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| Born | February 19, 1852 Bedfordshire, England |
| Died | January 1, 1924 (aged 71) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Spouse | Alfred W. McCune |
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Elizabeth Ann Claridge McCune (February 19, 1852 – January 1, 1924) was an unofficial Mormon missionary. Her personal missionary work led to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) allowing single women to be proselytizing missionaries beginning in 1898.[1] McCune's husband, Alfred W. McCune, was a wealthy Utah politician and businessman and she held several important positions in various organizations in Utah and for the LDS Church.
- ^ Toone, Trent (May 7, 2014). "10 Remarkable Women in LDS Church History". Deseret News. Retrieved December 24, 2015.