Joseph C. Blaha (August 15, 1877–April 1, 1944) was an American businessman and politician.
Joseph C. Blaha | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 1911 | |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 19th district | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Chicago Alderman from the 34th Ward[1] | |
| In office 1915–1917 Serving with John Toman | |
| Preceded by | Winfield J. Held |
| Succeeded by | Joseph O. Kostner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 15, 1877 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | April 1, 1944 (aged 66) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Businessman and merchant |
Blaha was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to the Chicago parochial schools and to St. Ignatius College Prep School. Blaha was involved in the real estate and insurance business. He was also a merchant. Blaha served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1911 through 1913, representing the 19th district as a Republican. He also served on the Chicago City Council from the 34th Ward, from 1915 through 1917. Blaha died in Chicago, Illinois.[2][3][4]
Notes
edit- ^ "Centennial List of Mayors, City Clerks, City Attorneys, City Treasurers, and Aldermen, elected by the people of the city of Chicago, from the incorporation of the city on March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1937, arranged in alphabetical order, showing the years during which each official held office". Archived from the original on September 4, 2018. Retrieved December 24, 2018.
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1911-1912,' Biographical Sketch of Joseph C. Blaha, pg. 208-209
- ^ 'Politician Dies,' The Decatur Herald (Illinois), April 2, 1944, pg. 30
- ^ 'The Common Council-Full List of Aldermen Composing the Governing Body of the City of Chicago.' The Chicago Eagle, June 10, 1916, pg. 15
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