving a total of eight years. Jones was a member of the first class of women to earn a degree and graduate from the University of Texas Law School. Over her lifetime, Jones was heavily involved with many associations that among other things promoted education and child welfare. She was named Del Rio's Notable Woman of 1976 by the American Association of University Women, her name added to a plaque that hangs in Val Verde County Library. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8147,Miss Josephine Jones,"July 25th, 1891","May 29th, 1978",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Civic Reform | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Miss Josephine Jones was appointed to take over for Eva Strickland as County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Val Verde County, Texas in 1914 after Strickland got married and resigned. In 1916, Jones was elected to the position. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920, serving a total of eight years. Jones was a member of the first class of women to earn a degree and graduate from the University of Texas Law School. Over her lifetime, Jones was heavily involved with many associations that among other things promoted education and child welfare. She was named Del Rio's Notable Woman of 1976 by the American Association of University Women, her name added to a plaque that hangs in Val Verde County Library. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8148,Josephine Jones Schaut,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8148,Josephine Jones Schaut,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8148,Josephine Jones Schaut,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8149,Amy M. Longest,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 8150,Adice Cameron,"January 16th, 1892","January 12th, 1980",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Adice Cameron was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Waller County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8150,Adice Cameron,"January 16th, 1892","January 12th, 1980",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Adice Cameron was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Waller County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8150,Adice Cameron,"January 16th, 1892","January 12th, 1980",Texas,Single,Education,Public School Teacher,,,"Biography Miss Adice Cameron was elected County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Waller County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8151,Adice Claire Cameron Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8151,Adice Claire Cameron Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1920, 8151,Adice Claire Cameron Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916, 8152,Miss Roxie Scott,"August 24th, 1894","May 12th, 1986",Texas,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Roxie Scott was elected County Treasurer for Wheeler County, Texas in 1916. She got married during her term in office and became Roxie Coward. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8153,Roxanna Tolberta Scott Coward,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8154,Roselyn Scott Coward,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8155,Verna Lucky,"January 18th, 1888","June 5th, 1930",Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy Clerk,,,"Biography Miss Verna Lucky was elected County Clerk for Wilbarger County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8155,Verna Lucky,"January 18th, 1888","June 5th, 1930",Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy Clerk,,,"Biography Miss Verna Lucky was elected County Clerk for Wilbarger County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1920, 8155,Verna Lucky,"January 18th, 1888","June 5th, 1930",Texas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Deputy Clerk,,,"Biography Miss Verna Lucky was elected County Clerk for Wilbarger County, Texas in 1916. She was reelected in 1918 and again in 1920. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1916, 8156,Doris Risien Oliver,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 8157,Mrs. J. A. Spikes,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 8158,Mrs. Frances Spikes,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1910, 8159,Ella Isabelle Tucker,,,Texas,,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Ella Isabelle Tucker was one of the first women elected to the School Board of Dallas, Texas. She was elected in 1908, Tucker was a prominent club woman in the state and received backing for her candidacy from women's organizations. Additional Notes",,, 8160,Matilda Joslyn Gage,"March 25th, 1826","March 18th, 1898",New York,Married,Publishing | Lecturing | Social and Political Reform Activism,Writer and activist,,Suffrage,"Biography Matilda Jocelyn Gage was a leader of the women's rights movement, a writer, thinker, and effective speaker. In 1884 Gage campaigned as a presidential elector for an at large position in the state of New York. She ran for the Equal Rights Party and supported Belva A. Lockwood for president and Marietta Stow for Vice President. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1884,Equal Rights 8161,Mary P. Pell,,,New York,,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Mary P. Pell campaigned as a presidential elector from New York's First District, for the Equal Rights Party in 1884. She supported Belva A. Lockwood for president and Marietta Stow for Vice President. She was active with the National Woman Suffrage Association Additional Notes",,, 8162,Clara M. Brinkerhoff,"September 8th, 1828",,New York,Married,Education | The Arts | Writing,"Singer, teacher, writer",,,"Biography Clara M. Brinkerhoff campaigned as a presidential elector from New York's Eighth District, for the Equal Rights Party in 1884. She supported Belva A. Lockwood for president and Marietta Stow for Vice President. Brinkerhoff was a well-known singer and opera star, musical educator, and writer. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1884,Equal Rights 8163,Charlotte A. Von Cort,,,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Charolotte A. Von Cort campaigned as a presidential elector from New York's Eleventh District, for the Equal Rights Party in 1884. She supported Belva A. Lockwood for president and Marietta Stow for Vice President. Von Cort's husband invented a submarine torpedo shell and Lockwood represented Charlotte in her petition to the U.S. government for payment of the invention. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1884,Equal Rights 8164,Harriet L. Dolsen,1842,,New York,Single,Writing,Author,,,"Biography Harriet L. Dolsen campaigned for presidential elector in 1884 for the Equal Right Party, from the twelfth district of New York City. She supported Belva Lockwood for president. Dolsen had attended Mount Holyoke and the Rutgers Female Institute Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1884,Equal Rights 8165,Helen M. Loder,1833,,New York,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Long time suffrage activist, Helen M. Loder campaigned for the office of presidential elector for the Equal Rights Party in 1884, from Poughkeepsie, New York. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1884,Equal Rights 8166,Ida Paige Butler,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Ida Paige Butler was a presidential elector candidate for the Equal Rights Party in 1884. She represented New York's Fifteenth district. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1884,Equal Rights 8167,Kate Stoneman,"January, 1970","May 19th, 1925",New York,Single,Legal System | Education,"Lawyer, Educator",,Suffrage,"Biography Kate Stoneman was the first woman lawyer to pass the New York State Bar. The year before she was admitted to the bar, Stoneman ran for presidential elector for the Equal Rights Party, supporting the 1884 candidate for president, Belva Lockwood. Stoneman's successful campaign to be admitted to the New York bar was facilitated by suffrage supporters in Albany, New York. Stoneman was an educator, activist, as well as pioneering lawyer. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,,Equal Rights 8168,Julia Flaesch,"July 27th, 1841","April 28th, 1892",New York,,,,,,"Biography Julia Flaesch was a candidate for Presidential Elector for the Equal Rights Party for the twenty-first district of New York in 1884. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1884,Equal Rights 8169,Helen L. Hood,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Helen L. Hood ran for Illinois University Trustee on the Prohibition ticket in 1912. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Prohibition 8170,Carrie T. Alexander Bahrenburg,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",University Trustee,1901,Republican 8170,Carrie T. Alexander Bahrenburg,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Republican 8170,Carrie T. Alexander Bahrenburg,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",University Trustee,1901,Republican 8171,Mary O'Reilley,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary O'Reilley was a Socialist Party candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1912. She did not win election. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Socialist 8172,Anna E. Carroll,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Anna E. Carroll was a Socialist Labor Party candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1912. Carroll did not win a seat. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1912,Socialist Labor 8173,Elizabeth C. Norton Daggett,1835,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Daggett was elected to the School Committee for Tisbury, on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and served three terms between 1892 and 1901. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1891, 8173,Elizabeth C. Norton Daggett,1835,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Daggett was elected to the School Committee for Tisbury, on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and served three terms between 1892 and 1901. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1898, 8173,Elizabeth C. Norton Daggett,1835,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Daggett was elected to the School Committee for Tisbury, on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts, and served three terms between 1892 and 1901. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1891, 8174,Jane Stebbin,,,New York,Single,,,,Other | Civic Reform,"Biography Jane Stebbin of Lansingburgh, New York was one of the first women to run for her local school board, in 1880. She did not win the race, but came in second with 60 votes. Ten women voted in the town for the first time. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1880, 8175,Addie Smith,,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Addie Smith ran for District Clerk in Lansingburgh, New York in 1880. She did not win the race, but received over 30 percent of the votes cast. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1880, 8176,Kate M. Dudden,,,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Kate Dudden was elected Librarian of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York in 1881. She received all but one of the votes cast in the race and won election. Dudden was the first woman elected to any office in Lansingburgh, although two other women ran unsuccessfully for office that year. 1880 was the first year women with property or school aged children in New York could vote for a few local offices, and several turned out to vote in Lansingburgh. Dudden was elected to a second term the following year, and a third term the year after. Additional Notes",Librarian,1881, 8176,Kate M. Dudden,,,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Kate Dudden was elected Librarian of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York in 1881. She received all but one of the votes cast in the race and won election. Dudden was the first woman elected to any office in Lansingburgh, although two other women ran unsuccessfully for office that year. 1880 was the first year women with property or school aged children in New York could vote for a few local offices, and several turned out to vote in Lansingburgh. Dudden was elected to a second term the following year, and a third term the year after. Additional Notes",Librarian,1883, 8176,Kate M. Dudden,,,New York,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Kate Dudden was elected Librarian of Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York in 1881. She received all but one of the votes cast in the race and won election. Dudden was the first woman elected to any office in Lansingburgh, although two other women ran unsuccessfully for office that year. 1880 was the first year women with property or school aged children in New York could vote for a few local offices, and several turned out to vote in Lansingburgh. Dudden was elected to a second term the following year, and a third term the year after. Additional Notes",Librarian,1881, 8177,Mary E. Welch,1824,,New York,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Welch ran for School Trustee in Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York in 1882. She came in third in the race, but with over 100 votes. Additional Notes",School Trustee,1882, 8178,Emma Williamson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",City School Board,1914, 8179,Emma Williamson,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Emma Williamson of Lexington, Kentucky was one four women elected to the city school board in 1895. They all ran on an Independent Ticket. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Independent 8180,Sarah West Marshall,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,Temperance,"Biography Sarah West Marshall was elected to the School Board of Lexington, Kentucky in 1895. She was one of four women elected that year, and among the first women to gain political office. Marshall was a member of the Kentucky state Woman's Christian Temperance Union and served as a corresponding secretary in the late 1890s. In the early twentieth century she was an Inspector of Dormitories for the state university in Kentucky. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Independent 8181,Mary C. Roark,,,Kentucky,Married,Education,Educator,,Suffrage,"Biography Mary C. Roark was elected to the School Board in Lexington, Kentucky in 1895. She was one of four women who campaigned that year in the city. All four were elected as part of an Independent ticket. Roark was an educator serving as president of a Normal School and as an officer of the Southern Educational Association. She later served as the president of Eastern Kentucky University (1909-1910), filling the remainder of her husband's term in that office. Roark worked with the Woman's Council Committee and the Kentucky Equal Rights Association and was an active suffragist in the first decade of the twentieth century. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Independent 8182,Mrs. Harrison,,,Kentucky,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. Harrison was one of four women elected to the School Board in Lexington, Kentucky in 1895. They were among the first women in the state to achieve elected office. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Independent 8183,Lee Maddox Campbell,"January, 1970","September 5th, 1935",Kentucky,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Lee Maddox Campbell was the first woman to run for County Superintendent of Schools in Anderson County, Kentucky. She campaigned in 1913, the first year women were eligible for election to the office in Kentucky. The Clerk of Anderson refused to accept Campbell's registration for the office. With the assistance of Mrs. Wallace Moore Bartlett and the Kentucky Equal Rights Alliance, Campbell's case reached the Kentucky Court of Appeals. The Chief Justice ruled in Campbell's favor. Campbell ran as an independent candidate and won her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1913, 8184,Ora L. Adams,"February 2nd, 1879","April 10th, 1955",Kentucky,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ora L. Adams was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Mercer County, Kentucky. She served from at least 1906 to 1920 Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906,Democratic 8186,Bertha Trudelle,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Bertha Trudelle was the County Superintendent of Schools for Chippewa County, Wisconsin in 1911. She served in the office until at least the early 1920s. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 8187,Olga Larson,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Olga Larson was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Douglas County, Wisconsin. She was probably first elected to the office about 1910 and was still serving in 1917. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910, 8188,Julia Ryder,1872,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia Ryder was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin in 1912. She ran again in 1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 8188,Julia Ryder,1872,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Julia Ryder was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin in 1912. She ran again in 1915. