Frances Willard By Treasure Holiday Period: 1839 to 1898 Frances Willard lifespan 1859 Frances graduated from college 1871 Frances Willard was appointed Dean of Women. 1874 Willard's ideas clashed with those of the university president 1879 Willard became president of the national WCTU and remained president 1888 She participated in the founding of the National Council of Women in and served one year as its first president
