Mary Garrett Hay

For the other American suffragist (1854-1915), see Mary Garrett.
Mary Garrett Hay
Born(1857-08-20)August 20, 1857
Charlestown, Indiana, US
DiedAugust 29, 1928(1928-08-29) (aged 71)
Pelham, New York, US
Occupation(s)Suffragist
Community organizer
PartnerCarrie Chapman Catt
Mary Garrett Hay on the telephone in 1918
Mary Garrett Hay on the telephone in 1918

Mary Garrett Hay (August 20, 1857 – August 29, 1928) was an American suffragist and community organizer. She served as president of the Women's City Club of New York, the Woman Suffrage Party and the New York Equal Suffrage League. Hay was known for creating woman's suffrage groups across the country. She was also close to the notable suffragist, Carrie Chapman Catt, with one contemporary, Rachel Foster Avery, stating that Hay "really loves" Catt.[1]

  1. ^ Rupp 1997, p. 585.