Jennie Cave

Jennie Cave
33rd Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1975 – 1977[1]
Preceded by Donald J. Irwin
Succeeded by William A. Collins
Personal details
Born (1902-11-25)November 25, 1902[2]
Norwalk, Connecticut
Died June 3, 2001(2001-06-03) (aged 98)
Norwalk, Connecticut
Political party Democratic
Independent
Spouse(s) Captain Lloyd G. Cave[3]
Residence 9 Camp Street, Norwalk, Connecticut

Jennie Ferris Bodwell Cave (born November 25, 1902, Norwalk, Connecticut—June 3, 2001, Norwalk, Connecticut) was the first woman to be elected mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut in the city's history. She ran several times, and served one term.[4]

Legacy

The Common Council Chambers in City Hall is named for her.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Political Graveyard
  2. ↑ Find A Grave
  3. ↑ Sunday Herald - Jennie Cave Only Woman in City Race
  4. ↑ New York Times -- A Free Spirit With Style
  5. ↑ The Way We Were
Preceded by
Donald J. Irwin		 Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut
1975–1977 		Succeeded by
William A. Collins
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