Frances Farenthold

Texas politician and human rights activisit

Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold (October 2, 1926 – September 26, 2021)[1] was an American politician, attorney, activist, and educator. She was best known for her two campaigns for the office of Governor of Texas. She was nominated for Vice President of the United States during the 1972 Democratic National Convention.[2]

Frances Farenthold
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 45th district
In office
January 14, 1969 – January 9, 1973
Preceded byCharles R. Scoggins
Succeeded byJohn H. Poerner
Personal details
Born
Frances Tarlton

(1926-10-02)October 2, 1926
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 2021(2021-09-26) (aged 94)
Cause of deathProblems caused by Parkinson's disease
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)
George Farenthold
(m. 1950; div. 1985)
Alma materVassar College (BA)
University of Texas (JD)
OccupationEducator, Lawyer, Politician, College Administrator, Activist

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  1. Holley, Joe (26 September 2021). "Frances 'Sissy' Farenthold, lodestar for Texas liberals, dies at 94". The Washington Post. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
  2. Draper, Robert (April 1992). "The Blood of the Farentholds". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2018-10-09.

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