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DODD (Soundex D300) — See also DOD, DODDATO, DODDRIDGE, DODDRILL, DODDS, DOUD, DOWD, DUDD, DUDE, TODD.

  DODD: See also William Dodd Brewer — George Dodd Carrington, Jr. — William Dodd Hathaway — John Dodd McCall — Payne Harry Ratner — Virginia Dodd Smith
  Dodd, Amzi — of Essex County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Essex County, 1863. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Bella — of Manhattan, New York County, N.Y. American Labor candidate for New York state assembly from New York County 10th District, 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Bella V. — Conservative. Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 1964. Female. Still living as of 1964.
  Dodd, Charles E. — of Webster County, W.Va. Republican. Candidate for West Virginia state house of delegates from Webster County, 1958. Still living as of 1958.
  Dodd, Charles H. — of Portland, Multnomah County, Ore. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oregon, 1896 (member, Committee on Rules and Order of Business). Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Charles J. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Democrat. Member of New York state assembly from Kings County 6th District, 1905; Kings County District Attorney, 1923-29; Justice of New York Supreme Court 2nd District, 1930-40. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Charles N. — of Corry, Erie County, Pa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
  Dodd, Chris See Christopher John Dodd
  Dodd, Christopher John (b. 1944) — also known as Christopher J. Dodd; Chris Dodd — of North Stonington, New London County, Conn.; East Haddam, Middlesex County, Conn.; Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Born in Willimantic, Windham County, Conn., May 27, 1944. Son of Thomas Joseph Dodd. Democrat. Served in the Peace Corps; lawyer; U.S. Representative from Connecticut 2nd District, 1975-81; U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1981-2011; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008; speaker, 1988; Chairman of Democratic National Committee, 1995-96; candidate for Democratic nomination for President, 2008. Catholic. Member, Council on Foreign Relations. Still living as of 2012.
  Relatives: Grandson of Thomas J. Dodd. See Dodd family of Connecticut.
  Cross-reference: Rosa L. DeLauro
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — votes in Congress from the Washington Post — Wikipedia article — NNDB dossier — Internet Movie Database profile
  Dodd, David — of Orange, Essex County, N.J. Democrat. Member of New Jersey state house of assembly from Essex County, 1875-76; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1876. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Doug — of Oklahoma. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oklahoma, 2000; candidate for U.S. Representative from Oklahoma 1st District, 2002. Still living as of 2002.
  Dodd, Doug — Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Florida 2nd District, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
  Dodd, E. W. — of Buchanan, Botetourt County, Va. Democrat. Member of Virginia state house of delegates, 1950. Still living as of 1950.
  Dodd, Edward (1805-1891) — of Argyle, Washington County, N.Y. Born in Salem, Washington County, N.Y., August 25, 1805. Republican. U.S. Representative from New York 15th District, 1855-59; delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1860. Died in Argyle, Washington County, N.Y., March 1, 1891 (age 85 years, 188 days). Interment at Prospect Hill Cemetery, Argyle, N.Y.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
  Dodd, Edward F. J. — of Eatontown, Monmouth County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Frank J. — of West Orange, Essex County, N.J. Democrat. Member of New Jersey state senate 26th District, 1976. Still living as of 1976.
  Dodd, Fred Franklin — of Dayhoit, Harlan County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state house of representatives 88th District, 1975. Still living as of 1975.
  Dodd, H. H. — of Marion County, Ind. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Herbert L. — Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 1908. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Hiram — of Alabama. Republican. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Alabama 9th District, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
  Dodd, Isabel R. — of Sea Cliff, Nassau County, Long Island, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
  Dodd, J. M. — of Ashland, Ashland County, Wis. Republican. Member of Wisconsin Republican State Central Committee, 1936; mayor of Ashland, Wis., 1937. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, J. W. — of Nauvoo, Walker County, Ala. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1912. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, James — of Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state senate 1st District, 1833. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, James J. — of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, James P. — of Dover, Morris County, N.J. Mayor of Dover, N.J., 2006-. Still living as of 2009.
