Lucy Stone

Lucy Stone

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American abolitionist and suffragist (1818–1893)

About Lucy Stone

Lucy Stone was an American orator, abolitionist and suffragist who was a vocal advocate for and organizer of promoting rights for women. In 1847, Stone became the first woman from Massachusetts to earn a college degree. She spoke out for women's rights and campaigned against slavery. Stone was known for using her birth name, after marriage, contrary to the custom of women taking their husband's surname.

Notable works:

Woman suffrage in New Jersey

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