Mary Teresa Norton

1875–1959 (age 84)

U.S. Representative

Biography

Mary Teresa Norton (1875-1959) broke new ground as the first woman elected to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House, serving from 1925 to 1951 and becoming the first woman to chair a House committee while championing labor rights and social welfare.

Her trailblazing career inspired generations of women in public service, and her memory lives on in the hearts of constituents who visit Holy Name Cemetery to honor her leadership.

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