Frances S. Klock
American politician
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Frances S. Klock (January 1, 1844 – October 6, 1908) was an American politician in the state of Colorado.[1]
BornFebruary 1, 1844
Lee, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1908 (aged 64)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Frances S. Klock | |
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| Member of the Colorado House of Representatives | |
| In office 1895–1896 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1844 Lee, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 6, 1908 (aged 64) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
Legislative career
Colorado became the first state in which women obtained the right to vote through popular election on January 7, 1893.[2] The following year, on November 6, 1894, three women were elected to serve in the Colorado House of Representatives. Besides Frances Klock, they included Clara Cressingham and Carrie C. Holly.[3] All three were Republicans and were sworn into office in 1895. Each served one term, from 1895 to 1896.