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About Samuel Blandford
- Samuel Blandford (August 10, 1840 – March 8, 1909) was a sealing captain and political figure in Newfoundland.
- He represented Bonavista Bay in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1889 to 1893 as a Liberal. He was born in Greenspond, the son of Darius Blandford.
- He first took part in the seal fishery with his father at the age of 13.
- In 1874, he was named captain of a steamship.
- Blandford married Sarah A.
- Edgar.
- He also managed a cod fishing operation on the Labrador coast and was captain of a ship providing mail service from 1875 to 1883.
- In 1893, he was named to the Legislative Council of Newfoundland and served until his death in St.
- John's at the age of 68. His daughter Josephine married William C.
- Winsor.
- His son Sidney also entered politics.
- His brother Darius represented Bonavista Bay from 1893 to 1904 as a Conservative.
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