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  Claire M. Bachman — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sarah A. Bachman — of Slatington, Lehigh County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Slatington, Pa., 1896-98. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Ellen Balchunis-Harris — also known as Mary Ellen Balchunis — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa.; Wayne, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1992, 1996, 2000 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Crystal A. Baldwin — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jane Ellen Ball — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952, 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Karen Susan Ball — also known as Karen S. Ball — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1992, 1996; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 2000.
Karla Ballard Karla Ballard — also known as Karla Ballard Williams — Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Independent candidate for Vice President of the United States, 2020. Female. African and Shawnee-Cherokee ancestry. Still living as of 2020.
  Relatives: Descendant of Aaron Burr.
  Political families: Kellogg-Adams-Seymour-Chapin family of Connecticut and New York; Tallmadge-Floyd family of New York; Burr-Alston-Wilson-Ballard family of Charleston, South Carolina; Edwards-Davenport-Thompson-Hooker family of Connecticut; Cornell-Schilplin-Washburn-Burr family of New York; Berrien-Burr-Bartow-Biddle family of Pennsylvania; Hamlin-Bemis family of Bangor, Maine (subsets of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  See also Ballotpedia article
  Image source: Campaign website (2020)
  Grace Bambling — Socialist. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 36th District, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Rose Bampton (1907-2007) — Born in Lakewood, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, November 28, 1907. Opera singer; performed, Republican National Convention, 1952. Female. Died in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pa., August 21, 2007 (age 99 years, 266 days). Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Married 1937 to Wilfrid Pelletier.
  See also Wikipedia article
  Dorothy Baran — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Loretta Barbee-Dare — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lillian M. Barclay — of North Wales, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Jacqueline D. Barnes — of King of Prussia, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Susie H. Barnes — Socialist. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Ethel Barnett — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Lynne Barrack — of Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Theresa Barrett — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Phyllis Baskin — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Cindy M. Bass — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000, 2004, 2008; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 2020.
  Sarah K. Bathgate — of Ligonier, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Beverly Batoff — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Deborah A. Batts (b. 1947) — of New York. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., April 13, 1947. Lawyer; U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, 1994-. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2000.
  Helen V. Bauer — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 1st District, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Cynthia Baughman — of Douglassville, Berks County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Nancy B. Baulis — of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984 (alternate), 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Rena Baumgartner — of Kunkletown, Monroe County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 2004-08. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Frances Catherine Baur (b. 1949) — also known as Frances C. Baur — of McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., February 21, 1949. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Episcopalian. Member, Americans for Democratic Action. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Daughter of Robert Matthew Baur and Louise (Owen) Baur.
  Ella H. Bayliss — of Titusville, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1924. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Elaine V. Beadling — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. U.S. Collector of Customs, 1946-51. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Olive Beal — of Bedford County, Pa. Socialist. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Bedford County, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Linda Bebko-Jones — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Henrietta Wickey Beck — of Middletown, Dauphin County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Julia H. Beck — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mary V. Beck (1908-2005) — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Ford City, Armstrong County, Pa., February 29, 1908. Democrat. Social worker; lawyer; member, Detroit City Council, 1950-70 (first woman to be elected); candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 16th District, 1950; candidate in primary for mayor of Detroit, Mich., 1969. Female. Eastern Orthodox. Ukrainian ancestry. Died, in St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Clinton Township, Macomb County, Mich., January 30, 2005 (age 97 years, 0 days). Interment at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, South Bound Brook, N.J.
  Relatives: Daughter of Michael Beck and Anna (Woytowych) Beck.
  Campaign slogan (1969): "Sweep the Deck with Mary Beck."
