Edith Rogers (Manitoba politician)
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Edith Florence Rogers (née McTavish; April 26, 1876 — April 19, 1947) was a Métis politician in Manitoba, Canada. She served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1920 to 1932, as a member of the Manitoba Liberal Party. She was the first woman ever elected to the legislature.[1]
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Edith Rogers | |
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Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly for Winnipeg | |
In office 1920–1932 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Edith Florence McTavish (1876-04-26)April 26, 1876 Norway House, Manitoba |
Died | April 19, 1947(1947-04-19) (aged 70) Colborne, Ontario, Canada |
Political party | Manitoba Liberal Party |
Spouse |
Robert Arthur Rogers
(m. 1898) |
Children | Margaret Konantz |
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