Florence Hems

Florence Hems
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Middlefield
In office
1962–1963
Preceded byFrancis W. Hems
Succeeded byWilliam J. Coughlin Jr.
Personal details
BornFlorence E. Gavin
Wallingford, Connecticut, U.S.
Died(1982-02-10)February 10, 1982
Middletown, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseFrancis W. Hems

Florence E. Hems (died February 10, 1982) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1962 to 1963, representing the town of Middlefield as a Democrat. She was elected in a February 1962 special election to succeed her late husband, Francis W. Hems, who died in November 1961 while serving his second term in office. Hems did not seek reelection to a full term in 1962 and was succeeded by William J. Coughlin Jr. in 1963.

References

  1. ↑ "Francis Hems, Middlefield Lawmaker, Dies". The Journal. Newspapers.com. November 18, 1961. p. 1. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Florence E. Hems". The Record-Journal. Newspapers.com. February 12, 1982. p. 2. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Election Today Means Victory For Mrs. Hems". Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. February 20, 1962. p. 11. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Hems Not Seeking Re-Election". The Journal. Newspapers.com. August 25, 1962. p. 3. Retrieved August 24, 2026.
  5. ↑ "City/Town of Middlefield Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved August 24, 2026.