David Blain

For the American illusionist, see David Blaine.

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

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 died in Toronto at the age of 76.^[4]

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} David Blain - Parliament of Canada biography
2. ^ The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1877, CH Mackintosh
3. ^ The Canadian biographical dictionary and portrait gallery of eminent and self-made men ... (1880)
4. ^ Johnson, J.K. (1968). The Canadian Directory of Parliament 1867-1967. Public Archives of Canada. 

Parliament of Canada
Preceded by Amos Wright	Member of Parliament for York West 1872–1878	Succeeded by Nathaniel Clarke Wallace

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Name	Blain, David
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Date of birth	August 12, 1832
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Date of death	May 6, 1909
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