Early Life
Where was Charlotte Ray born?
New York
What was Ray well known for in college?
Having a quick understanding of law terms and laws.
Who was the women in the case that helped build fame for Charlotte Ray?
Martha Gadley
How many sibling did Charlotte Ray have?
7
What was Ray's reputation in the community after setting up her law practice?
Skilled, hard-working, and smart
Where did Charlotte Ray move after he business failed?
Brooklyn, New York
What year was Charlotte Ray born?
1850
How many other women were admitted to the bar before Charlotte Ray?
2
What job did Charlotte Ray do with her sisters after moving?
Teacher
What college did Charlotte Ray apply for?
Howard University
What was Charlotte Ray apart of that allowed to be a lawyer in Washington D.C.?
The District of Columbia Bar.
What is one factor that made is very hard for Charlotte Ray to start a business?
White clients weren’t looking for an female African-American lawyer and African-American clients that could afford an attorney weren’t looking for a female lawyer. During 1873 there was an economic depression that made it very difficult to start a new business also.
What school did Charlotte Ray attend as a child?
Institute of Colored Youth
What year did Charlotte Ray graduate from Howard University?
1872
How and what year did Charlotte Ray die?
Bronchitis, 1911