Minnie J. Grinstead

Minnie J. Grinstead
Minnie J. Grinstead (circa 1920)
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the Seward County, Kansas district
In office 1918–1924
Personal details
Born	(1869-09-30)September 30, 1869 Crawford County, Kansas
Died	December 24, 1925(1925-12-24) (aged 56) Liberal, Kansas
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Virgil Grinstead
Profession	teacher

Minnie J. (Johnson) Grinstead (September 30, 1869 – December 24, 1925) was an American teacher, politician, and temperance lecturer and organizer. She was the first female member of the Kansas House of Representatives.

Grinstead was born on September 30, 1869, in Crawford County, Kansas.

In September 1924, it was reported that U.S. president Calvin Coolidge was considering Grinstead to head the United States Civil Service Commission.

Grinstead died in her home on December 24, 1925, following complications (stroke) arising from a fall.