Nancy A. Durgin was the first woman elected to the School Board in Bristol, New Hampshire. Durgin served from 1877 for three years. She was elected a year before the state of New Hampshire officially allowed women to serve on school boards.
Anna P. Bartlett was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1879. Bartlett served on the Board with two other women for one year.
Sarah J. Lothrop was elected to the Board of Education Union District for the Town of Bristol, New Hampshire in 1879. Lothrop served on the Board with two other women for two years.