George Washington Blanchard | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Ryum Amlie |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Ryum Amlie |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 15th district | |
| In office January 3, 1927 – March 3, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Alva Garey |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Paul |
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Rock 1st district | |
| In office January 5, 1925 – January 3, 1927 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander E. Matheson |
| Succeeded by | John S. Baker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 26, 1884 Colby, Wisconsin |
| Died | October 2, 1964 (aged 80) Edgerton, Wisconsin |
| Resting place | Fassett Cemetery, Edgerton, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Helen Rachel Sherman
(m. 1913–1964) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Carolyn Blanchard Allen (daughter-in-law) |
| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Lawyer |
George Washington Blanchard Sr. (January 26, 1884 – October 2, 1964) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from Edgerton, Wisconsin. He served one term in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 1st congressional district during the 73rd Congress (1933–1935). Prior to his election to Congress, he represented Rock County for six years in the Wisconsin Senate (1927–1933) and one term in the State Assembly (1925). Initially a member of the progressive faction of Republicans, he fell out with progressive leadership and joined the stalwart faction in 1925. Earlier in his career, he served as executive clerk to Wisconsin governor Emanuel L. Philipp.
His son, David Blanchard, also served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was speaker of the Assembly during the 1961 term. David's wife, Carolyn Blanchard Allen, was also a member of the Assembly.