Background
Mistress, Mary Elizabeth Lease, was born on September 11, 1853 in Ridgway, Elk Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Honorary Joseph P. and Mary Elizabeth (Murray) Clyens.
Mistress, Mary Elizabeth Lease, was born on September 11, 1853 in Ridgway, Elk Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Honorary Joseph P. and Mary Elizabeth (Murray) Clyens.
Graduated from Saint Elizabeth’s Academy, Allegany, New New York
Made first political; made 161 speeches in Alliance campaign, 1890, resulting in retirement of Senator John Jay Ingalls. President State Board of Charities, Kansas