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Florence Fifer Bohrer | |
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| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 26th district | |
| In office 1924–1932 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Hanson |
| Succeeded by | Lynn C. Sieberns |
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| Born | January 24, 1877 Bloomington, Illinois |
| Died | July 20, 1960 (aged 83) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jacob Bohrer |
Florence Fifer Bohrer (January 24, 1877 in Bloomington, Illinois – July 20, 1960) was an American activist and politician in Illinois.[1] She was the daughter of former Illinois governor Joseph W. Fifer and was the first female senator in the Illinois General Assembly. She served for two terms from 1924 to 1932.[2]
- ^ "TBT: Blazing a Trail to Springfield".
- ^ DeVore 2000, p. 304.