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  Mrs. Charles L. Bacheller — of Kilgore, Gregg County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1952, 1956. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Ruthelle Bacon (1893-1963) — of Amarillo, Potter County, Tex. Born in Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, N.M., January 29, 1893. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1928 (alternate), 1944, 1948. Female. Presbyterian. Member, Zonta. Died in February, 1963 (age 70 years, 0 days). Burial location unknown.
  Donna Bahorich — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008; member of Texas state board of education 6th District; elected 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Mrs. Henry M. Bailey — of Alpine, Brewster County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Mona Bailey — of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Margaret Baird — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. A. Y. Baker — of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Judy Baker — Libertarian. Candidate for Lieutenant Governor of Texas, 2006. Female. Still living as of 2006.
  Merry Baker (b. 1937) — also known as Merry Smith — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Born in San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex., December 24, 1937. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Methodist. Member, League of Women Voters; Common Cause. Still living as of 1973.
  Relatives: Daughter of Rudie Smith and Thelma Smith.
  Patricia Ann Baker (b. 1929) — also known as Patricia A. Baker; Patricia Ann King — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Born in St. Louis, Mo., August 23, 1929. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1983.
  Relatives: Married 1949 to Harold Carl Baker.
  Mrs. Albert Ball — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Sue Ball — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Kathleen Ballafant — Republican. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 134th District, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Donna Ballard — Republican. Member of Texas state board of education; elected 1994; defeated, 1998 (1st District). Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Mrs. Sam Ballard — of Neches, Anderson County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dorothy Banfield — of Whitesboro, Grayson County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Susan DuQuesnay Bankston — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 27th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Kathleen Bannon — of Carrollton, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Angie Barajas — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 76th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Letha F. Barber — of Galveston, Galveston County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Anita Bargas — of Angleton, Brazoria County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Pamela Lee Barlow — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 13th District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Gwen Barnett (b. 1925) — of Texas. Born in Dallas, Dallas County, Tex., October 8, 1925. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Texas, 1960-. Female. Episcopalian. Member, National Trust for Historic Preservation. Still living as of 1967.
  Vickie Barnett — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 101st District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Angie Barrientos — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Patrice Barron — Democrat. Candidate for justice of Texas state supreme court, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Willie Taplin Barrow (1924-2015) — also known as Willie T. Barrow; Willie Beatrice Taplin — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Born in Burton, Washington County, Tex., December 7, 1924. Democrat. Minister; civil rights activist; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; member of Democratic National Committee from Illinois, 2004-08. Female. Church of God. African ancestry. Member, Urban League. Died in Chicago, Cook County, Ill., March 12, 2015 (age 90 years, 95 days). Interment at Oak Woods Cemetery, Chicago, Ill.
  Relatives: Daughter of Nelson Taplin and Octavia Taplin; married 1945 to Clyde Barrow; mother of Keith Barrow.
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial
  Mrs. W. H. Barse — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Jeri Barthel — Libertarian. Candidate for Texas state board of education 11th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Juliette Bartlett-Pack (born c.1952) — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Born about 1952. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. Richard D. Bass — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Linda Bauer — Republican. Elected Texas state board of education 8th District 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Sally Baumgardner — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Sally Baynton — Libertarian. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 122nd District, 2006, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lorrine Beasley — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Candidate for mayor of El Paso, Tex., 1993. Female. Still living as of 1993.
  Cynthia Bebon — of Hidalgo County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Mrs. W. D. Bebout — of Lake Jackson, Brazoria County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Marva Beck — Republican. Member of Texas state house of representatives 57th District; elected 2010; defeated in primary, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Bess O. Beeman — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Darla K. Beenau — of Texas. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 9th District, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Cathryn Bruner Bell — also known as Cathryn Bell — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Kay Bell — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Lea Bell — Republican. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 135th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Myretta J. Bell — of Bonham, Fannin County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rebecca Bell-Metereau — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state board of education 5th District, 2010, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Vicki Bellow — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Tina Benkiser — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004, 2008; Texas Republican state chair, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jean Bensmiller — of Texas. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Texas. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Beryl Ann Bentsen (b. 1922) — also known as B. A. Bentsen; Beryl Ann Longino — of Texas. Born in 1922. Democrat. Member of Democratic National Committee from Texas, 1966-. Female. Baptist. Still living as of 1967.
  Relatives: Married, November 27, 1943, to Lloyd Millard Bentsen Jr..
  Political family: Bentsen family of Houston, Texas.
