Thomas H. Blake
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Thomas Holdsworth Blake (June 14, 1792 – November 28, 1849) was an American politician who served as a United States Representative from Indiana from 1827 to 1829.
Quick Facts 9th Commissioner of the General Land Office, President ...
Thomas H. Blake | |
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9th Commissioner of the General Land Office | |
In office May 19, 1842 – April 16, 1845 | |
President | John Tyler James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Elisha Mills Huntington |
Succeeded by | James Shields |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1827 – March 3, 1829 | |
Preceded by | Ratliff Boon |
Succeeded by | Ratliff Boon |
Personal details | |
Born | (1792-06-14)June 14, 1792 Calvert County, Maryland, U.S. |
Died | November 28, 1849(1849-11-28) (aged 57) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery, Terre Haute |
Political party | National Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | District of Columbia Militia |
Battles/wars | War of 1812 * Battle of Bladensburg |
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