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 8189,Ruby M. Acker,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ruby M. Acker was the first woman elected to political office in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Starting in 1909 she served as County Superintendent of Schools. Her election had been challenged by her opponent. The question was not one of gender, but if the ballots had been marked correctly. The judge found that Acker had received sixteen more votes and upheld her election to office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909,Non-Partisan 8190,Norma McNab,circa 1872,"February 12th, 1961",Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Norma McNab was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jackson County, Wisconsin. She served in the office for eight years starting in 1900. McNab lost the circa 1910 election to another candidate, but won the following race in 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1900, 8191,Myrta D. Cuenot,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Myrta D. Cuenot was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Juneau County, Wisconsin in 1911. She served in the office until at least 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 8192,Ellen B. McDonald,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Ellen B. McDonald was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Oconto County, Wisconsin. She served in the office from 1911 until at least 1920. McDonald later served in non elected state education positions. Writer and liberal icon Scott Nearing included mention of McDonald and her progressive teaching methods in his work on ""New Education"" in the first decades of the twentieth century. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 8193,Cynthia Carlisle,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Cynthia Carlisle was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Pepin County, Wisconsin. She served from about 1909 to 1920. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 8195,May McNely,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography May McNely was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Portage County, Wisconsin. She served in the office from 1906 through at least 1915. Additional Notes",,, 8196,Nellie G. Robinson Stretton,,,Ohio,Divorced,Legal System | Lecturing,"Lawyer, Orator",,,"Biography Nellie G. Robinson Stretton was a candidate for Mayor in Glendale, Ohio in 1908. A St. Louis newspaper noted that Stretton was more radical than the Populist Party, and a politician, lawyer, and suffrage supporter. Additional Notes",July,1908, 8197,Helen Martin,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Helen Martin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Walworth County, Wisonsin. She served in this office from about 1909 until the early 1920s. Martin was only the second woman to be elected to office in Walworth County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 8199,Maybelle Douglas,1877,1974,,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Maybelle Douglas was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Wisconsin. Douglas served in the office from 1911 to 1914. She resigned in 1914 to marry Arthur Hart. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 8200,Clara Jacobson,,,Wisconsin,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara Jacobson was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Burnett County, Wisconsin. She served in the office from 1911 to 1914. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 8202,Bertha Tudelle,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 8203,Julie Servoty,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Julie Servoty was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Clark County, Wisconsin. Servoty served for one term from 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1911, 8204,Genie Adele Laws,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Genie Adele Laws was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dane County (2nd District), Wisconsin. She served in the office from 1909 until at least 1914. In the early 1920s Laws was president of the Board of Education for the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 8205,Mabel Ahlstrom,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel Ahlstrom was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Burnett County, Wisconsin in 1902. She served in the office until about 1910. Ahlstrom was nominated by the local Republican party. The incumbent of the office ran as an independent and through a court injunction ballots were printed without Ahlstrom's name. She won the race and received 85 per cent of the vote through a write-in campaign. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1902,Republican 8206,Jennie N. Brackett,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Jennie N. Brackett was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dunn County, Wisconsin. She served for one term, 1906 to 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 8207,Mattie McMillan,"December 31st, 1872","April 22nd, 1954",Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mattie McMillan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Juneau County, Wisconsin. She was first elected to the office in 1909. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 8208,Lida M. Blanding,"November 6th, 1872","July 9th, 1918",Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Lida M. Blanding was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Polk County, Wisconsin. She served in the position from 1908 until at least 1911. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1908, 8209,Norma J. Relyea,,,Wisconsin,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Norma J. Relyea was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Iron County, Wisconsin, in 1906. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1906, 8210,Maggie M. Comstock,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Maggie M. Comstock was the Republican party nominee and elected County Superintendent of Schools for Oconto County, Wisconsin, in 1877. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1877,Republican 8211,Miss C. A. Magee,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography C.A. Magee was one of the first two women elected as County Superintendents of Schools in Wisconsin. She served in Shawano County, and was first elected in 1876. Magee served for two years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1876, 8212,Elizabeth Fordyce,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Fordyce was elected by the voters to County Superintendent of Schools for Price County, Wisconsin in 1898. However, the Wisconsin State Supreme Court declared that Fordyce was ineligible to serve in the office because she did not hold the qualifications required by Wisconsin law. The 1898 revised statute in Wisconsin stated that those eligible for the office of County Superintendent of Schools must have either a superintendent's certificate or have taught in Wisconsin public schools for at least eight years. The statute also prohibited placing on the ballot anyone without those qualifications. Fordyce had none of the qualifications required. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1898, 8213,Florence Tickner,"September 2nd, 1852","May 29th, 1909",Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Florence Tickner was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dunn County, Wisconsin in 1879. She served for one term. Tickner was the first woman elected to an office in Dunn County. Tickner later became an assistant principal in a high school in Eau Claire, Wisonsin. Additional Notes",County Supterintendent of Schools,1879, 8214,Mary B. Slyle,,,Wisconsin,,,,,,"Biography Mary B. Slyle was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Dunn County, Wisconsin in 1885. She served for one term and was the second woman elected to office in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1885, 8215,Mrs. L. A. Pregent,,,Wisconsin,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. L.A. Pregent was election County Superintendent of Schools for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin in 1888. She served for at least one term, and maybe for several terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888, 8216,Anna F. Brosnan,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna F. Brosnan was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Price County, Wisconsin in 1887 and served one term. Brosnan was the first woman elected to an office in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1887, 8217,Nettie Macdonal,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 8218,Nettie McDonald,,,Wisconsin,Single,,,,,"Biography Nettie McDonald was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Price County, Wisconsin. She probably served for only one term. McDonald was the second woman in the county to be elected to a political office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890, 8219,Margaret Sadler,circa 1859,,Ohio,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margaret Sadler was elected to the School Board in Akron, Ohio in 1895. She was one of the first women elected to the position in the city, after women gained the right to vote for the office. Sadler was a graduate of Mt. Union College and had been a teacher before her marriage Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Republican 8220,Frances C. Allen,1849,,Ohio,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Frances C. Allen was elected to the School Board in Akron, Ohio in 1895. A former teacher, she was one of two women elected that year to the school board. Supported by the women of her ward, Allen was elected in the first election after women gained the right to vote for the school board. Allen was a graduate of Farmington (Ohio) Seminary. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895, 8221,Margaret Chalfant,,,Ohio,Married,Education,Teacher,,Temperance,"Biography Margaret Chalfant was elected to the School Board of Bellefontaine, Ohio in 1895. Chalfant won by a majority of 827 votes, the largest margin in the history of the city. She was the Republican nominee for the seat. Chalfant was a dedicated temperance worker. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Republican 8222,Eliza Haskell,,,Ohio,Married,,,,,"Biography Eliza Haskell was one of the Republican female candidates for School Board in Bowling Green, Ohio in 1895. She won her seat, defeating two Democratic women candidates. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Republican 8223,Kate Reider,,,Ohio,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Reider was one of the two female Republican candidates for the School Board in Bowling Green, Ohio in 1895. Reider and her fellow Republican won their races, winning over two female Democratic candidates. Local newspapers reported that the women fought ""savagely"" against each other. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1895,Republican 8224,Mary E. Lewis,,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Lewis was one of the first women in Illinois to run for the office of County Superintendent of Schools. Over one hundred men petitioned Lewis to run for the office in Sangamon County, in 1873, only one month after the Illinois legislature passed a bill allowing women to run for school offices. Lewis agreed to have her name placed in nomination. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8225,Mrs. W. H. Hinckley,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. W. H. Hinckley was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Cass County, Illinois in 1873. Mrs. Hinckley was one of the first women elected in the state. She ran against four other candidates, two women and two men. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8226,Mrs. S. E. Brown,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1905,Republican 8227,Mrs. S. E. Brown,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. S. E. Brown was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Alexander County, Illinois in 1873. Mrs. Brown was one of the first women to be elected to office in the state. Her opponent was another woman. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8228,M. R. Housekeeper,,,Illinois,Single,Writing,Author,,,"Biography M.R. Housekeeper campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Cass County, Illinois in 1873, She was one of the first women in the state to run for public office. Housekeeper, the author of several works of fiction ran against four other candidates, three of them women. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8229,Louisa Plaster,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Louisa Plaster campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools in Cass County, Illinois in 1873. Plaster ran against two other women in the race and lost. They were among the first women to run for elected office in the state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8230,Jennie McKinstry,,,Illinois,Single,Education,Assistant to County Superintendent of Schools,,,"Biography Jennie McKinstry campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Coles County, Illinois in 1873. She was among the first women to run for office in the state. McKinstry lost the race. McKinstry had served as an assistant to a previous county superintendent. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8231,N. Tomlinson,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography N. Tomlinson campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools in Crawford County, Illinois, in 1873. She was one of the first women in the state to run for office. Tomlinson did not win her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,, 8232,Ellen Vance,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Ellen Vance campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Effingham County, Illinois in 1873. She was one of the first women to run in the state. Vance did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8233,Ellen E. Mayall,1821,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Ellen E. Mayall campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools in Hancock County, Illinois in 1873, She was one of the first women to run for office in the state, but did not win her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8234,A. Phelps,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography A. Phelps campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Henry County, Illinois, in 1873. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,, 8235,F. M. Duncan,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography F. M. Duncan campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Jackson County, Illinois, in 1873. She was one of the first women to run for office in the state. Duncan did not win her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8236,Mrs. F. L. Hickman,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F. L. Hickman campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools for Macon County, Illinois, in 1873. She was one of the first women in the state to run for elected office. Hickman did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,, 8237,Mary P. Lemen,1812,,Illinois,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary P. Lemen campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Marion County, Illinois in 1873. She was one of the first women in the state to run for elected office. Lemen did not win a seat. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8238,Miss Howard,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss Howard of Mason County, Illinois campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in 1873. She was one of the first women to run for office in the state. Howard did not win her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8239,Miss Walker,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography All that is known of Miss Walker is that she campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools in Mercer County, Illinois, in 1873. She lost the race to another woman, Amanda E. Frazier. They were among the first women to run for office in the state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8240,A. Anderson,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography A. Anderson campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Moultrie County, Illinois, in 1873. She did not win the office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8241,Anna Combs,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Combs ran for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Piatt County, Illinois in 1873. She was among the first women in the state to run for office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8242,Harriet A. Fyfe,1838,,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriet A. Fyfe campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools in Putnam County, Illinois in 1873. She was one of the first women to run for office in the state, but was defeated. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8243,Mrs. M. C. Malone,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.C. Malone of Randolph County, Illinois, ran for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in 1873. She did win the race. Malone was one of the first women to run for office in the state. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8244,Mary Howard,1850,1913,Illinois,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary Howard, a 23 year old teacher, campaigned for County Superintendent of Schools in Sangamon County, Illinois in 1873. She was one of the first women in Illinois to run for office. Howard was the Anti-Monopoly Party candidate, and did not win her race. In a letter accepting the party's nomination she wrote: ""I am ready to make this venture, for the sake of seeing the question of woman holding office contested in our county"". Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8246,Ida M. Hanes,1861,1947,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Ida M. Hanes was elected to the School Board of Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois in 1911. 1911 was the first year voters elected members of the school board in the city. Hanes and other woman were both elected that year. Hanes would serve for eleven years on the board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1911, 8247,Mary Harnett Purvines,"September 15th, 1852","April 4th, 1940",Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Harnett Purvines was elected to the School Board of Pleasant Plains, Sangamon County, Illinois, in 1893. She was one of the first women to be elected. