Elam Lynds Politician

Captain Elam Lynds (1784–1855) was the creator of the Auburn system starting in 1821 and was Warden of Sing Sing from 1825 to 1830.

Personal facts

Elam Lynds
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1784
Birth place
Litchfield Connecticut
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1825
Place of death
New York City

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Office holder

office
Warden of Sing Sing
Warden of Auburn Correctional Facility
successor
Robert Wiltse

Topical connections

James M. ClancyPolitician
Benjamin S. W. ClarkPolitician

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