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Harriet Forten Purvis (Birth/Death)

Today marks the death of Harriet Forten Purvis (1810-1875). Typically, we ask you to join in the celebration of a birth, but Harriet’s birthday is unknown, but her contributions to the rights we enjoy today are worthy of remembrance. Improving the civil and voting rights of others was a family tradition for Harriet and her relatives:

** Daughter of Charlotte Valdine Forten (1st generation suffragist)

** Sister of Sarah Forten Purvis and Margaret Forten (2nd generation suffragists)

** Mother to Hattie Purvis (3rd generation suffragist)

** Aunt of Charlotte Forten Grimke (3rd generation suffragist)

** Wife of Robert Purvis Sr ** (instrumental in development of the Underground Railroad)

Learn more:

-- LOC: https://www.loc.gov/exhibitions/women-fight-for-the-vote/about-this-exhibition/more-to-the-movement/harriet-forten-purvis/

-- PBS: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part3/3p477.html

-- Turning Point: https://suffragistmemorial.org/harriet-forten-purvis-1810-1875/

-- Women History: https://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2016/08/harriet-forten-purvis.html
When:
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
LWV Texas
5124721100 (p)
Category:
Historical Dates
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