Elizabeth Hawley Gasque
Elizabeth Gasque Van Exem (February 26, 1886 – November 2, 1989), named Elizabeth Hawley Gasque during her tenure in Congress, was an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district from September 13, 1938, to January 3, 1939. She was the first woman elected to Congress from South Carolina.
Elizabeth Hawley Gasque Van Exem | |
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Gasque c. 1938 | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 6th district | |
In office September 13, 1938 – January 3, 1939 | |
Preceded by | Allard Henry Gasque |
Succeeded by | John L. McMillan |
Personal details | |
Born | Blythewood, South Carolina | February 26, 1886
Died | November 2, 1989 103) Ridgeway, South Carolina | (aged
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Allard H. Gasque |
Alma mater | Greenville Woman's College |
At the age of 103 years, 249 days, Gasque is the longest-lived member of Congress ever, a record that still stands as of 2023.
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