Berthold C. Coburn (January 14, 1899[1] – February 28, 1956) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Vermont House of Representatives.[1][2]
Berthold C. Coburn | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1953–1955 | |
| Preceded by | Alice B. Allen |
| Succeeded by | F. Ray Keyser Jr. |
| Constituency | Chelsea |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1899 Belvidere, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | February 28, 1956 (aged 57) Chelsea, Vermont, U.S. |
| Resting place | Belvidere Center Cemetery, Belvidere, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Vermont School of Agriculture |
| Occupation | Insurance agent |
Life and career
editCoburn was a native of Belvidere, Vermont on January 14, 1899.[3] He attended the local schools and the T. N. Vail School of Agriculture.[3] In 1921, he graduated from the Vermont School of Agriculture.[3] Coburn settled in Chelsea, where he worked as a cooperative fire insurance agent.[1]
Active in politics as a Democrat, Coburn served as chairman of the Chelsea Democratic Committee and the Orange County Democratic Committee, in addition to serving on the Vermont Democratic Committee for eight years.[3] He also served in local offices including justice of the peace and town lister.[3] In 1946, he was the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for governor of Vermont.[3] Coburn served in the Vermont House of Representatives[2] from 1953 to 1955.
Coburn was the husband of Gertrude M. Walker; they were married until her death in 1955, and had no children.[3] He died at his brother's home in Chelsea on February 28, 1956, at the age of 57.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Vermont. Offfice of Secretary of State", Vermont Legislative Directory and State Manual, 1955
- ^ a b Vermont Year Book, National Survey, 1953
- ^ a b c d e f g "Berthold Coburn Dies; Governor Candidate In '46". The Burlington Free Press. Burlington, VT. February 29, 1956. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Berthold Coburn Dies At Chelsea". The Barre Daily Times. Barre, Vermont. February 29, 1956. p. 1. Retrieved February 3, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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