Thomas Aston Blakelock
For the high school named in his honour, see T. A. Blakelock High School.
| Thomas Aston Blakelock | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1929–1943 | |
| Preceded by | George Hillmer |
| Succeeded by | Stanley Hall |
| Constituency | Halton |
| Mayor of Oakville | |
| In office 1929–1929 | |
| Preceded by | W.N. Robinson |
| Succeeded by | J.B. Moat |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 10, 1883 |
| Died | 1974 (aged 90–91) |
| Political party | Ontario Liberal Party |
| Spouse(s) | Isabel Parnaby |
Thomas Aston Blakelock (August 10, 1883[1] – 1974[2]) was an English-born merchant, building contractor and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Halton in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1929 to 1943 as a Liberal member.
Born in Pickering, Yorkshire, the son of James Blakelock and Mary Bulman,[1] he came to Canada in 1906, establishing a lumber company with his brother James Bulman Blakelock. Blakelock served on the town council for Oakville, also serving as deputy reeve, reeve and mayor, as well as warden of Halton County. In 1909,[1] he married Isabel Parnaby.[3] Blakelock was also building commissioner for the Oakville Board of Education. T. A. Blakelock High School was named in his honour.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Normandin, A L (1939). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1939.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A Brief Explanation of School Names". Halton District School Board. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
- ↑ "131 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Heritage Impact Assessment". Town of Oakville. p. 10. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-07-10.