Emily Sophie Brown

thumb|Emily Sophie Brown Emily Sophie Brown (1881–1985) was an American politician who in 1920 became one of the first five women elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives. Brown subsequently served as a New Haven County commissioner from 1922 to 1927. She was a centenarian. Quotes about Emily Sophie Brown In a 1980 interview for “The Political Activities of the First Generation of Fully Enfranchised Connecticut Women, 1920-1945” at the Center for Oral History at UConn, Emily Sophie Brown stated that her priorities included anything concerning humanity, and things to do with children. This emphasis on humanity and care defined her career and many of the organizations she advocated for and represented. Emily Sophie Brown Retrieved 20 April 2025 External links Category:Women politicians in the United States Category:Republican Party (United States) politicians Category:Politicians from Connecticut Category:Centenarians Category:1881 births Category:1985 deaths Category:Women born in the 1880s