Minnie J. Grinstead

Minnie J. Grinstead

Minnie J. Grinstead (circa 1920)
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives
from the Seward County, Kansas district
In office
1918–1924
Personal details
Born (1869-09-30)September 30, 1869
Crawford County, Kansas
Died December 24, 1925(1925-12-24) (aged 56)
Liberal, Kansas
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Virgil Grinstead
Profession teacher

Minnie J. (Johnson) Grinstead (September 30, 1869 – December 24, 1925) was an American teacher, politician, and temperance lecturer and organizer. She was the first female member of the Kansas House of Representatives.[1]

Biography

Grinstead was born on September 30, 1869, in Crawford County, Kansas.[1][2][3]

In September 1924, it was reported that U.S. president Calvin Coolidge was considering Grinstead to head the United States Civil Service Commission.[2]

Grinstead died in her home on December 24, 1925, following complications (stroke[4]) arising from a fall.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 "Minnie J. Grinstead". Kansas Historical Society. February 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Enicks-Knissr, Lori Lynn (April 2014). "The Lady from Seward" – Minnie J. Grinstead, the First Woman Elected to the Kansas House of Representatives (PDF) (M.A. thesis). Emporia State University.
  3. ↑ "KANSAS WOMAN ELECTED. - Mrs. Grinstead Will Be First of Sex in the Legislature.". New York Times. 25 November 1918. Retrieved 21 December 2015. (subscription required (help)).
  4. ↑ "Kansas Woman Jurist Dies". Springfield Missouri Republican. 26 Dec 1925. p. 8. Retrieved 21 December 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
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