Elizabeth Piper Ensley
Elizabeth Piper Ensley | |
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| Born | Elizabeth Piper January 19, 1847 |
| Died | February 23, 1919 (aged 72) Denver, Colorado, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | Women's suffrage |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Elizabeth Piper Ensley (January 19, 1847 – February 23, 1919), was an educator and an African-American suffragist. Born in Massachusetts, Ensley was a teacher on the eastern coast of the country. She moved to Colorado where she achieved prominence as a leader in the Colorado suffrage movement. She was also a journalist, activist, and a leader and founder of local women's clubs.