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 8248,Mary Martin Hamilton,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Martin Hamilton was elected to the School Board of Pleasant Plains, Sangamon County, Illinois in 1893. She was one of two women elected that year. Hamilton resigned the following year because of the opposition in the town to women serving on the school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1893, 8249,Elizabeth Irwin,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Irwin ran for the School Board in Pleasant Plains, Sangamon County, Illinois in 1894. She was defeated by two votes by her male opponent. Women received the school vote in Illinois in 1892 and the Illinois State Journal reported that Irwin had supported on local women voters. The race was highly contested and the Journal reported: :There was (no) question as to the qualifications of the lady candidate. It was for or against women holding office. Considerable bad blood was stirred up in consequence."" Additional Notes",School Board Member,1894, 8250,Mary Rodgers Malouen,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary Rodgers Malouen was elected President of the School Board of Riverton, Sangamon County, Illinois in 1894. She defeated her male opponent, promising tighter control of finances for the district. Additional Notes",School Board President,1894, 8251,Mary A. Futler,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Fulter was the first woman to run for County Superintendent of Schools in Tazewell County, Illinois. She joined 34 other women in 1873 to run for office in the state. Futler did not win the race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8252,J. Maria White,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography J. Maria White was the first woman in Wayne County, Illinois to run for office. In 1873, White joined 34 other women in the state to run for County Superintendent of Schools. White did not win her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of School,1873, 8253,Agnes A. Gillies,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Agnes A. Gillies ran for County Superintendent of Schools in Whiteside County, Illinois in 1873. Although she lost the race, Gillies did remain in the field of education. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8254,Sarah C. MacIntosh,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah C. MacIntosh was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Will County, Illinois, in 1873. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8255,Anna Painter,,,Illinois,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Painter campaigned for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Woodford County, Illinois i 1873. She did not win her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1873, 8256,Octavia Moulton Graffte,1869,,Maine,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Octavia Moulton Graffte was elected Assessor of Dennistown Plantation, Somerset County, Maine circa 1890. She worked as a teacher before her election. Additional Notes",Assessor of Taxes,1890, 8258,Marietta Connor,,,Minnesota,,,,,,"Biography Marietta Connor was elected to the office of County Register of Deeds for Hennepin County, Minnesota. She served in the office for fourteen years, and was first elected in the 1890s. Additional Notes",County Register of Deeds,, 8259,Mary A. Higby,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1873, 8259,Mary A. Higby,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1877, 8259,Mary A. Higby,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Instruction,1873, 8260,Frances Willard,"September 28th, 1839","February 17th, 1898",Illinois,Single,Education,"Educator, activist",,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography Frances Willard, educator and beloved leader of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was nominated by the Republican party of Illinois for the office State Superintendent of Schools. Willard received the majority of delegate votes on the first ballot at the 1874 Illinois Republican convention. It was the first year that women in the state were eligible to be elected to school offices. Her name was withdrawn on the second ballot. At the time of the nomination Willard was Dean of Women at Northwestern University. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Schools,,Republican 8261,Martha E. Plummer,,,Illinois,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha E. Plummer campaigned for the School Board in Mt. Vernon, Illinois in 1892. There were two female and two male candidates running for two seats. Both Plummer and the other female candidate won the majority of the votes. It was the first year that women in Illinois could vote in school elections. The male candidates contested the election, claiming that the votes of women was against the state constitution. The lower county court agreed with this, despite recently passed legislation. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of the rights of women to vote in school elections and Plummer and her female colleague were seated on the school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 8262,Mary M. Moss,,,Illinois,,,,,,"Biography Mary M. Moss campaigned for the School Board in Mt. Vernon, Illinois in 1892. There were two female and two male candidates running for two seats. Both Moss and the other female candidate won the majority of the votes. It was the first year that women in Illinois could vote in school elections. The male candidates contested the election, claiming that the votes of women was against the state constitution. The lower county court agreed with this, despite recently passed legislation. The Illinois Supreme Court ruled in favor of the rights of women to vote in school elections and Moss and her female colleague were seated on the school board. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1892, 8263,Myrtle Cooley,1894,,Oregon,Single,,,,,"Biography Myrtle Cooley was elected County Clerk of Curry County, Oregon in 1919. Cooley was the Democratic candidate and received more than twice as many votes as her male opponent. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 8264,Mary Boswell,1877,,Oregon,Single,Clerical,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Mary Boswell was a candidate for County Clerk, on the Independent ticket, in Baker County, Oregon in 1918. She lost the race by one vote. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 8265,Jennie J. Moss,1873,,Oregon,Widowed,Business,Insurance Agent,,,"Biography Jennie J. Moss was an Indpendent candidate for County Clerk in Josephine County, Oregon in 1918. While Moss lost the race she received about 48% of the votes cast. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 8266,Myrtle Payne,,,Oregon,,Clerical,Clerk for Fremont National Forest,,,"Biography Myrtle Payne was the Democratic candidate for County Clerk in Oregon in 1918. She lost the race to her Republican opponent. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 8267,Emma L. Lamb,,,Oregon,,,,,,"Biography Emma L. Lamb was the Socialist Party candidate for County Clerk of Multnomah County, Oregon in 1918. She received about 6% of the vote and came in a distant third. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 8268,Mabel McKern,,,Oregon,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Republican candidate Mabel McKern was elected County Clerk of Grant County, Oregon in 1918. McKern received more votes than both of her male opponents combined. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 8269,Eliza M. Pearson,,,Oregon,Single,,,,,"Biography Eliza M. Pearson was County Treasurer of Baker County, Oregon in 1916. She was one of the first two women to be elected to office in the county. Two years later, Pearson endorsed by both Republican and Democratic Parties and elected County Clerk. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1916, 8269,Eliza M. Pearson,,,Oregon,Single,,,,,"Biography Eliza M. Pearson was County Treasurer of Baker County, Oregon in 1916. She was one of the first two women to be elected to office in the county. Two years later, Pearson endorsed by both Republican and Democratic Parties and elected County Clerk. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1918, 8270,Elmetta Bailey,,,Oregon,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elmetta Bailey was elected County School Superintendent for Baker County, Oregon in 1916. She was one of the first two women elected in the county. Additional Notes",County School Superintendent,1916, 8271,Bessie Hattan,circa 1890,1862,Oregon,Single,,,,,"Biography Bessie Hattan, the Democratic candidate was elected County Treasurer in Columbia County, Oregon in 1918. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,,Democratic 8272,Mabel E. Wagner,,,Ohio,Married,,,,,"Biography Mabel E. Wagner was the Socialist Party candidate for School Board of Dayton, Ohio in 1917. Wagner came in second just behind independent candidate, Anna W. Roussel. Both women were among the first to run for the office in the city. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1917, 8273,Marion Mulligan,,,Illinois,Widowed,Government (Non-Elected),Pension agent,,Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography Marion Mulligan was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Cook County, Illinois in 1890. Mulligan was a pension agent before being nominated for County Superintendent. She was also one of the nine ""Lady Managers"" of the World Columbian Exposition. Mulligan did not win her race. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1890,Democratic 8274,Delia A. Curtis,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Delia A. Curtis was elected as one of the School Superintendents of Searsport, Maine in 1874. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1874, 8275,Louisa Coffin,,,,Single,,,,,"Biography Louisa Coffin was elected to the School Committee of Dalton, Maine about 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee,1874, 8276,Annie Lincoln,,,Maine,Single,,,,,"Biography Annie Lincoln of Mapleton, Maine was elected to the town School Committee around 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8277,Ada DeLaite,1854,,Maine,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ada DeLaite of Littleton, Maine was elected to the town School Committee around 1874. She was a school teacher in the town. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8278,Anna L. Huntley,1847,,Vermont,Single,,,,Temperance,"Biography Anna L. Huntley was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Addison County, Vermont in 1884. Huntley was an active member of the Vermont Woman's Christian Union. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8279,Rowena R. Wiley,1849,,Vermont,Married,Government (Non-Elected),Postmistress,,,"Biography Rowena R. Wiley of Landgrove, Bennington County, Vermont was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. In 1899 Wiley was serving as the Town Superintendent. Rowena Wiley also served as Postmistress of the town, a federal office appointment. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8280,Nellie Russell,1859,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Nellie Russell of the town of Kirby, Caledonia County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent in 1884. Additional Notes",Town School Superintendent,1884, 8281,Mrs. A. F. Stevens,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A.F. Stevens of Walden, Caledonia County, Vermont was elected Town School Superintendent in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8282,Elizbett Bradley,1836,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabett Bradley of Stannard, Caledonia County, Vermont was elected Town School Superintendent in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8283,Susie E. Rogers,1861,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Susie E. Rogers was elected Town Superintendent of School in Wheelock, Calendonia County, Vermont in 1884. Additional Notes",Town School Superintendent,1884, 8284,Susan M. Benedict,1820,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Susan M. Benedict of Saint George, Chittenden County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8285,Lucy Bates,1834,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Lucy Bates of Westford, Chittenden County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8286,Jerusha C. Talcott Draper,1828,,,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Jerusha C. Draper of Williston, Chittenden, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8287,Mary L. Fuller,1842,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Fuller of Bloomfield, Essex County, Vermont, was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8288,Hettie Matthews,1854,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Hettie Matthews of Granby, Essex County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8289,Jennie K. Stanley,1848,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Jennie K. Stanley [AKA Jane K. Stanly], of Maidstone, Essex County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8290,Jane K. Stanly,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8291,S. M. Day,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography S.M. Day of Victory, Essex County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8292,Ida J. Montgomery,1859,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Ida J. Montgomery of Isle La Motte, Grand Isle County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools, in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8293,Caroline P. Carroll,1856,,Vermont,Single,Education,"Teacher, librarian",,Women's Clubs,"Biography Caroline [Carrie] P. Carroll of Cambridge, La Moille County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. The first library in the town was formed in Carroll's front room, with the assistance of a local women's club. She later became the town librarian. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8294,Candace A. Parker,1844,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Candace A. Parker of Elmore, Lamoille County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8295,Frances H. Graves,1826,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,Temperance,"Biography Frances H. Graves of Brookfield, Orange County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Graves was active with the Vermont Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8296,A. A. Clement,,,Vermont,,,,,Temperance,"Biography A. A. Clement of Chelsea, Orange County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Clement was active with the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8297,V. L. Farnham,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography V. L. Farnham of Tunbridge, Orange County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8298,Fannie M. Martin,1855,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Fannie M. Martin of Williamstown, Orange County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools, in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8299,Ida C. Adams,1854,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Ida C. Adams of Danby, Rutland County was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8300,Helen M. Bromley,1840,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Helen M. Bromley of Pawlet, Rutland County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884, and probably served at least through 1892.. She was a teacher before her election Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8301,Marion A. Mills,1847,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Marion Mills of Pittsford, Rutland County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8302,Lillian F. Tarbell,1863,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teahcr,,,"Biography Lillian F. Tarbell of Sherburne, Rutland County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8303,Helen M. Crowley,1846,,Vermont,Widowed,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Helen M. Crowley was the first woman elected in Shrewsbury, Rutland County, Vermont. In 1884 Crowley was elected Town Superintendent of Schools. She was also active with the Daughters of the American Revolution. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8304,Selina M. Powers,1846,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Selina M. Powers of Athens, Windham County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1884. Powers was well remembered in the town as a Sunday school teacher, before her election. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8305,Mrs. J. M. Powers,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8306,Mrs. J. E. Phelps,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. E. Phelps was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Windham County, Vermont in 1881. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1881, 8307,Mrs. E. G. White,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. G. White was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Cavendish, Windham County, Vermont in 1881. She served in the position until at least 1887. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1881, 8308,Clara A. Lamb,1860,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara A. Lamb was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Hartland, Windsor County, Vermont in 1881. She served in the office for at least a decade. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,, 8309,Hattie F. Van Cor,1848,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Hattie F. Van Cor was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Norwich, Windham County, Vermont. She was in the office in 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,, 8310,Clara E. Perkins,1856,,Vermont,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara E. Perkins of Pomfret, Windsor County, Vermont was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in the 1880s. