Mortimer M. Lee

Mortimer Montgomery Lee (May 28, 1846–) was a two-term Republican mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut from 1894 to 1896 and from 1901 to 1902. He also served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1905 to 1907.

Mortimer Montgomery Lee
18th and 22nd Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1901  1902[1]
Preceded byCharles G. Bohannan
Succeeded byJohn J. Cavanagh
In office
1894  1896[1]
Preceded byGeorge Lockwood
Succeeded byCharles G. Bohannan
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk
In office
1905–1907
Preceded byWallace Dann,
Jeremiah Donovan
Succeeded byWilliam Low,
Frederick Quintard
Personal details
Born(1846-05-28)May 28, 1846[2]
Farmington, Pennsylvania[2]
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Julia Clarissa Adams (m. June 24, 1885)[3]
ChildrenTwo sons and a daughter: Guy E., Marion M. and Robert M.
ResidenceSouth Norwalk, Connecticut

Early life and family

Lee was born in the town of Farmington, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Alonzo and Almira A. Wright Lee. He received his education at the common schools, and also at Troupsburg Academy, Troupsburg, New York, and Union Academy, Knoxville, Pennsylvania. He became a member of the firm of Haughton & Lee of New York City, importer of lace, in 1880. He was vice-president of the Industrial Savings and Loan Company of New York.

References

Preceded by
George Lockwood
Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut
1894 – 1896
Succeeded by
Charles G. Bohannan
Preceded by
Charles G. Bohannan
Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut
1901 – 1902
Succeeded by
John J. Cavanagh
Preceded by
Wallace Dann
Jeremiah Donovan
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk
1905 – 1907
Succeeded by
William Low
Frederick Quintard


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