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Bishoprick, Jolene See Jolene Unsoeld

	Bisjak, Anton H. — also known as Hank Bisjak — of Chino Valley, Yavapai County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state house of representatives, 1948-54. Still living as of 1954.
	Bisjak, Hank See Anton H. Bisjak

BISKIND: See also Eve Biskind-Klothen

Biskind-Klothen, Eve — of Pennsylvania. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 2000. Female. Still living as of 2000.

Biskupski, Jackie — of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Born in Hastings, Dakota County, Minn. Democrat. Member of Utah state house of representatives 30th District, 1999-; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Utah, 2000. Member, Sierra Club; American Civil Liberties Union; Lesbian. Still living as of 2006.   See also Wikipedia article

Bisland, Edward — of Glen Spey, Sullivan County, N.Y. Member of New York state assembly from Sullivan County, 1905-06. Burial location unknown.

Bisogno, Louise Burns — of New York. Candidate for New York state assembly, 1994. Female. Still living as of 1994.

Bisoni, Lester — of Eureka, Eureka County, Nev. Republican. Member of Nevada state house of representatives, 1950. Still living as of 1950.

	BISSEL: See also Lyle E. Jackson
	Bissel, D. P. — of Utica, Oneida County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1860. Burial location unknown.

	BISSELL: See also Donald E. Bates
	Bissell, Abel — of Hebron, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Hebron, 1822, 1830. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Alvin K. — of Oak Ridge, Anderson County, Tenn. Mayor of Oak Ridge, Tenn., 1961, 1966-70. Still living as of 1970.
	Bissell, Arthur G. — of Suffield, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Suffield; elected 1946, 1948. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, C. Fitch — of Le Roy, Genesee County, N.Y. Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for New York, 1896. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Charles H. — of Southington, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Southington; elected 1920. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Charles S. — of Suffield, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Suffield, 1937-42; treasurer of Connecticut Republican Party, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Clark (1782-1857) — of Norwalk, Fairfield County, Conn. Born in Lebanon, New London County, Conn., September 7, 1782. Lawyer; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Norwalk, 1829; superior court judge in Connecticut, 1829-39; member of Connecticut state senate 12th District, 1842-43; Governor of Connecticut, 1847-49. Died September 15, 1857 (age 75 years, 8 days). Interment at Norwalk Union Cemetery, Norwalk, Conn.   See also National Governors Association biography
	Bissell, Cushman B. — of Chicago, Cook County, Ill. University of Illinois trustee, 1953-. Still living as of 1958.
	Bissell, D. J. — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1892. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Ester — Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.
	Bissell, Fitch See C. Fitch Bissell
	Bissell, Frederic P. — of Hebron, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state senate 21st District, 1871. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Frederick E. — of Dubuque County, Iowa. Iowa state attorney general, 1866-67. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Harvey Platt (1866-1930) — also known as Harvey P. Bissell — of Ridgefield, Fairfield County, Conn. Born in Morris, Litchfield County, Conn., September 27, 1866. Republican. Druggist; member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Ridgefield, 1901-02; member of Connecticut state senate 24th District, 1915-20; delegate to Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1920; Connecticut state comptroller, 1921-23; U.S. Collector of Customs, 1923-28. Died April 6, 1930 (age 63 years, 191 days). Interment at Fairlawn Cemetery, Ridgefield, Conn.   Relatives: Married to Flora Randall (1869-1948).   Epitaph: "This tablet is erected as a testimonial to a true public servant and patriot by those with whom he lives in memory."   See also Find-A-Grave memorial
	Bissell, Harvey S. — of Las Cruces, Dona Ana County, N.M. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New Mexico, 1940, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Herbert P. — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Justice of New York Supreme Court 8th District, 1913-16. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Hezekiah — of Hebron, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Hebron, 1823. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Hillary — of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state house of representatives from Kent County 1st District, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
