Frank B. Weeks

Frank Bentley Weeks ( born January 20, 1854 in Brooklyn, New York City; † October 2, 1935 in Middletown, Connecticut ) was an American politician and governor of the U.S. state of Connecticut. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Early years and political rise

Frank Weeks graduated in 1872 at the Eastman Business College in Poughkeepsie, New York. In the same year he became deputy superintendent of Connecticut's mental hospital, where he worked for more than 30 years as an administrator. Weeks was also director of the Middletown Mutual Assurance Company and the Middletown Savings Bank. He also established the Chamber of Commerce Middletown. He decided in 1904 to pursue a political career, he served as presidential election by man. In November 1908 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut.

Governor of Connecticut

On April 21, 1909 passed away the incumbent Governor Lilley and Weeks, who was then vice governor, took over his official duties. During his tenure, the population grew due to a heavy influx of immigrants into urban areas rapidly. Weeks also regulated the budget and followed Governor Lilleys economic policy in its efforts to reduce taxes. He sat down also to the monopolist in supporting the industry through statutes. After the expiration of Governor Lilleys tenure Weeks left on 4 January 1911, the office and returned to his business.

Further CV

Later he was a delegate to the Republican National Convention of 1912. He was also administrator of Wesleyan University, and a founding member of the Middletown Historical Society. At the age of 81 years, Frank B. Weeks wide on October 2, 1935. He was then buried in the Indian Hill Cemetery in Middletown.