Catharine Bergen Jones, oldest woman voter, 1914

Catharine Bergen Jones cast her first vote (in support of liquor prohibition) in 1914, at age 97. Her obituary described her as one of “Springfield’s best known and most interesting characters.” See Women’s vote history, Sangamon County.

This entry has been updated to correct the spelling of Mrs. Jones’ first name. 

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