Walter H. Blodgett
Walter Harrison Blodgett (November 2, 1850 – January 6, 1923) was an American politician who served as the 33rd Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts from 1904 to 1905.[1]
Walter H. Blodgett | |
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| 33rd Mayor of Worcester, Massachusetts | |
| In office 1904–1905 | |
| Preceded by | Edward F. Fletcher |
| Succeeded by | John T. Duggan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 2, 1850 Denmark, New York |
| Died | January 6, 1923 (aged 72) Worcester, Massachusetts |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
Life and career
Walter H. Blodgett was born in Denmark, Lewis County, New York on November 2, 1850.[2] He was the youngest of six children and spent his early life in Denmark, until moving to Worcester in 1881, opening a wholesale produce store.[2][3]
In 1903, Blodgett was elected mayor of Worcester, winning by a significant margin.[3]
Blodgett died in Worcester on January 6, 1923, and was buried in Ogdensburg Cemetery in Ogdensburg, New York.[2]
References
- "Worcester Mayors". Worcester Public Library. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- "Walter Harrison Blodgett". Find A Grave. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
- "The Political Graveyard". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2 April 2019.
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