Carrie C. Holly
American politician
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| Intro | American politician | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Politician | |
| Work field | Politics | |
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| Birth | 15 July 1866, New York City, United States of America | |
| Death | 13 July 1943 (aged 77 years) | |
| Star sign | Cancer |
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Biography
Caroline Clyde Holly (July 15, 1866 – July 13, 1943) was an American politician in the state of Colorado.
Legislative career
Colorado became the first state in which women obtained the right to vote through popular election in 1893. The following year, on November 6, 1894, three women were elected to serve in the Colorado House of Representatives. Besides Holly, they included Clara Cressingham and Frances S. Klock. All three were Republicans and were sworn into office in 1895. Each served one term, from 1895 to 1896.