Violet Neilson

Violet Nielson (born 16 July 1931) is a Jamaican former politician and teacher. A member of the People's National Party, she was the first female speaker in the House of Representatives and the first female president of the Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS).

Early life

Nielson was born on 16 July 1931 in Somerton, St. James, Jamaica to Caswell and Ellen (née Stewart). She was educated at the Mico Teachers' College in Kingston and returned to Somerton to become a teacher.[1]

Career

Nielson was a teacher for some nineteen years. She then worked as a secretary for South East St. James member of parliament Upton Robotham.[1]

After retiring from politics, she became an active volunteer at the Somerton United Church.[1]

See also

References
  1. Thomas, Christopher (16 May 2017). "Where are they now: Violet Nielson giving service to her church". The Star.
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