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,, 8311,Evelyn M. Lovejoy,1847,,Vermont,Married,,,,,"Biography Evelyn M. Lovejoy was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont in the 1880s. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,, 8312,Mrs. M. L. Hall,,,Vermont,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.L. Hall was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Weathersfield, Windsor County, Vermont about 1884. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,, 8313,Mabel Lundberg,1885,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mabel Lundberg was a Republican party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Phelps County, Nebraska in 1916. Lundberg did serve in the office for more than one term. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 8314,Aletta Neff,1887,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Aletta Neff was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Phelps County, Nebraska in 1914. She ran again as one of the Republican candidates in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914, 8314,Aletta Neff,1887,,Nebraska,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Aletta Neff was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Phelps County, Nebraska in 1914. She ran again as one of the Republican candidates in 1916. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 8315,Esther Swenson,1891,,,,,,,,"Biography Esther Swenson was a Democratic party candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Phelp County, Nebraska in 1916. It is unlikely that she won the party nomination. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 8316,Sarah Lamb Cushing,"August 19th, 1818","March 12th, 1919",New York,Widowed,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Sarah Lamb Cushing was elected Tax Collector by 23 out 26 votes in Lockport, New York in 1880. Cushing was one of the first women in the U.S. to earn a medical degree. Additional Notes",Tax Collector,1880, 8318,Sarah E. Horner,,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sarah E. Horner was elected to the School Board of Georgetown, Massachusetts in 1870. Horner defeated the male nominee and received all but twenty votes. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1870, 8319,S. F. Roberts,,,Maine,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography S. F. Roberts was elected to the School Committee in Brooks, Waldo County, Maine in 1870. She was a school teacher in the town. Additional Notes",School Committee,1870, 8320,Mary A. Hall,,,Maine,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Hall was elected to the School Committee in East Machias, Washington County, Maine in 1870. Additional Notes",School Committee,1870, 8321,Ella Thompson,,,Vermont,Single,,,,,"Biography Ella Thompson of Putney, Vermont was elected Superintendent of Schools about 1870. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1870, 8322,Harriet W. Paist,1828,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Harriet W. Paist was a Republican nominee School Director in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1874. After some opposition Paist was elected and served on the School Committee. Paist gave at least one public speech defending her right to run for office, and wrote several letters to Republican party officials protesting their deliberations to throw her and another woman candidate off the ticket. Writer Emily Hallowell later wrote an amusing history of the race, noting that the local Republican party committee, might have suffered from a mass hallucination from which they soon awoke, when realizing they had nominated two women for the School Committee. Hallowell wrote that Paist was accused of ""being a Quaker, of beating her husband, and of spelling chairman without an i."" Paist was well regarded, and served on at least two special committees during her term on the School Committee. However, Hallowell claimed that male members tried to ignore Paist for the first two years of her term. She ran for a second term but was not elected. In the 1880s Paist was involved in prison reform, especially in Pennsylvania, but also traveled as a delegate to national conferences on the topic. Paist was a well to do Quaker, who left over $5,600 in her will after her death in 1903. A significant portion of this money was dedicated to the education of young Quaker women. Additional Notes",School Committee,1874, 8322,Harriet W. Paist,1828,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Harriet W. Paist was a Republican nominee School Director in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1874. After some opposition Paist was elected and served on the School Committee. Paist gave at least one public speech defending her right to run for office, and wrote several letters to Republican party officials protesting their deliberations to throw her and another woman candidate off the ticket. Writer Emily Hallowell later wrote an amusing history of the race, noting that the local Republican party committee, might have suffered from a mass hallucination from which they soon awoke, when realizing they had nominated two women for the School Committee. Hallowell wrote that Paist was accused of ""being a Quaker, of beating her husband, and of spelling chairman without an i."" Paist was well regarded, and served on at least two special committees during her term on the School Committee. However, Hallowell claimed that male members tried to ignore Paist for the first two years of her term. She ran for a second term but was not elected. In the 1880s Paist was involved in prison reform, especially in Pennsylvania, but also traveled as a delegate to national conferences on the topic. Paist was a well to do Quaker, who left over $5,600 in her will after her death in 1903. A significant portion of this money was dedicated to the education of young Quaker women. Additional Notes",School Committee,1878, 8323,Letitia P. Woelpper,1816,1874,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Letitia P. Woelpper was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1874. Woelpper was one of the first two women elected to the position. The Republican party which first nominated the two women, then tried to get them to withdraw from the race, both refused. Writer Emily Hallowell later wrote an amusing history of the race, noting that the local Republican party committee, might have suffered from a mass hallucination from which they soon awoke, when realizing they had nominated two women for the School Committee. Unfortunately, Woelpper died before she could serve in the office. Additional Notes",School Committee,1874, 8324,Emily Sartain,"March 17th, 1841","June 17th, 1927",Pennsylvania,Single,The Arts | Education,"Artist, Educator",,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emily Sartain was elected to the Twenty-ninth School Committee of Philadelphia in 1888. Sartain was elected for a second term, but resigned in 1891. Sartain was a well-known and well-regarded painter, artist, teacher, and writer. In 1886 she became the director of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, the largest art school for women in the United States. Sartain was known for her support of women's rights and, with her sister-in-law Hattie Judd Sartain, was one of the founders of the New Century Club. Additional Notes",School Committee,1888, 8324,Emily Sartain,"March 17th, 1841","June 17th, 1927",Pennsylvania,Single,The Arts | Education,"Artist, Educator",,Women's Clubs,"Biography Emily Sartain was elected to the Twenty-ninth School Committee of Philadelphia in 1888. Sartain was elected for a second term, but resigned in 1891. Sartain was a well-known and well-regarded painter, artist, teacher, and writer. In 1886 she became the director of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, the largest art school for women in the United States. Sartain was known for her support of women's rights and, with her sister-in-law Hattie Judd Sartain, was one of the founders of the New Century Club. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1890, 8325,Lavinia Goodell,"May 2nd, 1839","March 31st, 1880",Wisconsin,Single,Legal System | Publishing | Education,"Teacher, editor, lawyer",,Temperance | Suffrage | Criminal Justice Reform,"Biography As reported in the April 17, 1875 ""Woman's Journal"" lawyer in 1875, Lavinia Goodell ran for the office of Janesville, Wisconsin city attorney, under the temperance-connected Anti-License party. She did not win. Goodell came from a family of reformers. William Goodell, her father, was a noted New York State abolitionist and publisher of a reform newspaper, first in Utica New York and, later, in Brooklyn, New York. In 1871 Lavinia followed her parents when they retired to Janesville, Wisconsin. In Janesville she studied for the local bar, winning admission in 1874.She established a private practice in which she handled both civil and criminal cases. Goodell began a professional relationship with the local temperance movement in 1874 when asked to represent them in a case involving the illegal sale of liquor. She attended national temperance meetings and lectured on the issue. When she began to practice law Lavinia Goodell was one of less than twenty women lawyers in the United States. She represented both women and men accused of criminal wrong doing. Many of these cases were assigned to her by the Janesville court, which paid her to represent the accused. In letters and in her diary Goodell wrote of her increasing interest in criminal justice reform, her confidence that a criminal could ""yet"" be useful men, and that ""jails are schools of vice and crime."" oodell is well-known for her struggle to win admission to the Wisconsin supreme court bar. She was opposed by Chief Justice Edward G. Ryan, a jurist with highly conservative views on the role of women in society. In his opinion rejecting her application for the state bar, Ryan wrote that licensing her would mean ""a sweeping revolution of social order."" Goodell wrote a lengthy rebuttal that was published in Myra Bradwell's Chicago Legal News, the Woman's Journal, and local newspapers. Having lost at the state supreme court, Goodell launched a lobby campaign at the state legislature for law prohibiting the denial of admission to the bar on account of sex. Members passed the legislation on March 22, 1877. Goodell reapplied successfully for admission to the state bar in 1879 in order to argue a client's case. Goodell's short legal career and political and social activism were cut short by her death from cancer a month shy of her forty-first birthday. Additional Notes",City Attorney,1875,Anti-License 8326,Annie B. Hall,,,Pennsylvania,,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,Civic Reform,"Biography Annie B. Hall was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-ninth ward in Philadelphia in 1892. She served one term. Hall was a physician practicing in the city and worked within the social settlement movement. Additional Notes",School Committee,1892, 8327,Lucretia M.B. Mitchell,,,Pennsylvania,,Education,Educator,,,"Biography Lucretia M.B. Mitchell was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-fourth ward in Philadelphia in 1883. Mitchell was the head of a school for girls in Philadelphia. In the early years of the twentieth century Mitchell served on the executive committee of the Women's Medical College in the city. Additional Notes",School Committee,1883, 8328,H. Kate Murdock,,,Pennsylvania,Single,,,,,"Biography H. Kate Murdock was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-fourth ward in 1882. She served for almost a decade was re-elected three times. Additional Notes",School Committee,1882, 8328,H. Kate Murdock,,,Pennsylvania,Single,,,,,"Biography H. Kate Murdock was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-fourth ward in 1882. She served for almost a decade was re-elected three times. Additional Notes",School Committee,1891, 8328,H. Kate Murdock,,,Pennsylvania,Single,,,,,"Biography H. Kate Murdock was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-fourth ward in 1882. She served for almost a decade was re-elected three times. Additional Notes",School Committee,1882, 8328,H. Kate Murdock,,,Pennsylvania,Single,,,,,"Biography H. Kate Murdock was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-fourth ward in 1882. She served for almost a decade was re-elected three times. Additional Notes",School Committee,1885, 8330,Anna Longstreth,,,Pennsylvania,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Longstreth was elected to the Fifteenth ward School Committee of Philadelphia in 1895. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1895, 8331,Emily Hallowell,,,Pennsylvania,Single,Education,"Educational leader, School head",,,"Biography Emily Hallowell was a candidate for School Committee in Philadelphia in 1909. Hallowell was well known in Philadelphia educational circles. She had served on the Public Educational Commission in the 1890s. Her private school for girls was the only institution in the city which prepared girls for college. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8332,Dr. Clara Marshall,"May 4th, 1847","March 13th, 1931",Pennsylvania,Single,Health Care and Medicine | Education,"Physcian, Educator, Dean of Medical School",,Suffrage,"Biography Clara Marshall was a candidate for the Eighth war School Committee in Philadelphia in 1909. Marshall was a leading physician and became Dean of the Women's Medical College in Philadelphia from 1888 to 1917. Marshall supported woman suffrage and worked for the entrance of women to membership in medical societies. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8333,Dr. Sarah Lockrey,,,Pennsylvania,,Health Care and Medicine,"Physician, Surgeon",,,"Biography Sarah Lockrey was elected a member of the Tenth Ward School Committee in Philadelphia in 1909. Lockrey was president of the Woman's Medical Club of Philadelphia. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8334,Mary Van Meter Grice,1859,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Van Meter Grice was a candidate for the Twenty-fourth Ward School Committee. She ran a second time for the school committee in 1909 and was not successful. However, Grice was appointed to the school committee to fill a suddenly vacated seat. Grice was a member of the Council for the National Educational Association, and president of the state Council of Mothers, and other educational organizations. Additional Notes",School Committee,1909, 8335,Mary V. Kemp,1868,,Pennsylvania,Single,Social and Political Reform Activism,Settlement worker,,,"Biography Mary V. Kemp was a candidate for the School Committee in one of Philadelphia's wards. It is unlikely that she was elected. Kemp was the header worker at the Church Settlement House. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8336,Catherine Tullidge,"January, 1970",,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Catherine Tullidge was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Thirty-Fourth ward for 1906 -1909. Tullidge was a founder of the Woman's Educational Improvement Association. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1906, 8337,Anne Hampton Todd,1881,,Pennsylvania,Single,,,,,"Biography Anne Hampton Todd was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Eighth Ward in 1909. Todd was a graduate of Bryn Mawr College. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8338,Genevieve Rockwood,,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Genevieve Rockwood was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Ninth ward, in 1909. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8339,Esther N. K. Bradford,1866,,Pennsylvania,Married,Social and Political Reform Activism,Social Settlement Worker,,,"Biography Esther N. K. Bradford was elected to the School Committee of the Nineteenth Ward of Philadelphia in 1909. Bradford was active in several reform activities including the National Consumer League and a visiting nurses association. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8340,Anna D. Hamilton,1863,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Anna D. Hamilton was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-First Ward in Philadelphia in 1909. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8341,Eunice M. Schenck,1885,,Pennsylvania,Single,Education,College professor,,,"Biography Eunice M. Schenck was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-Second Ward in Philadelphia in 1909. Schenck was a professor at Bryn Mawr College Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8342,Jane Allen,1881,,Pennsylvania,Single,Education,High School teacher,,,"Biography Jane Allen was elected to the Twenty-Sixth Ward School Committee in Philadelphia in 1909. Allen was a teacher at the Girls High School in the city. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8343,Ellen R. Murphy,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Ellen R. Murphy was elected to the Twenty-Seventh Ward School Committee of Philadelphia in 1907. She was elected to a second term in 1909. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8343,Ellen R. Murphy,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Ellen R. Murphy was elected to the Twenty-Seventh Ward School Committee of Philadelphia in 1907. She was elected to a second term in 1909. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1906, 8344,Margaret S. O'Harra,1866,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Margaret S. O'Harra was elected to the School Committee of the Forty-Sixth Ward in Philadelphia in 1909. