Josephine B. Sneed
American county commissioner
About Josephine B. Sneed
Lived 1899 – 1986 (aged 86–87).
Josephine B. Chenault Sneed (December 22, 1899 – March 23, 1986) was an American commissioner of Cook County, Illinois. She was the first African-American woman to serve on Cook County's Board of Commissioners.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Josephine B. Sneed?
American county commissioner
When was Josephine B. Sneed born?
Josephine B. Sneed was born in 1899.
When did Josephine B. Sneed die?
Josephine B. Sneed died in 1986.
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