Clarina Nichols

(1810 - 1885)

Born in Vermont
Passionate advocate for women’s rights and abolition of slavery
Settled in 1854 near Lawrence
Associate editor of antislavery newspaper
Lectured about equality and gained voter support
Influenced the state constitution that allowed women to vote in school elections
Helped advance human rights in Kansas

Find more about Clarina Nichols in Kansapedia.