Katharine Byron
American politician (1903–1976) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Katharine Byron (née Edgar; October 25, 1903 – December 28, 1976), a Democrat, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from May 27, 1941, to January 3, 1943.[1] She was the first woman elected to Congress from Maryland.[1]
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Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th district, Preceded by ...
Katharine Edgar Byron | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 6th district | |
In office May 27, 1941 – January 3, 1943 | |
Preceded by | William D. Byron |
Succeeded by | James Glenn Beall |
Personal details | |
Born | Katharine Edgar (1903-10-25)October 25, 1903 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | December 28, 1976(1976-12-28) (aged 73) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Riverview Cemetery Williamsport, Maryland, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | |
Children | 5, including Goodloe Byron |
Relatives | Louis E. McComas (grandfather) |
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