Alton Desnoyer (February 22, 1905 – June 24, 1982) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the Sullivan 4th district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.

Alton Desnoyer
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Sullivan 4th district
In office
1974–1978
Personal details
BornFebruary 22, 1905
DiedJune 24, 1982 (aged 77)
Political partyDemocratic[1]

Life and career

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Desnoyer was born February 22, 1905, in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, to Adelor and Millie Desnoyer.[2]

Desnoyer owned and operated a variety store, was a Claremont city councilor, the Claremont postmaster from 1963 to 1973 and was the mayor of Claremont.[2][3] He served in the United States Air Force in World War II.[2]

Desnoyer served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives[4] from 1974 to 1978.

Desnoyer died June 24, 1982, in hospital at the age of 77 and was survived by his wife and daughter.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "1976 State Representative General Election: Sullivan 4 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d "Obituaries - Alton Desnoyer". Valley News. West Lebanon, New Hampshire. June 25, 1982. p. 4. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ "Claremont Woman Interested in County Commissioner Post". Valley News. West Lebanon, New Hampshire. December 26, 1974. p. 20. Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ Laws of the State of New Hampshire, Secretary of State of the State of New Hampshire, 1974