David Blain

David Blain (August 12, 1832 May 6, 1909) was a Scottish-born Canadian lawyer, teacher and political figure. He represented York West in the House of Commons of Canada from 1872 to 1878 as a Liberal member.[1]

David Blain
Member of the Canadian Parliament
for York West
In office
1872–1878
Preceded byAmos Wright
Succeeded byNathaniel Clarke Wallace
Personal details
Born(1832-08-12)August 12, 1832
Ayr, Scotland
DiedMay 6, 1909(1909-05-06) (aged 76)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
NationalityScottish-Canadian
Political partyLiberal
SpouseEliza Harrington
Residence(s)Toronto, Ontario, Canada
OccupationLawyer

He was born near Ayr,[1] the son of John Blain and Elizabeth McCutcheon, and came to Canada West with his parents in 1842. He was educated in Scotland and at the University of Toronto.[2] Blain was called to the bar in 1860 and set up practice in Toronto, partnering for a time with Albert Prince. In 1867, he married Eliza Harrington. He retired from the practice of law in 1868.[3] Blain was defeated in a bid for reelection in 1878.[1] He retired from politics afterwards, and died in Toronto at the age of 76 in 1909.[4]

Electoral record

1878 Canadian federal election: York West
Party Candidate Votes%±%
ConservativeNathaniel Clarke Wallace1,32654.1+22.4
LiberalDavid Blain1,12445.9-22.4
Total valid votes 2,450100.0
1874 Canadian federal election: York West
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalDavid Blain98368.3+12.2
ConservativeN. Wallace45631.7
Total valid votes 1,439100.0
1872 Canadian federal election: York West
Party Candidate Votes%±%
LiberalDavid Blain97356.1-16.3
UnknownW. Tyrrell76043.9
Total valid votes 1,733100.0

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