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  Pauline Morton Sabin (1887-1955) — also known as Pauline M. Sabin; Pauline Morton; Pauline Smith; Mrs. Charles H. Sabin; Mrs. Dwight F. Davis — of Southampton, Suffolk County, Long Island, N.Y.; Washington, D.C. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., April 23, 1887. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1924, 1928; member of Republican National Committee from New York, 1924-28; delegate to New York convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Episcopalian. A leader of the Women's Organization for National Prohibition Reform. Died in Washington, D.C., December 27, 1955 (age 68 years, 248 days). Interment somewhere in Southampton, Long Island, N.Y.
  Relatives: Daughter of Paul Morton and Charlotte (Goodridge) Morton; sister of Caroline Morton (who married Harry Frank Guggenheim); married, May 8, 1936, to Dwight Filley Davis; married 1907 to James H. Smith; married, December 28, 1916, to Charles Hamilton Sabin; granddaughter of Julius Sterling Morton.
  Political family: McCormick-Guggenheim-Morton-Medill family of Illinois and New York.
  Stephanie Sailor — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois, 2000 (4th District), 2002 (9th District), 2004 (2nd District). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Amy J. St. Eve (b. 1965) — Born in Belleville, St. Clair County, Ill., 1965. U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois, 2002-. Female. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Elise Salinger (1942-1998) — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Born in Freeport, Stephenson County, Ill., March 5, 1942. Democrat. School teacher; member of Arizona state house of representatives 20th District, 1997-98; died in office 1998. Female. Member, National Organization for Women; American Association of University Women. Died in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz., March 16, 1998 (age 56 years, 11 days). Burial location unknown.
  Debbie Saltich — of Granite City, Madison County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Bettylu Klutznick Saltzman — also known as Bettylu Saltzman — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Relatives: Daughter of Philip M. Klutznick.
  Kathy Salvi — of Mundelein, Lake County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Edith S. Sampson — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Leslie Sanders — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Judith Sandoval — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Elsa Sandstrom — of Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, Calif.; Los Altos, Santa Clara County, Calif. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1964, 1972; candidate for Presidential Elector for California. Female. Still living as of 1973.
  Cynthia Santos — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Miriam Santos — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Brenda Sawyer — of Mt. Carmel, Wabash County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Frances Scardine — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Katharine Scates — of Shawneetown, Gallatin County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Leftilda Schaefer — of Gross Point (now Evanston), Cook County, Ill. Postmaster at Gross Point, Ill., 1901. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Janice D. Schakowsky (b. 1944) — also known as Jan Schakowsky — of Evanston, Cook County, Ill. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., May 26, 1944. Democrat. Member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1990-98; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; U.S. Representative from Illinois 9th District, 1999-. Female. Jewish. Still living as of 2014.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Ellen Schanzle — of Charleston, Coles County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Ellen Schanzle-Haskins — of Illinois. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Carolyn K. Schisler — of London Mills, Fulton County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Phyllis Stewart Schlafly (1924-2016) — also known as Phyllis Schlafly; Phyllis McAlpin Stewart — of Alton, Madison County, Ill.; Ladue, St. Louis County, Mo. Born in St. Louis, Mo., August 15, 1924. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1952 (24th District), 1970 (23rd District); delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1956, 1960 (alternate), 1964, 1968; delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 2004, 2008 (alternate), 2012, 2016. Female. Catholic. Member, Daughters of the American Revolution; Junior League; Phi Beta Kappa; Pi Sigma Alpha. Author of A Choice Not An Echo and other books; leader of opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment; founder and president of the Eagle Forum. Died, from cancer, in Ladue, St. Louis County, Mo., September 5, 2016 (age 92 years, 21 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of John Bruce Stewart; married, October 20, 1949, to John Fred Schlafly Jr..
  See also Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile — Encyclopedia of American Loons
  Books by Phyllis Schlafly: Feminist Fantasies (2003) — A Choice, Not an Echo (1964) — Equal Pay for Unequal Work (1984) — Pornography's Victims (1987) — Safe Not Sorry (1967) — Kissinger on the Couch (1975) — No Higher Power: Obama's War on Religious Freedom, with George Neumayr
  Books about Phyllis Schlafly: Carol Felsenthal, Sweetheart of the Silent Majority
  Lillian E. Schlagenhauf (b. 1899) — of Quincy, Adams County, Ill. Born in Quincy, Adams County, Ill., December 19, 1899. Republican. School teacher; lawyer; alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1948. Female. Methodist. Member, Order of the Eastern Star; American Association of University Women; Kappa Beta Pi. Burial location unknown.
