Helena Squires
Helena Squires | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Lewisporte | |
| In office May 17, 1930 – June 11, 1932 | |
| Preceded by | George F. Grimes |
| Succeeded by | Kenneth M. Brown (as MHA for Grand Falls) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Helena Emeline Strong October 29, 1878 Little Bay Islands, Newfoundland Colony |
| Died | March 21, 1959 (aged 80) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Mount Allison University |
| Occupation | Teacher |
Helena Emeline Squires (née Strong; October 29, 1878 – March 21, 1959) was a Newfoundland teacher and politician. She was the wife of Prime Minister Sir Richard Squires. In 1930, she was elected as the member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly for Lewisporte, making her the first woman to ever stand for and win a seat in the House of Assembly.