Hattie Caraway 1878 – 1950

Biography

Hattie Caraway (1878–1950) was an United States Senator from Arkansas and first woman elected to the U.S. Senate, first woman to preside over the senate, first woman to chair a senate committee, and first woman to preside over a senate hearing. Born February 1, 1878 in Bakerville. Died December 21, 1950 in Falls Church of stroke. Interred at US Sen. Hattie Caraway Gravesite, Jonesboro, United States.