Elizabeth Walker's (later Hinton) Campaign, 1895

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Elizabeth Walker's (later Hinton) Campaign, 1895

Campaign Title

Elizabeth Walker's (later Hinton) Campaign, 1895

Candidate

Hinton, Elizabeth Walker

Marital Status

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

County
Education

Campaign Date

1895

County

Mesa

State/Territory

Region

West

Resources

Colorado County Officials, 1893 - 1925
County Designations [The Bayfield Blade, (Colorado) August 11, 1916]
New Woman in Office [The Rocky Mountain news (Daily)]

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