Kate Ives (b.1863-d.1927) of Newfoundland parentage, who lived in Chicago, accepted the Faith in Chicago in February. She is considered the first steadfast North American Bahá'í woman. [OBCC17, 108]
Other Canadians who accepted the Faith in Chicago were:
Paul K. Dealy (26 March)(from St. John, NB) [OBCC17]