Link Myrtle C. Manigault Stratton was a native of Philadelphia although at the time of the organization she was living across the river in Camden, New Jersey, and she continued her residence in that locality. Link Stratton attended High School for Girls in Philadelphia and Glassboro State Teachers College where she majored in elementary education.  She did post-graduate study at Temple University, Vassar, and the University of Pennsylvania.  Link Stratton was a member of the Hostesses, the Sunday Niters, Friends of Fellowship, the Mothers Study Club, Book and Theater, Bidders, and Jack and Jill. 

She is a communicant of St. Augustine P.E. Church in Camden. Link Stratton has one daughter, Meryle Anne (Billie) Manigault, M.D., who practices in Germany. Link Stratton served as the first national corresponding secretary and as president of the Philadelphia Chapter.