Florence Wood Hanby
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Florence Wood Hanby (April 18, 1870 ā February 22, 1963[1]) was a politician representing New Castle County, Delaware, United States.
Quick Facts Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the Brandywine Hundred district, Personal details ...
Florence Wood Hanby | |
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Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the Brandywine Hundred district | |
In office 1924ā? | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1870-04-18)April 18, 1870 |
Died | February 22, 1963(1963-02-22) (aged 92) |
Political party | Republican |
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Hanby was the first woman elected to the Delaware General Assembly, winning a seat in the Delaware House of Representatives in 1924.[2][3]