Robert Blake
Title
Robert Blake
Description
Born in Greenwich, NY 1820. Lived in Ohio early in life. Came to Manitowoc 1856. Worked as a Railroad constructor and laid out M&M as far as Branch. Also took contracts for canals in Fox River Valley. Appointed Sheriff in 1862. Later elected to the same position 1867-8. Was a Marshall and a Deputy Marshall. Died 06/05/1907.
Source
Proper Name Index Card Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Date
6/5/1907
Name
Robert Blake
Date
6/5/1907
Notes
Born in Greenwich, NY 1820. Lived in Ohio early in life. Came to Manitowoc 1856. Worked as a Railroad constructor and laid out M&M as far as Branch. Also took contracts for canals in Fox River Valley. Appointed Sheriff in 1862. Later elected to the same position 1867-8. Was a Marshall and a Deputy Marshall. Died 06/05/1907.
Source Title
Proper Name Index Card
Source Description
Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Collection
Citation
“Robert Blake,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed November 8, 2026, https://www.manitowoccollection.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/17859.