George Lockwood (politician)
George Lockwood (April 3, 1862–) was a one term mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut in 1893. Lockwood was the youngest son of William R. Lockwood and Mary Elisabeth Roberts.[2][3]
George Lockwood | |
|---|---|
| 17th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1893 – 1893[1] | |
| Preceded by | William B. Reed |
| Succeeded by | Mortimer M. Lee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 3, 1862[2] |
| Spouse(s) | Ella Squire[3] (m. May 17, 1881), Annie Conley (m. November 23, 1893)[4] |
| Residence | Norwalk, Connecticut |
In 1881, Lockwood was married to Ella Squire, the oldest daughter of Charles E. Squire (b. 1835) and Amanda Crofut.[3] In October 1893, Lockwood's wife filed and on November 11, was granted a divorce because Lockwood had "called on the unmarried daughter of one of the city officials."[3] When it came to be known publicly, his resignation was demanded from at least one Sunday pulpit.[4] He submitted his resignation on Monday, November 20, 1893.[4] He married Annie Conley, the daughter of a former policeman, Francis S. Conley on November 23, 1893.[4]
References
| Preceded by William B. Reed |
Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut 1893 |
Succeeded by Mortimer M. Lee |
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