Edith Rogers (Manitoba politician)
Edith Florence Rogers (née McTavish; April 26, 1876 — April 19, 1947) was a Métis politician in Manitoba, Canada. She served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1920 to 1932, as a member of the Manitoba Liberal Party. She was the first woman ever elected to the legislature.
Edith Rogers | |
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Rogers in 1925 | |
| Member of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly for Winnipeg | |
| In office 1920–1932 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edith Florence McTavish April 26, 1876 Norway House, Manitoba |
| Died | April 19, 1947 (aged 70) Colborne, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Manitoba Liberal Party |
| Spouse |
Robert Arthur Rogers
(m. 1898) |
| Children | Margaret Konantz |
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