Minnie J. Grinstead
Minnie J. Grinstead | |
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Minnie J. Grinstead (circa 1920) | |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the Seward County, Kansas district | |
In office 1918–1924 | |
Personal details | |
Born |
Crawford County, Kansas | September 30, 1869
Died |
December 24, 1925 56) Liberal, Kansas | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Virgil Grinstead |
Profession | teacher |
Minnie J. (Johnson) Grinstead (September 30, 1869 – December 24, 1925) was an American teacher, politician, and temperance lecturer and organizer. She was the first female member of the Kansas House of Representatives.[1] Grinstead served as a state representative from 1918-1924.[2]
Biography
Grinstead was born on September 30, 1869, in Crawford County, Kansas.[1][3][4]
In September 1924, it was reported that U.S. president Calvin Coolidge was considering Grinstead to head the United States Civil Service Commission.[3]
Grinstead died in her home on December 24, 1925, following complications (stroke[5]) arising from a fall.[3]
References
- 1 2 "Minnie J. Grinstead". Kansas Historical Society. February 2014.
- ↑ Lori, Enicks-Kniss, (2014-07-10). ""The Lady from Seward" - Minnie J. Grinstead, the first woman elected to the Kansas House of Representatives".
- 1 2 3 Enicks-Knissr, Lori Lynn (April 2014). "The Lady from Seward" – Minnie J. Grinstead, the First Woman Elected to the Kansas House of Representatives (PDF) (M.A. thesis). Emporia State University.
- ↑ "KANSAS WOMAN ELECTED. - Mrs. Grinstead Will Be First of Sex in the Legislature". New York Times. 25 November 1918. Retrieved 21 December 2015. (Subscription required (help)).
- ↑ "Kansas Woman Jurist Dies". Springfield Missouri Republican. 26 Dec 1925. p. 8. Retrieved 21 December 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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