20th century American politician
David J. Blanchard
In office January 7, 1961 – December 23, 1962Preceded by George Molinaro Succeeded by Robert D. Haase In office January 3, 1955 – December 23, 1962Preceded by Burger M. Engebretson Succeeded by Carolyn Blanchard
Born (1921-01-05 ) January 5, 1921Edgerton, Wisconsin , U.S.Died December 23, 1962(1962-12-23) (aged 41) Edgerton, Wisconsin, U.S. Cause of death Uremia Resting place Fassett Cemetery, Edgerton, Wisconsin Political party Republican Spouse Carolyn Phyllis Jensen Parent Alma mater University of Wisconsin Law School Profession lawyer
David James Blanchard (January 5, 1921 – December 23, 1962) was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as the 63rd speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly . His father, George Washington Blanchard , was a U.S. congressman.
Biography
Blanchard was born on January 5, 1921, in Edgerton, Wisconsin .[ 1] [ 2] His father, George Washington Blanchard , was a member of the United States House of Representatives .[ 3] Blanchard graduated from the University of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Law School .[ 1] He practiced law in Edgerton, Wisconsin. He married Carolyn Jensen , on September 29, 1943. Blanchard died of uremia on December 23, 1962, in Edgerton, Wisconsin.[ 1] [ 4] [ 5]
Career
Blanchard was a member of the Assembly from 1955 until his death. He became Speaker in 1961. Additionally, Blanchard was a delegate to the 1960 Republican National Convention . He was succeeded in his Assembly seat by his wife.
References
^ a b c "Speaker of Assembly Dies" . The Post-Crescent . December 24, 1962. p. 4. Retrieved February 13, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Blanchard, David J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-11 .
^ "Journal of the Assembly" . Journal of Proceedings. 1962. Retrieved October 11, 2013 .
^ "Blanchard, Assembly Speaker, Dead at 41" . Leader-Telegram . December 25, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved February 12, 2019 – via Newspapers.com .
^ "Republican Solon Succumbs-David Blanchard, 41, Dies; Speaker of State Assembly". The Capital Times December 25, 1962, pp. 1, 4.
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