Charles V. Blanchard
Charles V. Blanchard (February 2, 1866 – February 20, 1939) was an American politician who served as a Massachusetts State Representative and as a Massachusetts State Senator.
Charles V. Blanchard | |
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Charles V. Blanchard circa 1911 | |
| Massachusetts Senate Third Middlesex District | |
| In office 1910 – January 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer A. Stevens |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Eldridge |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 26th Middlesex District | |
| In office 1906–1909 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1866 Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Died | February 20, 1939 (aged 73) Florida |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Howard Blanchard; Ida Blanchard |
| Alma mater | Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College |
| Profession | Financial Manager |
While he was a member of the Massachusetts House Blanchard developed a close friendship with Calvin Coolidge. Blanchard, it was rumored, taught Coolidge how to properly dress for various occasions.
Blanchard did not seek reëlection to the senate in 1913. Blanchard was replaced by Charles W. Eldridge for the 1914 legislative term.
Blanchard worked for many years for the N. E. Tel & Tel Co.
Blanchard had a heart attack and died while he was on a trip to Florida, where he had gone to spend the winter.
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