George W. Blanchard

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 by	Thomas Ryum Amlie
Succeeded by	Thomas Ryum Amlie
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 15th district
In office January 3, 1927 – March 3, 1933
Preceded by	Alva Garey
Succeeded by	Alexander Paul
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Rock 1st district
In office January 5, 1925 – January 3, 1927
Preceded by	Alexander E. Matheson
Succeeded by	John S. Baker
Personal details
Born	(1884-01-26)January 26, 1884 Colby, Wisconsin
Died	October 2, 1964(1964-10-02) (aged 80) Edgerton, Wisconsin
Resting place	Fassett Cemetery, Edgerton, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican
Children	At least 4, including David Blanchard and George Jr.
Relatives	Carolyn Blanchard Allen (daughter-in-law)

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.

Biography

Born in Colby, Wisconsin, 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. He died in Edgerton on October 2, 1964.

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

External links

• United States Congress. "George W. Blanchard (id: B000537)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
• George W. Blanchard at Find a Grave

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