Sanford Everret Charron (May 13, 1917March 1, 2008) was a

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politician.

Early life and education

Sanford E. Charron was born on May 13, 1917, in Crawford County, Michigan. Sanford graduated high school.

Career

Charron served in the

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. Charron worked as a service station operator. Charron had served as a township clerk and a councilman. On November 4, 1964, Charron was elected to the

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seat representing the 102nd district. Charron assumed office on January 1, 1965, and was sworn into the office on January 13, 1965. In 1966, Charron sought re-election, but was defeated in the Democratic primary that year. Charron left office on January 1, 1967. In 1968, Charron ran for the same state house seat as a Republican, but was again defeated.

Personal life

During his time in the legislature, Charron lived in Pinconning, Michigan. In 1937, Charron married Loretta Virginia Sorenson. Together, they had five children. Charron was a member of the

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and the

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. Charron was

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Death

Charron died on March 1, 2008.

References

1917 births 2008 deaths American Lutherans City and town clerks Members of the Michigan House of Representatives Michigan Democrats Michigan Republicans People from Crawford County, Michigan People from Pinconning, Michigan United States Army Corps of Engineers personnel 20th-century American legislators 20th-century Michigan politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub