Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Elizabeth Cady Stanton (1815-1902) was one of the first leaders of the women’s rights movement. She worked closely with Susan B. Anthony for over 50 years to win the right for women to vote. Cady Stanton helped organize the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848, where she wrote and presented the Declaration of Sentiments, which described what the rights of women should be. This is worth your time to read or review. It is based on the Declaration of Independence, and linked below:
 

Declaration of Sentiments

A well-educated married mother of 7, Cady Stanton found time to author an autobiography, books on women’s suffrage, and articles on women and religion. In 1869 she helped form the National Women’s Suffrage Association (NWSA) and served as its president until 1890. She traveled extensively to give lectures and speeches on women’s rights. In 1870, she gave a lecture here in Oxford at Miami University titled, “Our Girls.” Her brother-in law, Robert Stanton was president of the university at the time.

In 2015, a Historical Marker was placed at Bonham House on the corner of Spring and Oak Streets, commemorating her visit and her work as a suffragist. The League of Women Voters of Oxford applied for the marker and helped fund its creation.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s vision was realized almost 20 years after her death with the passing of the 19th amendment, which gave women the right to vote.

References:
Michals, Debra. "Elizabeth Cady Stanton." National Women's History Museum. National Women's History Museum, 2017. Date accessed.

Chicago- Michals, Debra. "Elizabeth Cady Stanton." National Women's History Museum. 2017. www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/elizabeth-cady-sta....

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