Edward Francis Blewitt

Edward Francis Blewitt (January 2, 1859 – May 26, 1926) was an American civil engineer, businessman, and politician. He was a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 22nd district from 1907 to 1910.[1]

Edward Francis Blewitt
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Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
1907–1910
Preceded byJacob Zern
Succeeded byWalter McNichols
Personal details
Born(1859-01-02)January 2, 1859
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 1926(1926-05-26) (aged 67)
Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children5
RelativesJoe Biden (great-grandson)
EducationLafayette College (BS)

He was a maternal great-grandfather of Joe Biden, the President of the United States.[2][3]

References

  1. Gehman, Geoff (May 3, 2012). Vice President Joe Biden Discusses American Innovation. Lafayette College. http://www.lafayette.edu/about/?p=29444. 
  2. Krawczeniuk, Borys (August 24, 2008). Remembering his roots. http://www.scrantontimes.com/articles/2008/08/24/news/sc_times_trib.20080824.a.pg1.tt24biden_s1.1896121_top4.txt. Retrieved January 21, 2009. 
  3. Ryan, Jim (21 June 2016). "How Vice President Joe Biden Trace His Irish Ancestry". www.ancestornetwork.ie. Archived from the original on 1 June 2020. Retrieved 26 April 2020.