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8345,Louisa S. Jurist,1862,,Pennsylvania,Married,Legal System,Manager of Hose of Detention,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Criminal Justice Reform | Civic Reform,"Biography Louisa S. Jurist was elected to the School Committee of the Forty-Seventh Ward in Philadelphia in 1909. She may have been the first Jewish women elected to any office in Philadelphia. Jurist was the manager of the House of Detention. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8346,Mrs. Charles Roe Murphy,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1909, 8346,Mrs. Charles Roe Murphy,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1906, 8347,Annie E. Johnson,,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Principal of Normal school,,,"Biography Annie E. Johnson was elected to the School Committee of Framingham, Massachusetts in 1874. Johnson was the principal of a local Normal School. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8348,Annie M. Wentworth,circa 1830,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Annie M. Wentworth was elected to the School Committee in Danvers, Massachusetts in 1874. Wentworth was an educator and in the 1880s was one of the founders of the Danvers woman's club. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8349,Hannah Emily Chickering,1842,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Emily Chickering was elected to the School Committee of Dover, Massachusetts in 1874. She was a school teacher before her election. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8350,H. Emily Chickering,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8351,Emily Chickering,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8352,Martha A. Everett,1841,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha A. Everett was elected to the School Committee of Dover, Massachusetts in 1877. She served in the office for two terms. Everett later served on the board of the Dover Public Library. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1877, 8352,Martha A. Everett,1841,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha A. Everett was elected to the School Committee of Dover, Massachusetts in 1877. She served in the office for two terms. Everett later served on the board of the Dover Public Library. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1880, 8353,Helen M. Jones,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Helen M. Jones was elected to the School Committee of Dover, Massachusetts in 1892. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1892, 8354,Ann M. Varnum,1818,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Ann M. Varnum was elected to the School Committee of Dracut, Massachusetts in 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8355,Mrd. A. C. Varnum,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8356,Mrs. H. E. May,,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H.E. May was elected to the School Committee of Needham, Massachusetts in 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8357,Charlotte Kingsbury,"January 9th, 1826","September 26th, 1900",Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Charlotte Kingsbury was elected to the School Committee of Needham, Massachusetts in 1874. She was a teacher before her election to the School Committee. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8358,Elvira J. Copeland,1831,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Elivra J. Copeland was elected to the School Committee of Pembroke, Massachusetts, in 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8359,Mrs. E. Harves,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. Harves was elected to the School Committee of Pembroke, Massachusetts, in 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8360,J. C. Jarvis,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography J.C. Jarvis was elected to the School Committee of Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1874. Additional Notes",,, 8361,Emeline Phipps,1839,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Emeline Phipps was elected to the School Committee of Hopkinton, Massachusetts in 1874. She was a trustee of the Hopkinton Public Library in the early part of the twentieth century. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8362,Rebecca E. Maynard,1829,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Rebecca E. Maynard was elected to the School Committee of Sherborn, Massachusetts in 1874. Maynard served again in 1890. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8363,Emily T. Jacobs,1834,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,,"Biography Emily T. Jacobs was elected to the School Committee of South Scituate, Massachusetts in 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8364,Adeline Whiton,"September 16th, 1817","January 12th, 1893",Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Adeline Whiton was elected to the School Committee of Hingham, Massachusetts, in 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8365,Ellen O. Thaxter,1845,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,,"Biography Ellen O. Thaxter was elected to the School Committee of Hingham, Massachusetts in 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8366,Elizabeth Boardman,1829,,Massachusetts,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elizabeth Boardman was elected to the School Committee of Saugus, Massachusetts, in 1874. Boardman had been a teacher before her election. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8367,Judith J. Fish,,,Massachusetts,,,,,,"Biography Judith J. Fish was elected to the School Committee of Nantucket, Massachusetts, 1874. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8368,Mary P. Wells,"July 23rd, 1840",,,Single,Writing,Writer,,Women's Clubs,"Biography Mary P. Wells was elected to the School Committee Greenfield, Massachusetts in 1874. Wells was a well-known writer and children's author. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8369,Mary P. Wells Smith,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8370,Rose R. Pincus,,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Rose R. Pincus was elected to the School Committee of the Twenty-Eight Ward of Philadelphia in 1906. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1906, 8371,Caroline A. Berger,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Caroline A. Berger was elected to the School Committee for the Twenty-ninth ward of Philadelphia. She served from 1906-1908. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1906, 8372,Mrs. R. H. Kirk,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. R.H. Kirk was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Thirty-second Ward. Her term ran from 1906 through 1908. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1906, 8373,Agnes E. Stack,1873,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Agnes E. Stack was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Thirty-second ward in 1907. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1907, 8374,Emily S. Lewis,1868,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Emily S. Lewis was elected to the School Committee of the Thirty-fourth ward in Philadelphia in 1906. The same year Lewis received a patent for developing a holder for nursing bottles. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1906, 8375,Mary E. Garton,1856,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Garton was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Thirty-fourth Ward in 1907. Garton served on the School Committee for two more terms, through at least 1918. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1915, 8375,Mary E. Garton,1856,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Garton was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Thirty-fourth Ward in 1907. Garton served on the School Committee for two more terms, through at least 1918. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1910, 8375,Mary E. Garton,1856,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Garton was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Thirty-fourth Ward in 1907. Garton served on the School Committee for two more terms, through at least 1918. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1915, 8376,Amelia M. Coffin,1818,,Massachusetts,,Business,Store Keeper,,,"Biography Amelia M. Coffin was elected to the School Committee of Nantucket in 1874. She was one of the first two women elected on the island. Coffin was either single or widowed and kept a store. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8377,Mary S. Savidge,1879,,Pennsylvania,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary S. Savidge was elected to the School Committee of the Fourteenth ward in Philadelphia in 1915. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1915, 8378,Irene R. Lippincott,1870,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Irene R. Lippincott was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Fifteenth war in 1915. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1915, 8379,Eleanor C. Emlen,1855,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,,"Biography Eleanor C. Emlen was elected to the School Committee of Philadelphia's Twenty-second ward in 1915. An elementary school was named after Emlen in the 1920s. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1915, 8380,Agnes F. Landstreet,1870,,Pennsylvania,Married,,,,Civic Reform,"Biography Agnes F. Landstreet was elected to the School Committee for Philadelphia's Twenty-second ward in 1915. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1915, 8381,Mrs. Frederick Landstreet,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1915, 8382,Orrie Williams,1852,,Maine,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Orrie Williams was elected School Committee for Amity, Aroostook County, Maine in 1885. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1885, 8383,Mrs. Frances Brewer,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 8384,Maggie B. Wheeler,,,Missouri,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Maggie B. Wheeler was elected County Clerk of St. Clair County, Missouri in 1896. Wheeler was the Republican candidate and won over 95% of the vote in the county. Her election was soon challenged in the courts by her opponent, Mr. F. Hostetter. Hostetter had been appointed to the office of county clerk in October 1896 when Wheeler's husband, then the incumbent died in office. The state attorney general supported Maggie Wheeler in her right to the office of county clerk, and the state supreme court decided in her favor. They ruled that the state constitution that women could serve in the office, even if women couldn't vote for the candidates themselves. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1896, 8385,Mary Bubar,1836,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary Bubar was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Orient, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8386,Lizzie Young,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Young was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Garfield, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8387,Carolina Janson,1836,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Carolina Janson was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for New Sweden, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8388,Mrs. C. C. Johnson,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8389,Mellie H. McCollister,,,Maine,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mellie H. McCollister was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Cumberland, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8390,Mrs. M. W. Lovejoy,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. M.W. Lovejoy was elected as Town Superintendent of Schools in New Sharon, Franklin County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8391,Mary F. Abbott,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Mary F. Abbott was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Hancock, Maine in 1886. In the early 1890s Abbott served as Hancock's Postmistress. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8392,Lucy Blaisdell,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Lucy Blaisdell was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Andover, Oxford County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8393,Mrs. F. W. Blaisdell,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8394,Laura F. Fogg,1854,,,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Laura F. Fogg was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Hartford, Oxford County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8395,Kate Poindexter,1858,,Montana,Married,,,,,"Biography Kate Poindexter was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Beaverhead County, Montana in 1888. She was a Fusion candidate and out polled the favored Republican candidate, another woman. Poindexter served in the office for several terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1888,Fusion Party 8396,Millie Coffin,1856,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Millie Coffin was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Beaverhead County, Montana in 1894. Coffin was defeated by the Fusion candidate in a bid to be elected to a second term in 1896. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Republican 8397,Mary E. Finnigan,1853,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Finnigan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Choteau County, Montana in 1885. Finnigan served in the office for at least a decade. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8397,Mary E. Finnigan,1853,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mary E. Finnigan was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Choteau County, Montana in 1885. Finnigan served in the office for at least a decade. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1887, 8398,Mrs. J. E. Light,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. J. E. Light was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Custer County, Montana in 1892. Light was later known for her identification of the native flora of Custer County. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 8399,Elizabeth L. Thomson,1868,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Elizabeth L. Thomson was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Deer Lodge County, Montana in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 8400,Abbie W. Wilkinson,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Abbie W. Wilkinson was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Granite County, Montana in 1893. She was the first superintendent in the county. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1893, 8401,Mrs. E. L. Rightenour,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. E. L. Rightenour was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Montana in 1892. Additional Notes",,, 8402,Minnie A. Reifenrath,1866,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,Temperance,"Biography Minnie A. Reifenrath was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Lewis and Clarke County, Montana, in 1892. She was the Republican party nominee, and ran far ahead of the ticket, winning by over 900 votes against the women nominated by the Democrats and Populist parties. She was the youngest candidate in the race. Reifenrath was re-elected for a second term in the office in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892,Republican 8403,Mrs. William Bogy,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Mrs William Bogy was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Meagher County, Montana in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 8404,Harriet Hord,1864,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Harriet Hord was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Missoula, Montana in 1892. Additional Notes",,, 8405,Josie B. Duke,,,Montana,,,,,,"Biography Josie B. Duke was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Park County, Montana in 1892. Additional Notes",,, 8406,Miss B. W. Holland,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography B.W. Holland was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Silver Bow County, Montana in 1892. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892, 8407,Martha J. Crampton,1851,,Montana,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Martha J. Crampton was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Yellowstone County, Montana in 1889. She was re-elected to the position in 1892. For her first campaign Crampton was nominated by the Republicans, and for second campaign both Republicans and Democrats nominated her. During her tenure in office the school district expanded considerably. One source noted that Crampton was college educated in New York before moving to Montana. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1889,Republican 8407,Martha J. Crampton,1851,,Montana,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Martha J. Crampton was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Yellowstone County, Montana in 1889. She was re-elected to the position in 1892. For her first campaign Crampton was nominated by the Republicans, and for second campaign both Republicans and Democrats nominated her. During her tenure in office the school district expanded considerably. One source noted that Crampton was college educated in New York before moving to Montana. