Bland Cox Bruns
Bland Bruns | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Orleans Parish's 10th Ward | |
| In office 1950–1956 | |
| Preceded by | George Corcoran |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Lapara |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ellen Bland Cox January 3, 1901 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 1985 (aged 84) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hollywood Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Thomas Muldrup Logan Bruns
(m. 1925; died 1976) |
| Parent |
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| Relatives | Edwin Cox (brother) |
Ellen Bland Cox Bruns (January 3, 1901 – October 1, 1985) was an American politician who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives, as the third woman elected to that body. A Richmond, Virginia native, she was the daughter of Edwin P. Cox, the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1914 to 1916. She was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.