  Lorraine C. Bednarek — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Beech — of East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at East Pittsburgh, Pa., 1938-39. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dianne M. Beecher — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margaret S. Beegle — of Holicong, Bucks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Stephannie Beemer — of Parkesburg, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Sally Beene — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Wendy Beetlestone (b. 1961) — Born in Ibadan, Nigeria, 1961. U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 2014-. Female. African ancestry. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Mrs. J. H. Beitler — of Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Amanda Bell — of East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at East Petersburg, Pa., 1897-1927. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Dorthea Bell — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Fanny A. Bell — of East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at East Petersburg, Pa., 1889-92. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary A. Bell — of East Petersburg, Lancaster County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at East Petersburg, Pa., 1892-93. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jean Beloff — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Sharon Bembery — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Irene Benedetti — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Joanne Kleinhofer Benjamin (b. 1945) — also known as Joanne Kleinhofer — of Los Gatos, Santa Clara County, Calif. Born in Abington, Montgomery County, Pa., March 20, 1945. Democrat. School teacher; mayor of Los Gatos, Calif., 1984-85, 1988-90. Female. Episcopalian. Member, American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Junior League. Still living as of 1990.
  Relatives: Daughter of Burkhart A. Kleinhofer and Marie Elizabeth (Liggett) Kleinhofer; married, June 24, 1967, to James Edward Benjamin.
  Barbara Y. Benner — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960, 1964, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Irene Bennett — of Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Verna Z. Bennett — of Indiana, Indiana County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960 (alternate), 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Anndrea M. Benson — Green. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 3rd District, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Helen Berger — of Ardmore, Montgomery County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Lillian D. Bergey — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928 (member, Committee on Permanent Organization). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Muriel Berman — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Lillian Bernardi — of Pennsylvania. Labor candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mabel A. Berneker — of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Camp Hill, Pa., 1920-21. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret B. Berneker — of Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Camp Hill, Pa., 1917-19. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jemima E. Best — of Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pa. Republican. Acting postmaster at Leechburg, Pa., 1930. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Liz Bettinger — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Sandra Bettor — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Alira G. Bewley — of Geigertown, Berks County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Caroline E. Bibighaus — of Lebanon, Lebanon County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Lebanon, Pa., 1862-70. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Marie M. Bickert — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940, 1944; candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Rae V. Biester — of Drexel Hill, Delaware County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy L. Billick — of Homestead, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Eve Biskind-Klothen — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ester Bissell — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Cathy Bissoon (b. 1968) — Born in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., 1968. U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, 2011-. Female. Puerto Rican and Asian/Pacific ancestry. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Cora Mae Bixler — also known as Cora M. Bixler — of Pennsylvania. Socialist. Delegate to Socialist National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1912, 1920; candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania at-large, 1918; nominated in primary for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1926, but withdrew before election. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Clara Stevenson Black — also known as Clara S. Black — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952, 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ella B. Black — Dry candidate for delegate to Pennsylvania convention to ratify 21st amendment, 1933. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Kathy Black — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Nell Blackburn — of Trafford, Westmoreland County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Trafford, Pa., 1923-26 (acting, 1923-24). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Joylyn Blackwell — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 21st District, 1986. Female. Still living as of 1986.
  Thais Shuler Blatnik (b. 1919) — also known as Thais Blatnik; Thais O'Donnell — of Triadelphia, Ohio County, W.Va.; Wheeling, Ohio County, W.Va. Born in Treveskyn, Allegheny County, Pa., November 20, 1919. Democrat. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates 3rd District, 1977-78, 1981-86; defeated, 1968; member of West Virginia state senate 1st District, 1989-96; defeated, 1978; delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 2004. Female. Catholic. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Relatives: Daughter of Thomas William O'Donnell and Thais O'Donnell; married to Albert M. Blatnik.
  Genevieve Blatt (1913-1996) — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa.; Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Born in East Brady, Clarion County, Pa., June 19, 1913. Democrat. Lawyer; secretary of Pennsylvania Democratic Party, 1948; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948 (alternate), 1956, 1960, 1964, 1968; candidate for Pennsylvania state auditor general, 1952; Pennsylvania secretary of internal affairs, 1955-66; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 1960; candidate for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1964; Judge, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court, 1972-93. Female. Catholic. Member, American Association of University Women; League of Women Voters; Americans for Democratic Action; American Bar Association; Delta Sigma Rho; Pi Sigma Alpha. Died in a retirement home at Hampden Township, Cumberland County, Pa., July 4, 1996 (age 83 years, 15 days). Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Near Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa.
