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Blanchard, Helen Augusta

inventor, was born in Portland, Maine.

Among her numerous inventions are the Blanchard over-seaming machine, and the crocheting and sewing machine; all of which are in use by immense manufactories, and are ranked among the most remarkable mechanical contrivances of the age.

BLANCHARD, JAMES ARMSTRONG, soldier, lawyer, was born Aug. 16, 1845, in Henderson, N. Y. In 1864 he served in the civil war as a private in company I, second Wisconsin cavalry. In 1873 was admitted to the bar, and at once began the active practice of his profession in New York city.