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Female Politicians in Missouri, B


  Gracia Y. Backer — of New Bloomfield, Callaway County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jean Baggerman — of Augusta, St. Charles County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Flossie A. Baird — of Lebanon, Laclede County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1948, 1952; chair of Laclede County Republican Party, 1949. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Lillian E. Baker — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Patricia Ann Baker (b. 1929) — also known as Patricia A. Baker; Patricia Ann King — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Born in St. Louis, Mo., August 23, 1929. Married 1949 to Harold Carl Baker. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1983.
  Cora Bell Ball — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Ruth Bamberger — of Missouri. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 7th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Anita Banks — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sally Barker — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Miriam Barlow (1905-1999) — also known as Miriam Adeline Jenkins — of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; Cora, Sublette County, Wyo. Born in Missouri, October 24, 1905. Married, March 19, 1930, to Norman Walker Barlow. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wyoming, 1960. Female. Died July 10, 1999 (age 93 years, 259 days). Burial location unknown.
  Kay Barnes — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Democrat. Mayor of Kansas City, Mo., 2003; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ruth Frances Barnes (1903-1980) — also known as Ruth Barnes; Ruth Frances O'Dell — of Liberty, Clay County, Mo. Born in Ray County, Mo., September 7, 1903. Daughter of Francis Marion O'Dell and Ollie Mae (Turner) O'Dell; married, November 6, 1926, to James Richard Barnes (1898-1982). Democrat. Pharmacist; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1960; vice-chair of Missouri Democratic Party, 1968-73. Female. Protestant. Died February 13, 1980 (age 76 years, 159 days). Interment at Fairview Cemetery, Liberty, Mo.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Sharon Barnes — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kitty Barns — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. R. Wilson Barrow — of Macon, Macon County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940, 1948, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Joan Barry — of Missouri. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lula M. Barry — of Jefferson City, Cole County, Mo. Democrat. Secretary of Missouri Democratic Party, 1937. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Shari Bax — of Missouri. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Lena G. Beal — of Joplin, Jasper County, Mo. Mayor of Joplin, Mo., 1973. Female. Still living as of 1973.
  Olive Bealmer — of Mexico, Audrain County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Sharon Bearden — of Piedmont, Wayne County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Ann R. Becker — of University City, St. Louis County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. Frank A. Becker — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1944, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Irene Becker — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Viola P. Beckey — of Affton, St. Louis County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Helen Beggs — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mary Virginia Bell (b. 1891) — also known as Mary V. Bell; Mary Virginia Fisher — of Culver City, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Hume, Bates County, Mo., October 3, 1891. Married to Thomas L. Bell. Republican. Owner-operator, Culver City Fireworks, 1926-44; member of California Republican State Central Committee, 1942-50; candidate for Presidential Elector for California, 1948. Female. Catholic. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Bellamy (1861-1955) — also known as Marie Godat; Mrs. Charles Bellamy — of Laramie, Albany County, Wyo. Born in Richwoods, Washington County, Mo., December 13, 1861. Daughter of Charles Augustus Godat (1808-1860) and Catherine (Horine) Godat (1822-1908); married 1886 to Charles Bellamy (1851-1934). Democrat. School teacher; member of Wyoming state house of representatives, 1911; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wyoming, 1916. Female. Swiss, Dutch, and English ancestry. First woman legislator in Wyoming. Died in Laramie, Albany County, Wyo., January 28, 1955 (age 93 years, 46 days). Burial location unknown.
  Penny D. Bennett — of Missouri. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 1996, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Iris Bernhardt (born c.1936) — of Rolla, Phelps County, Mo. Born about 1936. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sharon Beshore — of Joplin, Jasper County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. James V. Billings — of Kennett, Dunklin County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1944, 1948 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mrs. Harry Bissett — of Springfield, Greene County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mary Ellen Black — of Morley, Scott County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Meredith R. Black — of Trenton, Grundy County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Blackiston — of Missouri. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Catherine Bleish — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jean Blythe — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Mrs. E. Bockhorst — of Jefferson City, Cole County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Barbara K. Bodine (b. 1948) — Born in St. Louis, Mo., 1948. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Yemen, 1997-. Female. Member, Phi Beta Kappa. Still living as of 2001.
