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Female Politicians in Tennessee, K-Q


  Mary Lou Kanipe — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Fern L. Keasler — of Tennessee. Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from Tennessee, 1978. Female. Still living as of 1978.
  Sandra A. Keller — of Tennessee. Democrat. Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mrs. James V. Kestner — of Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Charline Kilpatrick — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000, 2004 (alternate), 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marlene King — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. C. A. Knox — of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Lillian Kolwyck — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sara Kruszka — of Cookeville, Putnam County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Margaret Lambert — also known as Peggy Lambert — of Maryville, Blount County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Sarah Lander — of Columbia, Maury County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Edith Taylor Langster — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Catherine Ledgerwood — of Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Judith B. Lee — of Madisonville, Monroe County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Judith C. Lee — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. R. T. Lee — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Mrs. J. N. Leech — of Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Bertha Leeper — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Virginia Jo Lett — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Gladys M. Linton — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mary Littleton — of Dickson, Dickson County, Tenn. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000; delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Marilyn Laird Lloyd (b. 1929) — also known as Marilyn Lloyd; Rachael Marilyn Laird; Mrs. Mort Lloyd; Marilyn Lloyd Bouquard — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Born in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Ark., January 3, 1929. Democrat. Owned and operated radio station WTTI, Dalton, Ga., and Executive Aviation, Winchester, Tenn.; U.S. Representative from Tennessee 3rd District, 1975-95. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — NNDB dossier
  Hazel Longstreet — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Janice Lucas — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Lou Lusky — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mildred Mainord — of Henderson, Chester County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Deidre Malone — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Donna Malone — of Tennessee. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 8th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. J. K. Marshall — of Murfreesboro, Rutherford County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marjorie M. Martin — of Tennessee. Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 3rd District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Dorothy Mattison — of Bristol, Sullivan County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Naomi Caplan Matusow (b. 1938) — also known as Naomi Matusow — of Bedford, Westchester County, N.Y. Born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn., October 31, 1938. Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1988 (alternate), 2000; member of New York state assembly, 1993. Female. Jewish. Member, Sierra Club. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. W. M. McCollum — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Peggy McCullough — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Vonda McDaniel — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Donna McDermott — of Crossville, Cumberland County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Gwen McFarland — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joni McFarland — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Margaret McFarlane — of Greeneville, Greene County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Sarah McHorris — of Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mrs. Henry S. McKoin — of Gallatin, Sumner County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. A. V. McLane — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ruby Roach McLane — also known as Mrs. A. V. McLane — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Tennessee, 1939-40. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Debbie McManus — of Milan, Gibson County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Pamela S. McMillan — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Lucille Foster McMillin — also known as Lucille Foster; Mrs. Benton McMillin — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Married to Benton McMillin. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924; member, U.S. Civil Service Commission, 1945. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  See also Brown-McMillin-Oliver-Wells family of Tennessee
  Mrs. E. T. McNew — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  LaTina Mercer — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Josephine Milam — of Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mrs. C. W. Miles — of Union City, Obion County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Jack Miller — of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Louise R. Miller — of Russellville, Hamblen County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Tammy White Miller (born c.1966) — of Lenoir City, Loudon County, Tenn. Born about 1966. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Abby Crawford Milton (1882-1991) — also known as Abby Crawford; Mrs. George Fort Milton, Sr. — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn.; Clearwater, Pinellas County, Fla. Born in Georgia, February 6, 1882. Married 1904 to George Fort Milton. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924, 1936 (alternate). Female. Member, League of Women Voters. Advocate for women's voting rights; as a lobbyist helped persuade the Tennessee legislature to ratify the 19th Amendment. Died, in a nursing home at Clearwater, Pinellas County, Fla., May 2, 1991 (age 109 years, 85 days). Interment somewhere in Clearwater, Fla.
  Gwendolyn L. Moore — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Tennessee 9th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Pamela Moore — of Columbia, Maury County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Susie Bell Moore — of Spring Hill, Maury County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1928. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Virginia Moore — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. R. E. L. Mountcastle — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924 (alternate), 1936 (alternate), 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Kathy Mullins — of Morristown, Hamblen County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cynthia Murphy — of Lebanon, Wilson County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rachel M. Murphy — of Sevierville, Sevier County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Virginia L. Murphy — of Hixson, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Gwen M. Myers — of Morristown, Hamblen County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Bernice Nance — of Savannah, Hardin County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1952. Female. Still living as of 1952.
  Linda R. Nichols — of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Kristen Niter — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. Clyde R. Noah — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944. Female. Still living as of 1944.
  Mrs. Harry Notgrass — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Virginia Nyabongo — of Tennessee. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Governor of Tennessee, 1982. Female. Still living as of 1982.
  Anna Belle Clement O'Brien — also known as Anna Belle O'Brien — of Crossville, Cumberland County, Tenn. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Governor of Tennessee, 1982; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996; Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Sue O'Dell — of Blountville, Sullivan County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Rebecca L. Ogle — of Tennessee. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary Seymour Olmsted (b. 1919) — also known as Mary S. Olmsted — of Tennessee. Born in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minn., September 28, 1919. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, 1975-79; Solomon Islands, 1978-79. Female. Still living as of 1991.
  Phoebe Omlie — of Tennessee. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Molly O'Neal — of Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn. Democrat. Member, Rules Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Heather O'Toole — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Carrie E. Pace — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1944 (alternate), 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Adrienne Pakis-Gillon — of Germantown, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Brenda Palmer — of Knoxville, Knox County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Annette Pannell (born c.1933) — of Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tenn. Born about 1933. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Alicia Parker — of Jackson, Madison County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elisa Parker — of Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn.; Franklin, Williamson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996, 2004, 2008; vice-chair of Tennessee Democratic Party, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Parker — of Brentwood, Williamson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda Patrick — of Cleveland, Bradley County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maida Pearson — of Germantown, Shelby County, Tenn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Floy Peeler — of Covington, Tipton County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Floyd Perry — of Clarksville, Montgomery County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Martha Brooke Perry — also known as Martha Perry — of Pegram, Cheatham County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 2004; member, Credentials Committee, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Amy L. Person — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Tennessee, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. Sam Phillips — of Memphis, Shelby County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marsha Pickett — of Huntingdon, Carroll County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Dixie Piet — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. H. A. Pless — of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tenn. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
  Joanne Mullins Pogue — of Columbia, Maury County, Tenn. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Tennessee, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Anna Bates Potter (d. 1912) — of Kansas. Born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tenn. Independent candidate for mayor of Kansas City, Kan., 1893. Female. Died March 27, 1912. Entombed in mausoleum at Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kan.
  Mrs. Ferdinand Powell — of Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn. Democrat. Member of Tennessee Democratic State Executive Committee, 1939. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Audrey Prince — of Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Loucile Putnam — of Lawrenceburg, Lawrence County, Tenn. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.

 

 


 
   
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