Bernadette Maynard
Bernadette Maynard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from Lisbon | |
| In office 1955–1959 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Welch |
| Succeeded by | Eva Harris |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bernadette Coblentz January 2, 1907 Wauregan, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 2000 (aged 93) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Alpherie J. Maynard
(m. 1928; died 1977) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Norwich Free Academy |
Bernadette Maynard (January 2, 1907 – November 12, 2000) was an American politician who served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1955 to 1959, representing the town of Lisbon as a Republican.
Personal life
Maynard was born Bernadette Coblentz on January 2, 1907, in Wauregan, Connecticut, and graduated from the nearby Norwich Free Academy. As an adult, she worked as a news correspondent for The Bulletin and The Hartford Times. On February 14, 1928, she married Alpherie J. Maynard. Together, they had two children.[1]
Maynard died on November 12, 2000, at the age of 93.[1]
Political career
Maynard was elected to the Connecticut House of Representatives in 1954, and she served two terms representing the town of Lisbon as a Republican. She ran for reelection in 1958, but was defeated by Democratic candidate Eva Harris.[2][3][4]
References
- 1 2 "Bernadette Maynard Obituary". The Bulletin. Newspapers.com. November 13, 2000. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ "City/Town of Lisbon Historical Election Results". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 16, 2026.
- ↑ Parke, Richard H. (May 30, 1957). "Hartford Passes School Bus Bill; Ribicoff Signs Measure After Vote by House Speaker Decides Controversy 4-Hour Debate on Issue Towns Given Right to Rule on Free Transportation for Private Institutions". The New York Times. p. 16. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Lisbon Resident Named to Post". The News-Times. Newspapers.com. November 23, 1964. p. 15. Retrieved June 18, 2026.