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Ruth Baker Pratt
American politician (1877–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ruth Sears Pratt (née Baker; August 24, 1877 – August 23, 1965),[1] was an American politician and the first female representative to be elected from New York.[2]
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 17th district | |
In office March 4, 1929 – March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | William W. Cohen |
Succeeded by | Theodore A. Peyser |
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Born | Ruth Sears Baker (1877-08-24)August 24, 1877 Ware, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | August 23, 1965(1965-08-23) (aged 87) Glen Cove, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
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Children | 5, including Edwin |
Alma mater | Wellesley College |
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