Minnie J. Grinstead | |
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.jpg) Minnie J. Grinstead (circa 1920) | |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the Seward County, Kansas district | |
| In office 1918–1924 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 30, 1869 Crawford County, Kansas |
| Died | December 24, 1925 (aged 56) Liberal, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Virgil Grinstead |
| Profession | Teacher |
Minnie J. Grinstead (née Johnson; born September 30, 1869 – December 24, 1925) was an American teacher, politician, and temperance lecturer and organizer. She was the first female member of the Kansas House of Representatives.[1] Grinstead served as a state representative from 1918 to 1924.[2] She was a Republican.
- ^ "Minnie J. Grinstead". Kansas Historical Society. February 2014.
- ^ Lori, Enicks-Kniss (2014-07-10). "The Lady from Seward" - Minnie J. Grinstead, the first woman elected to the Kansas House of Representatives (Thesis).