William L. Hadden
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William L. Hadden | |
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| 13th Connecticut Attorney General | |
| In office June 15, 1945 – January 3, 1951 | |
| Governor | Raymond E. Baldwin Charles W. Snow James L. McConaughy James C. Shannon Chester Bowles |
| Preceded by | Francis A. Pallotti |
| Succeeded by | George C. Conway |
| 87th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| In office January 1943 – January 1945 | |
| Governor | Raymond E. Baldwin |
| Preceded by | Odell Shepard |
| Succeeded by | Charles Wilbert Snow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1896 Elmira, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 11, 1983 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
William L. Hadden (October 8, 1896 – July 11, 1983) was an American politician who was the 87th lieutenant governor of Connecticut from 1943 to 1945.[1]
William L. Hadden was born in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, on October 8, 1896.[2] About one year later, he moved to New Haven, Connecticut, and in 1909 the family moved to West Haven. He went to public schools in New Haven, West Haven High School and the Fordham University School of Law. He was admitted to the State Bar in 1917. After discharge from military service in 1918, he practiced law. He was also Assistant Clerk of the Town Court of West Haven from 1919 to 1921, Prosecuting Attorney from 1923 to 1927 and judge from 1927 to 1937. From 1939 to 1943 he was Prosecuting Attorney.[3]
Family life
William L. Hadden married Mary McNamara in 1920. They had three children: William L. Hadden Jr., David C. Hadden, and Mary Ann Hadden Zimmerling. Mary died on December 15, 1981.