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![Halsey, Amelia L.](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
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.