William B. Reed (politician)

William Benjamin Reed (27 February 1833 – 16 October 1909) was a one term Democratic mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut from 1891 to 1892. He served on the South Norwalk City Council from 1878 to 1879.

William B. Reed
16th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1891–1893[1]
Preceded byEdwin Wilcox
Succeeded byGeorge Lockwood
Personal details
Born(1833-02-27)February 27, 1833[2]
South Norwalk, Connecticut[2]
DiedOctober 16, 1909(1909-10-16) (aged 76)
Political partyDemocratic[3]
SpouseCatherine E. Post (m. February 9, 1859)
ChildrenIrene, Ansley, Benjamin, Catherine, and William H.
Residence(s)South Norwalk, Connecticut
OccupationOyster planter and shipper

He was the son of Benjamin Pearce Reed of New York City and Eliza Weed of New Canaan.[2] He was the third great-grandson of John Read, who settled in Norwalk in 1687. Reed attended the common schools, and at 18, he became an oysterman.[2] It became his life's work. He was a partner in Reed and Housmen, oyster growers and shippers.[2][3]

Associations

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  • Member, Masons[2]
  • Member, Norwalk Yacht Club[2]

References

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Preceded by Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut
1891–1893
Succeeded by