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Frances S. Klock

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Frances S. Klock
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives
In office
1895–1896
Personal details
Born(1844-02-01)February 1, 1844
Lee, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1908(1908-10-06) (aged 64)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
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

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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

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