Elizabeth Stanton (Massachusetts politician)
Elizabeth Stanton | |
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| Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 3rd Worcester district | |
| In office 1953–1962 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Stanton |
| Succeeded by | Joseph D. Ward |
| Democratic National Committeewoman from Massachusetts | |
| In office 1956–1962 | |
| Preceded by | Margaret O'Riordan |
| Succeeded by | Mary Fantasia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1909 Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
| Died | March 27, 1982 (aged 72) Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Saint Bernard's Cemetery Fitchburg, Massachusetts |
| Spouse | George W. Stanton (1941–1952; his death) |
Elizabeth Ann Stanton (May 27, 1909 – March 27, 1982) was an American politician who represented the 3rd Worcester district in the Massachusetts Senate from 1953 to 1962.[1]
Early life
[edit]Stanton was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on May 27, 1909 to George Bernard and Clara Isabelle (Sculley) Dormin.[2][3] She graduated from Fitchburg High School and the State Teachers College at Fitchburg.[2] She worked as a school teacher from 1931 until 1941, when she married state senator George W. Stanton.[3]
Political career
[edit]George W. Stanton died on April 24, 1952 and Stanton was elected to her husband's senate seat later that year.[4] In 1956, she defeated Margaret O'Riordan to become the Democratic National Committeewoman from Massachusetts.[5] In 1959, Stanton was one of 9 candidates in the legislative election for Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a position that was vacant following the death of Edward J. Cronin.[6] The legislature elected Joseph D. Ward 169 votes to 92.[7] In 1962, Stanton was appointed postmaster of Fitchburg, a post she held until 1979.[8][9] While postmaster, Stanton was also a member of Fitchburg's board of health and was vice chairwoman of the Burbank Hospital Board of Trustees.[10] In 1981, she was appointed to the Fitchburg State College board of trustees.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ "History of Women in the Massachusetts Legislature 1923 – 2015" (PDF). Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators. 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
- ^ a b 1961-1962 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1962. p. 74. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ a b Who's who of American Women. Marquis-Who's Who. 1973. p. 920.
- ^ "Record Total of 7 Women Wins Seats in Legislature". The Boston Globe. November 6, 1952.
- ^ Ainley, Leslie (August 5, 1956). "Sen. Stanton Gets Democrat Committee Job". The Boston Globe.
- ^ Micciche, S. J. (January 11, 1959). "Nine Candidates Vie For Secretary Post". The Boston Globe.
- ^ "Meet Sec. of State Joe Ward". The Boston Globe. January 21, 1959.
- ^ "Senator Stanton Gets Fitchburg Postmaster Job". The Boston Globe. August 2, 1962.
- ^ "Stanton". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Report of the Commission on Postal Service. Washington D.C.: United States Commission on Postal Service. 1977. p. 509. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
- ^ Pave, Marvin (February 21, 1981). "221 Named to College Boards". The Boston Globe.
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