Clesson J. Blaisdell
American politician
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Clesson J. Blaisdell (September 28, 1926 – August 26, 1999) was a New Hampshire businessman and politician who served as a member of and President of the New Hampshire Senate.[1][2]
Clesson J. Blaisdell | |
|---|---|
| 122nd President of the New Hampshire State Senate | |
| Succeeded by | William Lynch |
| Member of the New Hampshire Senate from the 10th district | |
| Succeeded by | Thomas R. Eaton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 28, 1926 |
| Died | August 26, 1999 (aged 72) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Merchant |
| Nickname | Junie |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Family life
Blaisdell had three children, Peter, Michael and Lucinda, with his wife, Beverly, known as Peggy.[2]
Early life
Blaisdell was born to Clesson Blaisdell on September 18, 1926.[2]
Education
Blaisdell graduated from Keene High School.[2]
Military service
From 1944 to 1946, during World War II, Blaisdell served in the United States Navy[2] in the Asiatic/Pacific theater.[3]
State senate
Blaisdell was elected to the New Hampshire Senate fifteen times, and in his fifteenth term he was chosen as the 123rd President of that body.[4] Blaisdell was the first Democrat to be elected President of the state senate since 1912.[2]
Business career
Blaisdell owned and operated a sporting goods store in Keene.[2]
Death
Blaisdell died at the Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.[2]
