Edward Reed Blake Explained

Edward Reed Blake (November 28, 1844  - June 3, 1923) was an American politician and businessman.

Born in Franklin, Massachusetts, Reed went to public school and commercial college. He moved to Port Washington, Wisconsin in 1848. During the American Civil War, Blake served in the 24th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment. He was a grain and lumber dealer. Reed was also a merchant. Blake served on the school board as a director. In 1874, Blake served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Then, from 1885 to 1889, Blake served in the Wisconsin State Senate. Blake died in Port Washington, Wisconsin.^{[1] [2]}

Notes and References

1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1885,' Biographical Sketch of Edward Reed Blake, pg. 426
2. 'Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States Thirty-Third Annual Meeting of the Commandery-In-Chief, October 24, 1917, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, V. Casualties from June 1, 1923 to May 31, 1923, Death of Edward Reed Blake, pg. 190