Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes | |
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Louisiana State Senator for St. Helena and Tangipahoa parishes | |
In office 1936–1940 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Myers Holland |
Succeeded by | W. G. Jones |
Louisiana State Representative for St. Helena Parish | |
In office 1940–1948 | |
Preceded by | W. C. Alford |
Succeeded by | Guy B. McDonald |
Personal details | |
Born | Greensburg, Louisiana, US | December 12, 1909
Died | May 30, 1997 | (aged 87)
Resting place | Greensburg Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | (1) Thomas Myers Holland (died 1936) (2) James Harrell Rhodes (died 1968) |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Greensburg, Louisiana, US |
Occupation | Newspaper publisher Insurance agent |
Doris Lindsey Holland Rhodes (December 12, 1909 – May 30, 1997) was the first woman ever to serve as a member of the Louisiana State Legislature.