  Nancy Beren — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Mrs. O. C. Berg — of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Becky Berger — of Lavaca County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012; candidate for Texas railroad commissioner, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  See also Encyclopedia of American Loons
  Anne Bergman — of Weatherford, Parker County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. N. T. Bergquist — of Lufkin, Angelina County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Beth Berigan — of College Station, Brazos County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Suzanne Berkel — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mary Helen Berlanga — Democrat. Member of Texas state board of education 2nd District; elected unopposed 1992; elected 1994, 1998; elected unopposed 2002, 2004; elected 2008; candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 27th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Maria Antonietta Berriozabal — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 20th District, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Olivia Besteiro — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. James F. Biggart — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Roberta Bilsky — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. John R. Black — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1956, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Suzanne Blackstone — of Denton County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Nelda Luce Blair — Republican. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 15th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Susan Blair (born c.1958) — of Canton, Van Zandt County, Tex. Born about 1958. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Tammy Blair — Republican. Candidate for Texas state senate 3rd District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Sheila Blake — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Denise Saenz Blanchard — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 34th District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Annie Webb Blanton (1870-1945) — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Born in Houston, Harris County, Tex., August 19, 1870. Democrat. College professor; Texas superintendent of public instruction, 1919-23. Female. Methodist. Member, American Association of University Women; Daughters of the American Revolution; United Daughters of the Confederacy; Phi Beta Kappa; Kappa Delta Pi; Pi Lambda Theta; Pi Gamma Mu; Delta Kappa Gamma; Order of the Eastern Star; Maccabees. First woman to be elected to statewide office in Texas. Died October 2, 1945 (age 75 years, 44 days). Interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Austin, Tex.
  Relatives: Daughter of Thomas Lindsay Blanton and Eugenia (Webb) Blanton; sister of Thomas Lindsay Blanton (1872-1957).
  Helen Bledsoe — of Texarkana, Bowie County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Elizabeth Blessing — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Candidate for mayor of Dallas, Tex., 1965. Female. Still living as of 1965.
  See also OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Mrs. Jack E. Bliss — of Midland, Midland County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1952. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Betty Blodgett — of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Patricia Blount — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 3rd District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Charna Blumberg — of Tarrant County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Jane Blumberg — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. Toby Blumenthal — of Pasadena, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Grace Boaz — of Jacksboro, Jack County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Mrs. R. L. Bobbitt — of Laredo, Webb County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Shelly Bobbitt — Libertarian. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 131st District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Theodora V. Boehm — also known as Teddy Boehm — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 13th District, 1998, 1998. Female. Still living as of 1998.
  Mrs. Louis Bohls — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Rachel Bolch — of Bexar County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Valinda Bolton — Democrat. Member of Texas state house of representatives 47th District; elected 2006, 2008; defeated, 2010. Female. Still living as of 2010.
  Sandra L. BonSell — Natural Law candidate for Texas state senate 14th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Willie Belle Boone — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Nora Boothe — of Del Rio, Val Verde County, Tex. Democrat. Postmaster at Del Rio, Tex., 1893-97. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Nancy Boston (born c.1940) — of Temple, Bell County, Tex. Born about 1940. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Dorothy J. Bottos — of Hockley, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996; candidate for Texas state house of representatives 28th District, 2006, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Jessie Bouley — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 20th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Linda Bounds — Republican. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 10th District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Stacey Lynn Bourland — also known as Stacey Bourland — Libertarian. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 146th District, 2002; candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 9th District, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Elise Boyan — of San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Mrs. Roland Boyd — of McKinney, Collin County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  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
  Sherry Boyles — Democrat. Candidate for Texas railroad commissioner, 2002. Female. Still living as of 2002.
  Adryana Boyne — of Denton, Denton County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Jessica Puente Bradshaw — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 34th District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Beth Brady — of Edinburg, Hidalgo County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Frances M. Brady — of Del Rio, Val Verde County, Tex. Democrat. Postmaster at Del Rio, Tex., 1914-22. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Clifford Braly — of Pampa, Gray County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1944. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Patricia A. Branson — of Port Arthur, Jefferson County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Nettie Ruth Bratton — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state board of education 5th District, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Lucile Breem — of Mineola, Wood County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1920. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mary Ellen Brennan — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Dolores Briones — of Texas. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 16th District, 1996; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Janie Briscoe — of Uvalde, Uvalde County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Relatives: Married to Dolph Briscoe Jr..
