BIO:  Dr. T. A. Blake, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, historical editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, York Borough, Pg 8

DR. T. A. BLAKE was born in Little Britain Township, Lancaster Co., Penn., April 
30, 1846; moved to Winterstown, York County, in 1852, and remained with his 
father on the farm, attending school in the winter season until August, 1864, 
when he enlisted in the Third Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery; was discharged at 
Camp Hamilton, Va., June 7, 1865; came home and attended the Pleasant Grove 
Academy until the summer of 1868.  He then took up the study of dentistry; 
attended the Baltimore Dental College, during the sessions of 1868 and 1869, and 
has been in the continuous practice of dentistry since.  He was married in 
September, 1872, to Helen M., daughter of Ambrose and Annie (Miller) McGuinyan.  
They have one child - Abbie A.  Dr. Black has held the office of justice of the 
peace of Winterstown for eight years.  He is a member of the Brotherhood and of 
the G. A. R.