Abbie Howard Hunt Stuart
Abbie Howard Hunt Stuart (1840–1902) was suffragist and founder of the Woman's Club of Olympia.
Abbie Howard Hunt Stuart | |
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 Abbie Howard Hunt (later Stuart), Washington State Historical Society | |
| Born | Abbie Howard Hunt October 28, 1840 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 5, 1902 (aged 61) San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Club Woman |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Giffin Stuart |
Biography
Stuart née Hunt was born on October 28, 1840 in Boston, Massachusetts. She was a college graduate. She married Robert Giffin Stuart (1825–1891) a Federal Land Commissioner in Olympia, Washington Territory.[1]
Stuart was a co-founder and the first president of the Woman's Club of Olympia. Stewart was also president of the Women's Suffrage Association in Olympia.[2]
Stuart died January 5, 1902 in San Francisco, California.[3]
Legacy
The Woman's Club of Olympia named their clubhouse in her honor. It known as the Abigail Stuart House.[1]
References
- "Woman's Club of Olympia". Washington State Historical Society. Retrieved 31 October 2018.
- J.H. Vanderveer (July 1981). "Community Cultural Resource Survey: Olympia Public Library / Carnegie's". National Park Service. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- The Pacific Reporter. West Publishing Company. 1904. pp. 970–971.
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