Joseph C. Blaha (August 15, 1877 – April 1, 1944) was an American businessman and politician. Blaha was born in

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. He went to the Chicago parochial schools and to St. Ignatius College Prep School. Blaha was involved in the real estate and insurance business. He was also a merchant. Blaha served in the

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from 1911 through 1913, representing the 19th district as a Republican. He also served on the

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from the 34th Ward, from 1915 through 1917. Blaha died in Chicago, Illinois.'The Common Council-Full List of Aldermen Composing the Governing Body of the City of Chicago.' The Chicago Eagle, June 10, 1916, p. 15

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* 1877 births 1944 deaths Businesspeople from Chicago Chicago City Council members Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives St. Ignatius College Prep alumni 20th-century members of the Illinois General Assembly {{Illinois-Ilrepresentative-Republican-stub