Edith Anna Ellis

Edith Anna Ellis (March 1, 1868 – July 31, 1940) was an American women's rights activist, writer, politician, and farmer from Tompkins County, New York. She ran for elected office with the slogan "Insist that no man shall occupy a position that a woman can fill", a quote from a War Industries Board mandate, and other wartime slogans contextualized to support women in politics.

For other people named Edith Ellis, see Edith Ellis (disambiguation).

Edith Anna Ellis
Born(1868-03-01)March 1, 1868
Varna, New York, U.S.
DiedJuly 31, 1940(1940-07-31) (aged 72)
Binghamton, New York, U.S.
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