  Betty Boecker — of University City, St. Louis County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Jeanne F. Bojarski — of Missouri. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Missouri, 1992; candidate for U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Dorothy Booth — of Rich Hill, Bates County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mrs. Rolla Booth — of Rich Hill, Bates County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Blanche A. Borton — of Kahoka, Clark County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Lorna Bottger — of Paris, Monroe County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Bertha M. Boutell — Prohibition candidate for Missouri state auditor, 1950. Female. Still living as of 1950.
  Jerilyn Bowie-Hill — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Herndon Bowman — of New Franklin, Howard County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Eva Kelly Bowring (1892-1985) — also known as Eva Kelly; Eva Forester — of Merriman, Cherry County, Neb. Born in Nevada, Vernon County, Mo., January 9, 1892. Daughter of John F. Kelly and M. Belle (Hinkes) Kelly; married 1911 to T. F. Forester; married, April 13, 1928, to Arthur Bowring (died 1944). Republican. Rancher; U.S. Senator from Nebraska, 1954. Female. Died in Gordon, Sheridan County, Neb., January 8, 1985 (age 92 years, 365 days). Interment at Gordon Cemetery, Gordon, Neb.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Mrs. Allen Bowsher — of Clinton, Henry County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Benita Boxerman — of Missouri. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. J. I. Boyd — of Carthage, Jasper County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy E. Boyda (b. 1955) — of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kan. Born in St. Louis, Mo., August 2, 1955. Married to Steve Boyda. Democrat. Chemist; school teacher; U.S. Representative from Kansas 2nd District, 2007-; defeated, 2004; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Kansas, 2008. Female. Methodist. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Amber Boykins — of Missouri. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Marilynn Bradford — of Jefferson City, Cole County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ann Brady — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940, 1944, 1952 (alternate). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Joan Bray — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kathy Bray — of Missouri. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Gloria Brazell — of Missouri. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margaret Bresnahan — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Maude Brewer — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Dru Bridenthal — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Jean Briscoe — of New London, Ralls County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Christy Broce — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Kissie Brooks — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. Tommie Brooks — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Anna Brown — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Janie McDonald Brown — of Mt. Vernon, Lawrence County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. R. L. Brown — of Fulton, Callaway County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. John Brunner — of North Kansas City, Clay County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Beverly Buchheit — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Ada L. Buckman (1890-1982) — also known as Ada Cornelia Luedinghaus; Mrs. Clarence J. Buckman — of Langhorne, Bucks County, Pa. Born in St. Louis, Mo., August 24, 1890. Daughter of Henry J. Luedinghaus and Cornelia Engel (Reller) Luedinghaus; married, January 25, 1919, to Clarence Jay Buckman; mother of Clarence Jay Buckman, Jr. (1920-1943; U.S. Army flyer, killed in action over Europe during World War II). Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928, 1944, 1948. Female. Died in Newtown, Bucks County, Pa., June 22, 1982 (age 91 years, 302 days). Interment at Middletown Friends Cemetery, Langhorne, Pa.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Mrs. J. W. Buffington — of Mexico, Audrain County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Barbara Bunch — of Clinton, Henry County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dorothy Wright Burford — of Doniphan, Ripley County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Rowena Burger — of Oregon, Holt County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1948; chair of Holt County Republican Party, 1949. Female. Still living as of 1949.
  Helen Burke — of Overland, St. Louis County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Kathleen Burkett — of Overland, St. Louis County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Grace Semple Burlingham — of St. Louis, Mo. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Missouri, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lulu W. Burns — of Appleton City, St. Clair County, Mo. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mary Frances Burns — of Gallatin, Daviess County, Mo. Democrat. Chair of Daviess County Democratic Party, 1967. Female. Still living as of 1967.
  Mrs. William P. Burton — of Piedmont, Wayne County, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Etta Buster — of Bucklin, Linn County, Mo. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Butler — of St. Louis, Mo. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Shirley S. Butters — of Missouri. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Missouri, 1968-71. Female. Still living as of 1971.

 

 


 
   
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