Blake was born in Boston , Massachusetts , on March 25 , 1831 . He received a classical education and moved to Orange , New Jersey , in 1846 . He studied law , was admitted to the bar in 1852 and commenced practice in Orange . He was a member of the New Jersey General Assembly in 1857 and was a delegate to the 1876 Republican National Convention
1876 Republican National Convention
1876 Republican National Convention
John L. Blake