Elizabeth Stanton (Massachusetts politician)

Elizabeth Stanton
Member of the Massachusetts Senate from the 3rd Worcester district
In office 1953–1962
Preceded by	George W. Stanton
Succeeded by	Joseph D. Ward
Democratic National Committeewoman from Massachusetts
In office 1956–1962
Preceded by	Margaret O'Riordan
Succeeded by	Mary Fantasia
Personal details
Born	(1909-05-27)May 27, 1909 Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Died	March 27, 1982(1982-03-27) (aged 72) Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Resting place	Saint Bernard's Cemetery Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Spouse	George W. Stanton (1941–1952; his death)

Elizabeth Ann Stanton (May 27, 1909 – March 27, 1982) was an American politician who represented the 3rd Worcester district in the Massachusetts Senate from 1953 to 1962.[1]

Early life

Stanton was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on May 27, 1909 to George Bernard and Clara Isabelle (Sculley) Dormin.[2][3] She graduated from Fitchburg High School and the State Teachers College at Fitchburg.[2] She worked as a school teacher from 1931 until 1941, when she married state senator George W. Stanton.[3]

Political career

George W. Stanton died on April 24, 1952 and Stanton was elected to her husband's senate seat later that year.[4] In 1956, she defeated Margaret O'Riordan to become the Democratic National Committeewoman from Massachusetts.[5] In 1959, Stanton was one of 9 candidates in the legislative election for Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a position that was vacant following the death of Edward J. Cronin.[6] The legislature elected Joseph D. Ward 169 votes to 92.[7] In 1962, Stanton was appointed postmaster of Fitchburg, a post she held until 1979.[8][9] While postmaster, Stanton was also a member of Fitchburg's board of health and was vice chairwoman of the Burbank Hospital Board of Trustees.[10] In 1981, she was appointed to the Fitchburg State College board of trustees.[11]

References

1. "History of Women in the Massachusetts Legislature 1923 – 2015" (PDF). Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators. 2015. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
2. 1961-1962 Public Officers of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 1962. p. 74. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
3. Who's who of American Women. Marquis-Who's Who. 1973. p. 920.
4. "Record Total of 7 Women Wins Seats in Legislature". The Boston Globe. November 6, 1952.
5. Ainley, Leslie (August 5, 1956). "Sen. Stanton Gets Democrat Committee Job". The Boston Globe.
6. Micciche, S. J. (January 11, 1959). "Nine Candidates Vie For Secretary Post". The Boston Globe.
7. "Meet Sec. of State Joe Ward". The Boston Globe. January 21, 1959.
8. "Senator Stanton Gets Fitchburg Postmaster Job". The Boston Globe. August 2, 1962.
9. "Stanton". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
10. Report of the Commission on Postal Service. Washington D.C.: United States Commission on Postal Service. 1977. p. 509. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
11. Pave, Marvin (February 21, 1981). "221 Named to College Boards". The Boston Globe.