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Gerald O Blake

Birth	:	8 Apr 1890 Jewell, Hamilton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	25 Jun 1977 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4578018, -93.8308029
Description	:	Gerald was the son of James M Blake and Minnie May Brown. A Narrative History of The People of Iowa HON. GERALD O. BLAKE. In the career of Hon. Gerald O. Blake is proved the fact that the man who is ambitious for success in the law must unreservedly and unremittingly submit himself to the eternal work demanded by the most jealous of all mistresses - the law, for he has not only risen to an enviable position in private practice, but now holds that of assistant attorney general of the State of Iowa, a high honor, an... Read More	Gerald was the son of James M Blake and Minnie May Brown. A Narrative History of The People of Iowa HON. GERALD O. BLAKE. In the career of Hon. Gerald O. Blake is proved the fact that the man who is ambitious for success in the law must unreservedly and unremittingly submit himself to the eternal work demanded by the most jealous of all mistresses - the law, for he has not only risen to an enviable position in private practice, but now holds that of assistant attorney general of the State of Iowa, a high honor, an done in which he is proving his ability in a marked degree. The birth of Gerald O. Blake occurred at Hamilton, Iowa, April 8, 1892, and he is a son of James M. and Minnie (Brown) Blake, both of whom were born in Iowa. The father is deceased but the mother survives and resides at Webster City, Iowa. A prominent attorney, he was engaged in the practice of his profession at Webster City for forty years, and for three terms served as county attorney, and at his death was dean of his calling. Only one child was born to him and his wife. They attended religious services held by the Universalists, and he was a member of the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Yeomen. Always a Republican in politics, he was active in his party, and one of its leaders locally. The paternal grandfather, James Blake, was born in Greenbrier County, Virginia, but moved to Michigan, and in 1849 started for California, but stopped in Iowa and was so pleased with conditions here that he abandoned his original intention and remained here, becoming a prosperous farmer. The maternal grandfather, Sam H. Brown, a native of Michigan, came to Iowa prior to the war between the states, and devoted himself to mercantile pursuits. Gerald O. Blake attended the public schools of Webster City, Wentworth Military Academy, the University of Missouri and Drake University, and he was admitted to the bar in 1923 and entered upon the practice of law at Des Moines, in which he continued until his appointment as assistant attorney general January 1, 1927. On May 14, 1925, Mr. Blake married Miss Gertrude Levey, born at Des Moines and educated in its schools, a daughter of Henry Levey, a furniture dealer. Mr. and Mrs. Blake have no children. They attend the Episcopal Church, but are not members of it. He belongs to the Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and Phi Delta Kappa Greek letter fraternity. As he devotes all of his time and attention to the duties of his office, Mr. Blake has found no opportunity for any outside distractions, nor has he desired them, preferring to concentrate on professional work, although there is no doubt but that he would succeed in almost anything he would care to undertake, for he is a man of fine ability, painstaking and thorough, and with a thorough grasp of the realities of life. It is a fine thing for the state when young men of the caliber and attainments of Mr. Blake can be induced to devote themselves to the work of the attorney general's office.

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Where is Gerald O Blake's memorial?
Gerald O Blake's memorial is located at: Graceland Cemetery, Webster City, Hamilton County, USA.
When did Gerald O Blake death?
Gerald O Blake death on 25 Jun 1977 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gerald O Blake's memorial?
Latitude: 42.4578018
Longitude: -93.8308029

Family Members:

Parent

James M Blake

(1855 - 1924)

Minnie Mae Brown Blake

(1870 - 1961)

Spouse

Gertrude Levey Blake

(1900 - 1988)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Graceland Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578018, -93.8308029

2. Calvary Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556007, -93.8341980

3. Community Church Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4556000, -93.8342000

4. Trails End Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4587810, -93.8128710

5. Cass Center Cemetery
Webster City, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5083008, -93.7947006

6. Saratoga Cemetery
Stanhope, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3539009, -93.8167038

7. Homer Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3680992, -93.9088974

8. Zion Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3544006, -93.7572021

9. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4789009, -93.9922028

10. Washington Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4277992, -93.9916992

11. French Church Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5724000, -93.7719000

12. Washington Township Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4707900, -94.0002000

13. First Presbyterian Cemetery
Kamrar, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3910000, -93.6800000

14. Blanchard Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4021988, -93.9997025

15. Woolstock Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5942001, -93.8414001

16. Nesse Cemetery
Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250008, -93.8933029

17. Neese Cemetery
Homer, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3250000, -93.8935000

18. Blairsburg Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4925003, -93.6455994

19. Liberty Center Cemetery
Blairsburg, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4347000, -93.6408005

20. Ober and Scott Cemetery
Duncombe, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3841390, -93.9982856

21. Hartman Cemetery
Lehigh, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3666397, -93.9835627

22. Colfax Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5224991, -94.0194016

23. Troy Cemetery
Woolstock, Wright County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6011009, -93.9077988

24. Vegors Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3177986, -93.9421997