Hortense Sparks Ward

1872–1944 (age 72)

Biography

Hortense Sparks Ward, born in 1872, broke barriers in Texas law, becoming the state's first female lawyer and later the first woman to serve as a notary public, and she used her position to champion broader civic participation for women.

She worked on suffrage, supported wartime relief, and drew recognition for her tireless advocacy, leaving a lasting impression on legal and civic circles, and Hollywood Cemetery is now the place where her pioneering spirit rests.

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