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Katharine Byron (Katharine Edgar) was born on 25 October, 1903 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., is an American politician (1903–1976). Discover Katharine Byron'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 73 years old?

Popular As Katharine Edgar
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Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 25 October, 1903
Birthday 25 October
Birthplace Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Date of death 28 December, 1976
Died Place Washington, D.C., U.S.
Nationality United States

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Katharine Byron Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Katharine Byron's Husband?

Her husband is William D. Byron (m. 1922-1941) Samuel Bynum Riddick (m. 1947)

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Husband William D. Byron (m. 1922-1941) Samuel Bynum Riddick (m. 1947)
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Children 5, including Goodloe Byron

Katharine Byron Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Katharine Byron worth at the age of 73 years old? Katharine Byron’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from United States. We have estimated Katharine Byron's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

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1902

Katharine Edgar was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 25, 1902, to Mary (née McComas) and Brigadier General Clinton Goodloe Edgar.

She attended independent schools during her youth, such as the Liggett School in Detroit, the Westover School of Middlebury, Connecticut, and the Holton-Arms School of Bethesda, Maryland.

1903

Katharine Byron (née Edgar; October 25, 1903 – December 28, 1976), a Democrat, was a U.S. Congresswoman who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland from May 27, 1941, to January 3, 1943.

She was the first woman elected to Congress from Maryland.

1922

She later moved to Williamsport, Maryland, in 1922.

The Byrons were communicants of Saint John's Church.

She was a granddaughter of U.S. Senator Louis E. McComas, who represented the 6th congressional district of Maryland.

She married William D. Byron in 1922.

Together, they had five sons:

1941

She was elected to Congress in a special election held May 27, 1941 to replace her husband, Representative William D. Byron, after his death in an airplane crash near Atlanta, Georgia on February 27, 1941.

She advocated amending the Neutrality Act during World War II and gave one of five speeches on December 8, 1941, in favor of President Franklin Roosevelt's declaration of war on Japan.

1942

She did not seek re-election in 1942 and retired in Washington, D.C.

1947

She married Samuel Bynum Riddick in 1947.

1976

Byron died at Georgetown University Hospital on December 28, 1976.

She is interred in Riverview Cemetery in Williamsport, Maryland.