Florence Hems
Florence Hems | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Middlefield | |
| In office 1962–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Francis W. Hems |
| Succeeded by | William J. Coughlin Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Florence E. Gavin Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | February 10, 1982 Middletown, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Francis W. Hems |
Florence E. Hems (died February 10, 1982) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1962 to 1963, representing the town of Middlefield as a Democrat. She was elected in a February 1962 special election to succeed her late husband, Francis W. Hems, who died in November 1961 while serving his second term in office.[1][2][3] Hems did not seek reelection to a full term in 1962 and was succeeded by William J. Coughlin Jr. in 1963.[4][5]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Francis Hems, Middlefield Lawmaker, Dies". The Journal. Newspapers.com. November 18, 1961. p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Florence E. Hems". The Record-Journal. Newspapers.com. February 12, 1982. p. 2. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Election Today Means Victory For Mrs. Hems". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. February 20, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Hems Not Seeking Re-Election". The Journal. Newspapers.com. August 25, 1962. p. 3. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
- ↑ "City/Town of Middlefield Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
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