Ellen Bland Cox Bruns (January 3, 1901 – October 1, 1985) was an American politician who served in the Louisiana House of Representatives, as the third woman elected to that body. A Richmond, Virginia native, she was the daughter of Edwin P. Cox, the speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1914 to 1916.[1][2]

Bland Bruns
Member of the
Louisiana House of Representatives
from Orleans Parish's 10th Ward
In office
1950–1956
Preceded byGeorge Corcoran
Succeeded byNicholas Lapara
Personal details
Born
Ellen Bland Cox

(1901-01-03)January 3, 1901
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
DiedOctober 1, 1985(1985-10-01) (aged 84)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeHollywood Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Thomas Muldrup Logan Bruns
(m. 1925; died 1976)
RelationsEdwin Cox (brother)
Parent

References

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  1. ^ Written at New Orleans, Louisiana. "Orleans' Mrs. Bruns State Legislature's Only Woman Member". The Daily Advertiser. Vol. 36, no. 239. Lafayette, Louisiana. Associated Press. January 30, 1950. p. 4. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Mrs. Bland Bruns, ex-legislator, dies". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Vol. 135, no. 275. October 2, 1985. p. B2. Retrieved May 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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