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![Sheehy, Margaret](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
Margaret Sheehy was elected as County Superintendent of Schools for Merced County, California, in 1910. She was a teacher in the county before her election. Sheehy served as Superintendent at least until 1920.