John Calvin Coolidge, Sr.

John Calvin Coolidge Sr.

John Calvin Coolidge, Sr. (March 31, 1845 – March 18, 1926) was an American politician and businessman from Vermont and the father of President Calvin Coolidge.

Political and business career

John Calvin Coolidge, Sr. was born in Windsor County, Vermont, to Calvin and Sarah Coolidge. He was a farmer, teacher, and store owner. He served in the Vermont House of Representatives 1872-1878 and the Vermont State Senate in 1910. Coolidge was appointed to the military staff of the Governor of Vermont and was given the title of colonel.[1] Coolidge also served in local offices including notary public. His father also served in the Vermont General Assembly.[2][3][4]

First Inaugural of President Calvin Coolidge

On August 3, 1923, at around 2:30am as a notary public, Coolidge swore in his son Calvin Coolidge as President of the United States at the Coolidge Homestead in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.[5]

Notes

  1. ↑ Death of Colonel John Coolidge, Time Magazine
  2. ↑ Fairfield Family
  3. ↑ Vermont Notary Public
  4. ↑ Coolidge Family Papers 1802-1932-Vermont Historical Society
  5. ↑ Miller Center, American Presidents
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