Katherine Stoneman (April 1841 – May 19, 1925)[1] was an early 20th-century suffragist and the first woman admitted to the Bar Association in the State of New York.

Katherine (Kate) Stoneman was born on her family's farm in Busti, Chautauqua County, New York.

[3] With the help of local suffragettes, Stoneman urged for the introduction and passage of a bill to allow for the admission of all qualified applicants, regardless of race or gender.

The bill was introduced, passed, and signed by Governor David Hill on May 20, 1886, only nine days after her initial rejection.

[5] While studying law, she continued to teach at the State University of Albany and also clerked for a lawyer in the area.