Background
Blake, John Lauris was born on December 21, 1788 in Northwood, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Jonathan and Mary (Dow) Blake.
Blake, John Lauris was born on December 21, 1788 in Northwood, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Jonathan and Mary (Dow) Blake.
Graduate Brown University, 1812.
Ordained to ministry Episcopal Church, 1815. Founder, rector Saint Paul’s Parish, Pawtucket, Rhode Island until 1820. Conducted girls school, Concord, New Hampshire (U.S.), 1820-1822, Boston, 1822-1830.
Rector Saint Matthews Church, Boston, 1824-1832.
Editor Gospel Advocate, Boston, 1824-1827. Wrote textbooks and religious books in New York City and New Jersey, 1832-1857.
Author: General Biographical Dictionary, 1st edit, 1835. A Family Encyclopedia of Useful Knowledge, 1852.
A Family Textbook for the Country, 1853.
Married Louisa Richmond, June 25, 1814. Married second, Mary Howe, December 6, 1816.