Marjory Lees Marjory was born in 1878 at Werneth Park. She was the eldest child of Charles Edward and Sarah Ann Lees. Marjory was home schooled until 1894 when her father died. After Charles death Sarah, Marjory and Dorothy Lees moved to Eastbourne for a period before returning to Oldham. In 1897 all three Lees women attended the inaugural meeting of the Oldham branch of the National Council of Women where Sarah was made President. In 1900 Marjory attended the University Settlement in Manchester for three months to gain experience in social work. In c.1902 Marjory stood for election as a Liberal candidate for the Board of Guardians and won. In 1904 Marjory was elected secretary of the Oldham Branch of the National Council for Women. In 1910 Marjory helped to form the Oldham Women's Suffrage Society, a branch of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies. Marjory was elected president of the organisation and in 1913 participated in both the International Conference on Women's Suffrage held in Budapest and the peaceful suffragist pilgrimage to London. In 1918 after achieving limited franchise for women the Oldham Women's Suffrage Society disbanded and the Oldham Women Citizens Association was formed, in which Marjory was very active. After 1918 Marjory helped to establish and was active in the Oldham Council of Social Service. In 1934 she retired from the Town Council and in the same year was awarded Freedom of the Borough. She gradually withdrew from public duties but remained active within the National Council of Women and Council of Social Services. She died in May 1970. For additional information on Marjory Lees and her life please see M90/6/20, M90/6/13/10/3 and M90/12. 1882-1970