David Blanchard

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.

For the rugby player born David Blanchard, see Lory Blanchard. For the meteorologist and photographer, see David O. Blanchard.
David J. Blanchard
63rd Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly
In office
January 7, 1961 – December 23, 1962
Preceded byGeorge Molinaro
Succeeded byRobert D. Haase
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Rock 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1955 – December 23, 1962
Preceded byBurger M. Engebretson
Succeeded byCarolyn Blanchard
Personal details
Born(1921-01-05)January 5, 1921
Edgerton, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedDecember 23, 1962(1962-12-23) (aged 41)
Edgerton, Wisconsin, U.S.
Cause of deathUremia
Resting placeFassett Cemetery, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCarolyn Phyllis Jensen
Parent
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Professionlawyer

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
  1. "Speaker of Assembly Dies". The Post-Crescent. December 24, 1962. p. 4. Retrieved February 13, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Blanchard, David J." Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2013-10-11.
  3. "Journal of the Assembly". Journal of Proceedings. 1962. Retrieved October 11, 2013.
  4. "Blanchard, Assembly Speaker, Dead at 41". Leader-Telegram. December 25, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved February 12, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  5. "Republican Solon Succumbs-David Blanchard, 41, Dies; Speaker of State Assembly". The Capital Times December 25, 1962, pp. 1, 4.
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