Elizabeth Cady Stanton Elizabeth Cady was born November 12, 1815, in Johnstown, New York, to Margaret Livingston and Daniel Cady. She was the eighth of eleven children, but one of the six who lived past childhood. As a result of the loss of that many children, Elizabeth’s mother was very depressed, and withdrawn from the lives of her children. Elizabeth’s father was very absorbed in his work as a lawyer, so Elizabeth’s oldest sister, Tryphena, Tryphena’s husband, and a slave all took care of the children and many of the responsibilities of the family. From a young age, Elizabeth showed a passion for learning. She attended both Johnstown Academy and Emma Willard's Troy Female Seminary, and also received an unofficial legal education from…show more content… The Seneca Falls Convention was the first gathering devoted to women’s rights in U.S. history. It was hosted by Elizabeth and Lucretia Mott, a Quaker minister, abolitionist, and suffragette. The convention lasted two days. On the second day, Elizabeth read the “Declaration of Sentiments”. The declaration called for reforms in the legal and societal treatment of women, including gaining the right to vote. Among its words were some that mimicked the Declaration of Independence in saying “We hold these truths to be self-evident: all men and women are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” In doing this, she tied together the struggle for political freedom by American colonists, and the struggle for social equality by American…show more content… She also worked with Susan B. Anthony for the cause of black suffrage and female suffrage. Together they organized the Women’s National Loyal League in 1863. After the Civil War, they split from the American Woman Suffrage Association, which prioritized freedoms for free black men over those of women. Instead, they fought for equality for all.
Elizabeth was a pioneer in the women’s rights movement, and without her dedication to the cause, women would not have the rights they have today. Although she is very important to the cause, there is no holiday celebrating her work. There are, however, several schools and children’s centers of her namesake. I believe that because many of her efforts did not have a political impact until after her death, she is not honored with a day of remembrance or celebration. Elizabeth Cady Stanton is well-known as a suffragette, but not many people know exactly what she did or how important she
