Samuel Daskam | |
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23rd Warden of the Borough of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
In office 1874–1877 |
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Preceded by | Edward P. Weed |
Succeeded by | James W. Hyatt |
Personal details | |
Born | January 31, 1823 Norwalk, Connecticut |
Died | 1912 Norwalk, Connecticut |
Resting place | East Norwalk Historical Cemetery, Norwalk, Connecticut |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Arietta May Rogers (m. October 4, 1847) |
Children | Ida A. (died in infancy) Jennie May Daskham Stevens |
Residence |
New Haven, Connecticut, |
Alma mater | Lovell's School in New Haven |
Occupation | jeweler, station master, U.S. Marshal |
Military service | |
Service/branch | Connecticut National Guard |
Unit | Company D "National Blues" |
New Haven, Connecticut,
Troy, New York,
Ridgefield, Connecticut,
Samuel Daskam (January 31, 1823 – 1912) was Warden of the Borough of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1874 to 1877.
He was the son of Captain Samuel Daskam and Lucretia Fitch. His mother was grand-niece of Governor Thomas Fitch.
On October 4, 1847, he married Arrietta M. Rogers, daughter of Colonel Henry Rogers. After their marriage, they moved to Troy, New York where he purchased a jewelry store. He then moved to Ridgefield, Connecticut, where he was rail station master.