Thomas Aston Blakelock

Thomas Aston Blakelock (August 10, 1883 – 1974) 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-Progressive member.

For the high school named in his honour, see T. A. Blakelock High School.
Thomas Aston Blakelock
MPP for Halton
In office
1929–1943
Preceded byGeorge Hillmer
Succeeded byStanley Hall
ConstituencyHalton
Mayor of Oakville
In office
1929–1929
Preceded byW.N. Robinson
Succeeded byJ.B. Moat
Personal details
Born(1883-08-10)August 10, 1883
Pickering, Yorkshire, England
Died1974 (aged 90–91)
Political partyOntario Liberal Party
Spouse(s)Isabel Parnaby

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.[2] Blakelock was also building commissioner for the Oakville Board of Education. He died in 1974.[3] T. A. Blakelock High School was named in his honour.[3]

References
  1. Normandin, A L (1939). Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1939.
  2. "131 Trafalgar Road, Oakville Heritage Impact Assessment" (PDF). Town of Oakville. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-07-10.
  3. "A Brief Explanation of School Names". Halton District School Board. Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-07-10.


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