Mary Livermore Barrows
American politician (1877–1955)
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Mary Livermore Norris Barrows (June 30, 1877 – March 1, 1955) was an American politician. She represented Melrose in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.[2]
Mary Livermore Barrows | |
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Barrows c. 1930 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from the 22nd Middlesex district | |
| In office January 2, 1929 – January 4, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | Angier Goodwin |
| Succeeded by | Theodore P. Hollis |
| Member of the Melrose, Massachusetts Board of Aldermen | |
| In office 1926–1928 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 30, 1877 |
| Died | March 1, 1955 (aged 77) Melrose, Massachusetts |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Malcolm Dana Barrows (1901–d. 1945)[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Wellesley College |
Early life and education
Born on June 30, 1877, to Oscar and Henrietta White (Livermore) Norris in Melrose, Massachusetts.[3] Barrows was a granddaughter of Mary Livermore.[4][5] She graduated from Wellesley College, where she was a member of the College Equal Suffrage League.[6] On July 1, 1901, she married Malcolm Dana Barrows, brother of Alice Barrows.[3][7] They had two sons, Malcolm Jr. and John.[1]
Political career
Before entering the Massachusetts House, Barrows was a member of the Melrose board of aldermen.[4][2] She was first elected as an alderwoman in 1926, becoming Melrose's first alderwoman.[6]
Barrows was first elected to the Massachusetts House in 1928, and was the first woman to represent Melrose.[8][9] She retired from the House in 1938.[10]
Barrows was a Republican.[11]
Barrows died on March 1, 1955, in Melrose Hospital.[12]