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Blanchard, William Amos "Will"

Senate 1927-30 (District 44)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election

Counties Served:  Anoka, Isanti

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 12/6/1872 (uncertain)
Birth Place: Brockville, Ontario
Birth County:
Birth Country: Canada
Date of Death: 6/8/1941
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names: Will
City of Residence (when first elected): Anoka
Occupation (when first elected): Attorney

EDUCATION

Studied Law; Admitted to the Bar, 1902

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

County Attorney: Anoka County, Minnesota (12 years); 19?? to 19??
Municipal Attorney: Anoka, Minnesota (City Attorney, 11 years); 19?? to 19??

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Married
Children:
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:

GENERAL NOTES

Toensing lists 1873 as his birth year. The Minnesota Legislative Manuals, 1927 and 1929 list 1872.

He died in Anoka County, Minnesota.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

46th Legislative Session (1929-1930) (second half of Senate term)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 44
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Anoka
Term of Office: 1/4/1927 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented: Anoka, Isanti
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Corporations
  • Education
  • Judiciary
  • Public Domain
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Railroads
  • University (Chair)

45th Legislative Session (1927-1928)

  Session Details
Body: Senate
District: 44
Elected: 11/2/1926
Residence: Anoka
Term of Office: 1/4/1927 to 1/5/1931
Counties Represented: Anoka, Isanti
Occupation: Attorney
Party: Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
  • Civil Administration
  • Corporations
  • Education
  • Judiciary
  • Public Domain
  • Public Institutions and Buildings
  • Railroads
  • Reapportionment
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