What surname did Lucy Stone use after marriage?
Her husband's surname
Her maiden name
A hyphenated surname
She didn't use a last name
Answer
Lucy Stone, a suffragist and abolitionist, was known for her activism in both movements and her rejection of the traditional marriage contract. When she married Henry Blackwell in 1855, she refused to take his name, keeping her maiden name. This act was considered radical at the time and was seen as a way to assert her independence and equality.
A Revolutionary Rebel: The Extraordinary Legacy of Lucy Stone
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