Background
Hart was born on February 1, 1878 in Lynn to Robinson Y. and Frances A. (Rowell) Russell. When her father moved to Saugus, Massachusetts, she went with him.
Hart was born on February 1, 1878 in Lynn to Robinson Y. and Frances A. (Rowell) Russell. When her father moved to Saugus, Massachusetts, she went with him.
She attended Lynn public schools and graduated from Lynn Classical High School.
She was the third woman elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives. In 1920, Hart was elected to the Lynn School Committee. In 1924 she was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
She was the third woman elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives, 13th Essex District"s first female representative, and Lynn"s first female representative.
During her tenure in the House, Hart"s priorities were child welfare, public institutions, and education. She was defeated for reelection by C. F. Nelson Pratt.
Hart was a delegate to the 1928 Republican National Convention. In 1934 she was an unsuccessful candidate in the 11th Essex District.
Hart"s husband was an executive with the United Shoe Machinery Corporation.
Hart was involved with a number community organizations in Lynn and on the North Shore, including the North Shore Club, Woman"s Republican Club, Presidents Club, and the local Red Cross chapter. She served as president of the Lynn Association for the Blind, the Women"s Club of Lynn, and the Outlook Club of Lynn. Her hobbies included jelly making, music, and embroidery.
Hart died on October 15, 1958 at Saugus General Hospital.
He grandfather, Joseph Mason Rowell, was a member of Lynn"s first city council.