Thomas Blake
Thomas Blake, a son of the above [Thomas Blake], was also born in Yorkshire, Eng. He was born in 1815, consequently was five years of age when brought to Sidney. He has lived here from that time to the present, now over sixty-three years. He says he attended the first school in the town, which was held in the court-house and taught by J. C. Calhoun. Arriving at manhood he learned the carpenter trade, which he followed for many years. In 1840 he married Miss Ruth A. Robinson. By this union they had six children: only one is now living, viz., Hamlin B. Mr. Blake, during his long life in Sidney, has been honored by filling both county and township oflices. He was deputy sheriff several years, was city marshal and constable a number of years, also revenue assessor. He is now the oldest resident in the town or township.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883