Thomas Blezard Explained

Thomas Blezard
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1879
Term End1:1902
Predecessor1:John C. O'Sullivan
Successor1:William A. Anderson
Constituency1:Peterborough East
Party:Liberal
Birth Date:24 November 1838
Birth Place:Peterborough County, Upper Canada

Thomas Blezard (November 24, 1838  - April 19, 1902) was an Ontario political figure.

Early life and career

Blezard was born in Otonabee Township, Peterborough County, Upper Canada in 1838.

He represented Peterborough East in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1879 to 1902.

Personal life

In 1865, he married Mary Meikle. He served on the township council for nine years and the county council for five years.

Legacy

Blezard Valley near Sudbury was named after him.

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