Inman, Florence (1890–1986)

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Inman, Florence (1890–1986)

Canadian politician. Born Dec 3, 1890, at West River, Prince Edwards Island, Canada; died 1986 in Ottawa, Canada.

Appeared before provincial legislature to fight for suffrage (1916); won nomination as candidate (1920s), but defeated, since women were still "non-persons"; appointed to PEI Senate (July 28, 1955); served for over 30 years.