Married Henry McSweeney in 1912, no children born to this marriage. After her husband's death in 1946, Theresa sat on the board as a director of United States Potash Company until it's merger in 1956 with Pacific Coastal Borax Company. She was one of few woman to sit on a major company's board at the time. When she died, it was speculated in the press that she was among the top 5 wealthiest women in America. She successfully grew her inheritance from her husband into a significant portfolio.
Married Henry McSweeney in 1912, no children born to this marriage. After her husband's death in 1946, Theresa sat on the board as a director of United States Potash Company until it's merger in 1956 with Pacific Coastal Borax Company. She was one of few woman to sit on a major company's board at the time. When she died, it was speculated in the press that she was among the top 5 wealthiest women in America. She successfully grew her inheritance from her husband into a significant portfolio.
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