Julia Holmes Smith

Julia Holmes Smith, The World's Congress of Representative Women, v. 1, 1894

Julia Holmes Smith
Born	1839 Newark, New Jersey
Died	1930 Chicago, Illinois
Occupation	Physician, suffragist
Known for	Advocacy for women's rights and homeopathy

Julia Holmes Smith (1839–1930) was an American physician, homeopath, and suffragist. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

Early Life and Education

Julia Holmes Smith was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1839. She pursued her education in medicine at a time when it was uncommon for women to enter the field. She graduated from the Homeopathic Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1877.

Medical Career

After completing her medical education, Smith moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she established a successful practice in homeopathy. She was known for her dedication to her patients and her innovative approaches to treatment. Smith was also a member of several medical societies, including the American Institute of Homeopathy.

Advocacy and Suffrage Movement

Julia Holmes Smith was deeply involved in the women's suffrage movement. She worked alongside other prominent suffragists, such as Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, to advocate for women's right to vote. Smith was a member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and played a key role in organizing events and rallies to promote the cause.

Later Life and Legacy

In her later years, Smith continued to be active in both the medical field and the suffrage movement. She remained a vocal advocate for women's rights until her death in 1930 in Chicago, Illinois. Her contributions to medicine and the suffrage movement have left a lasting impact on both fields.

See Also

• Women's suffrage in the United States
• Homeopathy
• National American Woman Suffrage Association
• Susan B. Anthony
• Elizabeth Cady Stanton