  Relatives: Daughter of George Frederick Blatt and Clara (Laurent) Blatt.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Maryanna Bliss — of Lansdowne, Delaware County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Lansdowne, Pa., 1882-89. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Ruth Osborn Bloom — of Clearfield, Clearfield County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Clearfield, Pa., 1942-44. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Karen Bloomingdale — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Diane Blough — of Pennsylvania. Patriot candidate for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Lisa Blunt=Rochester (b. 1962) — also known as Lisa LaTrelle Blunt — Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., February 10, 1962. Democrat. Delaware Secretary of Labor, 1998-2001; U.S. Representative from Delaware at-large, 2017-. Female. African ancestry. Member, Urban League. First woman and first African-American to represent Delaware in Congress. Still living as of 2020.
  Relatives: Daughter of Ted Blunt and Alice LaTrelle (Jackson) Blunt; married 1982 to Alex Bradley; married 2006 to Charles Rochester.
  See also congressional biography — Wikipedia article
  Rose Blystone — of Cambridge Springs, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Deb Bogarde — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Leona Bogdanski — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mary E. P. Bogert — of Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pa. Democrat. Postmaster at Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 1887-92. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Bohannan-Sheppard — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Mayor of Chester, Pa., 1992-95. Female. Still living as of 1995.
  Avis Thayer Bohlen (b. 1940) — also known as Avis T. Bohlen — Born in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pa., April 20, 1940. Foreign Service officer; U.S. Ambassador to Bulgaria, 1996-99. Female. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Still living as of 2014.
  Relatives: Daughter of Charles Eustis Bohlen and Avis Howard (Thayer) Bohlen; married to David Calleo; niece of Charles Wheeler Thayer.
  Political family: Bohlen-Eustis-Thayer family of Bryn Mawr and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (subset of the Four Thousand Related Politicians).
  See also Wikipedia article — U.S. State Dept career summary — NNDB dossier
  Cheryl Bohn — of State College, Centre County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Rosemary Boland — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Veronica Grace Boland (1899-1982) — also known as Veronica G. Boland; Veronica Barrett — of Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa. Born in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa., March 18, 1899. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 11th District, 1942-43. Female. Died in Scranton, Lackawanna County, Pa., June 19, 1982 (age 83 years, 93 days). Interment at Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton, Pa.
  Relatives: Married, October 27, 1931, to Patrick Joseph Boland.
  Political family: Boland family of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Dolores M. Bold — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Susan Ritchie Bolton (b. 1951) — of Arizona. Born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., 1951. Lawyer; superior court judge in Arizona, 1989-2000; U.S. District Judge for Arizona, 2000-. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Alice M. Boner — of Gilberton, Schuylkill County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Gilberton, Pa., 1909-24. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Florence V. Boran — of Minersville, Schuylkill County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Minersville, Pa., 1938-40. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Karen L. Borski — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Michelle Bortner — of York, York County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lisa M. Boscola — of Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pa. Democrat. Member of Pennsylvania state house of representatives, 1995-98; candidate for Presidential Elector for Pennsylvania; member of Pennsylvania state senate 18th District, 1999-2004; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Italian ancestry. Member, League of Women Voters; Jaycees; American Association of University Women. Still living as of 2008.
  Barbara Bowen — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Margaret I. Bowen — of Perkasie, Bucks County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Margaret H. Bowers — of Allegheny County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 40th District, 1934. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Diane Bowman — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Carolyn Boyce — Natural Law candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 8th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Queen Victoria C. Boyd — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Jane J. Boyle (b. 1954) — Born in Sharon, Mercer County, Pa., 1954. U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, 2004-. Female. Still living as of 2017.
