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.
William B. Reed | |
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| 16th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1891–1893[1] | |
| Preceded by | Edwin Wilcox |
| Succeeded by | George Lockwood |
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| Born | February 27, 1833[2] South Norwalk, Connecticut[2] |
| Died | October 16, 1909 (aged 76) |
| Political party | Democratic[3] |
| Spouse | Catherine E. Post (m. February 9, 1859) |
| Children | Irene, Ansley, Benjamin, Catherine, and William H. |
| Residence(s) | South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Oyster planter and shipper |
He was the son of Benjamin Pearce Reed of New York City and Eliza Weed of New Canaan.[2] 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.[2] It became his life's work. He was a partner in Reed and Housmen, oyster growers and shippers.[2][3]
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