Barbara Hanley
Barbara Hanley | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Webbwood, Ontario | |
| In office 1936–1944 | |
| Preceded by | Robert E. Streich |
| Succeeded by | C. Dwyer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Barbara McCallum Smith March 2, 1882 Magnetawan, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | January 26, 1959 (aged 76) |
| Spouse | Joseph Hanley |
| Occupation | teacher |
Barbara McCallum Hanley (née Smith, March 2, 1882 – January 26, 1959) was a Canadian politician, who served as mayor of Webbwood, Ontario, from 1936 to 1944. She was the first woman in Canadian history to be elected as a mayor in a general election, although she was preceded by at least one appointed female reeve, Violet Barss in Delia, Alberta.