	Bissell, Howard — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Ira — of Hebron, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Hebron, 1834, 1838. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Jean Galloway (1936-1990) — of Greenville, Greenville County, S.C.; Columbia, Richland County, S.C. Born in Due West, Abbeville County, S.C., June 9, 1936. Judge of U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 1984-90; died in office 1990. Female. Died in Washington, D.C., February 4, 1990 (age 53 years, 240 days). Burial location unknown.   See also federal judicial profile
	Bissell, John Winslow (b. 1940) — of Morristown, Morris County, N.J. Born in Exeter, Rockingham County, N.H., June 7, 1940. Lawyer; district judge in New Jersey, 1978-81; superior court judge in New Jersey, 1981-82; U.S. District Judge for New Jersey, 1982-. Still living as of 2001.   See also federal judicial profile
	Bissell, Joseph W. — of Ellington, Tolland County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Ellington, 1835. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Lemuel B. — Prohibition candidate for Presidential Elector for Michigan, 1916. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Milton A. — of New York. Democrat. Candidate for New York state senate 51st District, 1934; candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 43rd District, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Pelham St. George — Republican. Candidate for Justice of New York Supreme Court 1st District, 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Samuel A. — of Cedar County, Iowa. Delegate to Iowa state constitutional convention from Cedar County, 1844; delegate to Iowa state constitutional convention from Cedar County, 1846. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, William G. — of Lodi, Columbia County, Wis. Republican. Member of Wisconsin state senate, 1899-1901. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, William Henry (1811-1860) — of Illinois. Born in Hartwick, Otsego County, N.Y., April 25, 1811. Son of Luther Bissell and Hannah Bissell. Democrat. Lawyer; member of Illinois state house of representatives, 1840; colonel in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War; U.S. Representative from Illinois, 1849-55 (1st District 1849-53, 8th District 1853-55); Governor of Illinois, 1857-60; died in office 1860. Catholic. Died in Springfield, Sangamon County, Ill., March 18, 1860 (age 48 years, 328 days). Interment at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, Ill.   Relatives: Son of Luther Bissell and Hannah Bissell; married 1840 to Emily James; married 1852 to Elizabeth Kane (daughter of Elias Kent Kane).   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page — National Governors Association biography
	Bissell, William M. — of Norwalk, Fairfield County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Norwalk, 1946. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Wilson Shannon (1847-1903) — also known as Wilson S. Bissell — of Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y. Born in New London, Oneida County, N.Y., December 31, 1847. Democrat. Lawyer; law partner with Grover Cleveland and Lyman K. Bass, 1873-82; candidate for Presidential Elector for New York, 1888; U.S. Postmaster General, 1893-95; resigned 1895; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1896; chancellor, University of Buffalo, 1902. Died in Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y., October 6, 1903 (age 55 years, 279 days). Interment at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, N.Y.
	Bissell, Zaccheus W. — of Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state senate 17th District, 1871. Burial location unknown.
	Bissell, Zacheus — of Sharon, Litchfield County, Conn. Member of Connecticut state house of representatives from Sharon, 1836. Burial location unknown.

	Bissett, Mrs. Harry — of Springfield, Greene County, Mo. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Missouri, 1948. Female. Still living as of 1948.
	Bissett, Phillip — of Edgewater, Anne Arundel County, Md. Republican. Candidate for Maryland state house of delegates District 30, 1998. Still living as of 1998.
	Bissett, William — of Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. Republican. Member of Maine state senate 2nd District, 1931-32. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

BISSINGER: See also John W. Haarer

Bissiri, Jeffrey (born c.1959) — of Valley Village, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif. Born about 1959. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

	Bisso, W. A. See William A. Bisso
	Bisso, William — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
	Bisso, William A. (1875-1963) — also known as W. A. Bisso — of New Orleans, Orleans Parish, La. Born in 1875. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Louisiana, 1936 (alternate), 1956. Died in 1963 (age about 88 years). Burial location unknown.

