Background
Byrne, Jane Margaret Burke was born on May 24, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of William and Katherine (Nolan) Burke.
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Jane Margaret Burke Byrne
Jane Margaret Burke Byrne, American former mayor. Achievements include being the first female to be elected mayor of Chicago, 1979. Secretary-treasurer Chicago Headquarters John F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign, 1960; chairman resolutions committee Democratic National Committee; co-chairman Cook County Democratic Central Committee, 1975—1976.
Education
Bachelor, Barat College.
Career
With Chicago Anti-Poverty Agency, 1964—1968. Commissioner Chicago Department Consumers Sales, Weights and Measures, 1968—1977. Mayor City of Chicago, 1979—1983.
Achievements
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Jane Margaret Burke Byrne has been listed as a noteworthy mayor by Marquis Who's Who.
Membership
Secretary-treasurer Chicago Headquarters John F. Kennedy Presidential Campaign, 1960. Chairman resolutions committee Democratic National Committee. Co-chairman Cook County Democratic Central Committee, 1975—1976.
Connections
Married William Patrick Byrne, December 31, 1956 (deceased May 1959). 1 child Katherine; Married Jay McMullen, March 17, 1978 (deceased).
- Father:
- William Burke
- Mother:
- Katherine (Nolan) Burke
- Spouse:
- William Patrick Byrne
- Spouse:
- Jay McMullen
- child:
- Katherine Byrne
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Resting place
Interment Calvary Cemetery Evanston, Illinois, United States -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Roman Catholic -
Political Party
Democrat