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Name |
Reynolds, Edward C. |
Othernames |
Judge Edward C. Reynolds |
Born |
15 Nov 1856 |
Birthplace |
Braintree, Massachusetts |
Father |
Lorenzo D. Reynolds |
Mother |
Elvira L. Wing |
Education |
Attended Cape Elizabeth [South Portland] schools - Graduated along with three other students in the first class to graduate (Class of 1877) from the newly-formed Cape Elizabeth High School (classes were held in the Town Hall on the corner of Ocean Street and Sawyer Street). Portland Business College Georgetown University Law School, Washington DC, L.L.M. degree, 1886 |
Spouse |
Sophie Ulmer, of Portland, m 15 Nov 1902 |
Children |
Lina Elvira Reynolds Hanson, b 4 Nov 1905 Sophie Reynolds, b 1 Apr 1908 |
Occupation |
Attorney, private practice in Portland, Maine Judge, South Portland Municipal Court |
Titles & honors |
1897/98, Senator, Maine State Legislature - Member, Cape Elizabeth (1879-1882 and 1888-1891) and South Portland School Boards 1888-1896, Register of Probate Court, Cumberland County - President, the Portland Club - President, State Board of Charities and Corrections - Director, Union Safe Deposit and Trust Company - Director, Cumberland, Federal, and Maine Loan and Building Associations - Member, Cumberland (ME) and American Bar Associations 1884-1886, clerk, Lighthouse Board, Washington DC |
Notes |
Served as the first mayor of South Portland The former Summer Street School was renamed the Edward C. Reynolds School in his honor (the school was later torn down) |
Places of residence |
Braintree, Mass; Cape Elizabeth, Portland, South Portland, Maine. |
Deceased |
1938 |
