Janet K. Lockton (née Kimmerle;[1] born February 24, 1942) is an American politician. She served as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 149th District for the Republican Party between 1990 and 2000,[2] where she also served on the Legislators Nomination Council. She was succeeded by Livvy Floren in 2001.[3]

Janet K. Lockton
Member of the Connecticut House of Representatives
from the 149th district
In office
1990–2000
Preceded byWilliam H. Nickerson
Succeeded byLivvy Floren
Personal details
Born
Janet Kimmerle

(1942-02-24) February 24, 1942 (age 82)
Millburn, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Stephen Hamrick Lockton
(m. 1964)
Children3
Residence(s)Greenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Alma materBennett College (AB)

Early life and education

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Lockton was born February 24, 1942, in New Jersey to Herbert (b. 1913) and Vivian Kimmerle. She was primarily raised in Millburn, New Jersey in Essex County. She has three siblings.[4] Her paternal grandfather was born in the German Empire.[5] She attended Bennett College in Millbrook, New York.

Politics

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Lockton served as a Republican member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1990 to 2000 for the 149th District.[6][7] She was succeeded by her fellow ally and former campaign manager Livvy Floren.

Personal life

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In 1964, she married Stephen Hamrick Lockton (b. 1939),[8] with whom she has three children: Curt, Tyler and Elise.

References

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  1. ^ "Janet Kimmerle Is Betrothed To Stephen Hamrick Lockton". The New York Times. 1964-08-12. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. ^ "The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  3. ^ "149th State Representative District Nominating Convention May 16". Greenwich, CT Patch. 2018-05-10. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  4. ^ United States Census, 1940
  5. ^ Herbert Kimmerle in 1930 Census
  6. ^ "House health reform bill does not make logical sense". Connecticut Post. 2009-09-08. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  7. ^ Writer, KOREY WILSON Times Staff (2012-11-07). "Legislative incumbents score big victories in Stamford". The Hour. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  8. ^ "Janet Kimmerle, Bennett Alumna, Is a Jersey Bride; Married in Short Hills to Stephen Lockton, Bank Aide Here". The New York Times. 1964-11-08. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-16.