Althea Mortimer

Althea Mortimer (November 20, 1908 – January 1997) was a Bahamian suffragist and educator who worked with the Women's Suffrage Movement and the Progressive Liberal Party to campaign for universal adult suffrage in The Bahamas.

Early life and education Mortimer was born on November 20, 1908, in Matthew Town, Inagua to Samuel and Lilla Mortimer. She moved to Nassau with her mother and older brother after her father died. She relocated to New York City with her brother to find work and further her education. After she returned to Nassau she worked as a legal secretary for Thaddeus A. (T.A.) Toote.

Mortimer was a founding member and supporter of the Progressive Liberal Party, which advocated universal adult suffrage. For her work with the party, she was appointed a Stalwart-Counselor for Life of the party.

Recognition Prime Minister Sir Lynden Pindling honored Mortimer as Woman of the Year for her achievement as a commercial educator. The documentary “The Women’s Suffrage Movement in The Bahamas” by Marion Bethel features Mortimer.

Death Mortimer died in January 1997.