Eliza A. Forbes' Campaign for Justice of the Peace, 1884

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Eliza A. Forbes' Campaign for Justice of the Peace, 1884

Campaign Title

Eliza A. Forbes' Campaign for Justice of the Peace, 1884

Candidate

Forbes, Eliza A.

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

Justice of the Peace

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Campaign Date

1884

City/Town

Seattle

State/Territory

Washington State

Region

Resources

Equal Rights With Man in Every Respect: Practicing Mixed-Sex Democracy
Female J.P.,
Female J.P.,

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