	Bisson, Albert L. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Delegate to New Hampshire state constitutional convention from Manchester 4th Ward, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
	Bisson, Alexis F. — of Manchester, Hillsborough County, N.H. Republican. Candidate for New Hampshire state senate 18th District, 1916. Burial location unknown.
	Bisson, Ken See Kenneth A. Bisson
	Bisson, Kenneth A. — also known as Ken Bisson — of Indiana. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Indiana 4th District, 1990 (Independent), 1996 (Libertarian). Still living as of 1996.
	Bisson, Louis — of Berlin, Coos County, N.H. Republican. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Berlin 3rd Ward; elected 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bisson, Rosaire W., Jr. — of Burlington, Chittenden County, Vt. Socialist Workers candidate for Presidential Elector for Vermont, 1972. Still living as of 1972.

Bissonette, Charles A. — of Michigan. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Michigan 5th District, 1902. Burial location unknown.

Bissonnette, Michael — of Chicopee, Hampden County, Mass. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Massachusetts, 1996; mayor of Chicopee, Mass., 2007-11. Still living as of 2011.

	Bistline, Beverly Barbara (b. 1922) — of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Born in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai County, Idaho, August 28, 1922. Daughter of Francis Marion Bistline and Anne (Glindemann) Bistline (1897-1991). Democrat. Lawyer; member of Idaho state house of representatives 33rd District, 1975-76. Female. United Church of Christ. Member, Soroptimists; American Bar Association. Still living as of 2004.   Relatives: Grandniece of Joseph Bistline; granddaughter of John M. Bistline; daughter of Francis Marion Bistline and Anne (Glindemann) Bistline (1897-1991); cousin of Stephen Bistline; married 1948 to Arland Robert Spaulding (divorced 1949). See Bistline family of Idaho.
	Bistline, F. M. See Francis Marion Bistline
	Bistline, Francis Marion (1896-1969) — also known as Francis M. Bistline; F. M. Bistline — of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Born in Ransom, Ness County, Kan., March 25, 1896. Son of John M. Bistline and Martha (Shellenberger) Bistline. Democrat. Served in the U.S. Army during World War I; lawyer; member of Idaho state house of representatives, 1937-47; Speaker of the Idaho State House of Representatives, 1941-43; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1940, 1944; member of Democratic National Committee from Idaho, 1944-48. Congregationalist. Member, American Bar Association; American Judicature Society; American Legion; Forty and Eight; Sons of the American Revolution; Freemasons; Shriners; Lions; Elks; Sigma Nu; Phi Alpha Delta. While defending a client in a murder case, he suddenly collapsed and died from a heart attack, in the courtroom at the Bingham County Courthouse, Blackfoot, Bingham County, Idaho, January 20, 1969 (age 72 years, 301 days). Burial location unknown.   Presumably named for: Francis Marion   Relatives: Nephew of Joseph Bistline; son of John M. Bistline and Martha (Shellenberger) Bistline; married, August 16, 1921, to Anne Glindemann (1897-1991); father of Beverly Barbara Bistline. See Bistline family of Idaho.
	Bistline, J. M. See John M. Bistline
	Bistline, Joe See Joseph Bistline
	Bistline, John M. — also known as J. M. Bistline — of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Mayor of Pocatello, Idaho. Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Brother of Joseph Bistline; father of Francis Marion Bistline; grandfather of Beverly Barbara Bistline. See Bistline family of Idaho.
	Bistline, Joseph — also known as Joe Bistline — of Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho. Mayor of Pocatello, Idaho. Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Brother of John M. Bistline; uncle of Francis Marion Bistline; granduncle of Beverly Barbara Bistline. See Bistline family of Idaho.
	Bistline, Stephen (1921-2001) — of Idaho; Tucson, Pima County, Ariz. Born in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, March 12, 1921. Justice of Idaho state supreme court, 1976-94; appointed 1976; resigned 1994. Died, from Alzheimer's disease, November 19, 2001 (age 80 years, 252 days). Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Cousin of Beverly Barbara Bistline. See Bistline family of Idaho.

