Georgianna Kathleen Symonette facts for kids
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Georgianna Kathleen Symonette
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Georgianna Symonette
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| Born | 4 April 1902 Eleuthera, Bahamas
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| Died | 14 May 1965 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Bahamian |
| Occupation | Suffragist |
| Children | Clement Maynard |
| Relatives | Allyson Maynard Gibson (granddaughter) |
Georgianna Kathleen Symonette (born April 4, 1902 – died May 14, 1965) was an important Bahamian leader. She was a suffragist, meaning she worked hard to get women the right to vote. She helped start the Women's Branch of the Progressive Liberal Party. She also helped create the Women's Suffrage Movement. In 2012, The Bahamas honored her and other women. They put her picture on a 25-cent postage stamp.
Early Life and Education
Georgianna Kathleen Symonette was born on April 4, 1902. Her hometown was Wemyss Bight in Eleuthera, Bahamas. Her parents were Olivia McKinney and Alexander Symonette.
She went to the government school in Wemyss Bight. After finishing school, she became an assistant teacher there. Later, Georgianna moved to Nassau. She wanted to become a nurse. She studied nursing at Bahamas General Hospital. Today, this hospital is called Princess Margaret Hospital.
Fighting for Women's Rights
Georgianna Symonette was a key leader in the fight for women's voting rights. She helped start the Women's Suffrage Movement. This group worked to make sure women could vote in elections.
She worked alongside other brave women. These included Mary Ingraham, Eugenia Lockhart, and Mabel Walker. Together, they made a big difference for women in The Bahamas.
Legacy and Family
Georgianna Symonette passed away on May 14, 1965. She was 63 years old. Her work helped change the future for many Bahamian women.
Her son, Clement Maynard, followed in her footsteps. He became the Deputy Prime Minister of The Bahamas. He served in this role from 1985 to 1992. Her granddaughter, Allyson Maynard Gibson, also became a leader. In 2012, she became the Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs.
