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- Taylor?s Legislative History and Souvenir of Connecticut, Volume 4
Frank A. Benedict, Seymour
Dr. Frank Allen Benedict, of Seymour, is the son of Andrew L. and Ruth N. (Allen) Benedict and was born in Bethel, August 2, 1961. He received his education in the public schools of Bethel, Danbury High School, Williston Seminary, Easthampton, Mass.; Sheffield Scientific School (Yale) and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York. He has resided in Seymour since 1892, and has successfully practiced medicine and surgery since. On October 5, 1892, he married Jennie L. Bassett, daughter of Edward F. Bassett, of Seymour. She died August 23, 1900. Three children were born to them; Edward Linsley, born August 18, 1892, died November 25, 1900, Paul A., born October 21, 1894, and Marguerite, born December 2, 1895. Dr. Benedict is town health officer, assistant chief of the fire department, and is a member of the Citizens? Fire Engine Company. He has been Quartermaster-Sergeant Fourth Regiment, C.N.G., Surgeon Second Company Governor?s Horse Guards and a member of the Hospital Corps of the Second Regiment, C.N.G. He is also a member of the I.O.O.F., R.A.M., N.E.O.P., M.W. of A., and F. of A. He is a staunch Republican and was an influential member of two committees; Fisheries and Game and Putnam Memorial Camp. He has filled all his positions of trust and responsibility in a faithful and judicious manner and richly merits renewed honors from the hands of his townsmen.
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