Early Years
Born on November 12, 1815 in Johnstown, New York, Elizabeth Cady Stanton was the daughter of Margaret (formerly Livingston) and Daniel Cady (a lawyer and congressman of New York). Her father had made it clear of his preference for a son rather than a daughter. This further spurred Elizabeth's eagerness to excel in knowledge and additional "male" horizons.
In 1832, Stanton graduated from Emma Willard's Troy Female Seminary. After a visit at her reformer cousin, Gerrit Smith, she sparked an interest in the abolitionist, temperance, and women's rights movement.
Elizabeth then married reformer Henry Stanton in 1840. The couple attended the World's Anti-Slavery Convention in London as well. When they returned to the United States, the two had seven children altogether, and the family settled in Seneca Falls, New York.
In 1832, Stanton graduated from Emma Willard's Troy Female Seminary. After a visit at her reformer cousin, Gerrit Smith, she sparked an interest in the abolitionist, temperance, and women's rights movement.
Elizabeth then married reformer Henry Stanton in 1840. The couple attended the World's Anti-Slavery Convention in London as well. When they returned to the United States, the two had seven children altogether, and the family settled in Seneca Falls, New York.
Career
Elizabeth worked with many other reformers during her time, including Lucretia Mott and Susan B. Anthony. The Seneca Falls Convention was created, and there, the "Declaration of Sentiments" was born.
Additionally, Stanton focused more on the abolishment of slavery during the Civil War. After that, she became more involved with women suffrage. She and Anthony formed several organizations as well as writings that dealt with women's rights.
Additionally, Stanton focused more on the abolishment of slavery during the Civil War. After that, she became more involved with women suffrage. She and Anthony formed several organizations as well as writings that dealt with women's rights.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton's accomplishments and collaborations are described more in depth in the tabs below:
Later Years
Later on, Stanton still continued writing, and she published the History of Woman Suffrage (1881-86) and The Woman's Bible (1895 & 1898), along with the help of other ladies.
On October 26, 1902, Elizabeth sadly passed in New York City, New York due to congestive heart failure.
On October 26, 1902, Elizabeth sadly passed in New York City, New York due to congestive heart failure.