The first female minister of a major church was Olympia Brown. Not only was she a minister of the Universalist church, but also one of the leading advocates for women's suffrage. She lived to see the passage of the 19th amendment which gave women the right to vote in America.
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Great.
Great to see a woman in these positions!
She's my heroe!
Nico
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wow great woman.
Some people are really ahead of their time aren't they? These folks are among the most courageous people who've ever lived.
She knew what had to be done
Very cool. Sad to admit I've never heard of her til now.
A great pioneer that not nearly enough people have heard of.
I haven´t heard about her. Very interesting to know this woman. Kisses:)
Wow...it's sad to admit I hadn't heard of her until this post, especially considering the great thing she did. - Tasha xxx
great post!
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I've never heard of her before. I'm sure she was a great lady though!
go olivia!
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