About Rachel Foster Avery
Lived 1858 – 1919 (aged 60). Rachel Foster Avery was an American suffragist.
Rachel Foster Avery (December 30, 1858 – October 26, 1919) was active in the American women's suffrage movement during the late 19th century, working closely with Susan B. Anthony and other movement leaders. She rose to be corresponding secretary of the National American Woman Suffrage Association and played a key role in organizing meetings across the country.
Avery participated in suffragist organizing at the state level as well, and ran the Pennsylvania Woman Suffrage Association in 1908.
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Who was Rachel Foster Avery?
American suffragist (1858–1919)
When was Rachel Foster Avery born?
Rachel Foster Avery was born on 30 December 1858 in Pittsburgh.
When did Rachel Foster Avery die?
Rachel Foster Avery died on 26 October 1919 in Philadelphia.
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Rachel Foster Avery was a suffragist.
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Rachel Foster Avery was American.
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