Agnes Simons
Appearance
Agnes Simons | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 139th district | |
| In office 1967–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Seat created[1] |
| Succeeded by | Louis Padula |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Agnes J. Connair 1906 or 1907 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 78) Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Edward J. Simons |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | WAVES |
Agnes Simons (née Connair; 1906 or 1907 – October 11, 1985) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1967 to 1973, representing the 139th district as a Democrat.[2][3][4] Simons was in the WAVES during World War II.[5][4]
References
[edit]- ↑ Proto, Jennifer (January 28, 2021). "Legal Challenges to Connecticut Redistricting Plans" (PDF). cga.ct.gov. Connecticut General Assembly. Archived (PDF) from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ↑ "Agnes Simons, ex-lawmaker in 139th, dies". Connecticut Post. Newspapers.com. October 12, 1985. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
- ↑ Driscoll, Irene (February 13, 1972). "Woman Leader Veteran In Fight for Rights". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. p. 47. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
- 1 2 "Promotions-Transfers". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Newspapers.com. March 12, 1943. p. 18. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
- ↑ "Ex-WAVE to Return Here for Marriage". The Pittsburgh Press. Newspapers.com. June 4, 1950. p. 78. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
Categories:
- 1900s births
- 1985 deaths
- Women state legislators in Connecticut
- 20th-century American women politicians
- 20th-century members of the Connecticut General Assembly
- Politicians from Pittsburgh
- Politicians from Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Democratic Party members of the Connecticut House of Representatives
- WAVES personnel
- Military personnel from Pittsburgh
- Connecticut politician stubs