Roy C. Wilcox

Roy C. Wilcox
Member of the Connecticut Senate
from the 13th district
In office
1927–1931
Preceded byEugene P. Golden
Succeeded byWayne Robison
Personal details
BornRoy Cornwell Wilcox
(1891-12-24)December 24, 1891
DiedMarch 30, 1975(1975-03-30) (aged 83)
Meriden, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseKatherine Smith Wilcox
EducationYale University

Roy Cornwell Wilcox (December 24, 1891 – March 30, 1975) was an American politician who was the 83rd Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut from 1933 to 1935. He previously served as President pro tempore of the Connecticut Senate.

Personal life

Wilcox was born on December 24, 1891, in Meriden, Connecticut, to parents George H. and Nettie Curtis Wilcox. He was married to Katherine Smith Wilcox, with whom he had a daughter.

Wilcox graduated from Yale University.

Death

Wilcox died on March 30, 1975, at Meriden-Wallingford Hospital in Meriden, Connecticut, following a short illness. He was 83.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Statesman, industrialist Roy C. Wilcox dies, 83". The Record-Journal. March 31, 1975. pp. 1, 21. Retrieved August 10, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.