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Female Politicians in Pennsylvania, B


  Claire M. Bachman — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Catherine Baker-Knoll — of McKees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mina Baker-Knoll — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Ellen Balchunis-Harris — also known as Mary Ellen Balchunis — of Wayne, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Crystal A. Baldwin — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jane Ellen Ball — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Karen Susan Ball — also known as Karen Ball — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1992; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Grace Bambling — Socialist. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 36th District, 1926. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy Baran — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Loretta Barbee-Dare — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lillian M. Barclay — of North Wales, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Jacqueline D. Barnes — of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Susie H. Barnes — Socialist Labor candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Ethel Barnett — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lynne Barrack — of Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Cindy M. Bass — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sarah K. Bathgate — of Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Beverly Batoff — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Deborah A. Batts (b. 1947) — of New York. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., April 13, 1947. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, 1994-. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2000.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Cynthia Baughman — of Douglassville, Berks County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy B. Baulis — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Rena Baumgartner — of Kunkletown, Monroe County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Frances Catherine Baur (b. 1949) — also known as Frances C. Baur — of McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., February 21, 1949. Daughter of Robert Matthew Baur and Louise (Owen) Baur. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Americans for Democratic Action. Still living as of 1973.
  Ella H. Bayliss — of Titusville, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Elaine V. Beadling — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1946-51. Female. Still living as of 1951.
  Linda Bebko-Jones — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Henrietta Wickey Beck — of Middletown, Dauphin County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Julia H. Beck — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary V. Beck (1908-2005) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Ford City, Armstrong County, Pa., February 29, 1908. Daughter of Michael Beck and Anna (Woytowych) Beck. Democrat. Social worker; lawyer; member, Detroit City Council, 1950-70 (first woman to be elected); candidate in primary for U.S. Representative from Michigan 16th District, 1950; candidate in primary for mayor of Detroit, Mich., 1969. Female. Eastern Orthodox. Ukrainian ancestry. Died, in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton Township, Macomb County, Mich., January 30, 2005 (age 97 years, 0 days). Interment at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, South Bound Brook, N.J.
  Campaign slogan (1969): "Sweep the Deck with Mary Beck."
  Lorraine C. Bednarek — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dianne M. Beecher — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margaret S. Beegle — of Holicong, Bucks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Stephannie Beemer — of Parkesburg, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sally Beene — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. J. H. Beitler — of Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Jean Beloff — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Irene Benedetti — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joanne Kleinhofer Benjamin (b. 1945) — also known as Joanne Kleinhofer — of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, Calif. Born in Abington, Montgomery County, Pa., March 20, 1945. Daughter of Burkhart A. Kleinhofer and Marie Elizabeth (Liggett) Kleinhofer; married, June 24, 1967, to James Edward Benjamin. Democrat. School teacher; mayor of Los Gatos, Calif., 1984-85, 1988-90. Female. Episcopalian. Member, American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Junior League. Still living as of 1990.
  Barbara Y. Benner — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960, 1964, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Irene Bennett — of Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Verna Z. Bennett — of Indiana, Indiana County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960 (alternate), 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Anndrea M. Benson — Green. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 3rd District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Helen Berger — of Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Lillian D. Bergey — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Muriel Berman — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lillian Bernardi — of Pennsylvania. Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Liz Bettinger — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Alira G. Bewley — of Geigertown, Berks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Marie M. Bickert — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940, 1944; candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Rae V. Biester — of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Eve Biskind-Klothen — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ester Bissell — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Cora M. Bixler — of Pennsylvania. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania at-large, 1918; delegate to Socialist National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1920; nominated in primary for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1926, but withdrew before election. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Clara Stevenson Black — also known as Clara S. Black — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Ella B. Black — Dry candidate for delegate to Pennsylvania convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kathy Black — Democrat. Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joylyn Blackwell — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 21st District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.
  Thais Shuler Blatnik (b. 1919) — also known as Thais Blatnik — of Triadelphia, Ohio County, W.Va.; Wheeling, Ohio County, W.Va. Born in Treveskyn, Allegheny County, Pa., November 20, 1919. Daughter of Thomas William O'Donnell and Thais O'Donnell; married to Albert M. Blatnik. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates 3rd District, 1977-78, 1981-86; defeated, 1968; member of West Virginia state senate 1st District, 1989-96; defeated, 1978; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2004. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 2004.
  Genevieve Blatt (1913-1996) — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa.; Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Born in East Brady, Clarion County, Pa., June 19, 1913. Daughter of George F. Blatt and Clara (Laurent) Blatt. Democrat. Lawyer; secretary of Pennsylvania Democratic Party, 1948; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1964; candidate for Pennsylvania state auditor general, 1952; Pennsylvania secretary of internal affairs, 1955-66; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1956; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania; candidate for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1964; state court judge in Pennsylvania, 1972-93. Female. Catholic. Member, American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Americans for Democratic Action; American Bar Association; Delta Sigma Rho; Pi Sigma Alpha. Died in a retirement home at Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pa., July 4, 1996 (age 83 years, 15 days). Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Near Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa.
