Bertha Heser

Bertha Heser
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Killingworth
In office
1939–1943
Serving with John Heft Jr. (1939–1941)
Peter A. Marcinek (1941–1943)
Preceded byJ. William Steadman
William H. Sturtze
Succeeded byJ. William Steadman
Peter A. Marcinek
Personal details
Born(1891-06-16)June 16, 1891
DiedAugust 25, 1964(1964-08-25) (aged 73)
Killingworth, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseHerman Heser
Children1

Bertha Griswold Heser (June 16, 1891 – August 25, 1964) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1939 to 1943, representing the town of Killingworth as a Democrat.

Personal life

Heser was born on June 16, 1891, in Killingworth, Connecticut. She was married to Herman Heser, who also served as a state representative. Herman died in 1953.

Political career

Heser was first elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1938, and she served two terms representing the town of Killingworth as a Democrat. She served her first term alongside fellow Democrat John Heft Jr. and the second alongside Republican Peter A. Marcinek.

Death

Heser died on August 25, 1964, at her home in Killingworth. She was 73.

References

  1. 1 2 "Mrs. Heser Dies At 73; Former Representative". Hartford Courant. August 27, 1964. p. 7. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  2. ↑ "State Rep. Heser Of Killingworth Dies In Boston". The Record-Journal. Associated Press. December 10, 1953. p. 32. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  3. ↑ "City/Town of Killingworth Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Representatives Elected To Next State Assembly". The Day. November 10, 1938. p. 17. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Members of New State House of Representatives". The Day. November 6, 1940. p. 13. Retrieved October 30, 2026.