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Eben Bartlett
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives
In office
November 6, 1982 – February 6, 1983
Personal details
Born (1912-07-14)July 14, 1912
Goffstown, New Hampshire, U.S.
Died February 6, 1983(1983-02-06) (aged 70)
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of New Hampshire
Military service
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Army
Years of service 1940s–1960s
Rank US-O5 insignia Lieutenant colonel
Unit 7th Infantry Division
Battles/wars World War II

Korean War

Eben Byron Bartlett Jr.[1] (July 14, 1912 – February 6, 1983) was an American military officer and politician from New Hampshire. Bartlett was a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, serving for four months until his death in office in 1983.

Biography[]

Bartlett was born on July 14, 1912 in Goffstown, New Hampshire. He graduated from the University of New Hampshire. Bartlett, a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army, fought in the European theatre of World War II. In 1947, Bartlett served as the president of the New Hampshire branch of the Reserve Officers Association. He later fought in the Korean War, serving as a G-2 intelligence officer with the 7th Infantry Division. During his military career, Bartlett was awarded several medals, including the Bronze Star, the Legion of Merit, and the French Croix de Guerre.[2][3][4]

In 1964, Bartlett was elected to the board of selectmen of the town of Brookline for a three-year term, defeating Theodore F. Michos. However, Bartlett resigned from the office in June 1966, citing "personal business affairs".[5][6] Earlier in 1966, Bartlett had run for the Brookline school board, by was defeated by incumbent Betty Hall.[7][8] In July 1966, Bartlett, a member of the Republican Party, announced his candidacy for the New Hampshire House of Representatives; he was defeated by either Webster E. Bridges Jr. or Grover C. Farwell.[9]

In 1982, Bartlett was elected to the state house for Hillsborough County's 16th district; Bartlett defeated Barbara A. Fried, receiving 633 votes to Fried's 585.[10] Bartlett died on February 6, 1983 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Boston at the age of 70, serving in the state house for only four months.[2]

Bartlett's son Charles was a captain in the United States Army, serving in the 27th Field Artillery Regiment.[11] Charles was also a professor of military science at Murray State University in Kentucky, and later served in the Vietnam War.[12][13]

References[]

  1. ↑ "Hollis and Brookline Voters To Choose Two Delegates". Nashua Telegraph. 1974-02-15. pp. 26. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753733/hollis-and-brookline-voters-to-choose/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Obituary for Eben Bartlett (Aged 70)". Concord Monitor. 1983-02-10. pp. 2. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753097/obituary-for-eben-bartlett-aged-70/. 
  3. ↑ (in English) WITH 7TH INF. DIV., Korea. 21. Army Times. 1960-09-17. http://archive.org/details/sim_army-times_1960-09-17_21_7. 
  4. ↑ "Reserve Corps Instructor to Speak Here Mon.". Nashua Telegraph. 1946-11-14. pp. 15. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753549/reserve-corps-instructor-to-speak-here/. 
  5. ↑ Jepson, Miriam (1966-06-25). "Selectman Resigns". Nashua Telegraph. pp. 9. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753672/selectman-resigns/. 
  6. ↑ Jepson, Miriam (1964-02-28). "Candidates Named at Caucus". Nashua Telegraph. pp. 7. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753469/candidates-named-at-caucus/. 
  7. ↑ Jepson, Miriam (1966-03-03). "Community Club Hears Candidates". Nashua Telegraph. pp. 6. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105146556/community-club-hears-candidates/. 
  8. ↑ Jepson, Miriam (1966-03-11). "New Fire Station Approved 106-21, Town Meeting Legality Protested". Nashua Telegraph. pp. 6. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/105143597/new-fire-station-approved-106-21-town/. 
  9. ↑ Jepson, Miriam (1966-07-29). "Town Clerk Announces Filings". Nashua Telegraph. pp. 6. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753284/town-clerk-announces-filings/. 
  10. ↑ Gardner, Bill (1983). State of New Hampshire Manual for the General Court. Concord: New Hampshire Department of State. pp. 266. https://nh.electionstats.com/data/serve_file_pages_for_item/72204/Election/. 
  11. ↑ Jepson, Miriam (1965-01-29). "Raised In Rank". Nashua Telegraph. pp. 7. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753598/raised-in-rank/. 
  12. ↑ "Kentucky Visitors". Nashua Telegraph. 1968-03-25. pp. 7. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753435/kentucky-visitors/. 
  13. ↑ Jepson, Miriam (1967-09-22). "Home From Vietnam". Nashua Telegraph. pp. 6. https://www.newspapers.com/clip/107753621/home-from-vietnam/. 
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