From collection Candidates
![Murden, Mrs. Elizabeth](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
In 1896 Mrs. Elizabeth Murden served as a member of the Ellis city council. The rest of the council members, the mayor, and the city clerk were also women.
From collection Candidates