Edward Francis Blewitt | |
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| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1907–1910 | |
| Preceded by | Jacob Zern |
| Succeeded by | Walter McNichols |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 2, 1859 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 1926 (aged 67) Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | David Blewitt (grandson) Joe Biden (great-grandson) |
| Education | Lafayette College (BS) |
Edward Francis Blewitt (January 2, 1859 – May 26, 1926) was an American civil engineer, businessman, and politician who served as a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd district from 1907 to 1910.[1] He was a maternal great-grandfather of Joe Biden, the 46th and current president of the United States.[2][3]
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