Edward Blake Huffman known as Blake Huffman (29 April 1902 – 14 July 1985) was a Canadian farmer and politician. Huffman served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada representing the Liberal party. Born in Blenheim, Ontario, he pursued a career as a farmer.
Blake Huffman | |
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Member of Parliament for Kent | |
In office June 1949 – March 1958 | |
Preceded by | Clayton Earl Desmond |
Succeeded by | Harold Danforth |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward Blake Huffman 29 April 1902 Blenheim, Ontario, Canada |
Died | 14 July 1985 Blenheim, Ontario, Canada | (aged 83)
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse(s) | Helen Wilkie m. 26 September 1925 |
Profession | farmer |
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Huffman was first elected at the Kent riding in the 1949 general election. He was re-elected there for successive terms in 1953 and 1957, then defeated in the 1958 election by Harold Danforth of the Progressive Conservative Party.
References
edit- ^ Normandin, Pierre G. (1958). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
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