Sarah Ellen Kellogg (née Carr, June 21, 1870 – May 21, 1957)[1] was an American politician, postmaster, and a real estate agent in California.[2] She was elected in 1930 to California's 51st State Assembly district which encompasses parts of western Los Angeles;[3][4] where she served from January 5, 1931, to January 2, 1933. She was active in Republican circles, women's clubs, and civic groups.[3]

Sarah Ellen Kellogg
Member of the California State Assembly from the 51st district
In office
January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933
Preceded byZ. S. Leymel
Succeeded byWilliam Moseley Jones
Personal details
Born
Sarah Ellen Carr

June 21, 1870
Olean, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 21, 1957
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeCalvary Cemetery (Los Angeles)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseFrederick A. Kellogg
OccupationPolitician, postmaster, real estate agent

Biography

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She was born on June 21, 1870, in Olean, New York.[5] She married Frederick A. Kellogg, an early real estate agent in the Van Nuys neighborhood.[6] They lived in Los Angeles.[7]

Kellogg was the third president of the Women's Club of Van Nuys, from 1916 to 1918;[6] and she was the founder of the Republican Women's Clubs of the San Fernando Valley.[5][8]

Kellogg was elected to California's 51st State Assembly district which encompasses parts of western Los Angeles;[3] where she served from January 5, 1931, to January 2, 1933. In January 1933, she started working as a postmaster.[9][10] Kellogg also worked for 12 years at the California State Board of Equalization.[11]

Kellogg died on May 21, 1957, in Los Angeles,[6] and is buried at Calvary Cemetery in East Los Angeles.

References

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  1. ^ "Mrs. Sarah E . Kellogg". The Los Angeles Times. May 25, 1957. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Will Open Real Estate Office in Former Location". The Van Nuys News. October 30, 1933. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ a b c "Former Members". California Legislative Women's Caucus.
  4. ^ "Lady Legislator Believes Capitol Needs More Ladies". Redwood City Tribune. March 10, 1950. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b "Sarah E. Kellogg". JoinCalifornia.
  6. ^ a b c "Obituary for Sarah E. Kellogg". The Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet. May 23, 1957. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Cox, Elizabeth (April 18, 1996). Women, State, and Territorial Legislators, 1895-1995: A State-by-state Analysis, with Rosters of 6,000 Women. McFarland & Company. pp. 65–66. ISBN 978-0-7864-0078-2 – via Google Books.
  8. ^ "Mrs. Kellogg May Announce for Assembly". The Van Nuys News. May 31, 1934. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Returns to State Capitol Saturday". The Van Nuys News. February 27, 1933. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ "This Week 1933". The Van Nuys News and Valley Green Sheet. January 19, 1943. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ "Garden Club Will Sponsor Second Annual Flower Tea". The Los Angeles Times. April 8, 1945. Retrieved April 19, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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California Assembly
Preceded by California State Assemblyman, 51st District
January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933
Succeeded by