Bistrin, Meyer — of Eureka, Humboldt County, Calif. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1964. Still living as of 1964.

Bitbadal, Edesa — of San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

	Bitely, N. H. — of Michigan. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1868. Burial location unknown.
	Bitely, Stephen A. — Independent candidate for U.S. Representative from Arkansas 4th District, 1986. Still living as of 1986.

Biter, Robert A. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives 17th District, 1974. Still living as of 1974.

Bitgood, Elisha Rockwell (1879-1961) — also known as Elisha R. Bitgood — of Hope Valley, Hopkinton, Washington County, R.I. Born in Voluntown, New London County, Conn., October 11, 1879. Son of John Bitgood and Ida (Lewis) Bitgood (1856-1914). Democrat. Lumber mill owner; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Rhode Island, 1940. Died in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, November 25, 1961 (age 82 years, 45 days). Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Hope Valley, Hopkinton, R.I.   Relatives: Son of John Bitgood and Ida (Lewis) Bitgood (1856-1914); married, March 31, 1909, to Blanch E. Gibson (1892-1912); married, June 8, 1918, to Sarah J. Clarke (1890-1923).   See also Find-A-Grave memorial

Bitgood, F. E. — of Killingly, Windham County, Conn. Democrat. Candidate for Connecticut state house of representatives from Killingly, 1918. Burial location unknown.

BITHER: See also Edwin Chick Burleigh

Bitner, David (b. 1948) — of Florida. Born in Hagerstown, Washington County, Md., December 11, 1948. Republican. Member of Florida state house of representatives 71st District, 1993-. Baptist. Member, Rotary. Still living as of 1999.

BITO: See also Bito Barbieri

	Bitondo, Ron See Ronald Bitondo
	Bitondo, Ronald — also known as Ron Bitondo — of Washington, D.C. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1996, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

BITTER: See also Susan Bitter Smith

Bitterman, Mary — Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Hawaii 1st District, 1988. Female. Still living as of 1988.

Bitting, William C. — of Reading, Berks County, Pa. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

	Bittinger, Freer See J. Freer Bittinger
	Bittinger, J. Freer — of Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. Democrat. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Ohio 17th District, 1924; alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1944. Burial location unknown.
	Bittinger, John Lawrence (b. 1833) — also known as John L. Bittinger — of St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Mo. Born near Chambersburg, Franklin County, Pa., November 28, 1833. Republican. Postmaster; newspaper editor; member of Missouri state legislature; delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1872, 1896; U.S. Consul General in Montreal, 1897-1900. Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Married, June 10, 1862, to Annie M. Smith.
	Bittinger, W. P. — Democrat. Presidential Elector for West Virginia, 1976. Still living as of 1976.
	Bittinger, Zella M. — of Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1940. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

BITTINGS: See also Rosemary Brooks-Bittings

	Bittler, C. C. — of New Castle, Henry County, Ind. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bittler, George A. — of Indiana. Indiana state treasurer, 1915-17. Burial location unknown.

	Bittman, Omar — of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wis. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from Wisconsin, 1928. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bittman, Mrs. R. R. — of Independence, Montgomery County, Kan. Republican. Member of Republican National Committee from Kansas, 1924. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

