Samuel "Sam" Liskov ( Liskovsky; March 18, 1908 – August 18, 2001)[1] was an American politician who served as member of the Connecticut House of Representatives from the 135th, respectively 131th District, for the Democratic Party.

Samuel Liskov
Liskov, c. 1932
Member of Connecticut House of Representatives from 131th District
In office
1973–1977
Preceded byThomas E. O'Brien
Succeeded byJohn H. Murphy
ConstituencyBridgeport
Member of Connecticut House of Representatives from 135th District
In office
1967–1973
Personal details
Born
Samuel Liskovsky

(1908-03-18)March 18, 1908
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 2001(2001-08-18) (aged 93)
Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Helen Werner
(m. 1937)
Children3
Alma materJunior College, Bridgeport
New York University
OccupationBusinessman, attorney, politician

Early life and education

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Liskov was born Samuel Liskovsky on March 18, 1908, in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Russian immigrant parents Nathan, a peddler, and Esther Liskovsky, a homemaker. His native tongue at home was Yiddish. His father deserted during the Russo-Japanese War from the Imperial Russian Army and fled to London with his wife and two sons. They arrived on Ellis Island in 1907 and Samuel was born nine months after.[2]

He attended Shelton School on Wheeler Avenue where he graduated high school in 1922.[2] In 1930, he graduated from a two-year course from Junior College (presently University of Bridgeport).[2] He later completed additional studies at the New York University School of Law.[2]

Career

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In 1932, Liskov and his brothers founded Bridgeport Electric and Radio Company, a radio shop located at 746 Madison Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut.[3] He was later admitted to the bar and became an attorney.

References

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  1. ^ "Samuel Liskov (1908-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial". www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2023-10-20.
  2. ^ a b c d "Oral History Project: "Bridgeport Working: Voices from the 20th Century" Interview with Samuel Liskov, by M. Witkowski, November 21, 1997". pp. 3, 10, 22, 26. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Sam Liskov – Bridgeport History Center". Retrieved 2023-10-20.