Nellie Tayloe Ross

Governor of Wyoming, first female governor

Nellie Tayloe Ross - Governor of Wyoming, first female governor
Born

November 29th, 1876
148 years ago

Died

1977
48 years ago — 101 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 14th Governor of Wyoming from 1925 to 1927. Became the first woman to hold a governorship in the United States. Prior to this, worked as the director of the Wyoming State Liquor Commission. Held various positions within the Democratic Party and was active in state and national politics, promoting women's suffrage and other reforms.

First female governor in U.S. history

Governed Wyoming from 1925 to 1927

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