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.
William J. Blakistone | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1834 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Wright III |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin L. Gantt |
| In office 1847 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | John Rankin Franklin |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1827–1834 | |
| In office 1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Port Tobacco Village, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 78) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
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Early life edit
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 edit
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 edit
Blakistone died on January 28, 1882, in Baltimore. He was 78 years old.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Col. William J. Blakistone". The Democratic Advocate. February 4, 1882. p. 2. Retrieved September 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Departed this life". Alexandria Gazette. May 29, 1837. p. 3. Retrieved September 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Historical List, Speakers of the House of Delegates". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. May 2, 2019. Retrieved September 22, 2022.