  Mrs. Lee Briscoe — of Eagle Lake, Colorado County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Mrs. J. L. Brock — of Bryan, Brazos County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Cindy Brockwell — of Boerne, Kendall County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Mrs. R. Max Brooks — of Austin, Travis County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1956, 1964 (alternate). Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Rose L. Brooks — of San Marcos, Hays County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996, 2000, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Mrs. S. P. Brooks — of Waco, McLennan County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1928. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Betty Brown — Republican. Member of Texas state house of representatives 4th District; defeated, 1996; elected 1998, 2000, 2002; elected unopposed 2004; elected 2006, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Bonnie Brown — of Willacy County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Claudia Brown — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 54th District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Dolores Trevino Brown — of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Helena Brown — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Linda Brown — of Jefferson County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Linda M. Brown — of Alvarado, Johnson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Brown — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 64th District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Susan Baetz Brown — Republican. Candidate for Judge of Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mrs. Charles F. Browne — of Sonora, Sutton County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1956, 1960. Female. Still living as of 1960.
  Patricia D. Bruce — of El Paso, El Paso County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Esther Brumit — of Denison, Grayson County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Claudia M. Brummett — of Amarillo, Potter County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Lynda S. Bruner — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 10th District, 1992. Female. Still living as of 1992.
  Millie Bruner — of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Mary Bryan — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Mary Ann Bryan — Libertarian. Candidate for Texas state board of education 6th District, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Lydia Bryant — Democrat. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 3rd District, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.
  Mrs. Randolph Bryant — of Sherman, Grayson County, Tex. Republican. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Texas. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. Murrell L. Buckner — of Dallas, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1924 (member, Credentials Committee). Female. Burial location unknown.
  Mrs. Frank Buhler — of Victoria, Victoria County, Tex. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Audrey Mae Bunting — of College Station, Brazos County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Maria Gavilan Burbridge — Republican. Candidate for Texas state house of representatives 48th District, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Jane Burch — of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.
  Belle M. Burchill — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Republican. Postmaster at Fort Worth, Tex., 1881-85, 1889-94. Female. Burial location unknown.
  Barbara Burgess — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Evelyn Burgess — Candidate for Presidential Elector for Texas. Female. Still living as of 1956.
  Mrs. M. G. Burgland — of Arlington, Tarrant County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Cindy Burkett — Republican. Member of Texas state house of representatives; elected 2010, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Evelyn Burleson — of Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.
  Betty Burris — of Sherman, Grayson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1996. Female. Still living as of 1996.
  Barbara Bush (1925-2018) — also known as Barbara Pierce — Born, in Booth Memorial Hospital, Manhattan, New York County, N.Y., June 8, 1925. Republican. Second Lady of the United States, 1981-89; First Lady of the United States, 1989-93. Female. Died in Houston, Harris County, Tex., April 17, 2018 (age 92 years, 313 days). Interment at George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, College Station, Tex.
  Relatives: Daughter of Marvin 'Monk' Pierce and Pauline (Robinson) Pierce; married, January 6, 1945, to George Herbert Walker Bush (son of Prescott Sheldon Bush); mother of George Walker Bush (who married Laura Lane Welch) and John Ellis Bush; grandmother of George Prescott Bush.
  Political family: Bush family of Texas and Massachusetts.
  See also Wikipedia article — Find-A-Grave memorial — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Laura Bush (b. 1946) — also known as Laura Lane Welch — Born, in Midland Memorial Hospital, Midland, Midland County, Tex., November 4, 1946. Republican. School teacher; librarian; First Lady of Texas, 1995-2000; First Lady of the United States, 2001-09. Female. Still living as of 2022.
  Relatives: Daughter of Harold Bruce Welch and Jenna Louise (Hawkins) Welch; married 1977 to George Walker Bush (son of George Herbert Walker Bush and Barbara Pierce; brother of John Ellis Bush; uncle of George Prescott Bush; grandson of Prescott Sheldon Bush).
  Political family: Bush family of Texas and Massachusetts.
  The Laura Bush Community Library, in Austin, Texas, is named for her.
  See also Wikipedia article — OurCampaigns candidate detail
  Magdelean Bush — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Susan K. Butcher — of Texas. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.
  Penny Butler — of Houston, Harris County, Tex. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.
  Angie Chen Button — Republican. Member of Texas state house of representatives 112th District; elected 2008, 2010; elected unopposed 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
  Martha Byars — of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 1980. Female. Still living as of 1980.
  Corrie Byrd — Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Texas 27th District, 2012. Female. Still living as of 2012.
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