Ada Rowley Moody JP, née Shufflebotham, was a British Liberal Party politician in Hanley, Staffordshire.
Background Ada Shufflebotham was born the daughter of John and Emily E. Shufflebotham, of Newcastle-under-Lyme. She was educated at Orme Girls' School, Newcastle-under-Lyme. In 1914 she married Dr. Arthur Rowley Moody of Hanley.The Liberal Year Book, 1926
Political career Ada Rowley Moody was President of Hanley Liberal Association and a member of the Midland Liberal Federation Executive Committee for four years. She was Chairman of the Women's Advisory Committee to the Midland Liberal Federation, 1923 and 1924.The Liberal Year Book, 1926 She was Liberal candidate for the Hanley division of Staffordshire at the 1923 General Election. She came third and did not stand for parliament again.British Parliamentary Election Results 1918-1973, FWS Craig Her husband was also active in local politics having been proposed as Liberal candidate for Hanley at the 1912 by-election, before withdrawing.By-Elections in British Politics, 1832-1914The Progressive Alliance and the Rise of Labour, 1903-1922 She was a Justice of the peace for Stoke-on-Trent. She was Vice-President of North Staffordshire Liberal Federation. She was a member of Hampstead Borough Council.The Liberal Year Book, 1928
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