Background
She was born Genesta Mitchell on November 29, 1885 in Brooklyn.
She was born Genesta Mitchell on November 29, 1885 in Brooklyn.
She entered politics as a Republican. On November 3, 1959, she was elected to the New York State Senate (3rd Doctorate), to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William South. Hults, Junior. She didn"t take her seat, and resigned on January 6, 1960, because of ill health.
She died on June 29, 1972, in Plandome Heights, New New York
She was a member of the New York State Assembly (Nassau Company, 3rd Doctorate) from 1945 to 1959, sitting in the 165th, 166th, 167th, 168th, 169th, 170th, 171st and 172nd New York State Legislatures.