  Kathleen Bergan Schmidt — of Crystal Lake, McHenry County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Suzi Schmidt — of Lake Villa, Lake County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Bernette Schmitz — of Palos Hills, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mary C. Schmitz — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marjorie L. Schneider — of Galesburg, Knox County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Natalie Schretler — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Progressive. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 2nd District, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. M. C. Schugrue — of Centralia, Marion County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Bertha M. Scott — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jeanne E. Scott (b. 1948) — Born in Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill., 1948. U.S. District Judge for the Central District of Illinois, 1998-2010; resigned 2010. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Joan Scott — of Lewistown, Fulton County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Edith Scruggs — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mrs. Earle Benjamin Searcy — of Illinois. Republican. Clerk of the Illinois supreme court; elected 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Andrea H. Seastrand (b. 1941) — of California. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., August 5, 1941. Republican. School teacher; member of California state assembly, 1990-94; U.S. Representative from California 22nd District, 1995-97; defeated, 1996. Female. Still living as of 2014.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — NNDB dossier
  Tamie Sepulveda — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Helen Severns — of Illinois. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Illinois. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Penny Lee Severns (1952-1998) — also known as Penny L. Severns — of Decatur, Macon County, Ill. Born in Decatur, Macon County, Ill., January 21, 1952. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972 (alternate), 1996; candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 21st District, 1980; member of Illinois state senate, 1987-98; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, 1994. Female. Died of cancer, in Decatur, Macon County, Ill., February 21, 1998 (age 46 years, 31 days). Cremated.
  Miriam Shabo — of Homewood, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Shah — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Susan R. Shea — of Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2004 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Marie L. Sheehe — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy Shelton — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Nina T. Shepard — of Glencoe, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nancy Shepherdson — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Illinois. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Martha Sherman — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Gwen Sherrick — of Winnetka, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Katherine Shirley (b. 1942) — of Illinois. Born in 1942. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Senegal, 1991-92. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  See also U.S. State Dept career summary
  Debra Shore — of Evanston, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Diana R. Siemer — of Effingham, Effingham County, Ill. Republican. Chair of Effingham County Republican Party, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Susan Sikes — of Illinois. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Illinois. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Sonia Silva — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Jeanne Hurley Simon (1922-2000) — also known as Jeanne C. Hurley — of Wilmette, Cook County, Ill.; Makanda, Jackson County, Ill. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., May 10, 1922. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1957-61. Female. Catholic. Died of complications from brain cancer, in Makanda, Jackson County, Ill., February 20, 2000 (age 77 years, 286 days). Interment at Rowan Cemetery, Makanda, Ill.
  Relatives: Daughter of Ira W. Hurley; married, April 21, 1960, to Paul Martin Simon.
  Sheila Simon — of Carbondale, Jackson County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Simons — of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Ill. Republican. Chair of DeKalb County Republican Party, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Barbara H. Simpson — of Huntley, McHenry County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Edna Oakes Simpson (1891-1984) — also known as Edna Oakes; Mrs. Sid Simpson — of Carrollton, Greene County, Ill. Born in Carrollton, Greene County, Ill., October 26, 1891. Republican. U.S. Representative from Illinois 20th District, 1959-61; delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1960 (member, Resolutions Committee). Female. Died in Alton, Madison County, Ill., May 15, 1984 (age 92 years, 202 days). Interment at Carrollton Cemetery, Carrollton, Ill.
  Relatives: Married, February 1, 1920, to Sidney Elmer Simpson.
  Political family: Simpson family of Carrollton, Illinois.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Deborah Sims — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ellen Sinclair — of Salem, Marion County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lillian Singer — of Granite City, Madison County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Kunia Sissman — of Illinois. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 10th District, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Marcella Slater — of Robinson, Crawford County, Ill. Republican. Chair of Crawford County Republican Party, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Mary Bell Sloan — of Bloomington, McLean County, Ill. Delegate to Illinois convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Adeline M. Smith — of Jerseyville, Jersey County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Anna L. Smith — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Illinois, 1920; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1920 (alternate), 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Annie M. Smith — of Rockford, Winnebago County, Ill. Republican. Postmaster at Rockford, Ill., 1863-65. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Della L. Smith — of Olney, Richland County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Julia Holmes Smith — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. University of Illinois trustee, 1895; appointed 1895. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Smith — of Illinois. Democrat. Elected Illinois state senate 3rd District 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Mary Smith — of Lansing, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Member, Platform Committee, Democratic National Convention, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Ann Smith — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1996, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sheila A. Smith — of Illinois. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois 8th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Gayle Smolinski — of Roselle, DuPage County, Ill. Elected () village president of Roselle, Illinois 2005; mayor of Roselle, Ill.; elected 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Clara C. Smollen — of Lemont, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1956 (alternate), 1960, 1964, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Maya Solis — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Cynthia Soto — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Darlene Sowell — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Betty C. Spence — of Buffalo Grove, Lake County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mary Belle Spencer — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Illinois at-large, 1922. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Donna M. Stamatakos — of Melrose Park, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for village president of Melrose Park, Illinois, 2005. Female. Still living as of 2005.
