Charles E. Dow
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This article is about the mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut. For the American journalist, see Charles Dow.
Charles Elbert Dow (1846 – November 19, 1914) was a Republican mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut from 1903 to 1907. He was elected with the endorsement of both parties.[5]
Quick Facts 24th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut, Preceded by ...
Charles Elbert Dow | |
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24th Mayor of South Norwalk, Connecticut | |
In office 1903–1907 | |
Preceded by | John J. Cavanagh |
Succeeded by | Francis Burnell |
Personal details | |
Born | May 1846[1] New York |
Died | (1914-11-19)November 19, 1914[2] Norwalk, Connecticut |
Resting place | Long Ridge Union Cemetery Stamford, Connecticut[2] |
Political party | Republican[3] |
Spouse | Mary O. Randall |
Children | one[4] |
Residence(s) | South Norwalk, Connecticut |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Union[2] |
Rank | private |
Unit | 17th Regiment[2] |
Battles/wars | American Civil War[2] |
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He was the son of John and Margaret Dow of New York.[1] He married Mary O. Randall.[1]
He enlisted from Danbury on September 7, 1864, in the Union Army during the American Civil War and served with Company B, 17th Connecticut Infantry Regiment and was discharged on July 19, 1865. He was a private.[6]