George Lockwood (politician)

George Lockwood
17th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut
In office
1893–1893[1]
Preceded byWilliam B. Reed
Succeeded byMortimer M. Lee
Personal details
Born(1862-04-03)April 3, 1862[2]
Spouse(s)Ella Squire[3] (m. May 17, 1881), Annie Conley (m. November 23, 1893)[4]
Residence(s)Norwalk, Connecticut

George Lockwood (April 3, 1862–) was a one term mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut in 1893. Lockwood was the youngest son of William R. Lockwood and Mary Elisabeth Roberts.[2][3]

In 1881, Lockwood was married to Ella Squire, the oldest daughter of Charles E. Squire (b. 1835) and Amanda Crofut.[3] In October 1893, Lockwood's wife filed and on November 11, was granted a divorce because Lockwood had "called on the unmarried daughter of one of the city officials."[3] When it came to be known publicly, his resignation was demanded from at least one Sunday pulpit.[4] He submitted his resignation on Monday, November 20, 1893.[4] He married Annie Conley, the daughter of a former policeman, Francis S. Conley on November 23, 1893.[4]