About Ida L. Cummins
Lived 1853 – 1918 (aged 64). Ida L. Cummins was a suffragist, known for Children's Rights, Women's rights and Women's suffrage.
Ida L. Cummins (August 15, 1853 – February 27, 1918) was a women's rights and children's rights activist living in Des Moines, Iowa and Washington, D.C. She was the wife of Albert B. Cummins, three term governor of the state of Iowa and U.S. Senator for Iowa for 18 years. She was active in the Des Moines Women's Club and served as the 10th president from 1895 to 1896.
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Who was Ida L. Cummins?
American women's and children's rights activist (1853–1918)
When was Ida L. Cummins born?
Ida L. Cummins was born on 15 August 1853 in Eaton County, Michigan.
When did Ida L. Cummins die?
Ida L. Cummins died on 27 February 1918 in Washington, D.C..
What was Ida L. Cummins's occupation?
Ida L. Cummins was a suffragist.
What was Ida L. Cummins known for?
Ida L. Cummins was known for Children's Rights, Women's rights and Women's suffrage.
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