Wallace Dann
Wallace Dann (January 12, 1847– 1934) was a two-term Democratic mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1905 to 1907. He was also a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1903 to 1905.
Wallace Dann | |
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| 10th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1905–1907[1] | |
| Preceded by | Charles L. Glover |
| Succeeded by | Charles A. Scofield |
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1903–1905[2] | |
| Preceded by | John H. Light, Elbert Adams |
| Succeeded by | Mortimer M. Lee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 12, 1847[3] Stamford, Connecticut[3] |
| Died | 1934[4] |
| Resting place | Scott's Cemetery, Ridgefield, Connecticut |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Clarissa Jennie Dikeman[3] |
| Residence(s) | Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Alma mater | Wicoff's Academy[3] |
| Occupation | grocery, livery[3] |
Early life and family
He was born in Stamford, Connecticut on January 12, 1847. He was the son of William Edgar Dann, and Pauline Curtis Dann.[3] He attended Professor Wicoff's Academy in New Canaan. He married Clarissa J. Dikeman on September 1, 1869. He was in the livery and grocery business in New Canaan.[3]
Political career
He was sheriff[1] from 1875 to 1881 and from 1884 to 1887.[3][2] He was police chief[1] from 1892 to 1899.[3][2] He was president of the Norwalk Brass Company beginning in 1901.[3] On January 5, 1903, he was elected Water Commissioner.[3]
From 1903 to 1904, he served in the Connecticut House of Representatives.[2] He was a member of the School Fund Committee, and the Contested Elections Committee.[2] He was a leader on the issue of whether South Norwalk and Norwalk would be separate or consolidated.[2]
He ran for mayor of Norwalk, and served from 1905 to 1907. In 1906, he defeated Republican challenger Goold Hoyt for re-election.[2]
In 1926, he was appointed by mayor Jeremiah Donovan to the Norwalk Board of Relief for a three-year term.[5]
Associations
- Member, Harmony Lodge of Masons, New Canaan[1]
- High Priest (1884), Washington Chapter 24 Reformed and Accepted Masons.[1]
- Member, Eminent Commander (1882), Clinton Commandery Number 3 Knights Templar[1]
- Member, Pyramid Temple of Bridgeport[3]
- Member, Odd Fellows[3]
- Member, Mecca Temple, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine [3][1]
- Vestryman, St. Paul's Episcopal Church[3]
- Member, Sons of the American Revolution[3]
- Member, Norwalk Club[3]
- Member, Norwalk Board of Trade[3]