About Ruth McNamee
Lived 1921 – 2006 (aged 85). Ruth McNamee was an American politician.
Ruth Braden McNamee (June 7, 1921 – November 19, 2006) was an American politician.
Born in New York City, New York, McManee received her bachelor's degree in English and political science in 1942 from Bucknell University. She served on the Birmingham, Michigan city commission from 1965 to 1974 and was mayor of Birminghman, Michigan in 1970 and 1971. She also served on the Oakland County, Michigan Board of Commissioners in 1968 and was a Republican. From 1975 to 1984, McNamee served in the Michigan House of Representatives.
McNamee died at the Indian River Medical Center, in Vero Beach, Florida.
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Ruth McNamee was born on 7 June 1921 in New York City.
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Ruth McNamee died on 19 November 2006 in Vero Beach, Florida.
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