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1892,Democratic 8408,Margery Jacoby,1871,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Margery Jacoby was elected County Superintendent of Schools in 1894. She served for two terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 8409,Della Herndon,1869,,Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Della Herndon was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Madison County, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 8410,Miss C. E. Curtis,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss C. E. Curtis was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Meagher County, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 8411,Sarah B. Maclay,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Sarah B. Maclay was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Missoula, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894,Populist 8412,Anna McAnnelly,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna McAnnelly was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Park County, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 8413,Anna Bond,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Anna Bond was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Ravalli County, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 8414,Effie Hardin,"October 29th, 1867","August 9th, 1917",Montana,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna Hardin was the first woman elected County Superintendent of Schools in Teton County, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 8415,Miss M. E. Shoemaker,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Miss M.E. Shoemaker was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Yellowstone County, Montana in 1894. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1894, 8416,Sarah S. Bennett,1837,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah S. Bennett was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Lincoln, Oxford County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Supervisor of Schools,1886, 8417,Mrs. R. E. Stevens,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. R.E. Stevens was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Milton, Oxford County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8418,Effie C. McKay,1861,1943,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Effie C. McKay was elected Town Supervisor of Schools for Argyle, Penobscot County, Maine, about 1886. Additional Notes",Town Supervisor of Schools,1886, 8419,Ada Eldridge,1857,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Ada Eldridge was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Edinburg, Penobscot County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1885, 8420,Clara M. Jones Cleaves,,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara M. Cleaves was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Enfield, Penobscot County, Maine, in 1882. She may have served a second term. Cleaves father was well known as having served in town offices in his day. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1882, 8421,Mary E. Carter,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Carter of Beaverhead County, Montana ran for County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She ran as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. Two years later Carter was the Republican candidate for the office and won the race. She served in the office for only seven months before resigning in July of 1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1884, 8421,Mary E. Carter,,,Montana,Single,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Carter of Beaverhead County, Montana ran for County Superintendent of Schools in 1884. She ran as a Democrat, but lost to the Republican candidate. Two years later Carter was the Republican candidate for the office and won the race. She served in the office for only seven months before resigning in July of 1887. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8422,Mrs. H.M. Richards,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. H.M. Richards was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in Glenburn, Penobscot, Maine, in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8423,Julia Siegfried,1857,,Indiana,Widowed,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,Socialist,,"Biography Dr. Julia Siegfried was the Socialist Party candidate for Circuit Court Judge in Madison County, Indiana, in 1908. She was the first woman in the state to run for the office. Her candidacy was challenged by politicians from opposing parties, and based on her sex. The Madison County Election Commission ruled that Siegfried had been properly nominated by a political party and that her name should remain on the ballot. Siegfried did not win the race. She was educated at the Eclectic College of Physicians and Surgeons in Indianapolis and graduated in 1901, setting up her own medical practice. Siegfried was an active member of the Socialist Party in Indiana Additional Notes",Circuit Court Judge,1908, 8425,Delight Evangeline Ransom Keller,"August 15th, 1853","June 14th, 1933",New York,Married,,,,Other | Women's Clubs,"Biography Delight E. R. Keller was the Prohibition Party candidate for School Commissioner in Herkimer County, New York in 1896. She came third in a four-way election. Keller was active with the state branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution and historical preservation organizations in New York state. Additional Notes",School Commissioner,1896, 8428,Mildred V. Harris,1859,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Mildred V. Harris was elected Town Supervisor of Schools in Greenbush, Penobscot County, Maine in 1886 Additional Notes",Town Supervisor of Schools,1886, 8429,Mary J. Butler,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Mary J. Butler was elected Town Supervisor of Schools for Blanchard, Piscataquis County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Supervisor of Schools,1886, 8430,Clara M. Pullen,1854,,Maine,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Clara M. Pullen was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Monson, Piscataquis County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8431,Edith N. Oakes,"July 14th, 1842","January 7th, 1923",Maine,Married,,,,Temperance | Women's Clubs,"Biography Edith N. Oakes was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Sangerville, Piscataquis County, Maine in 1886. Oakes served as the treasurer for the Piscataquis County Woman's Christian Temperance Union and worked on the state and national levels as well. She worked with other women's organizations. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8432,Fannie Marble,1852,,Maine,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Fannie Marble was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Ripley, Somerset County, Maine, in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8433,Martha J. Adams,,,Illinois,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Martha J. Adams was a National Party candidate for University Trustee in Illinois in 1896. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",University Trustee,1896, 8434,Amelia Anne Allen,circa 1865,,Kansas,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Amelia Allen was elected to the school board of Salina, Kansas in 1890. Allen was one of the first African American women elected to office in the US. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1890, 8435,LIzzie D. Miller,1838,,Maine,Single,,,,,"Biography Lizzie D. Miller of Skowhegan, Somerset County, Maine was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8436,Nancy Moore,1847,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Nancy Moore was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Dennistown, Somerset County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8437,Margaret Newton,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Margaret Newton of Jackmantown, Somerset County, Maine was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8438,Clara Colby,"March 28th, 1834","March 8th, 1913",Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Clara Colby of Moose River, Somerset County, Maine, was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8439,Sarah M. Peirce,1849,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah M. Peirce was elected Town Supervisor of Schools for West Fork, Somerset County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8440,A. M.K. Treat,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography A.M.K Treat was elected Town Supervisor of Schools for Frankfort, Waldo County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Supervisor of Schools,1886, 8441,Mrs. F. M. Ingersoll,,,Maine,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F. M. Ingersoll was elected Town Supervisor of Schools for Columbia, Washington County, Maine in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Supervisor of Schools,1886, 8442,Epla Foster,1832,,Maine,Married,,,,,"Biography Epla [Epha?] Foster of Danforth, Washington County, Maine was elected Town Superintendent of Schools in 1886. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8443,Mrs. S. H. Foster,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8444,Sarah O. Rogers,1841,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Sarah O. Rogers of Perry, Washington County, Maine was elected Town Superintendent of Schools, in 1886. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8445,Mina Hopwood,1855,,Nebraska,Married,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Mina Hopwood was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Phelps County, Nebraska in 1882. She served in the office for about ten years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1882, 8446,Susan H. Brownell,1842,,Rhode Island,Married,,,,,"Biography Susan H. Brownell was elected Town Superintendent of Schools for Little Compton, Newport County, Rhode Island, in 1886. Brownell continued to work on school affairs for at least an additional twenty years. Additional Notes",Town Superintendent of Schools,1886, 8447,Anna Ferry Smith,,,California,,,,,Labor,"Biography Anna Ferry Smith was a labor activist and worked with the Nationalists, a movement inspired by Edward Bellamy's utopian novel, Looking Backwood. Smith was the Socialist Party candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction in California in 1902. Smith also worked on behalf of Chinese women in the San Francisco area. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1902,Socialist 8448,Sara I. Wilde,1869,"March 22nd, 1948",California,Single,Legal System,Lawyer,,Criminal Justice Reform | Civic Reform,"Biography Sara I. Wilde was one of two women to pass the oral bar exam of the California State Supreme Court in 1898. Additional Notes",Judge of the Superior Court,1902,Socialist 8449,Sara Wilde Houser,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Judge of the Superior Court,1902,Socialist 8450,A. M. Norwood,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Recorder,1879, 8451,M. Helen Wooster,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography M. Helen Wooster was elected County Superintendent of Schools in Kossuth County, Iowa in 1871. She was first appointed to the office, but campaigned in the next election cycle. Wooster was elected by ""a handsome majority."" She was the first woman elected in Kossuth County. Wooster later moved to Calinfornia. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1871, 8452,Carrie A. Bassett,,,Iowa,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Carrie A. Bassett was elected Superintendent of Common Schools for Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa in 1871. She was a teacher in the county and after her one term in office continued to work at the teachers' training institutes. By 1890 Bassett was an ordained minister. Additional Notes",Superintendent of Common Schools,1871, 8453,Hannah Schofield,1807,,New Jersey,Single,,,,,"Biography Hannah Scholfield of Hanover, Morris County, New Jersey was the first woman in the state elected to an office. In 1874 she was elected to a school committee. Additional Notes",School Trustee,1874, 8454,Martha C. Stark,,,New York,,,,,,"Biography Martha C. Stark was a Prohibition Party candidate for Presidential Elector from New York, in 1898. Additional Notes",Presidential Elector,1898,Prohibition 8455,Adaline T. Swift,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Board of Supervisors,1854, 8456,Anna T. Piercy,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",State Assembly,1918,Democratic 8457,Grace S. Doris,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Republican 8458,Esto B. Broughthon,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1918,Democratic 8459,Lydia P. Ames,1827,,New Hampshire,Married,,,,,"Biography Lydia P. Ames was one of two women elected to the School Board of Canterbury, New Hampshire in 1871. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1871,Democratic 8460,Katherine C. Jeffries,,,Nebraska,Single,,,,,"Biography Katherine C. Jeffries of Bassett, Rock County, was the Socialist Party candidate for State Superintendent of Schools in Nebraska in 1910. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1910, 8461,Emma Henry Roberts,1865,,California,Widowed,Domestic and Personal Service,Dressmaking,,,"Biography Emma Henry Roberts was the first woman elected to the city council in Chico, California. She won her race in 1915, four years after women won full suffrage in the state. She represented the Fourth Ward in the city, and served for one term on the Board of Trustees (city council). Additional Notes",Board of Trustees,1915, 8462,H. Anna Quimby,1866,1933,Ohio,Single,Legal System,"Lawyer, Farmer",,Temperance | Suffrage,"Biography H. Anna Quimby was a lawyer educated at Ohio State University, College of Law. She received her degree in 1909. At a suffrage rally in 1912, at which Belva A. Lockwood was a speaker, Quimby was nominated for Governor of Ohio, by a voice vote. Some time in the 1920s Quimby was a Republican candidate for the office of Municipal Judge in Columbus. She also served as the editor in chief of a weekly newspaper based in Columbus, The Ohio Woman, from 1912-1917Quimby was active in various woman suffrage organizations, including the Ohio Woman's Tax Payer League. For several years Quimby was an organizer and lecturer for the state Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",Governor,1912, 8463,Susan Graham,,,Pennsylvania,,,,,,"Biography Susan Graham was nominated for the School Committee for Ward Nineteen in Philadelphia in 1874. Graham was was one of the first women so nominated. It is not known if she ran a full campaign, but probably was not elected. Only two other women were nominated that year, and both won their races. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,, 8464,Maria S. Porter,1827,,Massachusetts,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Maria S. Porter was elected to the School Board of Melrose, Masschusetts in 1874. Melrose was a friend of author Louisa May Alcott. On her election Alcott wrote to Porter recommending that one of her first actions as a member of the school committee would be to reduce the salary of the local headmaster and raise the salary of his female assistant. Melrose was a member of the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Association. Additional Notes",School Committee,1873, 8465,Mrs. A. Allison,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. A. Allison was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Kansas in 1894. She received about 1.70% of the overall vote. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1894,Prohibition 8466,Lucy F. Brigham,,,Massachusetts,Single,,,,,"Biography Lucy F. Brigham was the Democratic party candidate for the Boston School Committee from Ward 14 in 1874. She was one of the candidates in the second set of women vying for seats on the Committee. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8467,Almira Seymour,"March 6th, 1816","September 26th, 1887",Massachusetts,Single,Education | Writing,"Teacher, Poet, Writer",,Temperance | Other,"Biography Almira Seymour was nominated by the Republican party of Ward 10 for a seat on the Boston School Committee in 1874. She lost the nomination by 18 votes. Seymour was a well regarded teacher in Boston. She was also known for work as a abolitionist, poet, and writer. In the 1850s she may have been one of young Louisa May Alcott's teachers. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8468,Edna Dow Cheney,"June 27th, 1824",,,Widowed,Education | Writing,,,Suffrage | Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Edna Dow Cheney was nominated by the Republican Party in Ward 17 for a seat on the Boston School Committee in 1874. She was not elected. Cheney is best remembered for editing the letters of Louisa May Alcott. She was also an early officer of the Massachusetts Woman Suffrage Society and the New England Woman's Club. Cheney was deeply involved in expanding higher educational opportunities for women, especially in Boston. Cheney also wrote on religious subjects, especially liberal ones. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8469,Sarah G. Duley,1839,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Sarah G. Duely was elected to the School Board of Gloucester, Massachusetts in December of 1874. Duley was involved in educational efforts in the city. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1874, 8470,S. Isabella Cooley,1845,,Massachusetts,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography S. Isabella Cooley, a graduate of Mount Holyoke, was elected to the School Committee of West Springfield, Massachusetts about 1871. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1871, 8471,Adeline Williams,,,Minnesota,Single,,,,,"Biography Adeline Williams was elected to the School Board of St. Charles, Minnesota in 1876. Additional Notes",School Board Member,1876, 8472,Elizabeth C. Keller,,,Massachusetts,,Health Care and Medicine,"Physician, Surgeon",,,"Biography Elizabeth C. Keller was elected several times to the Boston School Committee, starting in 1890 and served for about ten years. Keller was also a physician and surgeon, having graduated from the Women's Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1871. