William J. Garsoe Explained

William J. Garsoe
Office1:Member of the Maine House of Representatives (District 25)
Term Start1:1973
Term End1:1980
Successor1:Robert G. Dillenback
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:University of Maine Orono (3 years)
Residence:Cumberland, Maine
Spouse:Barbara Blanchard

William J. Garsoe (December 9, 1917 – May 23, 1986) was an American politician from Maine. Garsoe, a Republican, served four terms (1973 to 1980) in the Maine House of Representatives from the town of Cumberland. During his third term in office, Garsoe was elected Assistant Minority Leader. During his fourth and final term, Garsoe was Minority Leader.[1]

Garsoe served in the Air Corps as Captain during World War II. Garsoe raised carnations as the owner of Sunnyside Greenhouses from 1946 to 1972.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Legislators Biographical Search. Maine State Law and Legislative Reference Library. 18 July 2015. 20 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151220092239/http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/lawlib/legbiog/webform1.aspx. dead.
  2. News: William Garsoe, former lawmaker. May 26, 1986. Bangor Daily News. 8. 18 July 2015.