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Birth
Susan was born on this day in Adams MA. She grew up in a Quaker family. -
Moved
Susan's family moved from Masachusets to Battensville, New York. -
New Position
In 1839 Susan had a new position as a Quaker seminary in New Rochelle, New York. -
A Society
Susan's attempt to speak at a temperance meeting in Albany prompted her to organize the Woman’s New York State Temperance Society, and pushed Anthony farther in the direction of women’s rights advocacy. -
Corresponding Somthing New
In 1866 Susan became corresponding secretary of the newly formed American Equal Rights Association. -
Woman Suffrage Convention
In January 1869 Susan organized a woman suffrage convention in Washington, D.C. because she wanted women to have rights. -
Retired
In 1900, at age 80, Susan retired from the presidency of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. -
Death
Susan died on this day in Rochester, New York. She was only 86 years old when she died.