1923 was the first-year women could officially serve in the Pennsylvania General Assembly following the passage of the 19th amendment. In 1922, 8 women were elected and started serving their constituents during the following year.
1923 PA House of Representatives panoramic (20th Century) by Pennsylvania House of Representatives ArchivesPennsylvania House of Representatives Archives
Martha Gibbons Thomas
Martha was a Republican from Chester County, PA, and served from 1923 to 1926.
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Helen Grimes
Helen was a Republican from Allegheny County. She served from 1923 to 1930.
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Alice M. Bentley
Alice served from 1923 to 1928 as a Republican Representative from Crawford County.
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Sarah M. Gallaher
Sarah served one term in 1923 representing Cambria County. She was a Republican.
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Sarah Gertrude MacKinney
Sarah was a Republican from Butler County and served one term in 1923.
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Martha G. Speiser
Martha served one term in 1923, as a Republican Representative from Philadelphia County.
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Lillie H. Pitts
Lillie served from 1923 to 1932 as a Republican from Philadelphia County.
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1923 PA House of Representatives, outside group photograph (20th Century) by Pennsylvania Women League of VotersPennsylvania House of Representatives Archives
Rosa S. de Young
Rosa, top right corner, served as a Republican for one term in 1923 representing Philadelphia County.
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For more information on these individuals and other women of the House of Representatives, please visit Official Website - PA House Archives Official Website
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