Blake Huffman
Canadian politician
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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.
Preceded byClayton Earl Desmond
Succeeded byHarold Danforth
BornEdward Blake Huffman
29 April 1902
29 April 1902
Blenheim, Ontario, Canada
Died14 July 1985 (aged 83)
Blenheim, Ontario, Canada
Blake Huffman | |
|---|---|
| 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 (aged 83) Blenheim, Ontario, Canada |
| 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.
