Elizabeth Smith Miller (1822–1911) Between 1897 and 1911 Elizabeth Smith Miller and her daughter, Anne Fitzhugh Miller, filled seven large scrapbooks with ephemera, convention programs, letters, press clippings, photographs, pins, ribbons, banners, and other memorabilia. The scrapbooks were created primarily to document the activities of the Geneva Political Equality Club, which the Millers founded in Geneva, New York, in 1897. They offer a unique look at the political and social atmosphere of the time as well as chronicle the efforts of two women who were major participants in the suffrage movement. Elizabeth Smith Miller and Anne Fitzhugh Miller scrapbooks are a part of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA) Collection in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division. They also recorded some of the persistent efforts of a growing number of dedicated women and men working for woman suffrage at the state, national, and international levels. These scrapbooks capture the spirit of this suffrage struggle and provide a unique opportunity to share in the personal frustrations and victories of a cause in progress. Peterboro Cemetery ​ Peterboro Road, Peterboro, NY 13134 Madison County Learn More

Adelaide Thompson Williams White (1864–1917) Adelaide was the first president of the Political Equality Club of Rome, NY. She helped raised money for the National Woman's Party. Although the club did not picket, they were part of a 50-member area women's group supporting Alice Paul and her efforts to secure the vote. In 1931 the New York State League of Women Voters presented a memorial tablet to the State of New York to hang inside the State Street entrance to the Capitol to commemorate the women foremost in the cause of women's suffrage. Four women from Oneida County appear on the tablet: Miss Lucy Carlile Watson, Miss Janet Price, Mrs. Samuel J. Bens and Adelaide William White. Forest Hill Cemetery Plot M/64 55 Lambert Avenue, Fredonia, NY 14063 Chautauqua County Learn More

Harriet M. Lee Rathbun (1840–1929) Harriet was an author and businesswoman, Yet she seems to be an individual whose work on suffrage was not well documented. Google books makes reference to her as someone who supported an amendment to the New York State constitution allowing women to vote. Her name appears often in the records and in several volumes of The History of Women's Sufferage. After her first husband's death, Harriet relocated to Manhattan. Her name appears in a 1924 New York City voters list, so she was able to exercise her right to vote. Rathbunville Cemetery ​ Verona Mills Road, Rome, NY 13440 Oneida County Learn More

Sarah Hall Bonesteele (1873 –1957) Originally from Massachusetts, Sarah entered MIT as one of first females accepted there; she had at one time also been a tutor for Helen Keller. Sarah was active in community groups and had spoken on politics to the Victor Equal Suffrage Association. If you know more about her, you can help us tell her story. Please use our Add a Suffragist form to submit your information. Riverside Cemetery Section N, Lot 106 2650 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612 Monroe County Learn More

Nellie Grainger Aldrich (1838–1920) An article appeared in the Geneva Daily Times on Saturday, October 25, 1913 stating that a political equality club had been formed with the assistance of Mrs. Lewis and Mrs. Beard from Geneva. Mrs. Nellie (Nettie) Aldrich was chairman. If you know more about her, you can help us tell her story. Please use our Add a Suffragist form to submit your information. Little Church Cemetery ​ 4948 Little Church Road, Stanley, NY 14561 Ontario County Learn More

Julia Ann Wilbur (1815–1895) Before the Civil War, Julia spent more time in abolition than woman's rights activities, although always strongly supported economic, social, and political rights for women. In 1869, she planned with five other women to register to vote in local elections in Washington. They presented a letter to election judges that read, in part, "We know that it is unusual for those of our sex to make such a request. We do so because we believe ourselves entitled to the franchise." Although the judges refused the request, their effort was covered in the press. A book about her: ”A Civil Life in an Uncivil Time: Julia Wilbur's Struggle for Purpose" by Paula Whitacre 2017. Avon Cemetery https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53277938/julia-ann-wilbur 142 Rochester Street, Avon, NY 14414 Livingston County Learn More

