Richard E. Amidon[1] (November 16, 1927 – October 30, 2015) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the Hillsborough 2nd district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
Richard Amidon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Hillsborough 2nd district | |
| In office 1980–1982 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Corser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 16, 1927 Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2015 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Worcester Polytechnic Institute |
Life and career
editAmidon was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He served in the United States Army during World War II and attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute obtaining a degree in mechanical engineering.[2] He worked for the New Hampshire Ball Bearings company for twenty three years where he rose to the position of senior vice president.[2]
In 1980, Amidon defeated Robert C. Giesel Jr. in the general election for the Hillsborough 2nd district of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, receiving 830 votes.[3]
In 1982, Amidon ran for the 11th district of the New Hampshire Senate to replace retiring incumbent Arthur Mann.[4] He placed second in the Republican primary election, losing to Jean T. White.[5]
Amidon died on October 30, 2015, at the age of 87 survived by his wife and three daughters.[2][6] His wife Eleanor Harriett Carleton Amidon, also a former state representative, died just less than a year later on October 12, 2016.[7] Together they had gifted land to extend one of the cemeteries in Hancock, New Hampshire where they had been resident.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Did N.H. just lose Bruins?". The Daily Item. Lynn, Massachusetts. May 19, 1981. p. 13. Retrieved June 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Richard Amidon Obituary (1927-2015)". Concord Monitor. November 3, 2015. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "1980 State Representative General Election: Hillsborough 2 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Elections Could Bring Big Changes To New Hampshire's Senate". Valley News. West Lebanon, New Hampshire. September 1, 1982. p. 2. Retrieved June 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1982 State Senator Republican Primary: District 11". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
- ^ "Obituary for Richard E. Amidon". Monadnock Ledger. 3 November 2015. pp. A18. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Obituary for Eleanor Harriett Carleton Amidon". Monadnock Ledger. 18 October 2016. pp. A18. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
- ^ "Funds needed for cemetery expansion". Monadnock Ledger. 3 January 2017. pp. A3. Retrieved 3 July 2023.
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