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Sep 27, 1859 Died on 17 Mar 1939 (aged 79)
Canadian politician
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About Jeremiah Blanchard
- Jérémie "Jeremiah" Blanchard (September 27, 1859 – March 17, 1939) was a farmer and political figure in Prince Edward Island.
- He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1893 to 1897 as a Conservative and from 1922 to 1931 as a Liberal. He was born in Rustico, Prince Edward Island, the son of Sylvestre Blanchard and Virginie Doucette.
- He learned the trade of carpentry from his father.
- Blanchard was married twice: to Domitilde Gallant in 1880 and to Leonie Gomeau (née DesRoches) in 1921.
- He was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1890 and in 1919.
- He served in the province's Executive Council as a minister without portfolio. His grandson Elmer Blanchard also served in the provincial assembly.
