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Jean Byrne (Jean Featherly) was born on 17 October, 1926 in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., is a Jean Byrne was American. Discover Jean Byrne's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?

Popular As Jean Featherly
Occupation Educator
Age 88 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 17 October 1926
Birthday 17 October
Birthplace Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of death 9 August, 2015
Died Place Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Who Is Jean Byrne's Husband?

Her husband is Brendan T. Byrne (m. 1953-1993)

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Husband Brendan T. Byrne (m. 1953-1993)
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Children 7

Jean Byrne Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jean Byrne worth at the age of 88 years old? Jean Byrne’s income source is mostly from being a successful Educator. She is from United States. We have estimated Jean Byrne's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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Source of Income Educator

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1926

Jean Byrne (October 17, 1926 – August 9, 2015) was an American educator who was the first lady of New Jersey from 1974 to 1982 during the tenure of her former husband, two-term Governor Brendan Byrne.

Byrne was born Jean Featherly in Newark, New Jersey, to Jane Crysler Featherly and George Featherly.

She was raised in nearby West Orange.

She received her bachelor's degree from Bucknell University and her master's degree from New York University.

She taught second grade at an elementary school in West Orange, New Jersey.

1953

She had married Brendan Byrne in 1953, with whom she had seven children: Brendan (born 1954), Susan (born 1956), Nancy (born 1957), Timothy (born 1961), Mary Anne (born 1963), Barbara (born 1967), and William (born 1969).

1954

However, she was forced to leave her teaching position once she became pregnant with her first child, who was born in 1954.

1974

Brendan Byrne was twice elected Governor of New Jersey, serving from 1974 to 1982.

As the state's First Lady, Byrne largely focused on issues related to healthcare and education.

One of Byrne's main causes was advocating for research on Down syndrome, with which one of her daughters was affected.

The role of First Lady also afforded Byrne the opportunity to host a number of dignitaries at Morven, the former New Jersey governors' residence in Princeton, including Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Grace Kelly.

1993

Jean and Brendan Byrne divorced in 1993.

2013

She referred to that era of mandatory withdrawal from public life during pregnancy as the "dark ages" during a 2013 interview with Rutgers University.

2015

A resident of Princeton and an avid gardener, died from complications of babesiosis, a tick-borne illness affecting red blood cells, on August 9, 2015, at the age of 88.

She was survived by six of her seven children.