Franklin G. Welles

Franklin G. Welles (September 21, 1903 – September 7, 1990) was an American politician who served as a member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 35th district from 1961 to 1967. He was a member of the Republican Party.

Personal life Welles was born on September 21, 1903, in Wethersfield, Connecticut. He was married to Dorothy Welles and had three daughters. He was a Freemason and a lodge officer in South Windsor.

Welles died at Manchester Memorial Hospital in Manchester, Connecticut, on September 7, 1990. He was 86.

Before serving in the Senate, Welles was elected as a state representative from Vernon in 1956. He also ran for the 35th district Senate seat in 1958, but lost to Dickson.

A district history listing identifies Welles's home as Talcottville and records him as the senator for the 35th district from 1961 to 1967.

Electoral history Year Office Result Opponent Vote 1958 Connecticut State Senate, 35th district Lost David J. Dickson Jr. 11,053 (47.5%) 1960 Connecticut State Senate, 35th district Won David J. Dickson Jr. 15,313 (51.3%) 1962 Connecticut State Senate, 35th district Won Edward A. Cormier 14,159 (52.0%)