About Evelyn Lord
Lived 1926 – 2024 (aged 98). Evelyn Lord was an American politician.
Evelyn Marlin Lord (December 8, 1926 – December 13, 2024) was an American politician. She was a member of the Delaware Senate (1962–1964) and the first female mayor of Beaumont, Texas (1990–1994, 2002–2005).
Early life Lord was born in Melrose, Massachusetts to New England-born Mary Janette Nourse and Austrian-born John Joseph Marlin. She grew up in Medford, Massachusetts, and graduated in 1944 from Medford High School and from Boston University in 1948.
Political career Her work with the League of Women Voters led to her election to the Delaware State Senate. She served two terms as Mayor of Beaumont, Texas.
Death Lord died on December 13, 2024, at the age of 98.
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American politician (1926–2024)
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Evelyn Lord was born on 8 December 1926 in Melrose.
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Evelyn Lord died on 13 December 2024.
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Evelyn Lord was a politician.
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