About James Olmsted
Lived 1645 – 1731 (aged 86). James Olmsted was an American politician and judge.
James Olmsted (April 17, 1645 – April 28, 1731) was an early settler of Norwalk, Connecticut. He was a deputy of the General Assembly of the Colony of Connecticut from Norwalk in the sessions of October 1691, October 1692, October 1693, and May 1699.
He was the son of founding settler of Norwalk, Richard Olmsted and Elizabeth Haugh Olmsted.
He served as town clerk of Norwalk for 29 years, from 1678 to 1707 and again in 1721.
He was town judge.
In 1671, and from 1682 to 1685, he was chosen as a selectman.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in James Olmsted's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James Olmsted's
Frequently asked questions
Who was James Olmsted?
Connecticut politician (1645-1731)
When was James Olmsted born?
James Olmsted was born on 17 April 1645 in Hartford.
When did James Olmsted die?
James Olmsted died on 28 April 1731 in Norwalk.
What was James Olmsted's occupation?
James Olmsted was a politician and judge.
What nationality was James Olmsted?
James Olmsted was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Olmsted. https://biography.guide/james-olmsted/
MLA: "James Olmsted." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-olmsted/.
Chicago: "James Olmsted." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-olmsted/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC