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Countdown to the November 8th Day of Jubilation -Part 1
November 8th, 2010 - the centennial anniversary of women's suffrage in Washington - is fast approaching! In order to keep everyone up to speed on the upcoming celebration - or jubilation - we are writing a series of 19 blog posts with information about the suffrage movement in Washington. Do you have ancestors who were part of Washington's women's suffrage movement? Tell us your stories! The year was 1854. Arthur A. Denny, a member of the first Washington Territorial Legislature, introduced an amendment for women's suffrage to a pending voting bill.
From Your Corner of Washington: Ferry County
Located in northeastern Washington and sandwiched between Okanogan County to the west and Stevens County to the east, Ferry County (population 7,800) is home to Sherman Pass, which, at 5,575 feet, is the highest drivable pass in the state. The county seat is Republic, which is also the county’s most populated town (1,005).
Tea'd off in Olympia
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Session's a wrap: Now the people speak
