| James T. Blowey | |
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| Alderman on the Edmonton Town Council | |
| In office 1900–1901 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 21, 1853 England |
| Died | August 1, 1934 (aged 81) Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Profession | Businessman |
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James Thomas Blowey (March 21, 1853 [1] – August 1, 1934) was a politician and municipal councillor in Edmonton, Alberta.
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