This Virginia-born lady was 40 when she was elected to the British parliament in 1919
The first woman elected to the British Parliament, Constance Markievicz, said 
Lady Astor was... [DOC] [TLE] Lady Astor becomes MP - Nov 28, 1919 - HISTORY.com [PAR] On this day in History, Lady Astor becomes MP on Nov 28, 1919.