Jean Ankeney: Difference between revisions

Born in Foochow, China, to American missionaries, Ankeney grew up in [[Williamstown, Massachusetts]]. She received her bachelor's degree from [[Hiram College]] and her master's degree from [[Case Western Reserve University]]. Ankeney was a teacher and public health nurse. In 1975, Ankeney moved to [[Vermont]] and lived in [[St. George, Vermont]]. From 1993 to 2002, Ankeney served in the [[Vermont State Senate]] and was a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]]. Ankeney died at her home in St. George, Vermont of a rare form of lung cancer.<ref>[http://www.funeralplan.com/obits/view.html?action=view&id=45096 Jean Ankeney-obituary]</ref><ref>'Jean Ankeney, senator and activist, dies at 83,' '''Williston Observer,''' May 18, 2005</ref><ref>'Jean Ankeney, 83, served as Vt. state senator for decade,' '''Boston Globe,''' May 17, 2005</ref>