Sarah E. Anderson

Sarah Elizabeth Nelson Anderson (January 30, 1853 – December 22, 1900) was one of the women to sit on the 2nd Utah State Legislature. Just one year prior to her election, in 1895, she was described by ''The Ogden Daily Standard'' as "one of the most prominent and popular women in Ogden City and Weber County." The article also mentions her strength, both mental and physical. She challenged Charles Tyree, Odgen City's registrar, who refused to register her as a voter because of the Edmunds-Tucker Act. Her argument was taken to the territorial Supreme Court, where she ultimately lost. This did not change her desire to have a voice in government. In 1896 she joined the Utah State Legislature as one of three women to be elected there. During her service she was Chairperson of the House Committee on Public Health. She authored bills, none of which became law. Provided by Wikipedia