George W. Blanchard

George Washington Blanchard (January 26, 1884 – October 2, 1964) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1933 to 1935. He was a Republican. He represented Wisconsin's 1st congressional district in the 73rd United States Congress. He was elected in the election of 1932 receiving 48.5% of the vote.

George Washington Blanchard
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Wisconsin's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935
Preceded byThomas Ryum Amlie
Succeeded byThomas Ryum Amlie
Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 15th district
In office
January 3, 1927 – March 3, 1933
Preceded byAlva Garey
Succeeded byAlexander Paul
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Rock 1st district
In office
January 5, 1925 – January 3, 1927
Preceded byAlexander E. Matheson
Succeeded byJohn S. Baker
Personal details
Born(1884-01-26)January 26, 1884
Colby, Wisconsin
DiedOctober 2, 1964(1964-10-02) (aged 80)
Edgerton, Wisconsin
Resting placeFassett Cemetery, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Political partyRepublican
ChildrenAt least 4, including David Blanchard and George Jr.
RelativesCarolyn Blanchard Allen (daughter-in-law)

Biography

Born in Colby, Wisconsin,[1] Blanchard graduated from the Colby High School and then received his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin. He then practiced law in Edgerton, Wisconsin. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1925 and the Wisconsin State Senate in 1927.[2] He died in Edgerton on October 2, 1964.[2][3]

Blanchard's son, David, was Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1][2] David's wife, Carolyn, was also a member of the Assembly.[1] Another son, George Jr., died by suicide in 1940.[4]

References
  1. "Geo. Blanchard Dies at Age 80 (continued)". Janesville Daily Gazette. October 5, 1964. p. 2. Retrieved February 14, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Geo. Blanchard Dies at Age 80". Janesville Daily Gazette. October 5, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved February 14, 2019 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  3. Wisconsin Blue Book 1933. p. 440.
  4. "Death of George Blanchard Jr. is Ruled a Suicide". The Capital Times. December 2, 1940. p. 1. Retrieved November 6, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.


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