During the 1840 presidential campaign, the whig party welcomed the participation of this group of people:

Whig Party was a political party that is vigorous in the middle of the 19th century in the United States. It is comprise of the former members of National Republican and Anti-Masonic Parties. This party is also considered as an opponent of Jacksonians. The known leaders were: Henry Clay, William Harrison, Daniel Webster, and Horace Greeley. The Whig Party was succeeded by the Republican Party and American Party.

she held meetings in her home during which women discussed scripture.