Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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Everyone is welcome here.
(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Wed, May 24 2006
Emma Daugherty Banister
Today is the birthdate of John Riley Banister, who was born in my old home state of Missouri, in 1854. John had a colorful life himself, but upon his death he inadvertently bestowed a great honor on his surviving wife, Emma. She took over his job as sheriff and became the first female in the US recorded as holding that particular title. Emma was also a busy mom, did the general office work for John when he was sheriff, taught school and dealt in real estate. It's nice to know that there really were some choice American female role models long before what we all began calling "Women's Lib".
posted at: 14:18 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
Today is the birthdate of John Riley Banister, who was born in my old home state of Missouri, in 1854. John had a colorful life himself, but upon his death he inadvertently bestowed a great honor on his surviving wife, Emma. She took over his job as sheriff and became the first female in the US recorded as holding that particular title. Emma was also a busy mom, did the general office work for John when he was sheriff, taught school and dealt in real estate. It's nice to know that there really were some choice American female role models long before what we all began calling "Women's Lib".
posted at: 14:18 | category: /Miscellaneous | link to this entry
