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About May Mann Jennings
May Mann Jennings was an American activist who was the first lady of Florida from 1901 to 1905. As one of Florida's most powerful and influential women, she was a leader of organizations, both civic and philanthropic, and founder of the League of Women Voters of Florida. Her father, Austin Mann, was a state senator and May Mann worked as his assistant when he ran for and was elected state representative. She became the first lady of Florida as wife of Governor William Sherman Jennings and is credited with having advanced his political career significantly through relationships gained while working for her father and through her many activities.
Everything about May Mann Jennings →- Occupation
- diplomat, politician
- Position held
- First Lady of Florida
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- 1872
- Died
- 1963