Legislator Details
William A. Blake
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/15/1832
City:
County: Livingston County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/4/1924
City: Galesburg, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 7/8/1924
City: Galesburg, MI
County: Kalamazoo County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Grove Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Louise J. Burdick, dau. of Lankford and Caroline C. (Tobey) Burdick, 5/20/1867; children: 4, Ruel, W., Sherman J., James Leo and Howard C.
Number of Children: 4
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of Ira and Adaline (Campbell) Blake. Came to Michigan around 1854. Held offices of township treasurer, justice and supervisor.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Engrossment and Enrollment, Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Galesburgh
County of Residence Kalamazoo
District: Kalamazoo 2
District Description: Townships of Brady, Charleston, Climax, Comstock, Pavillion, Portage, Prairie Ronde, Richland, Ross, Schoolcraft, Texas and Wakeshma
Date Elected: 11/4/1890
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1891
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
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