From collection Candidates
![Thompson, Maria](https://cdn1.historyit.com/iiif/2/5edfd98ccc4f69.54593064/65428dc980c977.99155819.png/full/360,/0/default.jpg?no_errors=1)
In 1909 Maria Thompson was selected as the candidate of the Republican Party for the office of Ephraim, Utah city treasurer. She was a widow with several children.
From collection Candidates