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 | |
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Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Sullivan 4th district | |
In office 1974–1978 | |
Personal details | |
Born | February 22, 1905 |
Died | June 24, 1982 (aged 77) |
Political party | Democratic[1] |
Life and career
editDesnoyer 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
edit- ^ "1976 State Representative General Election: Sullivan 4 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Laws of the State of New Hampshire, Secretary of State of the State of New Hampshire, 1974