Lockwood, Belva (Ann Bennett) (1830-1917)

US lawyer. She became best known for her activities on behalf of women's rights. In 1884 and 1888 she ran for president of the USA on the Equal Rights Party ticket. She lectured widely, worked for world peace, and served on the nominating committee for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Lockwood was born in Royalton, New York. After meeting Susan B Anthony, she became dedicated to fighting for women's rights. Moving to Washington, DC, in 1866, she applied for admission to a law school and was eventually awarded her degree in 1873. Her first petition to practice before the Supreme Court was denied in 1876, but in 1879, after getting Congress to pass a bill to support her, she became the first woman admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. In 1906 she won a $5 million award to the Cherokees.