Emmeline B. Wells

Emmeline B. Wells (1828-1921) was an influential American suffragist, editor, and advocate for women's rights, particularly in the context of the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) community. She served as the editor of the *Women's Exponent*, a publication that promoted the interests of women in Utah. Wells was a prominent figure in the fight for women's suffrage, believing in the importance of women's voices in politics. She was involved in various social reform movements and played a key role in the national suffrage movement, ultimately helping women gain the right to vote in the United States.