Mary Teresa Norton Politician

Mary Teresa Norton (March 7, 1875 – August 2, 1959) was an American politician. She and Florence Prag Kahn were the fifth and sixth women to serve in the United States House of Representatives, beginning on March 4, 1925. Norton was the first Democrat, the other five having been Republicans. She chaired four House committees during her tenure. She was a labor advocate and a supporter of women's rights.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 07, 1875
Birth place	New Jersey , Jersey City New Jersey
Religion	Catholic Church
Date of death	August 02, 1959
Place of death	Greenwich Connecticut
Education	Packard Business College