Rebecca Latimer Felton

Journalist, Author, Politician

Born: 6-10-1835, Decatur, GA Died: 1-24-1930, Atlanta, GA Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Cartersville Married: Dr. William Harrell Felton The author of numerous books, including Memoirs of Georgia Politics, Felton was also a columnist for twenty-eight years with the Atlanta Constitution. Entering politics as the advisor and political strategist of her congressman husband, William Felton, Rebecca soon became an outspoken opponent/proponent of various political issues. Her ultimate success in the political arena came in 1922 when she was honored with the unique distinction of being sworn in as the first woman senator.

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