Winfield S. Hanford
American politician
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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.
Preceded byDudley P. Ely
Succeeded byWalter C. Quintard
Preceded byEdward P. Weed,
Thomas Guyer
Thomas Guyer
Succeeded byAllen Betts,
Talmadge Baker
Talmadge Baker
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] | |
| Preceded by | Edward P. Weed, Thomas Guyer |
| Succeeded by | Allen Betts, Talmadge Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1814 |
| Died | May 10, 1884 (aged 69) South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| 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. |
| Occupation | Importer, Banker, Insurance Broker |
He was the son of Joseph Platt Hanford and Charlotte St. John.
Associations
- Vestryman, Trinity Church, South Norwalk
- Member, Washington Council Number 17 of Norwalk[3]