  Karen Bloomingdale — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Diane Blough — of Pennsylvania. Patriot candidate for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Rose Blystone — of Cambridge Springs, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Deb Bogarde — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Leona Bogdanski — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Barbara Bohannan-Sheppard — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Mayor of Chester, Pa., 1992-95. Female. Still living as of 1995.
  Avis Thayer Bohlen (b. 1940) — also known as Avis T. Bohlen — Born in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pa., April 20, 1940. Daughter of Charles Eustis Bohlen and Avis Howard (Thayer) Bohlen (1912-1981); niece of Charles Wheeler Thayer; married to David Calleo. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria, 1996-99. Female. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Still living as of 2009.
  See also Emmet-Eustis-Slidell-Bohlen family of New York
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier
  Cheryl Bohn — of State College, Centre County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rosemary Boland — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Veronica Grace Boland (1899-1982) — also known as Veronica G. Boland; Veronica Barrett — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Born in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa., March 18, 1899. Married, October 27, 1931, to Patrick Joseph Boland. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 11th District, 1942-43. Female. Died in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa., June 19, 1982 (age 83 years, 93 days). Interment at Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, Pa.
  See also Boland family of Pennsylvania
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Dolores M. Bold — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Susan Ritchie Bolton (b. 1951) — of Arizona. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., 1951. Lawyer; superior court judge in Arizona, 1989-2000; U.S. District Judge for Arizona, 2000-. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Karen L. Borski — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Michelle Bortner — of York, York County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lisa M. Boscola — of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1995-98; Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania, 1996; member of Pennsylvania state senate 18th District, 1999-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Italian ancestry. Member, League of Women Voters; Jaycees; American Association of University Women. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Bowen — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margaret H. Bowers — of Allegheny County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 40th District, 1934. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Diane Bowman — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carolyn Boyce — Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Queen Victoria C. Boyd — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rita M. Boyle — of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Yvonne Bozinski — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Gussie Bradley — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Helen Brady — of St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Pa. Burgess of St. Clair, Pennsylvania, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Constance D. Braendel — of Malvern, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Chester County 2nd District, 1960; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Ann Brancato — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Robin Braverman — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Evelyn Brehm — of Washington, Washington County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Julie P. Brennan — of State College, Centre County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary H. Brennan — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Carol A. Briaka — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Margaret P. Britter — of Wallingford, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Florence A. Brockett — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marjorie Broderick — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Anita Blumstein Brody (b. 1937) — Born in New York City (unknown county), N.Y., 1937. Lawyer; common pleas court judge in Pennsylvania, 1981-92; U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1992-. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  See also federal judicial profile
  Bertha Brown — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Gladys Brown — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Judy Brown — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lynette Brown — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Alice Brown — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Melissa Brown — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 13th District, 2002, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Greta Browne — Green. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 15th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Janet K. Browne — of West Chester, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Joan Bruce — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Miranda J. Bryan — of Pennsylvania. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 4th District, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy Buchanan — of Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Vera Daerr Buchanan (1902-1955) — also known as Vera Buchanan; Vera Daerr — of McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in Wilson (now part of Clairton), Allegheny County, Pa., July 20, 1902. Daughter of John Daerr and Jennie (Leasure) Daerr; married, January 4, 1929, to Frank Buchanan. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, 1951-55 (33rd District 1951-53, 30th District 1953-55); died in office 1955. Female. Died in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa., November 26, 1955 (age 53 years, 129 days). Interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, near McKeesport, Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pa.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Roxanne Buckels — of Imperial, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  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
  Ida Buick — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 2nd District, 1926. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sara T. Bullock — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940 (alternate), 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Anna Burger — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000, 2004; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 2004; member of Democratic National Committee from District of Columbia, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lois Burkholder — of Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Kathleen H. Burkley — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Keri Burkley — of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marie Fong Burns — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ann Marie Bursis — also known as Ann M. Bursis — of Honesdale, Wayne County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972, 1996, 2004 (alternate), 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Hannah Byrd — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Lottie J. Byrd — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

 

 


 
   
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