Marion McDougall

Marion Eliza King McDougall, née Morris (December 29, 1851 – August 18, 1927) was a Canadian politician, philanthropist and relief worker. She was the first woman to be elected in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

McDougall was born in Burnstown, Ontario Upon taking her seat, her presence on the board was met with apparent applause by her male colleagues. The board's newly elected chair, R. W. Hamilton stated "I don't think it will hurt the board... to have more women on it ... I think there should be two or three." While on the school board, she was elected to two committees. She did not run for re-election in 1921.

She died of heart failure in her sleep in 1927 at her home, 230 Chapel Street

Personal life She was married to John Lorn McDougall, who served as Auditor General of Canada from 1878 to 1905. She was an active member of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.