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Elizabeth Cady Stanton was born on this day, in Johnstown, New York.
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As a fifteen year old, Elizabeth Cady Stanton wanted to continue on with her male classmates to go on to Union College, but at that time females were not admitted to any American colleges.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton marries Henry B. Stanton, who was an abolitionist leader.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton went to the World Anti-Slavery Convention in London, 1840. Women were excluded from speaking at the convention. There she mett Lucretia Mott, who she would later work with in the fight for woman's rights.
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The Act, which Elizabeth Cady Stanton lobbied for, that allowed married women to own personal & real property.
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The first Women's Rights Convention took place at Seneca Falls, New York.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton invited Susan B. Anthony and Lucy Stone to her home. They soon became very close friends.
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On Elizabeth Cady Stanton's 80th birthday, New York honoured her with the declaration of Stanton Day.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies at age 87.
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On this date, women finally got the right to vote.
