William J. Blakistone

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William J. Blakistone
Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1834

William J. Blakistone (died January 28, 1882) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1827 to 1834 and in 1847. He served as the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1834 and 1837.

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Early life

William J. Blakistone was born near Port Tobacco Village, Maryland, in Charles County, Maryland, to Colonel Thomas Blakistone. His father was a lawyer. [1] [2] At the age of twenty, Blakistone was admitted to the bar in Leonardtown, Maryland. [1]

Career

Blakistone served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing St. Mary's County, from 1827 to 1834 and in 1847. He served as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1834 and 1847. In 1832, he served as speaker pro tempore. [3] [4] He served in the constitutional convention of 1850–1851. [1]

Personal life

Blakistone died on January 28, 1882, in Baltimore. He was 78 years old. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Col. William J. Blakistone". The Democratic Advocate. February 4, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved September 22, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  2. "Departed this life". Alexandria Gazette . May 29, 1837. p. 3. Retrieved September 22, 2022 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. "Historical List, House of Delegates, St. Mary's County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 15, 2009. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
  4. "Historical List, Speakers of the House of Delegates". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 2, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2022.