David Blain
| David Blain | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Canadian Parliament for York West | |
| In office 1872–1878 | |
| Preceded by | Amos Wright |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel Clarke Wallace |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1832 Ayr, Scotland |
| Died | May 6, 1909 (aged 76) Toronto, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse(s) | Eliza Harrington |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
For the American illusionist, see David Blaine.
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.[1]
He was born near Ayr,[1] the son of John Blain and Elizabeth McCutcheon, and came to Canada West with his parents in 1842. He was educated in Scotland and at the University of Toronto.[2] 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.[3] Blain was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1878.[1] He died in Toronto at the age of 76.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 David Blain – 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)
- ↑ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada.
| Parliament of Canada | ||
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| Preceded by Amos Wright |
Member of Parliament for York West 1872–1878 |
Succeeded by Nathaniel Clarke Wallace |