American politician (1912–1983)
Eben Byron Bartlett Jr. [ 1] (July 14, 1912 – February 6, 1983) was an American military officer and politician from New Hampshire . Bartlett was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives , serving for four months until his death in office in 1983.
Biography
Bartlett was born on July 14, 1912, in Goffstown, New Hampshire . He graduated from the University of New Hampshire . Bartlett, a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army , fought in the European theatre of World War II . In 1947, Bartlett served as the president of the New Hampshire branch of the Reserve Officers Association . He later fought in the Korean War , serving as a G-2 intelligence officer with the 7th Infantry Division . During his military career, Bartlett was awarded several medals, including the Bronze Star , the Legion of Merit , and the French Croix de Guerre .[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
In 1964, Bartlett was elected to the board of selectmen of the town of Brookline for a three-year term, defeating Theodore F. Michos. However, Bartlett resigned from the office in June 1966, citing "personal business affairs".[ 5] [ 6] Earlier in 1966, Bartlett had run for the Brookline school board, but was defeated by incumbent Betty Hall .[ 7] [ 8] In July 1966, Bartlett, a member of the Republican Party , announced his candidacy for the New Hampshire House of Representatives ; he was defeated by either Webster E. Bridges Jr. or Grover C. Farwell .[ 9]
In 1982, Bartlett was elected to the state house for Hillsborough County 's 16th district; he defeated Barbara A. Fried , receiving 633 votes to Fried's 585.[ 10] Bartlett died on February 6, 1983, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Boston at the age of 70, serving in the state house for only four months.[ 2]
Bartlett's son Charles was a captain in the United States Army, serving in the 27th Field Artillery Regiment .[ 11] Charles was also a professor of military science at Murray State University in Kentucky , and later served in the Vietnam War .[ 12] [ 13]
References
^ "Hollis and Brookline Voters To Choose Two Delegates" . Nashua Telegraph . February 15, 1974. p. 26. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ a b "Obituary for Eben Bartlett (Aged 70)" . Concord Monitor . February 10, 1983. p. 2. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ WITH 7TH INF. DIV., Korea . Vol. 21. Army Times . September 17, 1960.
^ "Reserve Corps Instructor to Speak Here Mon" . Nashua Telegraph . November 14, 1946. p. 15. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Jepson, Miriam (June 25, 1966). "Selectman Resigns" . Nashua Telegraph . p. 9. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Jepson, Miriam (February 28, 1964). "Candidates Named at Caucus" . Nashua Telegraph . p. 7. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Jepson, Miriam (March 3, 1966). "Community Club Hears Candidates" . Nashua Telegraph . p. 6. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Jepson, Miriam (March 11, 1966). "New Fire Station Approved 106-21, Town Meeting Legality Protested" . Nashua Telegraph . p. 6. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Jepson, Miriam (July 29, 1966). "Town Clerk Announces Filings" . Nashua Telegraph . p. 6. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Gardner, Bill (1983). State of New Hampshire Manual for the General Court . Concord: New Hampshire Department of State . p. 266.
^ Jepson, Miriam (January 29, 1965). "Raised In Rank" . Nashua Telegraph . p. 7. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ "Kentucky Visitors" . Nashua Telegraph . March 25, 1968. p. 7. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .
^ Jepson, Miriam (September 22, 1967). "Home From Vietnam" . Nashua Telegraph . p. 6. Retrieved August 17, 2022 .