Edith Mayer Explained

Edith Mayer
State House:Ohio
State:Ohio
District:22nd
Term:April 27, 1977-December 31, 1982
Preceded:Chester Cruze
Succeeded:Lou Blessing
Birth Name:Edith Peacock
Birth Date:July 24, 1929
Birth Place:Cincinnati, Ohio
Party:Republican
Children:2
Residence:Aiken, South Carolina

Edith Peacock Mayer (born July 24, 1929) is a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives for the 22nd district from 1977 to 1982.

Career

Mayer was appointed to the Ohio House of Representatives on April 27, 1977 after incumbent representative Chester Cruze resigned.[1] After finishing Cruze's term, she served two full terms before being redistricted to the 27th district in 1982 alongside fellow Republican incumbent Dale Van Vyven, and subsequently lost re-nomination.[2]

Personal life

In February 1958, Mayer met her husband Charles DeWolf Mayer on a blind date and were married at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Cincinnati on April 24, 1959. They had two children, Sandra and Charles Jr. After retiring, they moved to Aiken, South Carolina.[3] Charles died on June 11, 2020.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cincinnati Woman Fills Vacant Ohio House Seat. The Blade. April 28, 1977. February 14, 2024.
  2. Web site: Miller. Tim. Incumbents do well despite stagnant economy. The Bryan Times. June 9, 1982. February 14, 2024.
  3. Web site: Mayers anniversary. Aiken Standard. January 13, 2012. February 14, 2024.
  4. Web site: Charles DeWolf Mayer Obituary. Aiken Standard. June 17, 2020. February 14, 2024.