Pearl Thrasher

Pearl Gladys Thrasher (née Kingsley; December 12, 1917 – January 23, 1970) was an American aircraft electrician^[3] and politician who served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from 1945 to 1947. She represented Washington's 31st legislative district as a Democrat.^[4]

Preceded byEmma Taylor Harman
Tom Carslay

Succeeded byAsa T. Jones
Harry F. Kittelman

Born(1917-12-12)December 12, 1917

Mineral, Washington, U.S.

DiedJanuary 23, 1970(1970-01-23) (aged 52)

Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.

Quick facts Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district, Preceded by ...

Pearl G. Thrasher
Thrasher c. 1944
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district
In office January 8, 1945 – January 13, 1947 Serving with Lloyd Lindgren
Preceded by	Emma Taylor Harman Tom Carslay
Succeeded by	Asa T. Jones Harry F. Kittelman
Personal details
Born	(1917-12-12)December 12, 1917 Mineral, Washington, U.S.
Died	January 23, 1970(1970-01-23) (aged 52) Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Other political affiliations	Communist (disputed) Progressive (1948)
Spouse	Charles Elmer Thrasher ​ ​ (m. 1936; div. 1947)​ [1][2]
Children	3
Occupation	Aircraft electrician

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In 1954, former Communist Party functionary Barbara Hartle testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee that several prominent state Democrats were secret Communists,^[5] naming Thrasher among them.^[6]