  Dodd, John W. — of Martinsburg, Berkeley County, W.Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1912 (alternate), 1920. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Joseph S. — of Essex County, N.J. Member of New Jersey state senate from Essex County, 1845. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Marshall — of Dayton, Campbell County, Ky. Mayor of Dayton, Ky., 1965-68. Still living as of 1968.
  Dodd, Murray — of Decatur, Morgan County, Ala. Mayor of Decatur, Ala., 1959-60. Still living as of 1960.
  Dodd, Olen — of Beaumont, Jefferson County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2004. Still living as of 2004.
  Dodd, P. L., Sr. — of Nauvoo, Walker County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
  Dodd, R. — of Champaign, Champaign County, Ill. Mayor of Champaign, Ill., 1983-86. Still living as of 1986.
  Dodd, Robert A. — of Suffolk County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 1st District, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Spencer S. — of Hopkinton, Merrimack County, N.H. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from New Hampshire, 1964. Still living as of 1964.
  Dodd, Thomas J. (1870-1953) — of West Haven, New Haven County, Conn. Born in Norwich, New London County, Conn., 1870. Democrat. Building contractor; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1936. Died in 1953 (age about 83 years). Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Norwich, Conn.
  Relatives: Father of Thomas Joseph Dodd; grandfather of Christopher John Dodd. See Dodd family of Connecticut.
  Dodd, Thomas J. (b. 1935) — of Washington, D.C. Born in 1935. U.S. Ambassador to Uruguay, 1993-97; Costa Rica, 1997-. Still living as of 1999.
  Dodd, Thomas Joseph (1907-1971) — also known as Thomas J. Dodd — of Lebanon, New London County, Conn.; West Hartford, Hartford County, Conn. Born in Norwich, New London County, Conn., May 15, 1907. Son of Thomas J. Dodd and Abigail (O'Sullivan) Dodd. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 1948, 1952, 1956, 1960; U.S. Representative from Connecticut 1st District, 1953-57; U.S. Senator from Connecticut, 1959-71; defeated, 1956 (Democratic), 1970 (Dodd Independent). Catholic. Member, American Bar Association; Elks; Knights of Columbus. Censured by the Senate on June 23, 1967 for financial improprieties, having diverted some $116,000 in campaign and testimonial funds to his own use. Died of a heart attack, in Old Lyme, New London County, Conn., May 24, 1971 (age 64 years, 9 days). Interment at St. Michael's New Cemetery, Pawcatuck, Stonington, Conn.
  Relatives: Son of Thomas J. Dodd and Abigail (O'Sullivan) Dodd; married, May 19, 1934, to Grace Murphy; father of Christopher John Dodd. See Dodd family of Connecticut.
  See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — Wikipedia article
  Dodd, Virginia See Virginia Dodd Smith
  Dodd, W. H. — of Ohio County, Ind. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1864. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, W. H. — of Raleigh, Wake County, N.C. Mayor of Raleigh, N.C., 1882-87. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, W. P. — of Calhoun, Gordon County, Ga. Member of Georgia state senate 43rd District, 1902-03. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Walter H. — of Eugene, Lane County, Ore.; Cottage Grove, Lane County, Ore. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Oregon, 1952, 1956 (delegation secretary), 1964 (alternate). Still living as of 1964.
  Dodd, Ward D. — of Dongola, Union County, Ill. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, Willard E. — of Verona, Essex County, N.J. Mayor of Verona, N.J., 1953-54. Still living as of 1954.
  Dodd, William Edward (1869-1940) — also known as William E. Dodd — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. Born in Clayton, Johnston County, N.C., October 27, 1869. U.S. Ambassador to Germany, 1933-37. Died in 1940 (age about 70 years). Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, William L., Jr. — of Charleston, Kanawha County, W.Va. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from West Virginia, 1972; member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Kanawha County, 1977-78. Still living as of 1978.
  Dodd, William V. — of Jasper, Walker County, Ala. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Alabama, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
  Dodd, William W. (1806-1874) — of Attala County, Miss. Born in Virginia, March 16, 1806. Member of Mississippi state house of representatives, 1834-35. Died August 12, 1874 (age 68 years, 149 days). Interment at Gowan-Dodd Cemetery, Attala County, Miss.



 

 


 
   
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