Career
His first name appears in some sources as Sydney. He was born in Greenspond, the son of Samuel Blandford. He was educated in Saint John"s and practised law there.
He served in the Executive Council as Minister of Agriculture and Mines.
Blandford was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1913. He was named to the Legislative Council of Newfoundland in the same year, serving until 1917, when he was named High Sheriff.
Blandford was one of the founding owners of the Newfoundland Hotel in Saint John"son
