May Mann Jennings | |
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 Jennings in 1901 | |
| First Lady of Florida | |
| In role 1901–1905 | |
| Governor | William Sherman Jennings |
| Preceded by | Mary C. Davis Bloxham |
| Succeeded by | Annie Isabell Douglass |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May Austin Elizabeth Mann April 25, 1872 Bayonne, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1963 (aged 90) Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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| Education | St. Joseph Academy |
| Occupation | Activist |
May Mann Jennings (born May Austin Elizabeth Mann; April 25, 1872 – April 24, 1963) was an American activist who was the first lady of Florida from 1901 to 1905.[1] As one of Florida's most powerful and influential women, she was a leader of organizations, both civic and philanthropic, and founder of the League of Women Voters of Florida. Her father, Austin Mann, was a state senator and May Mann worked as his assistant when he ran for and was elected state representative. She became the first lady of Florida as wife of Governor William Sherman Jennings and is credited with having advanced his political career significantly through relationships gained while working for her father and through her many activities.
- ^ "Secretary Browning Designates 2008 Great Floridians". Florida Department of State. March 14, 2008. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.