Laura DeForce Gordon's Campaign for State Constitutional Convention Delegate, 1878

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Laura DeForce Gordon's Campaign for State Constitutional Convention Delegate, 1878

Campaign Title

Laura DeForce Gordon's Campaign for State Constitutional Convention Delegate, 1878

Candidate

Gordon, Laura DeForce

Marital Status

Political Office - Local

State Constitutional Convention Delegate

Campaign Success

No

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Campaign Date

1878

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