Mary Emeline Alverson Brace (1846–1930) Attended a Women's Rights Convention in 1948 at the Unitarian Church, Victor, NY with other "prominent and respectable" community women. If you know more about her, you can help us tell her story. Please use our Add a Suffragist form to submit your information. Boughton Hill Cemetery Old Ground, Section B, Row 2, Lot 17, Grave 4 1518 NY-444, Victor, NY 14564 Ontario County Learn More

Catherine (Kate) Swift Thompson (1842–1925) Catherine ("Kate") was inspired by Lillie D. Blake calling on women to organize for the suffrage cause. Kate served as the first secretary of the Chautauqua County Political Equity Club; the first such organization in New York State. She went on to serve as the treasurer of the New York State Suffrage Association from 1895-1897. Kate’s husband Norman R Thompson was an educator, school superintendent and held office in Jamestown. By 1900, the couple became residents of Albany where he held a government job. Kate does not have an occupation noted but it is easy to imagine she would be active in this cause during this time. Lake View Cemetery ​ 907 Lakeview Ave, Jamestown, NY 14701 Chautauqua County Learn More

Lucy Burns (1879–1966) Lucy was raised in Brooklyn, New York to parents who were in unconventionally in favor of educating all of their children, including their daughters so Lucy received the best possible schooling, graduating from Vassar in 1902 and attending Yale graduate school. From 1906-08, Lucy studied in Germany, returning to teach in the Brooklyn Public School system. Three years later she went to England to resume study at Oxford University and became involved with the militant activism for the women’s suffrage movement that was gaining popularity in Europe. Her dedication was such that she was given an award from the Parkhurst’s Women’s Social and Political union. While in England, Lucy met with fellow American and suffragist Alice Paul and they both returned to the United States together to fight for the women’s right to vote in America. In 1912 the women began their battle by actively organizing protests and speaking out to the press about the right for women to vote. In 1913 they formed the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, which organized a 5,000-woman march in Washington on the inaugural day of President Woodrow Wilson. By 1915 the women had branched off and formed their own group - the National Women’s Party - and continued the fight for the vote. Burns spent time in various courthouses and jails during her career, but her most famous stint was that which occurred after picketing the White House in 1917 that got her and her party members (including Paul) locked up in the Occoquan Workhouse. Paul and Stone organized a 19-day hunger strike. Both women endured beatings and force feedings but stayed the course and served their sentence. With six arrests and numerous detainments, Lucy Burns spent more time in jail for the women’s suffrage than any other woman at the time. Alice Paul spoke of her tireless dedication by describing her friend as “a thousand times more valiant than I." Lucy was considered the literary power behind the group and edited the “Suffragette” newspaper and along with Paul made speeches that forced even those who opposed them to listen. In her book “Jailed for Freedom” a biography of the movement for women’s suffrage, author Doris Stevens writes, "Her talent as an orator is of the kind that makes for instant intimacy with her audience." After the women’s right to vote was granted in 1920 Lucy retired from the political activism scene and moved back to Brooklyn to live with her family. Brooklyn’s “Lucy Burns Activist Award” is given annually in her honor to those who continue to make a difference in the world of Women’s rights. Dubbed along with Paul and several other members of the NWP as an "Iron Jawed Angel" her character was portrayed in the HBO production of the same name. (Bio excerpted from: R. Digati) Holy Cross Cemetery St. Augustine, System CEM, Section AUGU, Row 33, Plot 4 3620 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Kings County Learn More

Mary Pauline Kirley (1883–1968) Mary was born in Lowville, NY to Dr. Cyril P. Kirley and Pauline Wood. After graduating from Vassar College, Mary returned home and joined several community organizations, working alongside her mother. She was an active member of the suffrage movement, and she became President of the Lowville Suffrage Club in 1914. If you know more about Mary, you can help us tell her story. Please use our Add a Suffragist form to submit your information. Lowville Rural Cemetery ​ Rural Avenue, Lowville, NY 13367 Lewis County Learn More

