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 Keene, New Hampshire |
| Died | August 26, 1999 Lebanon, New Hampshire |
| Political 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
editBlaisdell had three children, Peter, Michael and Lucinda, with his wife, Beverly, known as Peggy.[2]
Early life
editBlaisdell was born to Clesson Blaisdell on September 18, 1926.[2]
Education
editBlaisdell graduated from Keene High School.[2]
Military service
editFrom 1944 to 1946, during World War II, Blaisdell served in the United States Navy[2] in the Asiatic/Pacific theater.[3]
State senate
editBlaisdell 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
editBlaisdell owned and operated a sporting goods store in Keene.[2]
Death
editBlaisdell died at the Dartmouth–Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire.[2]
References
edit- ^ Jimenez, Ralph (December 9, 1999), "With Election Defeat, N.H. Democrats Lose Majority in Senate", Boston Globe, Boston, Massachusetts, p. B.19
- ^ a b c d e f g h Seacoast online (August 27, 1999), Senate President Clesson Blaisdell dies at 72, Dow Jones Local Media Group, Inc.
- ^ Davidson, Attorney Anne (March 1, 2000), A Discussion With Senate President Clesson J. Blaisdell, New Hampshire Bar Association
- ^ Washington Post (November 23, 1998), Spirit of Collaboration In N.H., Wash. Legislatures, Washington, D.C.
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