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F. B. Blanchard

House 1945-48 (District 2)

Party when first elected:  Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus

Counties Served:  Winona

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 9/7/1875
Birth Place: Lewiston, Minnesota
Birth County: Winona
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death: ??/??/1959
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Lewiston
Occupation (when first elected): Farmer/Traveling Salesman/Executive/Director, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Rushford

EDUCATION

High School; Secondary; Graduate

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

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

GENERAL NOTES

He was born on a farm.

Total Days Served: 1463

SESSIONS SERVED

55th Legislative Session (1947-1948)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/7/1947
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Lewiston
Term of Office: 1/6/1947 to 1/2/1949
Oath Date: 1/7/1947
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Retired Businessman and Farmer/Director Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Rushford
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Civil Administration
  • Reapportionment
  • University

54th Legislative Session (1945-1946)

  Session Details   Convened Date: 1/2/1945
Body: House
District: 02
Elected: 11/7/1944
Residence: Lewiston
Term of Office: 1/1/1945 to 1/5/1947
Oath Date: 1/2/1945
Counties Represented: Winona
Occupation: Farmer/Traveling Salesman/Executive/Director, Dairyland Power Cooperative, and Tri-County Electric Cooperative, Rushford
Party: Nonpartisan Election-Conservative Caucus
Committees:
  • Appropriations
  • Civil Administration
  • Military Affairs
  • Reapportionment