Charles V. Blanchard

Charles V. Blanchard
Charles V. Blanchard circa 1911
Massachusetts Senate Third Middlesex District
In office 1910 – January 1914
Preceded by	Elmer A. Stevens
Succeeded by	Charles W. Eldridge
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 26th Middlesex District
In office 1906 – 1909
Personal details
Born	February 2, 1866 Cambridge, Massachusetts
Died	February 20, 1939 Florida
Political party	Republican
Children	Howard Blanchard; Ida Blanchard
Alma mater	Bryant & Stratton's Commercial College
Profession	Financial Manager

Charles V. Blanchard (February 2, 1866 – February 20, 1939) was an American politician who served as a Massachusetts State Representative and as a Massachusetts State Senator.

While he was a member of the Massachusetts House Blanchard developed a close friendship with Calvin Coolidge. Blanchard, it was rumored, taught Coolidge how to properly dress for various occasions.

Blanchard did not seek reëlection to the senate in 1913. Blanchard was replaced by Charles W. Eldridge for the 1914 legislative term.

Blanchard worked for many years for the N. E. Tel & Tel Co.

Blanchard had a heart attack and died while he was on a trip to Florida, where he had gone to spend the winter.