Ethel McClelland Plummer (1878–1936) Ethel was an artist, socialite and a supporter of suffrage. She exhibited her work along with other female artists to support this cause. Ethel joined with a group of women who crashed a male-only boxing match to plead for the right to vote. The women were arrested for trespassing. Ethel was the Vice President of the Society of Illustrators and Artists and exhibited at the Society of Independent Artists in 1910, the MacDowell Club in 1915, and the Exhibition of Painting and Sculpture by Women Artists for the Benefit of Woman Suffrage Campaign at the Macbeth Gallery (1915). 1915 was a big year for her work; a poster she designed included a soon to be familiar female figure in the fight for voting rights. The caption read: "You ask us to attend shows with you, and join you for dinner, and marry you, so why don't you ask us to vote with you?" NY TIMES MAGAZINE, 10/3/1915. In 1925, Ethel Plummer became the first woman artist published in The New Yorker, with her work chosen for the inaugural issue. Green-Wood Cemetery Section 113, Lot 16812—unmarked grave 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Kings County Learn More

Mary Elizabeth Murray Walling (1830–1910) Mary was active in the suffrage movement in her Victor community. Her mother was considered the community’s earliest known suffragist - Laura Arnold Murray (1793–1865). Mary was one of five children. Mary was a close friend of Susan B. Anthony and a member of the Political Equality Club of Rochester. She wrote civic-minded articles for the Victor Herald. If you know more about Mary, you can help us tell her story. Please use our Add a Suffragist form to submit your information. Boughton Hill Cemetery Old Ground, Section C, Row 8, Lot 6, Grave 2 1518 NY Route 444, Victor, NY 14564 Ontario County Learn More

Florence Gibb Pratt (1872–1935) Florence graduated from the Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn in 1894. Florence Gibb Pratt and Helen Sherman Pratt were sisters-in-law and well-known members of the Glen Cove community. In addition to other philanthropic causes, they used their considerable wealth and political influence to work for women’s suffrage and help secure political equality for women. Florence and husband Herbert’s summer estate was called Braes. (It is now the home of Webb Institute of Naval Architecture). Helen and husband George’s summer estate was Killenworth. Their homes were right around the corner from each other and were often sites of parties, dances, and fundraisers – all to benefit suffrage. In December of 1917 Florence held the post of Treasurer of the Woman Suffrage Party of New York City, as well as Third Vice-Chairman of the Manhattan Borough. That same month she joined a group of delegates from New York State and traveled to Washington DC for the convention of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Pratt Cemetery (also known as Dosoris Cemetery) ​ Old Tappan Road, Lattingtown, NY 11560 Nassau County Learn More

Helen (Fanny) Garrison Villard (1844–1928) “Fanny" was an American women's suffrage campaigner, pacifist and a co-founder of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. She was the daughter of prominent publisher and abolitionist William Lloyd Garrison and the wife of railroad tycoon Henry Villard. She founded the Women's Peace Society in 1919. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery ​ 540 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591 Westchester County Learn More

Sarah Frances Norton (1838–1910) Sarah was a great granddaughter of President John Adams. Working with Susan B. Anthony, Sarah campaigned for the admission of women at the Cornell University, which she called "that stronghold of feminine prejudice," and the two women received the support of its founder, Ezra Cornell. The school admitted women in 1870, one of the first American universities to do so. Sarah, a novelist and lecturer, often challenged gender-based economic disparities. She questioned the practice of marriage as the husband’s economic ownership of the wife. As president of the Working Women’s Association, she discovered that about half of New York City rag pickers were female. She wryly concluded, “This is the only business in which women have equal opportunities with men.” Pointing out that children were not the property of their parents, to be denied schooling and forced to work at very young ages, she advocated compulsory education for both sexes. “If, by this means, every boy and girl could both be educated and made self-supporting...would it not be better for both parents and children?” Having lost her fortune, Sarah Norton died at age 72 in 1910, in Troy, N.Y. in poverty. A penciled statement found clutched in her hand illustrated the circumstances in which she found herself as she approached death, stating, "I have spent my life and nearly two fortunes working in the interest of women and this is the end - friendless-dissolution-death. Let no one play at philanthropy who wants peace." Oakwood Cemetery Section P, Lot 590 50 101st Street, Troy, NY 12180 Rensselaer County Learn More

