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Female Politicians in Tennessee, A-C


  Brenda Ables — of Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Yvonne Acey — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Susie Alcom — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. E. C. Alexander — of Elizabethton, Carter County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary M. Anderson (1921-2005) — also known as Mary Virginia Mize — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Born February 2, 1921. Democrat. School teacher; member of Tennessee state house of representatives, 1963-64. Female. Died August 15, 2005 (age 84 years, 194 days). Interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Nashville, Tenn.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Carol Andrews — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Marc Anthony — of Trenton, Gibson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jena Beth Arms — of Elizabethton, Carter County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mabel Arroyo — of Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Martha Ashe — also known as Martha Henderson — of Tennessee. Married to Robert L. Ashe; mother of Victor Henderson Ashe II and Kathy Ashe. Republican. Member of Tennessee state senate 7th District; elected 1974. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  See also Ashe family of Tennessee
  Mrs. John R. Aust — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Anne Austin — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Gwen Awsumb — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Irene Bailey Baker (1901-1994) — also known as Edith Irene Bailey — of Tennessee. Born in Sevierville, Sevier County, Tenn., November 17, 1901. Married, September 15, 1935, to Howard Henry Baker; step-mother of Howard Henry Baker, Jr.. Republican. U.S. Representative from Tennessee 2nd District, 1964-65. Female. Died in Loudon County, Tenn., April 2, 1994 (age 92 years, 136 days). Interment at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Alcoa, Tenn.
  See also Baker-Landon-Dirksen-Kassebaum family of Tennessee
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Lana Bowman Ball — Republican. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Trish Bane — of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn. Accountant; jeweler; mayor of Bristol, Tenn., 2002. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. J. S. Beasley — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Emily G. Beaty — of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Tiny Powers Bell — also known as Mrs. Henry R. Bell — of Loudon, Loudon County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Interment at Steekee Cemetery, Loudon, Tenn.
  Mrs. W. B. Bell — of Alamo, Crockett County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Whit Bell — of Flatwoods, Perry County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ann P. Bennett — of Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Richard W. Benson — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Frances Berry (b. 1938) — Born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., February 17, 1938. Lawyer; writer; university professor; member, U.S. Civil Rights Commission, 1978-2004; chair, U.S. Civil Rights Commission, 1993-99; arrested during an anti-apartheid sit-in at the South African Embassy in Washington, 1984. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2004.
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  Carol Berz — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Loreta T. Bevins — of Concord, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Agnes Bird — of Maryville, Blount County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Gloria Bishop — of La Vergne, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Kathleen Bishop — of Tellico Plains, Monroe County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marsha Blackburn (b. 1952) — of Brentwood, Williamson County, Tenn. Born in Laurel, Jones County, Miss., June 6, 1952. Republican. Member of Tennessee state senate, 1998-2002; U.S. Representative from Tennessee 7th District, 2003-; defeated, 1992; delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Presbyterian. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Mrs. John C. Blount — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Robert Bodfish — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Susan Hyde Boone — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Harriet Agnes Warfield Boring (1877-1963) — also known as Harriet Agnes Warfield; Mrs. D. E. Boring — of Craig, Moffat County, Colo. Born in Tennessee, 1877. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Colorado, 1936. Female. Died in 1963 (age about 86 years). Burial location unknown.
  June J. Boring — of Kingston, Roane County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mariane Bouldin — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Kathryn Bowers — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980, 1996 (alternate), 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Janice Bowling — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 4th District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Catherine Braden — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Tammy Bradford — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. W. O. Brakebille — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mrs. Dorsey Bramley — of McLemoresville, Carroll County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. George Brandon — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia Branham — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Arthur Brode — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Brown — of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Karen Brown (born c.1956) — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Born about 1956. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Albert C. Broyles — of Graysville, Rhea County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. L. M. Broyles — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Hattie Bryant — of Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Thelma Brymer — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Rebecca Bumgardner — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Charlotte Gentry Burks — also known as Charlotte Rose Gentry — of near Monterey, Putnam County, Tenn. Married 1960 to Tommy Burks. Member of Tennessee state senate; elected 1998. Female. Running in place of her murdered husband, became the first write-in candidate ever elected to the Tennessee State Senate. Still living as of 1999.
  Kathryn Ellen Butler — of Germantown, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Tinisha Buttrey — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Cheryl Bynum — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sadie Cain — of Gallatin, Sumner County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sara C. Caldwell — of Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. W. N. Calhoun — of Ridgely, Lake County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. W. O. Cane — of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Angelia Cannon — of Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Betty Cannon — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Dunlap Cannon — of Brownsville, Haywood County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Jo Cannon — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Hattie Ophelia Wyatt Caraway (1878-1950) — also known as Hattie W. Caraway; Hattie Ophelia Wyatt — of Jonesboro, Craighead County, Ark. Born in Bakerville, Humphreys County, Tenn., February 1, 1878. Daughter of William Carroll Wyatt and Lucy Mildred (Burch) Wyatt; married, February 5, 1902, to Thaddeus Horatius Caraway. Democrat. U.S. Senator from Arkansas, 1931-45; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arkansas, 1936, 1944. Female. Methodist. Died in Washington, D.C., December 21, 1950 (age 72 years, 323 days). Interment at West Lawn Cemetery, Jonesboro, Ark.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Laura Ann Carr — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Nellie Carter — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Betty Cathey — of Tennessee. Democrat. Candidate for Tennessee state senate 7th District, 1974. Female. Still living as of 1974.
  Mrs. Lyon Childress — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Stephanie Chivers (born c.1934) — of Kingston Springs, Cheatham County, Tenn. Born about 1934. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008; member of Republican National Committee from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carol Chumney — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Willis Clage — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Alzada Clark — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Evealyn Clowers — of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Frances Coe — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Suzanne Coffey — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Rhonda Coleman — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Veronica F. Coleman — U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee, 1993-. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Linda Colley — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Paula Collier — of McMinnville, Warren County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Bonnie Jean Collins — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Paula Bruce Combs — also known as Paula Combs — of Morristown, Hamblen County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Anne Conrad — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Joslyn W. Conrad — of Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Barbara Cooper — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Debra K. Copass — of Mt. Juliet, Wilson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Wanda Copley — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Kathy Cowan — of Kodak, Sevier County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Beth G. Cox — of Hendersonville, Sumner County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Elizabeth Crews — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Dorothy Crook — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996; Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. James W. Cross — of near Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. Lem Crow — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. (need first name) Crowder — of White County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  M. Inez Crutchfield — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1996; member of Democratic National Committee from Tennessee, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Kristen M. Cullen — of Smyrna, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. M. C. Cummings — of McMinnville, Warren County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee, 1939. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Will Cummings — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Cunningham — Republican. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. R. L. Cunningham — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Ruth Cutshaw — of Sevierville, Sevier County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.

 

 


 
   
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