Women Lawyers in the United States

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Women Lawyers in the United States
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King, Angie J.
King, Angie J.
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 ...
Lee, Ada
Lee, Ada
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.
Southworth, Anne C.
Southworth, Anne C.
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.