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Jane Bigelow

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Jane Elizabeth Bigelow (born 1928) was a politician in Ontario, Canada. She was the first female mayor of London, serving from 1972 to 1978.[1]

Born Jane Elizabeth Dillon, the daughter of Edward and Margaret Dillon, she grew up in Toronto and was educated at St. Clement’s School and at the University of Toronto. In 1954, she married Charlie Bigelow. The couple lived in Hamilton, Edmonton, Ottawa, New York and Copenhagen before settling in London in 1965. She served on the London Board of Control.[1] Bigelow became mayor after James Frederick Gosnell resigned as mayor for health reasons.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Jane Bigelow". Celebrating London Women's History. The London Women’s History Project.
  2. ^ "Monte McNaughton urges changes to boot convicted civic politicians from office". London Free Press. June 19, 2014.