Born in Madison County, Florida on September 7, 1867. Susan Lane Tillman Moore was the first woman elected by popular vote to serve two terms in the Georgia State Senate. She resided at this house until her death on May 5, 1951.
After attending Mary Baldwin College in Virginia, Mrs. Moore's love of her community led her into politics. She served the state of Georgia and the community of Tifton by advocating for woman's rights, higher education, and federal funding for infrastructure development.
* Member and vice Chairwoman, State Democratic Executive Committee 1923-1939
* Delegate from Georgia, Democratic National Convention 1924 and 1932
* Member and vice Chairwoman, Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia 1941-1942
* State Senator, Georgia State Senate 1933-1934 and 1939-1940
* Member Joseph Habersham Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
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