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Women in History

Women in History. Jane Long. 1798-1880 “Mother of Texas” Hotel in Brazoria Hosted many powerful leaders in Texas history. Had the first Anglo child in Texas. Cynthia Ann Parker. Born in 1827 Kidnapped by Comanches Indian name “ Naduah ” Son was last Comanche Chief. Ma Ferguson.

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Women in History

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  1. Women in History

  2. Jane Long • 1798-1880 • “Mother of Texas” • Hotel in Brazoria • Hosted many powerful leaders in Texas history. • Had the first Anglo child in Texas.

  3. Cynthia Ann Parker • Born in 1827 • Kidnapped by Comanches • Indian name “Naduah” • Son was last Comanche Chief

  4. Ma Ferguson • 1875-1961 • First Female Governor

  5. Lady Bird Johnson • 1912-2007 • Promoted conservationism • Promoted Highway Beautification Act of 1965 • Wildflower Preservation in Austin, TX. • Author of the White House Diary

  6. Henrietta King • 1832-1925 • She owned more than 1 million acres of land. • They developed a new breed of cattle called Santa Gertrudis Cattle. • She helped establish a town called Kingsville.

  7. Barbara Jordan • 1936-1996 • Went to law school at Boston College • Became a lawyer in Houston • Was the first black woman to serve in the Texas Legislature.

  8. Carmen Lomas Garza • 1948-Present • Artist • Kingsville, TX

  9. Laura Ingalls Wilder • 1867-1957 • Author of the famous “Little House” series.

  10. Mary Kay Ash • 1918-2001 • Cosmetic Sales Woman • Hot Wells, TX

  11. Juliette Gordon Low • 1860-1927 • Philanthropist • Started the Girl Scouts

  12. Ellen Ochoa • 1958-Present • Deputy Director – NASA • Astronaut

  13. Carrie Chapman Catt • 1859-1947 • President NAWSA • Instrumental in getting the Nineteenth Amendment passed. • Women Voters

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