Jennie Cave
Jennie Cave | |
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33rd Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
In office 1975 – 1977[1] | |
Preceded by | Donald J. Irwin |
Succeeded by | William A. Collins |
Personal details | |
Born |
[2] Norwalk, Connecticut | November 25, 1902
Died |
June 3, 2001 98) Norwalk, Connecticut | (aged
Political party |
Democratic Independent |
Spouse(s) | Captain Lloyd G. Cave[3] |
Residence | 9 Camp Street, Norwalk, Connecticut |
Jennie Ferris Bodwell Cave (born November 25, 1902, Norwalk, Connecticut—June 3, 2001, Norwalk, Connecticut) was the first woman to be elected mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut in the city's history. She ran several times, and served one term.[4]
Legacy
The Common Council Chambers in City Hall is named for her.[5]
References
Preceded by Donald J. Irwin |
Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut 1975–1977 |
Succeeded by William A. Collins |
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