William J. Blakistone
William J. Blakistone | |
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| Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1834 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Wright III |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin L. Gantt |
| In office 1847 | |
| Preceded by | John P. Kennedy |
| Succeeded by | John Rankin Franklin |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1827–1834 | |
| In office 1847 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Port Tobacco Village, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 78) Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
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William J. Blakistone (died January 28, 1882) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1827 to 1834 and in 1847. He served as the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1834 and 1837.