Winfield Scott Hanford (1814–1884) was a one term mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut in 1878. He was a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives in the sessions of 1875 and 1876.
Winfield Scott Hanford | |
|---|---|
| 4th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1878–1878[1] | |
| Preceded by | Dudley P. Ely |
| Succeeded by | Walter C. Quintard |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk | |
| In office 1875–1877[2] Serving with James W. Hyatt | |
| Preceded by | Edward P. Weed, Thomas Guyer |
| Succeeded by | Allen Betts, Talmadge Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1814 South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Died | May 10, 1884 South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Priscilla Thomas Snell |
| Children | William A. S. Hanford, 1848-1849; William A. S. Hanford, 1850-1878; Charles St. John Hanford, 1852-1872; Mary Currier Hanford Woodward, 1856-1947; Martin Bioley Hanford, 1858-1861; Charlotte Cecilia Hanford, 1860-1866; Joseph Platt Hanford, 1864-1866; Annie Tamzen Hanford, 1864-1865. |
| Residence(s) | South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Importer, Banker, Insurance Broker |
He was the son of Joseph Platt Hanford and Charlotte St. John.
Associations
edit- Vestryman, Trinity Church, South Norwalk
- Member, Washington Council Number 17 of Norwalk[3]
References
edit- ^ "List of mayors of Norwalk, 1913 – present by JasonDetriou". docstoc.com. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Connecticut. General Assembly (1881). Roll of State Officers and Members of General Assembly of Connecticut, from 1776 to 1881: With an Appendix Giving the Congressional Delegates, Judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts, and the Date of Incorporation of the Cities, Boroughs, and Towns. Press of the Case, Lockwood & Brainard Company. p. 432. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
- ^ Freemasons. Connecticut. Royal and Select Masters. Grand Council (1867). Annual Assembly. pp. 1–28. Retrieved 2015-06-25.
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