Elizabeth Clarke Wolstenholme-Elmy was a formidable figure in the history of women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. Despite facing the challenges of a limited formal education, she became a lifelong campaigner and organizer for women's rights. Her efforts were instrumental in the passage of significant legislation such as The Married Women's Property Act of 1882 and the Guardianship of Infants Act of 1886. A pioneer in addressing issues like marital rape, she advocated for women's political, economic, educational, and bodily autonomy over five decades. Elizabeth's work, often overshadowed by her unconventional attitudes towards sex and her atheism, was driven by a deeply felt empathy and a commitment to social improvement. Her legacy is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact one individual can have on the course of history.
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Baptism: 15 Dec 1833 in Eccles.
Siblings (other known): Joseph (1829-1891).
Children (known): Frank Wolstenholme (1875-1927).
Res. 06.06.1841: ?
Res. 30.03.1851: ?
Res. 07.04.1861: Boothstown Lane, Worsley, Barton upon Irwell. Occ: School Mistress.
Res. 02.04.1871: Moody Hall, Moody St., Congleton, Cheshire. Occ: School Mistress.
Marriage: 1874 to Benjamin Elmy in Kensington, London.
Res. 03.04.1881: Buxton House, Buxton Rd., Buglawton, Congleton, Cheshire. Occ: Secretary to Married Women's ? Property Commitee.
Res. 05.04.1891: Buxton House, Buxton Rd., Buglawton, Congleton.
Res. 31.03.1901: ----------do----------
Res. 02.04.1911: ----------do----------
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Clarke_Wolstenholme_Elmy
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Cremation: 15 Mar 1918
Elizabeth Clarke Wolstenholme-Elmy was a formidable figure in the history of women's suffrage in the United Kingdom. Despite facing the challenges of a limited formal education, she became a lifelong campaigner and organizer for women's rights. Her efforts were instrumental in the passage of significant legislation such as The Married Women's Property Act of 1882 and the Guardianship of Infants Act of 1886. A pioneer in addressing issues like marital rape, she advocated for women's political, economic, educational, and bodily autonomy over five decades. Elizabeth's work, often overshadowed by her unconventional attitudes towards sex and her atheism, was driven by a deeply felt empathy and a commitment to social improvement. Her legacy is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact one individual can have on the course of history.
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Baptism: 15 Dec 1833 in Eccles.
Siblings (other known): Joseph (1829-1891).
Children (known): Frank Wolstenholme (1875-1927).
Res. 06.06.1841: ?
Res. 30.03.1851: ?
Res. 07.04.1861: Boothstown Lane, Worsley, Barton upon Irwell. Occ: School Mistress.
Res. 02.04.1871: Moody Hall, Moody St., Congleton, Cheshire. Occ: School Mistress.
Marriage: 1874 to Benjamin Elmy in Kensington, London.
Res. 03.04.1881: Buxton House, Buxton Rd., Buglawton, Congleton, Cheshire. Occ: Secretary to Married Women's ? Property Commitee.
Res. 05.04.1891: Buxton House, Buxton Rd., Buglawton, Congleton.
Res. 31.03.1901: ----------do----------
Res. 02.04.1911: ----------do----------
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Clarke_Wolstenholme_Elmy
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Cremation: 15 Mar 1918
Inscription
On the 12th inst at Nurse Macneary's nursing home, 231 and 233 Upper Brook Street, Elizabeth Clarke Wolstenholme ELMY. Funeral service Crematorium on Saturday next, twelve o'clock. Inquiries William Dent, 183 and 185 Oxford Road, Tel. 5217 Central. (Manchester Guardian Fri 15 Mar 1918).
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