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In 1894 in Lebanon, Missouri, Pierson ran for the office of county recorder. She was nominated by the Populist Party and also endorsed by the Democratic Party.
Baxter, Annie White
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Morris, Ellen D.
In 1894 Ellen D. Morris, a resident of Kansas City, ran as a candidate for Missouri state superintendent of schools. She trained as a teacher and later worked for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Morris ran a poor third out of a f...
Mitchell, Willa Nora
Willa Nora Mitchell served as County Commissioner of Schools from at least 1901 to 1919 in Pike County, Missouri. She defeated Carl E. Latimer in this election.
Nerry, Arminta B.
Arminta B. Nerry served as County Commissioner of Schools in Scotland County, Missouri. She may have served between 1899 and 1900, however it is more certain that she served between 1901 and 1903.
Wheeler, Maggie B.
Maggie B. Wheeler was elected County Clerk of St. Clair County, Missouri in 1896. Wheeler was the Republican candidate and won over 95% of the vote in the county. Her election was soon challenged in the courts by her opponent, Mr. F. Hos...
Sutton, Hattie D.
Hattie D. Sutton was elected Superintendent of Schools in Atchison County, Missouri in 1901. Sources suggest she served terms as Superintendent prior to her 1901 election.
Carter, Rowena
Rowena Carter was elected County School Commissioner in Clark County, Missouri in 1901. She was the first woman to hold this office.
Hendrex, Louise
Louise Hendrex served as County Commissioner of Schools in Newton County, Missouri from 1901 to 1905. Hendrex's surname is also recorded as "Hendrix."
