Sarah Lees
English Liberal politician, activist and philanthropist (1842–1935) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Dame Sarah Anne Lees DBE DStJ (née Buckley; 13 November 1842 – 14 April 1935) of Werneth Park, Oldham, was an English Liberal politician, activist, and philanthropist who was the first female councillor elected in Lancashire (1907–19) and the first female Mayor of Oldham (1910–11), only the second woman in England to hold such a position.[1]
Quick Facts Mayor of Oldham, Preceded by ...
Sarah Anne Lees | |
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Mayor of Oldham | |
In office 9 November 1910 (1910-11-09) – 1911 | |
Preceded by | William Schofield |
Succeeded by | Frederick Graham Isherwood |
Councillor for Hollinwood, Oldham | |
In office 1907–1919 | |
Succeeded by | Marjory Lees |
Personal details | |
Born | Sarah Anne Buckley (1842-11-13)13 November 1842 Oldham, Lancashire, England |
Died | 14 April 1935(1935-04-14) (aged 92) Oldham, Lancashire, England |
Political party | Liberal Party |
Spouse | Charles Edward Lees |
Children | Dorothy Lees Marjorie Lees |
Relatives | John Frederick Lees |
Residence | Werneth Park |
Occupation | |
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