Sarah Ellen Kellogg (née Carr, June 21, 1870 – May 21, 1957)[1] was an American politician, postmaster, and a real estate agent in California.[2] She was elected in 1930 to California's 51st State Assembly district which encompasses parts of western Los Angeles;[3][4] where she served from January 5, 1931, to January 2, 1933. She was active in Republican circles, women's clubs, and civic groups.[3]
Sarah Ellen Kellogg | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 51st district | |
| In office January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Z. S. Leymel |
| Succeeded by | William Moseley Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sarah Ellen Carr June 21, 1870 Olean, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 21, 1957 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery (Los Angeles) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Frederick A. Kellogg |
| Occupation | Politician, postmaster, real estate agent |
Biography
editShe was born on June 21, 1870, in Olean, New York.[5] She married Frederick A. Kellogg, an early real estate agent in the Van Nuys neighborhood.[6] They lived in Los Angeles.[7]
Kellogg was the third president of the Women's Club of Van Nuys, from 1916 to 1918;[6] and she was the founder of the Republican Women's Clubs of the San Fernando Valley.[5][8]
Kellogg was elected to California's 51st State Assembly district which encompasses parts of western Los Angeles;[3] where she served from January 5, 1931, to January 2, 1933. In January 1933, she started working as a postmaster.[9][10] Kellogg also worked for 12 years at the California State Board of Equalization.[11]
Kellogg died on May 21, 1957, in Los Angeles,[6] and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles.
References
edit- ^ "Mrs. Sarah E . Kellogg". The Los Angeles Times. May 25, 1957. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Will Open Real Estate Office in Former Location". The Van Nuys News. October 30, 1933. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Former Members". California Legislative Women's Caucus.
- ^ "Lady Legislator Believes Capitol Needs More Ladies". Redwood City Tribune. March 10, 1950. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Sarah E. Kellogg". JoinCalifornia.
- ^ a b c "Obituary for Sarah E. Kellogg". The Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet. May 23, 1957. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Cox, Elizabeth (April 18, 1996). Women, State, and Territorial Legislators, 1895-1995: A State-by-state Analysis, with Rosters of 6,000 Women. McFarland & Company. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-0-7864-0078-2 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Mrs. Kellogg May Announce for Assembly". The Van Nuys News. May 31, 1934. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Returns to State Capitol Saturday". The Van Nuys News. February 27, 1933. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "This Week 1933". The Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet. January 19, 1943. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Garden Club Will Sponsor Second Annual Flower Tea". The Los Angeles Times. April 8, 1945. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.