Fannie P. Goldsmith
Fannie P. Goldsmith | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Branford | |
| In office January 1931 – April 6, 1931 Serving with Irwin W. Morton | |
| Preceded by | J. Edwin Brainard Edwin R. Kelsey[1] |
| Succeeded by | J. Edwin Brainard Ernest L. Averill[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1869 or 1870 Branford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 62) Branford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Charles B. Goldsmith |
Fannie P. Goldsmith (died April 6, 1931) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from January to April 1931, representing the town of Branford as a Republican. Goldsmith died of pneumonia at age 62, three months into her two-year term. Her death marked the first time a woman member of the Connecticut General Assembly had died while in office.[1][2][3][4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "City/Town of Branford Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ^ "Woman House Member, 62, From Branford, Dies". Stamford Advocate. Newspapers.com. April 7, 1931. p. 2. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ^ "Fannie P. Goldsmith". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Archived from the original on June 15, 2026. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
- ^ "7 Legislators to Attend Mrs. Goldsmith's Funeral". The Day. Newspapers.com. April 7, 1931. p. 10. Retrieved June 15, 2026.
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