About Alton A. Lessard
Lived 1909 – 1976 (aged 66). Alton A. Lessard was an American politician and judge.
Alton Adolor Lessard (August 2, 1909 – June 3, 1976) was a Superior Court justice credited as being “one of the architects in the rejuvenation of the Democratic Party in Maine” (He was as chairman of the Democratic State Committee when Edmund Muskie was elected to the US Senate, the first Democrat in 40 years).
Lessard also served two terms as Mayor of Lewiston, Maine. Lessard also served in the Maine State Senate, and U.S. Attorney.
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Who was Alton A. Lessard?
American judge
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Alton A. Lessard was born on 2 August 1909 in Rumford.
When did Alton A. Lessard die?
Alton A. Lessard died on 3 June 1976 in Falmouth, Maine, Maine.
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Alton A. Lessard was a politician and judge.
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Alton A. Lessard was American.
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