Marye Walsh Caron

Marye Walsh Caron (March 2, 1900 – June 23, 1991)[1] was an American politician who was a member of the New Hampshire Senate and the New Hampshire Liquor Commission. She was the first woman Democrat elected to the New Hampshire Senate and the first woman to serve on the New Hampshire Liquor Commission.[2][3]

Caron was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1939 to 1944.[4] She was elected to the New Hampshire Senate in 1944, but lost her bid for reelection by 60 votes.[5] She won another term in 1948 and served in seven more sessions (1949–1961).[6] She also served as the 1956 Democratic Presidential Elector for New Hampshire.[6] In 1961, she was elected Senate minority leader.[7]

In 1961, Caron was appointed to the New Hampshire Liquor Commission by Republican Governor Wesley Powell.[8] Her nomination was opposed by the chairman of the state Democratic party.[9] She was confirmed by the Executive Council of New Hampshire after several months of deadlock.[3] She was not reappointed by Powell's Democratic successor, John W. King, in 1967.[10]

References

  1. ^ "Mary Loretta Marye Walsh Caron". PeopleLegecy. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  2. ^ "File Bill Increasing Appropriation Of State Guard Uniforms For Officers". The Telegraph. May 5, 1945. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Mrs Caron Is Approved, Liquor Post". The Telegraph. November 4, 1961. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  4. ^ Manual for the General Court. Concord, NH: New Hampshire Dept. of State. 1997. p. 483. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  5. ^ "Women in State Headed For New Political Records". The Telegraph. August 12, 1948. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Gardner, William M. (1991). State of New Hampshire Manual for the General Court 1991 No. 52 (PDF). The Department of State. pp. 69–71, 106. Retrieved April 5, 2024.
  7. ^ "Powell Friends Get Key Solon Posts from Green". The Telegraph. January 5, 1961. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  8. ^ "Powell Continues With Democrat Solon for Post". The Telegraph. October 11, 1961. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
  9. ^ "Democrats Balk Over Caron Appointment to Liquor Com". Concord Monitor. July 27, 1961. p. 1. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  10. ^ "Atty Velishka Confirmed As Milford Judge". The Telegraph. January 6, 1967. Retrieved September 5, 2025.
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