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1890, 8474,Caro Lyon,"January, 1970",,Connecticut,Married,,,,,"Biography Caro Lyon was elected Library Director in Meriden, Connecticut in October of 1906. She received 3,115 votes. Women were allowed to vote for Library Director and supported Lyon Additional Notes",Library Director,1906, 8475,Laliah B. Pingree,1845,"January, 1970",Massachusetts,Single,Education,Kindergarten worker,,Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education),"Biography Laliah B. Pingree was elected to the Boston School Committee in 1888 as the Republican candidate. She served for 6 years. Pingree was a leading educator in the Boston Kindergarten system. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1888,Republican 8476,Elizabeth Geyer,1847,,Kansas,Single,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Geyer was the Democratic nominee for a position on the School Board of Leavenworth, Kansas in 1889. She was also endorsed by the Republican party and won her race Geyer was the daughter of German immigrants. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1889,Democratic 8477,Berness Bunger,1885,,Colorado,Single,Education,School Teacher,,,"Biography Berness Bunger was elected Superintendent of Schools for Jefferson County, Colorado in 1912. She served several terms in the office. Bunger was interested in providing additional support to rural schools in her district. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1912, 8478,Wanda McAdam,1885,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Wanda McAdam was the County Treasurer for Baca County, Colorado in 1917. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1917, 8479,Agnes O'Day,1886,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Agnes O'Day was elected the Boulder County Clerk and Recorder in Colorado, before 1912. She served for several terms in the office. O'Day was described: ""Executive ability and personal charm make her the best sort of public woman."" In 1914 O'Day ran in the primary for the office of Secretary of State as a Democratic candidate. Additional Notes",Secretary of State,1914, 8481,Irene Mosman,1863,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Irene Mosman was the Treasurer of Jackson County, Colorado in 1915-1917. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1915, 8482,Eleanor H. Todd,1881,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Eleanor H. Todd was the Clerk of Archuleta County, Colorado in 1915-1919. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915, 8483,Olive Pendleton Orme,1877,1942,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Olive Orme was County Clerk for La Plata County, Colorado 1915- 1917. She was a Republican Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915,Republican 8484,Nannie S. Murchison,1876,,Colorado,Single,Education,Music teacher,,,"Biography Nannie S. Murchison was the Clerk of Larimer County, Colorado in 1917. Before being elected Murchison was a music teacher in Fort Collins. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1917, 8485,Mabel E. Whiteley,1880,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Mabel E. Whiteley was County Clerk for Logan County, Colorado in 1917. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1917, 8486,Mary E. Mellor,1870,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Clerk,1915, 8487,Lily Z. Labaree,1879,,Colorado,Married,Business | Clerical,"Saleswoman, Typewritter",,,"Biography Lily Z. Labree was elected County Clerk of Sedgwick County, Colorado in 1913. She served in the office until at least 1917. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1913, 8488,Anna D. Thurston,1866,,Colorado,Single,Legal System,Legal Stenographer,,,"Biography Anna D. Thurston was elected Clerk of the County Court in 1917. Thurston had been a stenographer in a legal office before her election. Additional Notes",Clerk of the County Court,1915, 8489,Ida M. Blakemore,1860,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ida M. Blakemore was a Republican candidate for State Senator for Denver, Colorado in 1914. She did not win her primary race, but did receive over 1,000 votes. Blakemore was active in Theosophist circles. Additional Notes",State Senate,1914, 8491,Victoria M. Davis,1870,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Victoria M. Davis was a Republican candidate for State Representative from Denver Colorado in the primary election in 1914. Davis did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 8492,Emma J. Berger,1869,,Colorado,Married,Domestic and Personal Service,Boarding House Keeper,,,"Biography Emma J. Berger was a Republican candidate for State Representative in the primary of 1914, for Denver, Colorado. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 8493,Eva S. Rinkle,1857,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Eva S. Rinkle was a Republican candidate for State Representative in the primary race of 1914 in Denver, Colorado. She did not win the race. In 1918 Rinkle signed a petition urging Congressional adoption of a national suffrage amendment. Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 8494,Carra J. Estes,1887,,Colorado,Single,Business,Saleswoman,,,"Biography Carra J. Estes was elected Clerk of the County Court in Gunnison County, Colorado in 1917. She went on to serve at least one more term into the early 1920s. Estes also served as Clerk of the Distrct Court in 1917. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1917, 8495,Mildred Field,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mildred Field was elected Clerk of the County Court for Otero County, Colorado in 1917. Additional Notes",Clerk of the County Court,1917, 8496,Nellie Palmer,,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Nellie Palmer was elected Clerk of the County Court for Rio Grande County, Colorado in 1917. Additional Notes",Clerk of the County Court,1917, 8497,Josephine Button,"January, 1970",1962,,Married,,,,,"Biography Josephine Button was elected Clerk of the County Court for Grand County, Colorado in 1913 and served for additional terms. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1913, 8498,Ada Richards,1887,,Colorado,Single,Clerical,Bookkeeper,,,"Biography Ada Richards was elected Clerk of the District Court in Mesa County, Colorado in 1917. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1917, 8499,Mary E. Sperber,1872,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Sperber was elected Clerk of the District Court for Ouray County, Colorado in 1913. She served for several years. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1913, 8500,Grace E. Prindle,circa 1895,,Colorado,Single,Clerical,Clerk,,,"Biography Grace E. Prindle was elected Clerk of the District Court for Pitkin County, Colorado in 1915. Additional Notes",,, 8501,Esther E. Gehring,1873,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Esther E. Gehring was elected Clerk of the District Court in 1915. She served in the office for several years. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,, 8502,Grace L. Rood,1883,,,Married,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1915, 8503,Melissa H. Hayden,1884,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Melissa H. Hayden was elected both as the Clerk of the District Court and as the County Superintendent of Schools for Summit County, Colorado in 1915. She served in Clerk position for several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 8504,Margaret W. Kessler,1880,,Colorado,Married,Manufacturing,Electrical Service provider,National Woman's Party,Suffrage,"Biography Magaret W. Kessler was a Progressive Party candidate in the primary race for State Representative for Denver, Colorado in 1914. She was an organizer for the National Woman's Party in Denver, and had built a thriving organization there.Three years later Kessler was one of the women who picketed the White House as part of the NWP's suffrage protests. Along with dozens of other women, she was arrested, tried, and incarcerated. Additional Notes",State House of Representatives,1914, 8506,Charlotte Speigl,1853,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Charlotte Speigl was a Democratic party nominee for State Representative for Denver, in the primary election in 1914. She did not win the election and came in last with 1,500 votes. One of her opponents was Evangeline Heartz who did serve in the state assembly. Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 8507,Lillian H. Kerr,1867,,Colorado,Married,,,Progressive · National Woman's Party,Civic Reform | Juvenile and Children's Reforms (including education) | Suffrage | Women's Clubs,"Biography Lillian H. Kerr was a Progressive Party candidate for State Representative from El Paso County, Colorado in the primary race of 1914. She did not win the race. Kerr was a Progressive party activist and worked in several women's clubs, including the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was the first president (1902-1904) of the Woman's Club of Colorado. Kerr was the Colorado State Vice-Chairman of the National Woman's Party. Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 8508,Mrs. F. M. Gray,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mrs. F. M. Gray was a Democratic Party nominee in the primary for a seat in the State House, from Pueblo County, Colorado in 1914. She did not win. Additional Notes",State Representative,1914, 8509,Mary E. Todd,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary E. Todd was a Progressive Party candidate for State Superintendent of Pubic Instruction for Colorado in 1914. She did not win the race. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1914, 8510,Helen Lamb,1878,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Helen Lamb was elected in 1912 as Adams County superintendent of schools. She served in the office for at least two terms. In 1916 Lamb was the Republican candidate who ran against Eva Andrew, a Democrat, and Lamb won the race. Additional Notes",,, 8510,Helen Lamb,1878,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Helen Lamb was elected in 1912 as Adams County superintendent of schools. She served in the office for at least two terms. In 1916 Lamb was the Republican candidate who ran against Eva Andrew, a Democrat, and Lamb won the race. Additional Notes",,1916,Republican 8510,Helen Lamb,1878,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Helen Lamb was elected in 1912 as Adams County superintendent of schools. She served in the office for at least two terms. In 1916 Lamb was the Republican candidate who ran against Eva Andrew, a Democrat, and Lamb won the race. Additional Notes",,, 8511,Ada Sunquist,"December 29th, 1891","January, 1970",Colorado,,Education,Principal,,,"Biography Ada Sunquist served as Alamosa County, Colorado superintendent of schools in 1915 and is listed in a 1917-18 educational directory as holding that position. In 1916 she ran for Alamosa County Superintendent as the Republican candidate against Ruth D. Fish, a Democrat. Sunquist won the race. Sunquist had obtained an A.B. degree in 1913 from Colorado College. Additional Notes",,1915, 8511,Ada Sunquist,"December 29th, 1891","January, 1970",Colorado,,Education,Principal,,,"Biography Ada Sunquist served as Alamosa County, Colorado superintendent of schools in 1915 and is listed in a 1917-18 educational directory as holding that position. In 1916 she ran for Alamosa County Superintendent as the Republican candidate against Ruth D. Fish, a Democrat. Sunquist won the race. Sunquist had obtained an A.B. degree in 1913 from Colorado College. Additional Notes",,1916,Republican 8512,Caroline Hastings,1841,1922,Massachusetts,Single,Health Care and Medicine | Education,"Physician, Medical Educator",,Suffrage,"Biography Caroline E. Hastings was elected to the Boston School Committee in February of 1889. She was a physician and had been a professor of anatomy at the Boston University School of Medicine. She was also a member of the Protestant Independent Voters Association, a group dedicated to keeping Catholic backed candidates out of office. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1888, 8513,Annie Downey,1871,,Colorado,Widowed,Agriculture,Farmer,,,"Biography Annie Downey was the County Treasurer of Gunnison, County, Colorado in 1909. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1909, 8514,Norah Redford,1874,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Norah Redford was elected County Clerk of Sedgwick County, Colorado, in 1909. Additional Notes",County Clerk,1909, 8515,Sada R. Wilson,1866,,Colorado,Widowed,Education,,,,"Biography Mrs. Sada R. Wilson was elected as Arapahoe County superintendent of schools in 1915-1916 and also 1919-1920. In 1916 she ran as the Republican candidate for Arapahoe against Robert M. Jones, the Democratic candidate, and won the race. Additional Notes",,1914, 8515,Sada R. Wilson,1866,,Colorado,Widowed,Education,,,,"Biography Mrs. Sada R. Wilson was elected as Arapahoe County superintendent of schools in 1915-1916 and also 1919-1920. In 1916 she ran as the Republican candidate for Arapahoe against Robert M. Jones, the Democratic candidate, and won the race. Additional Notes",,1916,Republican 8517,Emily O. Kimball,,,Rhode Island,Married,,,,Suffrage,"Biography Emily O. Kimball was elected to the Newport, Rhode Island School Committee in 1876. She was considered well qualified for the position. Kimball and one other woman were the first to be elected to city School Committee. She was also active in suffrage issues. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1876, 8518,Dr. Annie News,1845,"February 7th, 1896",Rhode Island,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Physician,,,"Biography Dr. Annie News was elected to the School Committee of Newport, Rhode Island in 1876. She was one of the first two women elected. News was a physician and had studied at the University of Michigan and in Europe. Her medical practice was in New York and Rhode Island. News was the first woman elected to a medical society in the state. Additional Notes",School Committee Member,1876, 8519,Alice Pflum,1879,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Alice Pflum was elected City Treasurer for Aspen, Colorado in 1906. Three years later she was Clerk of the District Court for Pitkin County, Colorado. Additional Notes",City Treasurer,1906, 8520,Nellie F. Graham,1874,,,,,,,,"Biography Nellie F. Graham was a Democratic Party candidate for Judge of the Eighth District in Colorado in 1912 primary. She won over both of her Democratic rivals. Additional Notes",,, 8521,Laura A. Berry,1839,,Colorado,Widowed,Publishing,Publisher,,,"Biography Laura A. Berry was a candidate for State Representative in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8522,Helen J. Brownell,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Helen J. Brownell was one of the candidates for State Assembly from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896. She did not win. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8523,Aurora Quinn,1845,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Aurora M. Quinn was the National Party faction of the Prohibition Party candidate for State Treasurer in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",,1896,Prohibition 8524,Lizzie Nesbit,1862,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Nesbit was a candidate for State University Regent in Colorado in 1896. She ran on the National Faction of the Prohibition Party Additional Notes",State University Regent,1896,Prohibition 8525,Alice S. Mitchell,1853,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Alice S. Mitchell was a candidate for State University Regent in Colorado in 1896. She ran as a part of the ticket for the National Faction of the Prohibition Party. Additional Notes",State University Regent,1896,Prohibition 8526,Mary L. Henderson,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary L. Henderson was the Prohibition Party candidate for Secretary of State in Colorado in 1900. Additional Notes",,1900,Prohibition 8527,Katherine Scouller,1856,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Katherine Scouller was the Prohibition Party candidate for State Superintendent of Instruction for Colorado in 1908. Additional Notes",State Superintendent of Public Instruction,1908,Prohibition 8528,Eliza M. Tanner,,,,,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Eliza M. Tanner was a Prohibition Party candidate for State University Regent in Colorado in 1908. Additional Notes",State University Regent,1908,Prohibition 8529,Rosalia E. Gibson,1854,,Colorado,Single,Business,Salesman Commissioner,,,"Biography Rosalia E. Gibson was a candidate for State Representative from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8530,Ursula D. Herrick,1855,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ursula Herrick was a candidate for State Assembly from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8531,Elizabeth A. Mageon,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth A. Mageon was a candidate for State Assembly from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8532,Nancy A. M Mcgahey,1833,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8533,Lizzie D. Patten,1833,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Lizzie D. Patten was a candidate for State Assembly from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896 Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8534,Mary A. Sibbitt,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Mary A. Sibbitt was a candidate for State Assembly from Pueblo, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8535,Mrs. L. A. Stevens,,,Colorado,,,,Democratic,Suffrage,"Biography Mrs. L. A. Stevens was a candidate for State Assembly from Pueblo, Colorado in 1896. She did not the race. Democratic Party leaders had discussed making her a candidate in 1894, but the party was split and she declined. Stevens was a member of the Equal Suffrage Club in Pueblo. