Emma Harman
Emma Harman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office 1940–1944 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1912 |
| Died | June 20, 2020 (aged 108) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elmer Harman (1940–1996) |
| Children | 2 |
Emma Taylor Harman (May 5, 1912 – June 20, 2020)[1] was an American politician.[2] She was a Democrat, and represented District 31 in the Washington House of Representatives which included parts of King County, from 1940 to 1944.[3]
Biography
Harman was born in Napavine, Washington to Lily Tutt Taylor and Albert Taylor.[4] Her maternal family settled in Washington in 1888.[4] She grew up in the coal mining community of Newcastle, Washington with her three sisters and four brothers.[4]
Harman served two terms in the Washington State Legislature as a Democrat.[3] She celebrated her 100th birthday in 2012.[5]
References
- ^ "King County deaths (07/08/2020)". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. 2020-07-10. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ^ "Emma Taylor Harman" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Emma Taylor Harman". web.leg.wa.gov. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
- ^ a b c Samuels, Anna (2012). "Emma Taylor Harman: A Political Citizen - Legacy Washington - WA Secretary of State - The Legacy Project". www.sos.wa.gov. Retrieved 2026-06-15.
- ^ "SLIDESHOW: Emma Harman, a true West Seattle treasure, celebrates 100 years | Westside Seattle". www.westsideseattle.com. May 1, 2012. Retrieved 2026-03-24.