Frances S. Klock Explained

Frances S. Klock
Office:Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
Term Start:1895
Term End:1896
Birth Date:1 February 1844
Birth Place:Lee, Massachusetts, U.S.
Death Place:Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Party:Republican
Residence:Denver, Colorado

Frances S. Klock (January 1, 1844 – October 6, 1908) 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 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.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.leg.state.co.us/lcs/leghist.nsf/DocView.xsp?documentId=F6EEAF163F3615FE872578E20062344A&action=openDocument
  2. Web site: House Bill 118. State of Colorado. 10 March 2013.
  3. Judy Gaughan, Klock" Colorado Encyclopedia.