Orleans BLAKE, John Mason Encyclopedia Vermont Biography: A Series of Authentic Biographical Sketches of the Representative Men of Vermont and Sons of Vermont in Other States. Dodge. Burlington: Ullery Publishing Company, 1912, p 122 John Mason BLAKE, physician, Barton [Vermont], was born 12 February 1875 at Barton [Orleans County, Vermont], son of Albert B. and Emily (MASON) BLAKE. Educated at the Montpelier Seminary and the University of Vermont, Medical Department, 1898; has practiced medicine at Barton since his graduation. Republican. In religious preference, a Methodist. Past master of the Orleans Lodge No. 55, Free & Accepted Masons; member of Keystone Chapter No. 14, Royal Arch Masons; and the Malta Commandery. Member of the Le Beau Lac Boat Club of Barton. Is medical examiner for Crystal Lake Camp, Modern Woodmen of America. In 1903 he [John Mason BLAKE] married [Miss?] Mabelle HULL of Fairfax [Franklin County, Vermont]; they have one daughter, Kathleen. Submitted by Cathy Kubly