Background
Amazon, Elizabeth Gannon was born on September 29, 1912 in Cambridge, New York, United States. Daughter of John Joseph and Mary Camilla (McGowan) Gannon.
civic worker Elementary education educator
Amazon, Elizabeth Gannon was born on September 29, 1912 in Cambridge, New York, United States. Daughter of John Joseph and Mary Camilla (McGowan) Gannon.
Bachelor of Science in Education, State University of New York, Albany, 1941; graduate, State University of New York, Oneonta, 1935; student, Skidmore College, 1933-1934.
Elementary teacher, public schools, Cambridge, 1932-1934; elementary teacher, public schools, Easton, New York, 1936-1941; teacher English,, John Bigsbee Junior High School, Schenectady, 1941-1946; elementary teacher, public schools, Nott Terrace, New York, 1959-1960; elementary teacher, public schools, South Colonie, New York, 1961-1981; retired, 1981.
Senior citizen representative Schenectady County, 1991. Volunteer Schenectady Museum. Active Sunnyview Auxiliary, Glendale Home Auxiliary, St. Clare's Auxiliary.
Health chair Legislation Forum. Intake worker Inner City Ministry. Member Friends of Library., Lady of Fatima Senior Citizen Group, St. Helen's Senior Citizen Group;vice president Youth over Fifty, Eastern Parkway Methodist Church.
Active numerous other organizations Member American Association of University Women (study groups), American Association Retired Persons (past secretary, vice president, chairman), Catholic Daus. American (past regent), Eastern Zone Retired Teachers Association, Schenectady County Retired Teachers Association (past president), State University of New York-Oneonta Alumni Association (past Capital District president), Schenectady Women's Club (president), Schenectady History Auxiliary (board directors, vice president, president), Niskayuna Garden Club (vice president, board directors, committee member), Ladies of Charity (vice president since 1993), Christ Child, Faith and Light.
Married Maurice D. Amazon (deceased May 1967). Children: Mary Alyce, David, Maureen, Sheila, Dana, Jennifer, Rosemary.