Clarissa Elwell Nevius (died March 18, 1962)[1] was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1923 to 1953, representing the town of New Fairfield as a Republican.[2][3]
Clarissa Nevius | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from New Fairfield | |
| In office 1923–1953 | |
| Preceded by | Marshall Treadwell |
| Succeeded by | C. Arthur Bjorklund |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1877 or 1878 Danbury, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 84) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
George M. Nevius (died 1960) |
Nevius' husband, George M. Nevius, was also a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. He represented New Fairfield as a Democrat from 1907 to 1909 and 1913 to 1915.[3][4] The two were married until George Nevius died in 1960.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "Mrs. George M. Nevius". The New York Times. March 20, 1962. p. 37. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ "Clarissa Nevius". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- 1 2 "City/Town of New Fairfield Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ "George M. Nevius". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ↑ "George M. Nevius". The New York Times. June 14, 1960. p. 37. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
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