John Calvin Coolidge Sr.
American politician
John Calvin Coolidge Sr. (March 31, 1845 – March 18, 1926) was an American politician and businessman. He was the father of J. Calvin Coolidge Jr., the 30th President of the United States.
John Calvin Coolidge Sr. | |
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| Member of the Vermont Senate from Windsor County | |
| In office 1910–1912 Serving with Edward A. Davis Edward H. Edgerton | |
| Preceded by | F. Thomas Kidder Edward B. Flinn Loyal E. Sherwin |
| Succeeded by | Herbert H. Blanchard David A. Elliott Don C. Pollard |
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives from Plymouth | |
| In office 1872–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Charles A. Scott |
| Succeeded by | Alonzo F. Hubbard |
| Justice of the Peace from the town of Plymouth, Vermont | |
| In office 1880–1900 | |
| In office 1916–1924 | |
| Member of the Plymouth, Vermont Selectboard | |
| In office 1869–1872 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 31, 1845 Plymouth, Vermont, U.S |
| Died | March 18, 1926 (aged 80) Plymouth, Vermont, U.S |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Businessman, Politician, Banker, Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Union United States State of Vermont |
| Branch/service | Vermont Militia |
| Years of service | 1860-1869 1900-1902 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 10th Regiment, Vermont Militia Military staff of Governor William W. Stickney |
| Commands | Company K, 10th Regiment |
He administered the presidential oath of office to his son at their family homestead on the early morning of August 3, 1923, following the death of President Warren G. Harding.[1]
References
change- ↑ Orton, Vrest (1981). Calvin Coolidge's Unique Vermont Inauguration. Rutland, VT: Academy Books. p. 95. ISBN 9780914960317.
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