Leonora Barry (aug 13, 1849 – jul 18, 1923)
Description:
Leonora M. Kearney Barry was born in County Cork, Ireland, to John and Honor Granger Kearney. As the only woman to hold national office within the Knights of Labor, she brought attention to the conditions of working women through her involvement in the labor reform movement.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 13, 1849
jul 18, 1923
~ 73 years