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William B. Reed (politician)

William B. Reed
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16th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1891 – 1893
Preceded by Edwin Wilcox
Succeeded by George Lockwood
Personal details
Born (1833-02-27)February 27, 1833
South Norwalk, Connecticut
Died October 16, 1909(1909-10-16) (aged 76)
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Catherine E. Post (m. February 9, 1859)
Children Irene, Ansley, Benjamin, Catherine, and William H.
Residence South Norwalk, Connecticut
Occupation Oyster planter and shipper

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.

He was the son of Benjamin Pearce Reed of New York City and Eliza Weed of New Canaan. 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. It became his life's work. He was a partner in Reed and Housmen, oyster growers and shippers.



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