	BITTNER: See also Joseph W. Cowgill
	Bittner, Cecelia — of California. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1940. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bittner, Grove See Grover Joseph Bittner
	Bittner, Grover Joseph (1885-1965) — also known as Grover J. Bittner; Grove Bittner — of Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa. Born in Bellevue, Jackson County, Iowa, August 23, 1885. Son of Louis Bittner (1848-1930) and Mary Gertrude (Niemeyer) Bittner (1854-1915). Democrat. Lumber dealer; mayor of Bellevue, Iowa, 1936-48; member of Iowa state house of representatives, 1939-40; delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1940. Catholic. Member, Lions; Knights of Columbus. Died, in Mercy Hospital, Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, July 4, 1965 (age 79 years, 315 days). Entombed at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Bellevue, Iowa.   Relatives: Son of Louis Bittner (1848-1930) and Mary Gertrude (Niemeyer) Bittner (1854-1915); married, October 29, 1915, to Frances Margaret Ernst (1874-1945); married 1946 to Waive Ellen Ernst (1901-1992).   See also Find-A-Grave memorial
	Bittner, John — of Rochester, Monroe County, N.Y. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
	Bittner, Walter — of Bloomington, McLean County, Ill. Mayor of Bloomington, Ill., 1969. Still living as of 1969.
	Bittner, William — of Wisconsin. Libertarian. Candidate for U.S. Senator from Wisconsin, 1992. Still living as of 1992.

Bittorf, Joseph H. — of Sterling, Whiteside County, Ill. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Illinois, 1960. Still living as of 1960.

Bittrolf, Frederick C. — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1952. Still living as of 1952.

BITZ: See also Jon Tester

	BITZER: See also Donald Holman McLean
	Bitzer, Frederick J. — of Bloomfield, Hartford County, Conn. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Connecticut, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
	Bitzer, Jacob — of Arlington, Middlesex County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1904. Burial location unknown.

	Biunno, Ferdinand J. — of Newark, Essex County, N.J. Democrat. Alternate delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Jersey, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
	Biunno, Vincent Pasquale (1916-1991) — of Newark, Essex County, N.J. Born in Newark, Essex County, N.J., February 2, 1916. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; U.S. District Judge for New Jersey, 1973-82; took senior status 1982. Died in Passaic, Passaic County, N.J., July 30, 1991 (age 75 years, 178 days). Burial location unknown.   See also federal judicial profile

	Bivens, Donald — of Phoenix, Maricopa County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 2008. Still living as of 2008.
	Bivens, Edward, Jr. (b. 1923) — of Inkster, Wayne County, Mich. Born in Indiana, Indiana County, Pa., February 8, 1923. Son of Edward Bivens, Sr. and Charlotte (McCreary) Bivens. Republican. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II; candidate for Michigan state house of representatives 37th District, 1968; mayor of Inkster, Mich., 1970-75, 1991-99; defeated, 1999; delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan, 1972. Methodist. African ancestry. Member, Omega Psi Phi; Veterans of Foreign Wars; Disabled American Veterans; Elks. Still living as of 1999.   Relatives: Married 1950 to Irene Edna Stewart.
	Bivens, H. W. — of Greenbrier County, W.Va. Member of West Virginia state house of delegates from Greenbrier County, 1921-22. Burial location unknown.
	Bivens, Lena May — of Detroit, Wayne County, Mich. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives 10th District, 1970. Female. Still living as of 1970.

Biviji, Fatema — of Irving, Dallas County, Tex. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Texas, 2008. Still living as of 2008.

Bivin, Keith — of Central City, Muhlenberg County, Ky. Democrat. Candidate in primary for Kentucky state house of representatives 15th District, 1973. Still living as of 1973.

BIVINGS: See also Isaac Wheeler Avery

	Bivins, A. E. — of Bluefield, Mercer County, W.Va. Democrat. Chair of Mercer County Democratic Party, 1917. Burial location unknown.
	Bivins, Miles Teel (b. 1947) — also known as Miles T. Bivins — of Amarillo, Potter County, Tex. Born November 22, 1947. U.S. Ambassador to Sweden, 2004-06. Still living as of 2006.
	Bivins, Ollie B., Jr. — of Genesee County, Mich. Republican. Candidate in primary for Michigan state house of representatives from Genesee County 1st District, 1960; circuit judge in Michigan 7th Circuit, 1975-77. Still living as of 1977.

	Biwer, H. N. — of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wis. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1948. Still living as of 1948.
	Biwer, Roseann — of Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wis. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1956. Female. Still living as of 1956.

