Madeleine Lemoyne Ellicott

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Madeleine Lemoyne Ellicott


Madeleine Lemoyne Ellicott (1856–1945) was an American suffragist and civic leader. She played a significant role in the women's suffrage movement in the United States and was instrumental in the fight for women's right to vote.

Early Life[edit | edit source]

Madeleine Lemoyne Ellicott was born in 1856. She grew up in a period when the women's rights movement was gaining momentum in the United States. Her early life experiences and education influenced her later activism.

Women's Suffrage Movement[edit | edit source]

Ellicott became actively involved in the women's suffrage movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She was a prominent member of the National American Woman Suffrage Association (NAWSA), which was one of the leading organizations advocating for women's voting rights.

Civic Leadership[edit | edit source]

In addition to her work in the suffrage movement, Ellicott was a dedicated civic leader. She was involved in various community organizations and worked to improve social conditions in her community. Her leadership extended to several civic initiatives, including efforts to improve public health and education.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

Madeleine Lemoyne Ellicott's contributions to the women's suffrage movement and her civic leadership left a lasting impact on American society. Her efforts helped pave the way for the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.

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