Charles V. Blanchard
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Charles V. Blanchard | |
|---|---|
 Blanchard circa 1911[1] | |
| Massachusetts Senate Third Middlesex District[1] | |
| In office 1910[1] – January 1914 | |
| Preceded by | Elmer A. Stevens[2][3] |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Eldridge[4][5] |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 26th Middlesex District[6] | |
| In office 1906[1]–1909[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 2, 1866[1][3] |
| Died | February 20, 1939 (aged 73)[7] |
| Party | Republican[1] |
| Children | Howard Blanchard;[7] Ida Blanchard[7] |
| Alma mater | Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College[3] |
| Profession | Financial Manager[1] |
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.
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.[8]
Blanchard did not seek reëlection to the senate in 1913. Blanchard was replaced by Charles W. Eldridge for the 1914 legislative term.[5]
Blanchard worked for many years for the N. E. Tel & Tel Co.[7]
Blanchard had a heart attack and died while he was on a trip to Florida, where he had gone to spend the winter.[7]