	BIXBY: See also Charles Herbert Allen — Arthur Hiram Day — George Henry Fairbanks — Roswell Farnham — Joseph Preston Hotchkis — Rufus King Jordan — Seymour Lowman
	Bixby, Burdell See R. Burdell Bixby
	Bixby, Chester — of Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y. Workers candidate for New York state assembly from Kings County 6th District, 1927. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bixby, Chester W. — Socialist candidate for U.S. Representative from Massachusetts 6th District, 1917; Workers candidate for Governor of Massachusetts, 1928. Burial location unknown.
	Bixby, David — of Garfield, Bergen County, N.J. Republican. Mayor of Garfield, N.J.; elected 1909. Burial location unknown.
	Bixby, Esther C. — of Berlin, Coos County, N.H. Democrat. Member of New Hampshire state house of representatives from Berlin 4th Ward; elected 1938. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bixby, Francis M. — of New York, New York County, N.Y. Member of New York state senate, 1876-77, 1880-81 (8th District 1876-77, 9th District 1880-81). Burial location unknown.
	Bixby, R. Burdell — of Hudson, Columbia County, N.Y. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 1960; Presidential Elector for New York, 1972; Presidential Elector for New York, 1972. Still living as of 1972.
	Bixby, Stephen L. — of Globe, Gila County, Ariz. Democrat. Member of Arizona state senate, 1941-48. Burial location unknown.
	Bixby, Tams, Jr. — of Muskogee, Muskogee County, Okla. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 1944. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.
	Bixby, William — of Francestown, Hillsborough County, N.H. Presidential Elector for New Hampshire, 1828; member of New Hampshire state senate 7th District, 1829-31. Burial location unknown.

	Bixler, B. F. — of Hitchcock, Spink County, S.Dak. Member of South Dakota state house of representatives 33rd District, 1889-90. Burial location unknown.
	Bixler, Cora M. — of Pennsylvania. Socialist. Candidate for U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania at-large, 1918; delegate to Socialist National Convention from Pennsylvania, 1920; nominated in primary for U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1926, but withdrew before election. Female. Burial location unknown.
	Bixler, Harris Jacob (1870-1941) — also known as Harris J. Bixler — of Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pa. Born in New Buffalo, Perry County, Pa., September 16, 1870. Son of Jacob Bixler and Sarah (Falkner) Bixler. Republican. School teacher; banker; Mayor of Johnsonburg, Pa., 1908-12; Elk County Sheriff, 1916-20; Elk County Treasurer, 1920-21; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 28th District, 1921-27. Presbyterian. Member, Freemasons; Shriners; Knights of Pythias; Elks; Moose. Died in Johnsonburg, Elk County, Pa., March 29, 1941 (age 70 years, 194 days). Interment at Duncannon Cemetery, Duncannon, Pa.   Relatives: Married, September 26, 1896, to Jeanette Pray.   See also congressional biography — Govtrack.us page
	Bixler, John — of Corning, Adams County, Iowa. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Iowa, 1924. Burial location unknown.
	Bixler, Moses — of Dakota County, Minn. Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 3rd District, 1859-60. Burial location unknown.
	Bixler, W. B. — of Akron, Summit County, Ohio. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1952. Still living as of 1952.
	Bixler, William F. — Democrat. Candidate for Oklahoma state house of representatives 11th District, 2004. Still living as of 2004.

Biz: See Paul B. Dawson

BJARNE: See also Bjarne Edgar Grottum

Bjella, Arley R. (1916-2001) — of Williston, Williams County, N.Dak.; Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in Williston, Williams County, N.Dak., November 16, 1916. Son of Asle Bjella and Clara (Bagstad) Bjella. Republican. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; delegate to Republican National Convention from North Dakota, 1948 (alternate), 1960. Lutheran. Member, Theta Chi; Phi Delta Phi; Jaycees; Rotary; American Bar Association; Freemasons; Shriners; Elks; Veterans of Foreign Wars; American Legion. Died May 21, 2001 (age 84 years, 186 days). Burial location unknown.   Relatives: Married 1948 to Beverly Heen.

