Linda Deziah Jennings

Linda Deziah Jennings (1870–1932) was an American women's suffrage activist and cookbook editor, based in Washington state.

Early life

In 1870, Linda Deziah Jennings was born in New Jersey. Her parents were Isaac Jennings and Margaret James. The family then moved to LaConner, Washington. Her father farmed on Whidbey Island, and he then relocated the family to Ridgeview area. In 1893, Jennings attended the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago.

In 1908, Jennings served as the editor for Washington Women's Cook Book. The book was dedicated to “the first woman who realized that half the human race were not getting a square deal, and who had the courage to voice a protest.”

The inclusion of recipes helped soften the political message of the book, thereby making it more palpable to some women.

In 1976, the book was republished as part of Equal Rights Amendment advocacy.

Death In 1932, Jennings died in Washington state.

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