Portrait by Alec Grieve Copyright © Dundee City Council, McManus Galleries and Museum, 2008 Select A Story... Agnes Husband Mariote Ker An Anonymous Maidservant Frances Wright Margaret Fenwick Alice Moorhead and Emily Thomson Mary Ann Baxter Williamina Fleming Lila Clunas Margaret Fairlie Rebecca Strong Jean Thomson Mary Alcock Victoria Drummond Katharine Read Florence Horsbrugh Mary Lily Walker Mary Brooksbank Mary Slessor Mary Buick (or Buik) Bella Keyzer Ethel Moorhead Grissell Jaffray Janet Keiller Emma Caird Agnes Husband | Footstep 1 | 1852-1929 One of Dundee's first female councillors, she worked long and conscientiously on behalf of the poor and for better education. As a member of the suffrage movement, she spoke, wrote and campaigned with gusto. She also supported and encouraged her younger sisters to become involved. At the age of 74, she was awarded the Freedom of the City - you'll see her plaque beside the door of Dundee City Chambers in City Square. Next Story
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