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8536,Ruth A. Flower,"December 28th, 1845","March 10th, 1930",Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ruth A. Flower was a candidate for State Assembly from Conejos, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8537,Kate Beach,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Kate Beach was a candidate for State Assembly from Boulder County, Colorado in 1896. She did not win the race. The following year Beach was appointed as Postmistress of Jamesway, Boulder County. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8538,Martha A. Smith,1867,,Colorado,Widowed,Agriculture,Farmer,,Other,"Biography Martha A. Smith was a candidate for State Assembly from Jefferson County, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8539,Ellen W. A. Fisk,1840,,Colorado,Widowed,Agriculture,Farmer,,Temperance,"Biography Ellen W. A. Fisk was a candidate for State Assembly from Mesa County, Colorado in 1896. She was also an officer of the Colorado Woman Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",State Assembly,1896, 8540,Mrs. E. W. A. Fisk,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",State Assembly,, 8541,Harriet I. Deuble,1845,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Harriet I. Deuble was a candidate for State Senator from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8542,Alice W. Faulkner,1857,,Colorado,Married,,,Populist,Suffrage,"Biography Alice W. Faulkner was a candidate for State Senate from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896. She did not win a seat. Faulkner was also the president of the Denver Woman's Populist League. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8543,Emma L. Perham,1848,,Colorado,Widowed,Health Care and Medicine,Nurse,,,"Biography Emma L. Perham was a candidate for State Senator from Arapahoe County, Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8544,Nora A. Keator,1859,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Nora A. Keator was a candidate for State Senate from Pueblo County, Colorado, in 1896. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8545,Eva Andrew,1861,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Eva Andrew was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Adams County, Colorado in 1916. She lost the race to Republican incumbent Helen Lamb. Additional Notes",,, 8546,Ruth Fish,1893,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Ruth Fish was the Democratic candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Alamosa County, Colorado in 1916. She lost to the Republican incumbent, Ada Sunquist. Additional Notes",,1916,Democratic 8547,Alice G. Noland,1870,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Alice G. Noland was the Archuleta County, Colorado Superintendent of schools in 1916. She served in the office for at least six or seven years. Additional Notes",,1916, 8549,Martha H. Baker,,,Colorado,,,,,Temperance,"Biography Martha H. Baker was a candidate for the State Senate for the Twenty-second district in Colorado, in 1896. The district included Cheyenne, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Elbert, and Arapahoe Counties. She did not win the race. Baker was involved with the Colorado Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8550,Eliza J. Patrick,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Eliza J. Patrick was a candidate for State Senator for Cheyanne, Lincoln, Kit Carson, Elbert, and Arapahoe Counties in Colorado in 1896. She faced five other candidates and did not win the race. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8551,Louise M. Graves,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Louisa M. Graves was a candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1896. She came in second out of four candidates. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8552,Mary O. Mott,1847,,Colorado,Single,Health Care and Medicine,Matron State Industrial School for Girls,,,"Biography Mary O. Mott was a candidate for Presidential Elector in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",November 3rd,1896, 8553,Lizzie Nesbitt,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Lizzie Nesbitt was a candidate for University Regent in Colorado in 1896. Additional Notes",University Regent,1896, 8554,Rose W. Ridgway,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Rose W. Ridgway was the County Superintendent of Schools in Chafee County, Colorado from 1914 to at least 1920. Additional Notes",,1915, 8555,Esther B. Weir,1869,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Esther B. Weir was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Cheyenne County, Colorado in 1914, and served in the office until 1918. Weir did not serve in 1919-1920, but was once again elected in the early to mid 1920s. Additional Notes",,1914, 8556,Elizabeth Ellen Jenkins Gleason,1878,1927,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth Gleason, a Democratic, was Clear Creek, Colorado County Superintendent of Schools for 6 successive terms, or 12 years starting in 1916. She ran successfully for the 1917-1918 term against a Republican and another Democrat. Additional Notes",,1916,Democratic 8557,Catherine S. Wood,1874,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Catharine S. Wood was the Costilla County, Colorado County Superintendent of Schools in1915. She served in the office until at least 1918. In 1916 she ran as a Democrat. Additional Notes",,, 8558,Mrs. Geroge Wood,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 8559,Elizabeth M. Thomas,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Elizabeth M. Thomas was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools for Crowley County, Colorado in 1916. Additional Notes",,1916,Republican 8560,Ada C. Price,1870,,Colorado,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Ada C. Price was the Delta County, Colorado County Superintendent of Schools starting in 1914. She served in the position until at least 1918. Additional Notes",,1914, 8561,Bessie Custis,1861,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Bessie Custis was the Dolores County, Colorado County Superintendent of Schools from1914 to at least 1920. Additional Notes",,, 8562,Lydia Berkeley Tague,"January 5th, 1868","January 15th, 1937",Colorado,Widowed,,,,Temperance,"Biography Lydia Tague was elected three times as the County Judge in Eagle County, Colorado. In 1911 Tague was appointed to fill the seat of her husband, Patrick Tague as judge for the county. The following year she ran for the seat herself. A local newspaper supported her candidacy, reporting: ""Her abilities as a judge is unquestioned by all of the attorneys who have had cases in her court, and there should be no hesitancy upon the part of the voters of the county in placing their mark of approval after her name for the position.” Tague was considered fair in her rulings, which were supported by the state supreme court. Tague's views against alcohol were also well known. Additional Notes",,1912, 8563,Maude I. Hoskins,1882,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,Other,"Biography Maud I. Hoskins was the Douglas County, Colorado County Superintendent of Schools from 1915-1920. She was the daughter of a pioneer couple who moved to Red Cliff when it was “a flush mining camp.” Hoskins did post-graduate work at Denver University and studied music at Lamont Music School of Music. She later taught music and dramatic art. Hoskins was active in the American Legion Auxilliary (husband active in the American Legion), the Eagle County Pioneers Association, the Colorado Educational Association and the Presbyterian Church. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1914,Democratic 8564,Ollie I. Graham,"January 7th, 1890","March 19th, 1945",Colorado,Single,Education,Music Teacher,,,"Biography Ollivia ""Ollie"" Graham was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Eagle County, Colorado in 1916. She served for several terms. In 1918 Graham married Oscar Meyer, and continued in the office for several years. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 8565,Ollivia I. Graham Meyer,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 8566,Minerva L. McCarty,1885,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minerva L. McCarty was elected Elbert County, Colorado Superintendent of Schools in 1915. She ran and won a second term in 1917-1918, and probably a third. McCarty was a native of Denver and educated in the Teachers College there. She moved to Elbert County as a homesteader and began her career education as a teacher in the schools. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 8567,Anna S. Garwood,1866,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Anna S. Garwood was elected Fremont County, Colorado County Superintendent of School in 1914. She was reelected for 1917-18 term,running as a Democrat. Her Republican rival was Minnie E. Merriam. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Democratic 8568,Minnie E. Merriam,1866,,Colorado,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie E. Merriam was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Fremont County, Colorado in 1909 and was elected to the office. She ran again in 1916 and lost the race to her Democratic rival, Anna S. Garwood. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1909, 8568,Minnie E. Merriam,1866,,Colorado,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Minnie E. Merriam was the Republican candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Fremont County, Colorado in 1909 and was elected to the office. She ran again in 1916 and lost the race to her Democratic rival, Anna S. Garwood. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1916,Republican 8569,Sarah Tippett Westerman,,,Colorado,,,,,Women's Clubs | Civic Reform | Other,"Biography Sarah Westerman was elected the Garfield County School Superintendent by 1910. She was elected for another term in 1916. For a third term Westerman was in a contest with Republican Bessie Weber for the 1917-18 term. Westerman was involved in local civic work with the Civic Improvement Club, the Tri-City Federation of Women’s Clubs, and the Baptist Church. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1910,Democratic 8570,Bessie Weber,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",,, 8571,Edith Williams,1883,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Edith Williams was elected the Gilpin County School Superintendent in 1915. She was elected for the 1917-1918 term, defeating Democrat Ella Dickerson. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915,Republican 8572,Carrie D. Schuster,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Carrie D. Schuster was elected Grand County, Colorado County School Superintendent for 1915. She was reelected for the 1917-18 term defeating her Democratic opponent Margaret Ennis. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schoo,1915,Republican 8573,Verna D. Waterman,1890,,Colorado,Single,,,,,"Biography Verna D. Waterman was elected Gunnison County, Colorado County School Superintendent for the 1915-16 term. She ran again for the 1917-18 term against Republican rival Luella Johnson and won. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915,Democratic 8574,Ella Zeiger,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography Ella Zeiger was elected Hinsdale County, Colorado County School Superintendent in 1915. She wa re-elected for the 1917-18 term in a contest against Alice Harkness, a Democrat. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915,Republican 8575,Martha Thorne,1891,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography Martha Thorne was elected County Superintendent of Schools for the 1915-16 term of the Huerfano County, Colorado School District. She was re-elected for the 1917-18 term, running against Republican Dora Unfug. Thorne was still Superintendent for the 1919-1920 ter. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915,Democratic 8576,Minnie Bock,1875,,Colorado,Widowed,,,,,"Biography Minnie Bock was elected as the Jackson County, Colorado School Superintendent for the 1915-16 term. She was reelected for the 1917-18 and the 1919-1920 terms. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915,Democratic 8577,Beatrice Velarde,1881,,Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1918 Beatrice Velarde was a Democratic candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 1, Huerfano County, Colorado. Additional Notes",Precinct Committeewoman,1918, 8579,Mrs. Juan Velarde,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Precinct Committeewoman,1918, 8580,Mary Carter Kimbrel,"October 7th, 1865","December 4th, 1948",Colorado,Married,,,,,"Biography In 1918 Mary Carter Kimbrel was a Democratic candidate for Committeewoman of Precinct No. 3, Heurfano County, Colorado. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1918, 8581,Mrs. P. T. Kimbrel,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1918, 8582,Fanny H. Simpson,1862,,Colorado,Widowed,Government (Non-Elected),Postmistress,,,"Biography In 1918 Fanny H. Simpson was a Democratic candidate for Committeewoman in Precinct 5, Heurfano County, Colorado. Simpson had previously served as postmistress of La Veta, in Heurfano County. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1918, 8583,Laveta L. Springer,1888,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1916 and in 1918 LaVeta L. Springer was a Democratic candidate for Precinct Committeewoman for Precinct 12 in Heurfano County, Colorado. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1918, 8583,Laveta L. Springer,1888,,Colorado,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography In 1916 and in 1918 LaVeta L. Springer was a Democratic candidate for Precinct Committeewoman for Precinct 12 in Heurfano County, Colorado. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1916, 8584,Mrs. E. Valdez,,,Colorado,,,,,,"Biography In 1918 Mrs. E. Valdez was a Democratic candidate for Precinct Committeewoman for Precinct 10 in Huerfano County, Colorado. Additional Notes",Committeewoman,1918, 8585,Rachel Tye,1882,,Kentucky,Single,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Rachel Tye was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Whitley County, Kentucky in 1905. Although Tye won the majority of the votes in the election, and was sworn in as the Superintendent of Public Instruction, her predecessor and political opponent, C.S. Wilson sued to retain the office. Wilson claimed that as a woman Tye was not eligible and she was also underage. The case reached the Court of Appeals in the state in June of 1907, and was concluded in Tye's favor. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1905, 8586,Anna Munz,1868,,Kentucky,Married,,,Socialist,,"Biography Anna Munz was a candidate for the Louisville, Kentucky Board of Education in 1912. She did not win her race. Munz ran a campaign promising that the schools should be open to the public, no child should go to school hungry or in need of clothing. In her campaign literature she stated that she was in favor of "" Twentieth Century education. Out with graft and outworn ideas! In with honesty and up to date methods."" Munz was the woman State Correspondent in Louisville for the Socialist Party. Additional Notes",Board of Education,1912, 8587,Grace Fisher,1884,,Kansas,,Government (Non-Elected) | Writing | Business,"Book keepper, Journalist, worked for Bell Telephone",,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Grace Fisher was elected Clerk of the District Court for Leavenworth County, Kansas in 1914. She was considered so capable that she ran unopposed, and was re-elected for a second term in 1916, and again in 1920. Fisher was the first woman Clerk in the county. Before her election she worked as a book keeper at the county District Court, a reporter with the Kansas City Star, and then for a time with the Bell Telephone Company. In 1921 Fisher married O.J. Potter and retained her Clerkship position. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1914, 8587,Grace Fisher,1884,,Kansas,,Government (Non-Elected) | Writing | Business,"Book keepper, Journalist, worked for Bell Telephone",,Women's Clubs | Other,"Biography Grace Fisher was elected Clerk of the District Court for Leavenworth County, Kansas in 1914. She was considered so capable that she ran unopposed, and was re-elected for a second term in 1916, and again in 1920. Fisher was the first woman Clerk in the county. Before her election she worked as a book keeper at the county District Court, a reporter with the Kansas City Star, and then for a time with the Bell Telephone Company. In 1921 Fisher married O.J. Potter and retained her Clerkship position. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8588,Grace Fisher Potter,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1914, 8588,Grace Fisher Potter,,,,,,,,,"Biography Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1916, 8589,Mary G. Jones,1867,,Kansas,Single,Business,Saleswoman,,,"Biography Mary G. Jones was a candidate for Clerk of the District Court for Leavenworth County, Kansas in 1918. She challenged the incumbent, Grace Fisher, and did not win the race. Additional Notes",Clerk of the District Court,1918, 8590,Carrie Roth Wolfe,,,Kansas,,,,,,"Biography Carrie Roth Wolfe was a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Public Instruction for Lyon County, Kansas in 1916 and in 1918. She lost both races. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Public Instruction,1916,Democratic 8591,Nettie B. Cartmel,1875,,Kansas,Widowed,Education,Teacher,,,"Biography Nettie B. Cartmel was elected County Superintendent of Schools for Lyons County, Kansas about 1915. She was still serving in the office in 1918. Cartmel had been a teacher in the county school system before her election to office. Additional Notes",County Superintendent of Schools,1915, 8592,Lucy V. Hook,circa 1874,,Kansas,Single,Government (Non-Elected),Assistant Treasurer,,,"Biography Lucy V. Hook was elected County Treasurer for Leavenworth County, Kansas in 1918. She served for at least two terms. Before 1918 Hook was an assistant Treasurer in Leavenworth County. Additional Notes",County Treasurer,1918,