Elizabeth Cady StantonElizabeth Cady Stanton was known as the "Daughter of the Revolution," who advocated for women's suffrage (Ward 92). Stanton was born on November 12, 1815 to Daniel Cady and Margaret Livingston. Daniel, his father, held the office of judge of Johnstown, New York. Unfortunately for Daniel, Margaret gave birth to only three children, two of whom died shortly after; one at birth and the other after graduation from Union College. Stanton devoted himself to Greek studies and mathematics at Johnstown Academy. She learned to ride and handle a horse and became an accomplished MP. She also took great joy in participating in various sporting activities, although her mother greatly disapproved, referring to Stanton as a "tomboy". Stanton convinced her father to allow her to attend the Troy Female Seminary, founded by Emma Willard. There Stanton studied logic, natural rights, philosophy, and physiology. Although he was not as enthusiastic about boys as his classmates, Stanton ultimately championed the cause of coeducation because "t...