Marian B. Towne

Marian B. Towne (December 6, 1880 – February 16, 1966) was an American politician of the Democratic Party who was the first woman to serve in the Oregon House of Representatives.

[1] Her family later moved to Phoenix, where her father, William Francis Towne, was a successful merchant.

[1] After Towne graduated from the local school, she served as assistant county clerk in Medford.

[1] The mayor of Medford endorsed her candidacy, as well as the publisher of the Mail Tribune, George Putnam.

[1] She served alongside Kathryn Clarke, the first female Oregon State Senator.