Frances S. Klock
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Frances S. Klock | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| In office 1895–1896 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1844 Lee, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 1908 (aged 64) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Denver, Colorado |
Frances S. Klock (January 1, 1844 – October 6, 1908) was an American politician in the state of Colorado.[1]
Legislative career[edit]
Colorado became the first state in which women obtained the right to vote through popular election on January 7, 1893.[2] The following year, on November 6, 1894, three women were elected to serve in the Colorado House of Representatives. Besides Frances Klock, they included Clara Cressingham and Carrie C. Holly.[3] All three were Republicans and were sworn into office in 1895. Each served one term, from 1895 to 1896.
References[edit]
- ^ http://www.leg.state.co.us/lcs/leghist.nsf/DocView.xsp?documentId=F6EEAF163F3615FE872578E20062344A&action=openDocument [bare URL]
- ^ "House Bill 118". State of Colorado. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
- ^ Judy Gaughan, "Frances Klock" Colorado Encyclopedia.
External links[edit]
- Colorado Encyclopedia: "Frances Klock" by Judy Gaughan.