Anson F. Keeler
| Anson Foster Keeler[1] | |
|---|---|
| 47th Connecticut State Comptroller | |
| In office 1933 – 1935[1] | |
| Preceded by | Frederick M. Salmon |
| Succeeded by | Charles C. Swartz |
| Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th District | |
| In office 1931–1933 | |
| Preceded by | John D. Milne |
| Succeeded by | John D. Milne |
| 20th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 1927 – 1931[1][2] | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Robins |
| Succeeded by | Harold L. Nash |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1887[1] Brooklyn, New York[1] |
| Died | September 29, 1943 (aged 56)[1] Newington, Connecticut[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | South Norwalk, Connecticut |
| Occupation | laundry owner[1] |
| Religion | Congregationalist[1] |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch | United States Army[1] |
| Battles/wars | World War I[1] |
Anson Foster Keeler (September 22, 1887–-September 29, 1943) was a Republican Connecticut State Comptroller from 1933 to 1935, and mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut from 1927 to 1931. He served in the Connecticut Senate from the 26th district in 1931.
Early life and family
Keeler was born in Brooklyn, New York.[1] He was the son of John Foster Keeler and Mary Gazetta Foster.[1] He served in the U.S. Army during World War I[1] He was a direct descendant of Ralph Keeler, one of the founding settlers of Norwalk.
Associations
- Freemasons
- Shriners
- Elks
- Moose
- Redmen
References
| Preceded by Thomas Robins |
Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut 1927 – 1931 |
Succeeded by Harold L. Nash |
| Preceded by John D. Milne |
Member of the Connecticut Senate from the 26th District 1931 – 1933 |
Succeeded by John D. Milne |
| Preceded by Frederick M. Salmon |
Connecticut State Comptroller 1933 – 1935 |
Succeeded by Charles C. Swartz |