  See also federal judicial profile — Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  Rita M. Boyle — of Mountain Top, Luzerne County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Yvonne Bozinski — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Gussie Bradley — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Helen Brady — of St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Pa. Burgess of St. Clair, Pennsylvania, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Constance D. Braendel — of Malvern, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Chester County 2nd District, 1960; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Ann Brancato — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Caroline C. Brandon — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Candidate for Pennsylvania state house of representatives from Allegheny County 4th District, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Robin Braverman — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Roberta Brayer — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Evelyn Brehm — of Washington, Washington County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Elizabeth Brenan — of Plymouth, Luzerne County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Plymouth, Pa., 1941-44. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy T. Brennan — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
  Julie P. Brennan — of State College, Centre County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary H. Brennan — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Carol A. Briaka — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Marjorie B. Briggs — of Warren, Warren County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Warren, Pa., 1938-39. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Margaret P. Britter — of Wallingford, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Florence A. Brockett — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Marjorie Broderick — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Anita Blumstein Brody (b. 1937) — of Pennsylvania. Born in New York City (unknown county), N.Y., 1937. Lawyer; common pleas court judge in Pennsylvania, 1981-92; U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 1992-. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Eleanor Brooks — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 8th District, 1922. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Ella Broomell — Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania secretary of internal affairs, 1922. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Dolores C. Bross — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Adeline Brown — of Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Candidate for mayor of Oakmont, Pa., 2005. Female. Still living as of 2005.
  Bertha Brown — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Gladys Brown — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Judy Brown — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lana Brown — of Clifton Heights, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Lynette Brown — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Maggie Brown — of Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pa. Postmaster at Aliquippa, Pa., 1901. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Alice Brown — of Erie, Erie County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Melissa Brown — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 13th District, 2002, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Greta Browne — Green. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 15th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Janet K. Browne — of West Chester, Chester County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1948. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Joan Bruce — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Miranda J. Bryan — of Pennsylvania. Prohibition candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 4th District, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary S. G. Buch — of Lititz, Lancaster County, Pa. Democrat. Acting postmaster at Lititz, Pa., 1918. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy Buchanan — of Meadville, Crawford County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Vera Daerr Buchanan (1902-1955) — also known as Vera Buchanan; Vera Daerr — of McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa. Born in Wilson (now part of Clairton), Allegheny County, Pa., July 20, 1902. Democrat. U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, 1951-55 (33rd District 1951-53, 30th District 1953-55); died in office 1955. Female. Died in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa., November 26, 1955 (age 53 years, 129 days). Interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, near McKeesport, Elizabeth Township, Allegheny County, Pa.
  Relatives: Daughter of John Daerr and Jennie (Leasure) Daerr; married, January 4, 1929, to Frank Buchanan.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Roxanne Buckels — of Imperial, Allegheny County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Ada L. Buckman (1890-1982) — also known as Ada Cornelia Luedinghaus; Mrs. Clarence J. Buckman — of Langhorne, Bucks County, Pa. Born in St. Louis, Mo., August 24, 1890. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1928, 1944, 1948. Female. Died in Newtown, Bucks County, Pa., June 22, 1982 (age 91 years, 302 days). Interment at Middletown Friends Cemetery, Langhorne, Pa.
  Relatives: Daughter of Henry J. Luedinghaus and Cornelia Engel (Reller) Luedinghaus; married, January 25, 1919, to Clarence Jay Buckman; mother of Clarence Jay Buckman, Jr.
  See also Find-A-Grave memorial
  Ida Buick — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Prohibition candidate for Pennsylvania state senate 2nd District, 1926. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Peg Bukowski — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Sara T. Bullock — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940 (alternate), 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Anna Burger — of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa.; Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1992, 2000, 2004; member of Democratic National Committee from Pennsylvania, 2004; member of Democratic National Committee from District of Columbia, 2008; delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Teresa G. Burke — of Renovo, Clinton County, Pa. Republican. Postmaster at Renovo, Pa., 1923-36 (acting, 1923-24). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Lois Burkholder — of Moon Township, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Kathleen H. Burkley — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Keri Burkley — of Greensburg, Westmoreland County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Barbara Burns — of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1984. Female. Still living as of 1984.
  Marie Fong Burns — of Allentown, Lehigh County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Ann Marie Bursis — also known as Ann M. Bursis — of Honesdale, Wayne County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2004 (alternate), 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Hannah Byrd — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Lottie J. Byrd — of Chester, Delaware County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Cornelius Byrne — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1968. Female. Still living as of 1968.
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