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Female Politicians in Nebraska, A-C

Hazel Hempel Abel Hazel Hempel Abel (1888-1966) — also known as Hazel Pearl Hempel; Mrs. George P. Abel — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Born in Plattsmouth, Cass County, Neb., July 10, 1888. Republican. School teacher and principal; Nebraska Republican state chair, 1954; U.S. Senator from Nebraska, 1954; delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1956 (delegation chair). Female. German and English ancestry. Died in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb., July 30, 1966 (age 78 years, 20 days). Interment at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Neb.
  Relatives: Daughter of Charles L. Hempel and Ella A. (Beetison) Hempel; married, December 21, 1916, to George Philip Abel.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Image source: Lincoln Journal Star, August 5, 1956
  Irene Auble Abernethy — of Grand Island, Hall County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Dinah Abrahamson — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Phyllis Acklie — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Relatives: Married 1954 to Duane Acklie.
  Catherine Allison — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Katherine C. Allison — of Fort Calhoun, Washington County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Donna J. Anderson — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Nebraska 3rd District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dorothy Anderson — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Emily Byrum Anderson (b. 1904) — also known as Emily B. Anderson — of Mt. Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa. Born in Wahoo, Saunders County, Neb., September 1, 1904. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1948. Female. Methodist. Burial location unknown.
  Lulah T. Andrews — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1932, 1940. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Annie V. Arndt — of Blair, Washington County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Denise Rae Ashby (born c.1955) — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Born about 1955. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. George Ashford — of Dakota City, Dakota County, Neb. Democrat. Member of Nebraska Democratic State Executive Committee, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Sylvia Lula Ashworth (b. 1874) — also known as Sylvia L. Ashworth — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Born in Peru, Nemaha County, Neb., November 27, 1874. Democrat. Chiropractor; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1924. Female. Methodist. Member, Order of the Eastern Star; League of Women Voters; American Legion Auxiliary. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret Austgen — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Libertarian. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Nebraska. Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Edna M. Barkley — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mabel C. Barr — of Fairbury, Jefferson County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary K. Barrett — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Zulma X. Barrios (born c.1944) — of Union, Cass County, Neb. Born in El Salvador, about 1944. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  E. Luella Barton — of Nebraska. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Nebraska 1st District, 1922. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Anne Stuart Batchelder (1920-2009) — of Lake Forest, Lake County, Ill.; Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Born in Lake Forest, Lake County, Ill., January 11, 1920. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1956, 1972; candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska, 1974; Nebraska Republican state chair, 1975-79. Female. Died in Omaha, Douglas County, Neb., October 28, 2009 (age 89 years, 290 days). Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Neb.
  Relatives: Daughter of Robert Douglas Stuart and Harriet (McClure) Stuart; sister of Robert Douglas Stuart Jr.; married to Clifton B. Batchelder.
  Political family: Stuart-Batchelder family of Lake Forest, Illinois.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Eva Jean Beltner — of Bayard, Morrill County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Nellie G. Benson — of Silver Creek, Merrick County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Caroline Bergman — of Beatrice, Gage County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Maurine Biegert — of Shickley, Fillmore County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
Helen Boosalis Helen Boosalis (1919-2009) — also known as Helen Geankoplis — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Born in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., August 28, 1919. Democrat. Mayor of Lincoln, Neb., 1975-83; candidate for Governor of Nebraska, 1986. Female. Greek Orthodox. Greek ancestry. Member, American Association of Retired Persons; League of Women Voters. Died, from a brain tumor, in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb., June 15, 2009 (age 89 years, 291 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1945 to Michael Gus Boosalis.
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Image source: City of Lincoln
  Eva Kelly Bowring (1892-1985) — also known as Eva Kelly; Eva Forester — of Merriman, Cherry County, Neb. Born in Nevada, Vernon County, Mo., January 9, 1892. Republican. Rancher; U.S. Senator from Nebraska, 1954; delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1956 (speaker; member, Resolutions Committee). Female. Died in Gordon, Sheridan County, Neb., January 8, 1985 (age 92 years, 365 days). Interment at Gordon Cemetery, Gordon, Neb.
  Relatives: Daughter of John F. Kelly and M. Belle (Hinkes) Kelly; married 1911 to T. F. Forester; married, April 13, 1928, to Arthur Bowring.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Anne Boyle — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Estelle Boyle — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Amy Elizabeth Bracht (born c.1976) — also known as Amy Bracht — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Born about 1976. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2004, 2008 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jennifer Brinkman — of Nebraska. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Alice Brooke — of Hastings, Adams County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1928 (alternate), 1936, 1940 (alternate); member of Nebraska Democratic State Executive Committee, 1940. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Darleene L. Brooks — of McCook, Red Willow County, Neb. Democrat. Acting postmaster at McCook, Neb., 1966-68. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  E. Ramona Brownson — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Naomi Lynn Brummond (born c.1933) — also known as Naomi Brummond — of Rosalie, Thurston County, Neb. Born about 1933. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Susan Buffet — of Nebraska. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Tammy Buffington — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Candidate for mayor of Lincoln, Neb., 2011. Female. Still living as of 2011.
  Lucy Madden Buntain — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary C. Burgess — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Holly Burns — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Debra S. B. Butler — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Effie M. Byers — of Hastings, Adams County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jennie Calfass — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Nebraska, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Norma Carpenter — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1952, 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Clara Casey — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lorraine Chang — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 2000, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Desda Chapin (1893-1945) — also known as Desdamona Baldwin — of Batavia, Genesee County, N.Y. Born in Elkhorn, Douglas County, Neb., 1893. Democrat. Member of New York Democratic State Committee, 1936. Female. Died in Batavia, Genesee County, N.Y., August 14, 1945 (age about 52 years). Interment at Grand View Cemetery, Batavia, N.Y.
  Relatives: Daughter of Beecher Benjamin Baldwin and Mary Ann (Chambers) Baldwin; married, June 27, 1914, to Horace H. Chapin; second cousin thrice removed of Nathaniel Freeman Jr.; third cousin twice removed of Benjamin Fessenden, Charles Backus Hyde Fessenden and Reuben Eaton Fenton.
  Political families: Kellogg-Adams-Seymour-Chapin family of Connecticut and New York; Otis family of Connecticut (subsets of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Nellie A. Cheney — of Falls City, Richardson County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Carrie M. Clark — of Stella, Richardson County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Teresa Lou Connelly — of York, York County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Olive H. Correll — of Hebron, Thayer County, Neb. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Nebraska, 1928, 1932. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Brenda Council — of Omaha, Douglas County, Neb. Democrat. Candidate for mayor of Omaha, Neb., 1997; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Beatrice F. Craig — of Nebraska. Independent candidate for U.S. Senator from Nebraska, 1930. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Crawford — Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Nebraska. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  LaVon Kehoe Crosby (b. 1924) — also known as LaVon K. Crosby; LaVon Kehoe — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Born in Hastings, Adams County, Neb., April 25, 1924. Member of Nebraska unicameral legislature 29th District, 1989-; defeated, 1980. Female. Catholic. Still living as of 2000.
  Relatives: Married, May 22, 1971, to Robert Berkey Crosby.
  Mary Cunningham — of Lincoln, Lancaster County, Neb. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary R. Cunningham — of Rulo, Richardson County, Neb. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Nebraska, 1952 (alternate), 1956 (alternate), 1964. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mildred Curtis — of Nebraska. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Nebraska. Female. Still living as of 2000.
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