Lottie Holman O'Neill
Lottie Holman O'Neill | |
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Lottie Holman O'Neill, from a 1923 newsletter | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 41st district | |
| In office 1951–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Barr |
| Succeeded by | Harris W. Fawell |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office 1933–1951 | |
| Preceded by | Otto A. Buck |
| Succeeded by | John M. King |
| In office 1923–1931 | |
| Preceded by | William R. McCabe |
| Succeeded by | Otto A. Buck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 7, 1878 Barry, Illinois |
| Died | February 17, 1967 (aged 88) Downers Grove, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | William J. O'Neill |
| Children | Two sons |
| Residence | Downers Grove, Illinois |
| Profession | Politician |
Lottie (Holman) O'Neill (November 7, 1878 – February 17, 1967) was an American politician from Illinois who was the first woman elected to the Illinois General Assembly. First elected in 1922, O'Neill served 40 years in the Assembly, the longest-serving female elected official in the United States at the time.
O'Neill's record as the longest-serving female legislator in Illinois history for her service during 19 General Assemblies was surpassed when Barbara Flynn Currie was reelected to a twentieth term.