Jean Brooks Greenleaf (1831–1918) In 1867, Jean and her husband, a former Civil War Colonel, moved to Rochester, NY, where he served twice as a Democrat in the U.S. Congress. She helped draft the constitution of the Woman's Educational and Industrial Union, started by Unitarian reformer Mary Gannett and Susan B. Anthony in 1893. Jean was a leader in the Women's Political Club organized by Mary Anthony and others, and addressed a suffrage hearing of the House Judiciary Committee of the U.S. Congress. When Anthony decided to return to Madison Street in 1891, Jean raised $250 through the Political Club to refurnish the house. The Greenleafs were among the few invited to the Anthony home on New Years Day, 1895, and Jean later spoke at Susan's 75th birthday and 85th birthdays. In 1907, she addressed the gathering at Rochesters A.M.E. Zion Church for the unveiling of a stained-glass window memorial for Susan B. Anthony. Mount Hope Cemetery Section C, Lot 194 1133 Mount Hope Avenue, Rochester, NY 14620 Monroe County Learn More

Mary Jewett Telford (1839–1906) Mary was born in Seneca, Ontario County, New York to Hannah Southwick and Dr. Lester Jewett. She was commissioned as a nurse in the Union Army on November 28, 1863 and served at Hospital No. 8 in Nashville, Tennessee. Following the war, Mary wed Jacob Telford and spent the rest of her life in humanitarian efforts. In 1883, Mary became a charter member of the Woman's Relief Corps, providing aid to Civil War soldiers and their families, and organization which is still in existence today. In 1894, Mary ran for Lieutenant Governor of Colorado on the Prohibition ticket. Mary's other post-war activities included being an author of children's stories. She also toured the country, speaking on behalf of temperance for the WCTU, of which she and her sister Catherine were active members. The whole time, she had spinal difficulties and other health problems contracted during her service as a Civil War nurse. Mary Jewett Telford was nominated for induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, Seneca County. (courtesy of Brighton-Pittsford Post (NY)/Friday, April 9, 2010) South Perinton Cemetery https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44084608/mary-telford 291 Wilkinson Road, Fairport, NY 14450 Monroe County Learn More

Mary Lucy Draper (1866–1952) Mary spent most of her life in Victor, NY. Her family included many physicians and Mary continued this caring tradition by opening her home to others in need. She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star, and the Unity Club. Through these organizations, she gave her time and energy to meeting the needs of others in her community. The Victor Equality Suffrage Association first met at her home in October 1913. Seventeen members committed to carrying out the work needed to grant women the right to vote. Boughton Hill Cemetery Old Ground, Section C, Row 13, Lot 10, Grave 1 1518 NY-444, Victor, NY 14564 Ontario County Learn More

Beulah Bailey Thull (1891–1975) Beulah campaigned for women's suffrage and later was a member of the Democratic State Committee. She was a founding member of the League of Women Voters of New York State, and was the first President of the League of Women Voters of Rensselaer County. Oakwood Cemetery Section U1 50 101st Street, Troy, NY 12182 Rensselaer County Learn More

Lucy Susannah Sweet Barber (1833–1901) Lucy came from the small rural community of Alfred and voted in the general election on November 3, 1886, as well as another time in the 1880s. This was a sensational story across the USA because Lucy was arrested, spent a night in jail, and had a trial and other court proceedings. In celebration of her vote, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony held a banquet in her honor in New York City at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Lucy did not attend this event, although all of her expenses would have been paid for, citing too much work to do at home. Alfred Rural Cemetery Lot 51 Cemetery Road, Alfred Station, NY 14803 ​ Learn More