  Mary J. Starcevic (c.1886-1980) — of Peoria, Peoria County, Ill.; California. Born about 1886. Socialist. Socialist Labor candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1936; candidate for Presidential Elector for California. Female. Died in Paramount, Los Angeles County, Calif., 1980 (age about 94 years). Cremated.
  Relatives: Mother of Mathilda M. Deavers and Elizabeth Starcevic Stanich.
  Political family: Starcevic-Stanich-Deavers family of California.
  Helen D. Stefanski — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Bonnie Steffenson — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Francine Z. Stein — of Skokie, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Jill Ellen Stein (b. 1950) — also known as Jill Stein — of Lexington, Middlesex County, Mass. Born in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., May 14, 1950. Green. Physician; candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, 2002, 2010; candidate for Massachusetts state house of representatives Ninth Middlesex District, 2004; candidate for President of the United States, 2012, 2016. Female. Jewish ancestry. Still living as of 2020.
  Relatives: Daughter of Joseph Stein and Gladys (Wool) Stein; married to Richard Rohrer.
  See also Wikipedia article — OurCampaigns candidate detail — Encyclopedia of American Loons
  Theresa A. Steinbach — of Forest Park, Cook County, Ill. Candidate for mayor of Forest Park, Ill., 2007. Female. Still living as of 2007.
  Mrs. John Stelle — of McLeansboro, Hamilton County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Ann Stepan — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Nina Stephenson — of Barrington Hills, McHenry County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Grace Mary Stern (1925-1998) — also known as Grace Mary Dain — of Highland Park, Lake County, Ill. Born in Holyoke, Hampden County, Mass., July 10, 1925. Democrat. Lake County Clerk, 1970-82; member of Democratic National Committee from Illinois, 1977-83; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980, 1984; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Illinois, 1982; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1985-93; member of Illinois state senate, 1993-95. Female. Presbyterian. Died of brain cancer, in Highland Park, Lake County, Ill., May 17, 1998 (age 72 years, 311 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Frank McClellan Dain, Jr. and Marguerite Maude (Nason) Dain; married, May 13, 1962, to Herbert Lyman Stern Jr..
  Letitia Stevenson (1843-1913) — also known as Letitia Green — Born in Allegheny (now part of Pittsburgh), Allegheny County, Pa., January 8, 1843. Second Lady of the United States, 1893-97. Female. Member, Daughters of the American Revolution. Died in Bloomington, McLean County, Ill., December 25, 1913 (age 70 years, 351 days). Interment at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Bloomington, Ill.
  Relatives: Daughter of Lewis Warner Green and Mary Lawrence (Fry) Green; married, December 20, 1866, to Adlai Ewing Stevenson; mother of Lewis Green Stevenson; grandmother of Adlai Ewing Stevenson II; great-grandmother of Adlai Ewing Stevenson III.
  Political family: Stevenson family of Bloomington, Illinois (subset of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Marcia Stewart — of DeKalb, DeKalb County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Marilyn Stewart — of Matteson, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lorie Stone — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Jean Stothert (b. 1954) — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Born in Wood River, Madison County, Ill., February 7, 1954. Republican. Nurse; candidate for Nebraska unicameral legislature 12th District, 2006; mayor of Omaha, Neb., 2013-. Female. Episcopalian. Still living as of 2016.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Maude Swits Stowell — also known as Maude S. Stowell — of Illinois. Prohibition candidate for University of Illinois trustee, 1938, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Hannah E. Straka — of Milledgeville, Carroll County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Madeline R. Stratton — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Rose Stumpf — of Batchtown, Calhoun County, Ill. Republican. Chair of Calhoun County Republican Party, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Joyce Stupegia — of Villa Park, DuPage County, Ill. Candidate for village president of Villa Park, Illinois, 2009. Female. Still living as of 2009.
  Shirley H. Sudow — of Peoria, Peoria County, Ill. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Frances Sullivan — of Illinois. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jessie Sumner (1898-1994) — of Milford, Iroquois County, Ill. Born in Illinois, 1898. Republican. State court judge in Illinois, 1937; U.S. Representative from Illinois 18th District, 1939-47. Female. Died in 1994 (age about 96 years). Burial location unknown.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Marie H. Suthers — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Dot Dorsey Swan — of Pittsfield, Pike County, Ill. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Martha B. Swanson — of Illinois. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Marian Wall Swope — of Quincy, Adams County, Ill. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Quincy, Ill., 1944-45. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
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