Education
Born in Calvert County, Maryland, Blake attended the public schools. He studied law in Washington, District of Columbia
- Photos
- Works
- Photos
- Works
Thomas Holdsworth Blake
Edit ProfileUnited States representative politician
Career
He moved to Kentucky and thence to Indiana. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Terre Haute, Indiana. He served as prosecuting attorney and judge of the circuit court, being United States Attorney for the District of Indiana 1817-1818.
Abandoned the practice of law to engage in business.
Blake was elected as an Adams to the Twentieth Congress (March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1828 to the Twenty-first Congress.
He was appointed Commissioner of the General Land Office by President Tyler on May 19, 1842, and served until April 1845. Chosen resident trustee of the Wabash & Erie Canal.
Visited England as financial agent of the State of Indiana and, while returning, died in Cincinnati, Ohio, November 28, 1849.
He was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute, Indiana.
Membership
He served as member of the militia of the District of Columbia which took part in the Battle of Bladensburg in 1814. He served as member of the State house of representatives.
-
Born
-
Died
November 28, 1849 (aged 57) -
Nationality
United States