Clarissa Nevius

Clarissa Nevius
Nevius c. 1946
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from New Fairfield
In office
1923–1953
Preceded byMarshall Treadwell
Succeeded byC. Arthur Bjorklund
Personal details
Born(1877-08-01)August 1, 1877
Danbury, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 1962(1962-03-18) (aged 84)
New Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S.
PartyRepublican
Spouse
George M. Nevius
​
(died 1960)​

Clarissa Elwell Nevius (August 1, 1877 – March 18, 1962)[1][2] 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.[3][4]

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.[4][5] The two were married until George died in 1960.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "Mrs. George M. Nevius". The New York Times. March 20, 1962. p. 37. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
  2. ↑ "New Fairfield 'Mrs. GOP,' Clarissa Nevius, Dead at 84". The News-Times. Newspapers.com. March 19, 1962. p. 6. Retrieved August 20, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Clarissa Nevius". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
  4. 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.
  5. ↑ "George M. Nevius". electionhistory.ct.gov. Connecticut Office of the Secretary of the State. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
  6. ↑ "George M. Nevius". The New York Times. June 14, 1960. p. 37. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
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