Henry Stanton

Born in 1805, Henry Brewster Stanton was an American journalist, lawyer, politician, and one of the prominent voices in the fight against slavery. He studied at Rochester Academy, helped build his reputation as a lecturer for the American Anti-Slavery Society, and became known for his skill as a public speaker and writer.

Over time, he worked in journalism and law, writing for major New York newspapers and later serving in politics. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from New York and remained active in public life across several decades.

Stanton is also remembered as the husband of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, one of the leading figures of the women’s rights movement. That connection places him close to two of the defining reform currents of his era: abolition and the push for greater rights for women.