FIRST woman to hold elected office in Texas - Lallie P. Carlisle
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The first woman to hold an elective public office in Texas was Lallie P. Carlisle, who served as Hunt County Clerk.
Waymark Code: WMAP93
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/07/2011
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The Texas Historical Marker at her grave site states the following.
"Lallie P. Carlisle(1866-1949) First woman in Texas to hold an elective public office. Upon death of her first husband, E. W. Briscoe, she was appointed, April 17, 1902, by the Commissioners' Court to complete his term as clerk of Hunt County. At that time women could not vote in Texas. A ruling by the Attorney General of Texas upheld the appointment. Mrs. Briscoe, mother of five, later married C. C. Carlisle."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Person or Group
Date of FIRST: 04/17/1902
More Information - Web URL: Not listed
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