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Female Politicians in Ohio, B


  Dora Bachman — Progressive. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ilse Bachman — of Malta, Morgan County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Deborah Bailey — of Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ann Baird — of Troy, Miami County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Margaret Baker — of Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Genevieve Ball — of Chesterland, Geauga County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Margaret C. Bannon — of Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio. Delegate to Ohio convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carrie M. Barnes — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Candidate in primary for mayor of Toledo, Ohio, 1923. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret E. Barnes — of Oberlin, Lorain County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ava F. Barr — of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jean M. Barren — of Steubenville, Jefferson County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Catherine Barrett — of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Alice Moore Batchelder (b. 1944) — of Ohio. Born in Wilmington, New Castle County, Del., August 15, 1944. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Ohio, 1985-92; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, 1992-. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Annie Norton Battelle (1863-1925) — also known as Mrs. John G. Battelle — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Born January 26, 1863. Married to John Gordon Battelle (1845-1918). Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1924; member of Republican National Committee from Ohio, 1924. Female. Died March 23, 1925 (age 62 years, 56 days). Entombed in mausoleum at Green Lawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio.
  Dorotha Baum — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Eleanor Bearden — of Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Lillian J. Beatley — of Russells Point, Logan County, Ohio. Born in Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Joyce Beatty — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Lee Beckstedt — of Norwood, Hamilton County, Ohio. Independent candidate for mayor of Norwood, Ohio, 1995. Female. Still living as of 1995.
  Cecile Beckwith — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Sandra Shank Beckwith (b. 1943) — of Ohio. Born in Norfolk, Va., February 4, 1943. Lawyer; municipal judge in Ohio, 1977-79, 1982-87; common pleas court judge in Ohio, 1987-89; U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, 1992-. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Harriet Begala — of Kent, Portage County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sarah Bender — of Medina, Medina County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Deborah Benning — of Yellow Springs, Greene County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Benson — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Audrey Bentz — of Centerville, Belmont County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara L. Beran — U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio, 1993. Female. Still living as of 1993.
  Jennie Berliant — of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marsha L. Berzon (b. 1945) — Born in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, April 17, 1945. Lawyer; Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, 2000-. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Jennifer Best — of Dublin, Franklin County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Connie M. Beum — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Biehl — of Marietta, Washington County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Anna E. Bilinski — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary B. Billingslea — of Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Debbie Bindas — of Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lila Black — of Avon Lake, Lorain County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1960, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Angela Blackburn — of Huber Heights, Montgomery County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marian D. Blair — of Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1952 (alternate), 1956 (alternate), 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Mrs. R. M. Blakemore — of Cuyahoga Falls, Summit County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Babette Blaushild — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mabel Thorp Boardman — of Washington, D.C. Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Great-granddaughter of Elijah Boardman. Member, Board of Incorporators, Red Cross, 1900; also served as Red Cross national secretary; member District of Columbia board of commissioners, 1920-21. Female. Episcopalian. Burial location unknown.
  See also Boardman family of Connecticut
  Mary R. Boardman — of Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jessica Boebel — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Frances Payne Bolton (1885-1977) — also known as Frances P. Bolton; Frances Payne Bingham — of Lyndhurst, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, March 29, 1885. Granddaughter of Henry B. Payne; daughter of Charles William Bingham and Mary Perry (Payne) Bingham; married, September 14, 1907, to Chester Castle Bolton; mother of Oliver Payne Bolton. Republican. Member of Ohio Republican State Central Committee, 1938-40; U.S. Representative from Ohio 22nd District, 1940-69; delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1948 (speaker), 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968. Female. Presbyterian. Member, League of Women Voters; National Trust for Historic Preservation; Daughters of the American Revolution. First woman member of Congress to head a mission abroad, 1955. Died in Lyndhurst, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, March 9, 1977 (age 91 years, 345 days). Interment at Lake View Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.
  See also Bolton-Payne family of Ohio
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Alice Bond — of Dublin, Franklin County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Whitaker Bono (b. 1961) — also known as Mary Bono; Mary Whitaker; Mary Bono Mack — of Palm Springs, Riverside County, Calif. Born in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, October 24, 1961. Married 1986 to Sonny Bono; married, November 24, 2001, to Glenn Baxley; married, December 15, 2007, to Connie Mack IV. Republican. U.S. Representative from California, 1998-2008 (44th District 1998-2003, 45th District 2003-08). Female. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Sheppard-Arnold-Mack-Bono family of Texas
