About Mary Auld
Lived 1893 – 1984 (aged 91). Mary Auld was a local politician and activist.
Mary Auld (née Jardine; 8 July 1893 – 3 July 1984) was a Scottish politician and women's organizer.
In 1920, Mary married Jimmy Auld, and the two had a daughter, Jenny. She avoided public speaking, focusing on promoting policy development in the areas most relevant to women's lives, on encouraging women to stand for Parliament, and fundraising activities.
Later years In 1958, she retired, moving to East Kilbride, her husband dying just months later. She continued attending Labour meetings.
Auld died from heart failure on 3 July 1984, at the age of 90, and was cremated at Linn crematorium, Glasgow.
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Who was Mary Auld?
local politician and women's organizer
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Mary Auld was born on 17 January 1893.
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Mary Auld died on 17 January 1984.
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Mary Auld was a local politician and activist.
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