Florence Elizabeth Melly (13 October 1856 – 16 September 1928) was a British educationist in Liverpool.
She was "of independent means" having grandparents who were mill owners and agents for the Egyptian government.
She was co-opted onto the board with several abstentions as she replaced the popular Ann Jane Davies, who died of pneumonia, in 1898.
[1] Melly and Davies were the only women serving on the school board and both were noted for the effort they put into the role.
[3] Melly stood for election to the board following her initial co-option and she came second in 1900 behind the male Protestant candidate who had 52,909 votes.