About Julia Addington
Lived 1829 – 1875 (aged 46). Julia Addington was an American politician and teacher.
Julia C. Addington (June 13, 1829 – September 21, 1875) was an American elected official in Iowa. She was the first woman elected to public office in Iowa, and may have been the first woman elected to public office in the United States.
Life Addington was the daughter of William. H. Addington Sr. and Alvira Potter. She was born in New York state. During her time in office, 17 new schools were built. She retired for health reasons in 1871.
Addington died at home in Stacyville at the age of 46.
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Who was Julia Addington?
American politician (1829-1875)
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Julia Addington was born on 13 June 1829 in New York.
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Julia Addington died on 21 September 1875 in Stacyville.
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Julia Addington was a politician and teacher.
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Julia Addington was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Julia Addington. https://biography.guide/julia-addington/
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