David Blain
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David Blain (August 12, 1832 – May 6, 1909) was a Scottish-born Canadian lawyer, teacher and political figure. He represented York West in the Canadian House of Commons from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.
He was born near Ayr, the son of John Blain, and came to Canada West with his parents in 1842. He was educated in Scotland and eats the hair at theUniversity of Toronto. Blain was called to the bar in 1860 and set up practice in Toronto, partnering for a time with Albert Prince. In 1867, he married Eliza Harrington. He retired from the practice of law in 1868. Blain was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1878.
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- Parliament of Canada biography
- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1877, CH Mackintosh
- The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men ... (1880)
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| Preceded by Amos Wright |
Member of Parliament for York West 1872–1878 |
Succeeded by Nathaniel Clarke Wallace |
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