William J. Blakistone

William J. Blakistone
Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1834
Preceded byThomas Wright III
Succeeded byBenjamin L. Gantt
In office
1847
Preceded byJohn P. Kennedy
Succeeded byJohn Rankin Franklin
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
In office
1827–1834
In office
1847
Personal details
BornPort Tobacco Village, Maryland, U.S.
Died (aged 78)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Alma mater
  • Politician
  • lawyer

William J. Blakistone (died January 28, 1882) was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1827 to 1834 and in 1847. He served as the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in 1834 and 1837.