	Bjerke, Alan — of Vermont. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Vermont, 2000. Still living as of 2000.
	Bjerke, Mary — Democrat. Candidate for Presidential Elector for Iowa, 1972. Female. Still living as of 1972.

BJERRING: See also Charles Gustav Binderup

Bjorge, Henry O. (born c.1874) — Born in Lake Park, Becker County, Minn., about 1874. Farmer; member of Minnesota state house of representatives, 1905-10, 1913-18 (60th District 1905-10, 1913-14, 63rd District 1915-18). Burial location unknown.   Image source: Minnesota Legislative Manual 1917

Bjork, Vining L. — of Ishpeming, Marquette County, Mich. Republican. Mayor of Ishpeming, Mich., 1938. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

BJORKBACK: See also Kenneth Theodore Anderson

Bjorklund, Albin Edmund (1886-1937) — also known as Albin E. Bjorklund — Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minn., December 16, 1886. Son of Anders Gustaf Bjorklund (1845-1913) and Albertina (Romwall) Bjorklund (1851-1939). Lawyer; member of Minnesota state house of representatives 37th District, 1915-18. Died in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., June 19, 1937 (age 50 years, 185 days). Interment at Union Cemetery, Maplewood, Minn.   Relatives: Married to Mabel C. Wahlberg (1891-1969).   See also Find-A-Grave memorial   Image source: Minnesota Legislative Manual 1917

Bjorklund, Jason Lee — of Madison, Lake County, S.Dak. Independent candidate for South Dakota state house of representatives 8th District, 2010. Still living as of 2010.

Bjorkman, Evelyn C. — of Worcester, Worcester County, Mass. Republican. Alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Massachusetts, 1936. Female. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

BJORN: See also Rasmus Björn Anderson — Herman Bjorn Dahle

Bjornn, Marsha — of Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho. Republican. Delegate to Republican National Convention from Idaho, 2008. Female. Still living as of 2008.

Bjornseth, E. H. — of Michigan. Democrat. Candidate for Michigan state board of agriculture, 1959. Still living as of 1959.

	Bjornson, G. B. — Member of Minnesota state house of representatives 13th District, 1915-16. Burial location unknown.
	Björnson, Kristjan Valdimar (1906-1987) — also known as Val Björnson — of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn. Born in Minneota, Lyon County, Minn., August 29, 1906. Republican. Served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; associate editor, St. Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch newspaper; Minnesota state treasurer, 1951-55, 1957-75; candidate for U.S. Senator from Minnesota, 1954; delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 1960. Died, of congestive heart failure, in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minn., March 3, 1987 (age 80 years, 186 days). Burial location unknown.
	Bjornson, M. F. — Republican. Presidential Elector for North Dakota, 1956. Still living as of 1956.
	Björnson, Val See Kristjan Valdimar Björnson

Bjornsson, Julie — of Tacoma, Pierce County, Wash. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

BJORNSTAD: See also Theodore Leonard Irving

BJORNSTJERNE: See also Floyd Björnstjerne Olson

Bjorseth, Conrad M. — of Aurora, Kane County, Ill. Mayor of Aurora, Ill., 1935-37. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Bjorson, G. A. — of Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. Mayor of Warren, Ohio, 1937. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Blaber, Ramona — of Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, N.M. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from New Mexico, 2004. Female. Still living as of 2004.

Blabey, Robert G. — of Albany, Albany County, N.Y. Republican. Candidate for New York state assembly from Albany County 2nd District, 1932. Presumed deceased. Burial location unknown.

Blabon, R. C. — of Patagonia, Santa Cruz County, Ariz. Democrat. Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Arizona, 1948 (member, Credentials Committee). Still living as of 1948.

BLACEY: See also Blacey Cammarata

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