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  Rebecca Laing Rainey (born c.1896) — also known as Mrs. Clem Rainey — of Dawson, Terrell County, Ga. Born in Georgia, about 1896. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1940; member of Georgia state house of representatives from Terrell County, 1947-49; resigned 1949. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Nikki T. Randall — of Macon, Bibb County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy Vivian Rawls (1926-1985) — also known as Nancy V. Rawls — of Georgia; Florida; Westport, Fairfield County, Conn. Born in Clearwater, Pinellas County, Fla., January 24, 1926. Daughter of Eugene Rawls and Vivian Rawls. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Togo, 1974-76; Ivory Coast, 1979-83. Female. Died, in Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk, Fairfield County, Conn., April 13, 1985 (age 59 years, 79 days). Burial location unknown.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Kathy Reynolds — of Greensboro, Greene County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Capers Rice — of Vidalia, Toombs County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Ruby Robinson — of Brunswick, Glynn County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carolyn Roddy — of Marietta, Cobb County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sally Roettger-Harrell — of DeKalb County, Ga. Democrat. Social worker; member of Georgia state house of representatives 62nd District, 2001. Female. Still living as of 2001.
  Dianne Rogers — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jessie S. Rose — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Rachel E. Rosenblatt — of Stockbridge, Henry County, Ga. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sally S. Rosser — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jeanette G. Rozier — of Decatur, DeKalb County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Lola Scott Russell — of Augusta, Richmond County, Ga.; Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996, 2004 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jacquelyn Harmon Saylor — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Emily Schunior — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Portia A. Scott — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 5th District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.
  Leah Ward Sears (b. 1955) — Born in Heidelberg, Germany, of American parents, June 13, 1955. Daughter of Thomas E. Sears and Onnye Jean Sears. Lawyer; justice of Georgia state supreme court, 1992-2005; chief justice of Georgia Supreme Court, 2005-. Female. African ancestry. Member, American Bar Association; National Bar Association; Alpha Kappa Alpha. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Mrs. Carl Seiler — Independent candidate for Presidential Elector for Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elaine S. Shank — of Thomasville, Thomas County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Lucy M. Sharpe — of Lithia Springs, Douglas County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Judy Simpson (born c.1944) — of Tifton, Tift County, Ga. Born about 1944. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara A. Sims — of Athens, Clarke County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carolyn W. Smalley — of Toomsboro, Wilkinson County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. A. Edward Smith — of Columbus, Muscogee County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Bernita Smith — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Faye Smith — of Milledgeville, Baldwin County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Nora Lawrence Smith — of Ashburn, Turner County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. R. D. Smith — of Fayetteville, Fayette County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Robert R. Snodgrass — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Georgia, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Mildred Sommers — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Marianne C. Spraggins — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y.; Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from New York, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Karin L. Stanford — of Athens, Clarke County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Cathey Steinberg — of Georgia. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 4th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Lena B. Stevenson — of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Connie Stokes — of Georgia. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Amanda Stone (born c.1956) — of Waynesboro, Burke County, Ga. Born about 1956. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Fred A. Stowe — of Toccoa, Stephens County, Ga. Democrat. Secretary of Georgia Democratic Party, 1937; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  E. Stephanie Stuckey — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Eugene Talmadge — of McRae, Telfair County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Mrs. Julius Y. Talmadge — of Athens, Clarke County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1948, 1952; member of Georgia state board of education 10th District, 1950. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Horacena Tate — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lucy Taylor — of Columbus, Muscogee County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marsha Taylor — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cynthia Teasley — of Georgia. Republican. Presidential Elector for Georgia, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jane Teasley — of Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Charlotte Thompson — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Julianne Thompson — of Suwanee, Gwinnett County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marge Thurman — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Georgia, 1963; member, Arrangements Committee, Democratic National Convention, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Angela Trigg — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Henry Troutman — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Member of Georgia state board of education 5th District, 1947-48. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Cynthia Tucker — of Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Jack P. Turner — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Henrietta E. Turnquest — of Georgia. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margaret Twiggs — of Augusta, Richmond County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Cicely Tyson (b. 1933) — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Born in Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., December 29, 1933. Daughter of William Tyson and Theodesia Tyson; married, November 26, 1981, to Miles Davis (jazz trumpeter). Democrat. Model; actress; speaker, Democratic National Convention, 1984. Female. African ancestry. Member, Delta Sigma Theta. Still living as of 2008.
  See also Wikipedia article — Internet Movie Database profile
  Cynthia Van Auken — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Georgia 4th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Suzi Voyles — of Sandy Springs, Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elaine T. Wade — of Georgia. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Floy D. Walker — of Blue Ridge, Fannin County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nettie Walraven — of Georgia. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Georgia, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Lane Watts — of Fayetteville, Fayette County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lillian Webb — of Norcross, Gwinnett County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Susan Weiner — of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga. Mayor of Savannah, Ga., 1992-95. Female. Still living as of 1995.
  Mrs. Lucius A. Whipple — of Cochran, Bleckley County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Betty L. Whitaker — of Doraville, DeKalb County, Ga. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Charline White (1920-1959) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga., September 1, 1920. Married to Leroy G. White. Democrat. Florist; advertising business; member of Michigan state house of representatives, 1951-59 (Wayne County 1st District 1951-54, Wayne County 11th District 1955-59); died in office 1959. Female. African ancestry. Died September 7, 1959 (age 39 years, 6 days). Burial location unknown.
  Lola Russell Wilkinson — of Georgia. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. George N. William — of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Georgia, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Betty Jo Williams — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Brenda Williams — of Stone Mountain, DeKalb County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Cheryl Williams — of Duluth, Gwinnett County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004 (alternate), 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cynthia Williams — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. George S. Williams — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Juanita Elizabeth Terry Williams (1925-2000) — of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga.; Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga.; Decatur, DeKalb County, Ga. Born January 3, 1925. Married to Hosea Lorenzo Williams. Member of Georgia state house of representatives 54th District, 1985-93. Female. African ancestry. Died, of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (a type of anemia), at Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga., August 23, 2000 (age 75 years, 233 days). Entombed at Lincoln Cemetery, Atlanta, Ga.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Patricia Wilson-Smith — of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Gene Witherspoon — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1964; Presidential Elector for Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marie G. Withington — of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Deana Womack — of Marietta, Cobb County, Ga.; Kennesaw, Cobb County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Pauline Woods — of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Catheren M. Woolard — of Georgia. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Felicia Wozniak — also known as Cookie Wozniak — of Rome, Floyd County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Annie Wright — of Augusta, Richmond County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Julia M. Wright — of Savannah, Chatham County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mae Yates — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Andrea I. Young — of Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maria Strollo Zack — of Woodstock, Cherokee County, Ga. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Georgia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

 

 


 
   
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