Mary Burns
1800s Irish mill hand and social radical
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Mary Ann Byrne
Irish nationalist who, when seven months pregnant, delivered the surgical knives used in the assassination of Cavendish and Burke to the Invincibles in Dublin in February 1882 by concealing them under her skirts. On another occasion she brought them a rifle, two revolvers, and a large quantity of ammunition.
Kate O’Callaghan
Irish teacher and politician
Berna McIvor
Irish political and community activist
Bridget Redmond
Irish politician
May Keating
Irish socialist, feminist and human rights campaigner
Hannah White Arnett
Hannah White Arnett (1733-1823) played a large role in the progression of the American Revolution in Elizabeth, New Jersey, by rekindling the hope for independence amongst town leaders.
Betty Mae Tiger Jumper
Betty Mae Tiger Jumper was the first and, to date, only female chief of Florida’s Seminole tribe.
Henrietta Mitchel
For twenty years she travelled widely to rally support for Irish self-government, especially among protestants, and was an honoured guest at many political gatherings, including the national convention of the UIL at Boston in October 1902.
Rose L Gerak Tenesy
The first woman ward leader for the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party (1920-40). As state committeewoman from the 21st District, she helped form the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio (1932) and presided over the organization for 18 years.