Bessie Taylor

Bessie Taylor
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Redding
In office
1941–1945
Serving with Fred A. Judd (1941–1943)
J. Harold Sanford (1943–1945)
Preceded byFred A. Judd
Hjalmar Anderson
Succeeded byJ. Harold Sanford
Dell Sturges
Personal details
BornBessie Hazen
(1896-02-09)February 9, 1896
Redding, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJanuary 22, 1974(1974-01-22) (aged 77)
Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseLeonard B. Taylor

Bessie Taylor (February 9, 1896 – January 22, 1974) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1941 to 1945, representing the town of Redding as a Republican. Her father, William E. Hazen, was also a state representative.

References

  1. ↑ "Mrs. Leonard B. Taylor". The News-Times. January 23, 1974. p. 8. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Hazens Celebrate 50th Anniversary". Ridgefield Press. December 15, 1938. p. 14. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  3. ↑ "City/Town of Redding Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved September 28, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Farm Group Dominant In Legislature". Hartford Courant. December 19, 1942. p. 10. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Women Legislators Honored At State Voters Luncheon". The Waterbury Democrat. January 29, 1941. p. 9. Retrieved October 3, 2026.