Charles Blakeney (Canadian politician)

Charles Hanford Blakeney (December 2, 1888 – May 23, 1961) was a newspaper owner and political figure in New Brunswick, Canada. He represented the city of Moncton in the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick from 1935 to 1945 as a Liberal member.

Charles Blakeney
Mayor of Moncton
In office 1929–1929
New Brunswick Minister of Education
In office 1940–1948
Preceded by	A. P. Paterson
Succeeded by	James W. Brittain
Mayor of Moncton
In office 1931–1934
Preceded by	C. W. Redmond
Succeeded by	Thomas H. King
Member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick for Moncton
In office 1935–1945
Personal details
Born	December 2, 1888 New Brunswick
Died	May 23, 1961 Moncton, New Brunswick
Political party	Liberal party

He was born in Moncton, New Brunswick to Sherman Blakeney and Alice Warman, and educated at Mount Allison University. In 1916, he married Lilith Lockhart. Blakeney was mayor of Moncton in 1929 and from 1931 to 1934. He also served as president of the Board of Trade. He was named to the province's Executive Council as Minister of Education in 1940.

References

• Canadian Parliamentary Guide, 1940, AL Normandin