Bessie Morehead's Campaign for County Recorder, 1898

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Bessie Morehead's Campaign for County Recorder, 1898

Campaign Title

Bessie Morehead's Campaign for County Recorder, 1898

Candidate

Morehead, Bessie

Marital Status

Campaign Success

Yes

Political Party During Campaign

Political Office Type

Campaign Date

1898

County

Cache

State/Territory

Utah

Region

West

Resources

Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1911
Polk's Real Estate Register and Director of the United States and Canada, Sixth Edition, 1915-1916
Utah Women in County Office, 1896 -1920

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