Samuel Lynes (1822 – July 29, 1878) was

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of the Borough of

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from 1853 to 1855, from 1859 to 1860, and from 1871 to 1872. He was born in

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in 1822, the son of Stephen C. and Hannah Lynes. He graduated from Yale College in 1842, then went on to study at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He moved to Norwalk in 1845 where he practiced medicine until his death.

Associations

* President, Fairfield County Savings Bank * Treasurer, Norwalk Fire Insurance Company * Director, National Bank of Norwalk * Trustee, St. John's Masonic Lodge Number 6 * Member, Washington Chapter Number 24, Royal Arch Masons * Member, Odd Fellows * Vestryman, St. Paul's Episcopal Church * Trustee, Connecticut Hospital for the Insane at Middletown * Member, Water Commission * Member, Auditor; Norwalk Club * Member, Norwalk Yacht Club

References

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