Oliver Blake
Canadian politician
Died when: 71 years 70 days (854 months)Star Sign: Libra
Oliver Blake (October 1, 1802 – December 10, 1873) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.He was a Liberal member of the Senate of Canada from 1867 to 1873.
He was born in New Hampton, New Hampshire, United States in 1802 and came to Upper Canada while young.As a young man he sold fanning mills.
Later, he was a director of the Beaver Mutual Fire Insurance Company.He was appointed court clerk in 1841;Deputy Reeve of Townsend Township in Norfolk County, Councillor of Townsend Township in 1853, and served as Reeve of Townsend Township in 1852, 1854 - 1857.
Blake was elected to the Legislative Council of the Province of Canada for Thames division in 1862 and was named to the Senate after Confederation.
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