David Blanchard

David James Blanchard (January 5, 1921 – December 23, 1962) was Speaker of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

For the rugby player born David Blanchard, see Lory Blanchard. For the meteorologist and photographer, see David O. Blanchard.

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 his wife, Carolyn, 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.
  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.
  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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