Legislator Details

Image of Robert R. Blacker
Image Description:
Portrait of Robert R. Blacker scanned from Men of Progress p.477.

Robert R. Blacker
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Number of sessions served 2
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Gender: Male
Age at election: 37

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/31/1845
City: Brantford, Ontario
County: Brant County, Ontario
Country: Canada
 
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Marital Information:
married Harriet L. Williams in about 1873, she died in June 1896; married Nellie C. Canfield February 22, 1900

Number of Children: 0

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Occupation: lumber inspector, businessman, lumberman
Race: Caucasian or White

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Biographical Sketch:
Emigrated to Michigan at age 19 in June 1865; lived in Buchanan 2 yrs. He naturalized in July 1874. Moved to Manistee, working first as a lumber mill laborer then as a lumber inspector until 1877 when he built a shingle mill. 1879 helped establish the largest Michigan lumber mill of its time in Manistee. Helped organize the 1st National Bank of Manistee. He was director of several enterprises. Appointed Secretary of State, 12/24/1891, by Gov. Winans to fill the vacancy made by the resignation of Daiel E. Soper. Elected alderman for is ward, 1880. He was living in Pasadena, CA in 1920 and 1930.

Notable Facts:
president pro tempore of the Council. Probably died 9/16/1931 in Los Angeles, CA per CalifDeath Index 1905-39

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Third Legislature, 1885-1886
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Lumber and Salt , Railroads
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County of Residence Manistee
District: Manistee
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Date Elected: 11/4/1884
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1885
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Thirty-Second Legislature, 1883-1884
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Labor Interests, Harbors, Lumber and Salt , Reform School for Girls
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City of Residence: Manistee
County of Residence Manistee
District: Manistee
District Description: Manistee County

Date Elected: 11/7/1882
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1883
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Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Chapman (Le) p.342; MIBiog 1:86; US PassportAppl 1795-1925; USCen 1870, 1920, 1930; Men of Progress p.477, includes portrait
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