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Ella Alexander Boole (1858-1952) — also known as Ella A. Boole; Ella Alexander — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Born in Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio, July 26, 1858. Daughter of Col. Isaac N. Alexander and Rebecca (Alban) Alexander; married, July 3, 1883, to Rev. William H. Boole (died 1896). President, Women's Christian Temperance Union; candidate for U.S. Senator from New York, 1920 (Republican primary), 1920 (Prohibition); Dry candidate for delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Member, Women's Christian Temperance Union. Died, of a stroke, in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., March 13, 1952 (age 93 years, 231 days). Burial location unknown.
  Joann Boscia — of Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Barbara A. Bouckaert — Republican. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Blanche M. Bowman — of Bellevue, Huron County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Yelena Boxer — of Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Barbara Boyd — of Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary O. Boyle — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1996, 2000 (alternate); candidate for U.S. Senator from Ohio, 1998. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Judy Brachman — of Bexley, Franklin County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jennette Bradley — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lydia Bradner — of Shaker Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Melanie Braithwaite — of Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Jo Branstool — of Utica, Licking County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sandra Brasington — of West Carrollton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marie Caroline Brehm (1859-1926) — also known as Marie C. Brehm — of Long Beach, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born in Sandusky, Erie County, Ohio, June 30, 1859. Daughter of William Henry Brehm and Elizabeth (Rhode) Brehm. Lecturer; Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1902, 1904, 1908; Prohibition candidate for Vice President of the United States, 1924. Female. Presbyterian. Member, Women's Christian Temperance Union. Died January 26, 1926 (age 66 years, 210 days). Burial location unknown.
  Mildred Brewer — of Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Netti E. Brewer — of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mary Adelaide Briggs — also known as Mary A. Briggs — of Ohio. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 1992, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Kaye M. Britton — of Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Dora Bronston — of Middletown, Butler County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mary Willard Brooks (1864-1948) — also known as Mary Naomi Willard; Mrs. Bryant B. Brooks — of Casper, Natrona County, Wyo. Born in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio, June 10, 1864. Daughter of Lockhart D. Willard and Olive Hester (Clark) Willard; married, March 11, 1886, to Bryant Butler Brooks. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Wyoming, 1924; delegate to Republican National Convention from Wyoming, 1924. Female. Died February 6, 1948 (age 83 years, 241 days). Interment at Highland Cemetery, Casper, Wyo.
  Rhoda Brooks — of Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Edna R. Brown — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Emma Brown — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Katharine Kennedy Brown (1891-1986) — also known as Katharine Kennedy; Mrs. Kleon Thaw Brown — of Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. Born in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, July 16, 1891. Daughter of Grafton Claggett Kennedy (1859-1909) and Louise (Achey) Kennedy (1860-1945); married, April 20, 1921, to Kleon Thaw Brown (died 1925). Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1928 (alternate), 1932, 1944, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968, 1972 (alternate); member of Ohio Republican State Central Committee, 1928-50; member of Republican National Committee from Ohio, 1932-67; Vice-Chair of Republican National Committee, 1944-52. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Daughters of the American Revolution; Junior League; Colonial Dames. Died, in the Kettering Covalescent Center nursing home, Kettering, Montgomery County, Ohio, November 10, 1986 (age 95 years, 117 days). Interment at Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio.
  Sarah Brown (born c.1945) — of Alliance, Stark County, Ohio. Born about 1945. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Alycia Broz — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jolanta Brubaker — of Canton, Stark County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Alison Brumenshenkel — of Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Shannon Brumenshenkel — of Maumee, Lucas County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jennifer Brunner — of Westerville, Franklin County, Ohio; Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1996, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Grace Bruns — of Rossford, Wood County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary R. Bubna — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Amy J. Budish — of Beachwood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Regina Burch — Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 3rd District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Josephine C. Burke — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lillian W. Burke — of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Joan A. Burkhart — of Centerville, Belmont County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Theo A. Burnett — of Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Boyle Burns — of Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio. Democrat. Vice-chair of Ohio Democratic Party, 1938-68; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940 (alternate), 1944 (alternate), 1956 (alternate), 1960, 1964 (alternate). Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Eva M. Burris — of Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Deborah Burstion-Donbraye — of Warrensville Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Presidential Elector for Ohio, 2000; delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jean Colleen Buscemi — of Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary Elizabeth Busey (1854-1930) — also known as Mary E. Busey; Mary Elizabeth Bowen; Mrs. S. T. Busey — of Urbana, Champaign County, Ill. Born in Delphi, Carroll County, Ind., June 21, 1854. Daughter of Abner H. Bowen and Catharine J. (Trawin) Bowen; married, December 25, 1877, to Samuel Thompson Busey. Republican. University of Illinois trustee, 1905-30. Female. Presbyterian. Died, in a hospital at Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, April 7, 1930 (age 75 years, 290 days). Burial location unknown.
  Mary Elizabeth Butz — of Chagrin Falls, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  L. Byerly — of Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Ohio, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Patricia Mary Byrne (b. 1925) — Born in Ohio, June 1, 1925. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Mali, 1976; Burma, 1979. Female. Still living as of 1991.

 

 


 
   
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