Uyen's Timeline

  • 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.