1801-1880
Louisa Swain was a pioneer in women’s rights. In 1870, at age 69, she was the first woman to vote in a U.S. general
election. She cast her ballot in Wyoming, which had granted women’s suffrage the year before.
1801-1880
Louisa Swain was a pioneer in women’s rights. In 1870, at age 69, she was the first woman to vote in a U.S. general
election. She cast her ballot in Wyoming, which had granted women’s suffrage the year before.