Grace Wilbur Trout

TROUT, WILBUR

Posted By: Anne Hermann (email)
Date: 5/22/2009 at 10:13:14

Duluth News Tribune July 5, 1913.

Mrs. George W. Trout, president of the Illinois Equal Suffrage association, is leading the suffragists of that state in preparing for a big celebration because of the recent suffrage victory. The legislature has granted the vote to women as far as the state constitution permitted. Women will be allowed to vote for presidential electors and for municipal officers but for certain other officers are withheld by the constitution. Mrs. Trout is one of the most prominent suffragists in the middle west. The suffragette victory in Illinois is the cause of much congratulation for her, as she has fought long with such others as Miss Jane Adams and Miss Catherine McCulloch. A parade in the autumn is planned.

Transcriber's Note: Grace Wilbur Trout was the daughter of Thomas and Anne (Belden) Wilbur of Maquoketa, Iowa. She was the wife of George W. Trout. I am a descendant of the Trout's. Please contact me for additional information on Grace Wilbur Trout or the descendants.
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