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Tuesday, August 17, 2004

August 17: This day at law ~ First woman magistrate in the US appointed
Bernard Hibbitts at 12:01 AM ET

On August 17, 1870, Esther Morris became the first woman magistrate in America when she was appointed Justice of the Peace for South Pass City, Wyoming. Learn more about Esther Morris.



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