About Elizabeth Hughes
Lived 1875 – 1941 (aged 65). Elizabeth Hughes was an American politician and teacher.
Elizabeth Hughes (March 19, 1875 – March 15, 1941) was an American educator and politician who was one of the four women first elected in 1918 to the California Legislature to serve in the 1919 session of the California State Assembly. She was a member of the Republican Party.
Family and early life Elizabeth was married to James B. Hughes. They resided in Butte County, California where her husband was the principal of Oroville High School, and she taught school. Hughes was chairwoman of the House Education Committee.
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Who was Elizabeth Hughes?
American politician and teacher (1975-1941)
When was Elizabeth Hughes born?
Elizabeth Hughes was born on 19 March 1875 in San Francisco.
When did Elizabeth Hughes die?
Elizabeth Hughes died on 15 March 1941.
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Elizabeth Hughes was a politician and teacher.
What nationality was Elizabeth Hughes?
Elizabeth Hughes was American.
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