Carrie C. Holly

Carrie C. Holly
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
In office
1895–1896
Personal details
Born (1866-07-15)July 15, 1866
New York City, U.S.
Died July 13, 1943(1943-07-13) (aged 76)
Castle Rock, Washington, U.S.
Political party Republican
Residence Pueblo, Colorado

Caroline Clyde Holly (July 15, 1866 – July 13, 1943) was an American politician in the state of Colorado.[1]

Legislative career

Colorado became the first state in which women obtained the right to vote through popular election in 1893.[2] The following year, on November 6, 1894, three women were elected to serve in the Colorado House of Representatives. Besides Holly, they included Clara Cressingham and Frances S. Klock.[3] All three were Republicans and were sworn into office in 1895. Each served one term, from 1895 to 1896.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.leg.state.co.us/lcs/leghist.nsf/DocView.xsp?documentId=70079DAA0EDB38C4872578E2005F2045&action=openDocument
  2. ↑ "House Bill 118". State of Colorado. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
  3. ↑ "First Women to Serve in State and Territorial Legislatures". National Conference of State Legislatures. Retrieved 10 March 2013.
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