Ruth Sears Pratt was an American politician and the first female U.S. representative to be elected from New York.
Occupation
politician
Position held
United States representative
Citizenship
United States
Born
August 24, 1877
Died
August 23, 1965, July 23, 1965
Overview
Ruth Sears Pratt (née Baker; August 24, 1877 – August 23, 1965), was an American politician and the first female representative to be elected from New York.
Early life
On August 24, 1877, Pratt was born as Ruth Sears Baker in Ware, Massachusetts to Carrie V. Baker and Edwin H. Baker, a cotton manufacturer.
Pratt attended Dana Hall. Pratt studied mathematics at Wellesley College. She also spent a year and a half studying violin at the Conservatory of Liege, Belgium.
Career
