Contra Costa County Biography

CHARLES R. BLAKE, M. D.

Transcribed by Sally Kaleta, December, 2006.

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Charles R. Blake, M.D., in the practice of his profession, having specialized to 
a great extent on the eye, ear, nose, and throat, is acknowledged today as one 
of the most skillful and successful practitioners in the Bay cities. At the 
present time he is acting as health commissioner of Richmond, having been 
appointed by the city council in 1907. He was born in Visalia, California, 
September 9, 1869. He acquired his education in the public schools and colleges 
of California. He attended the medical department of the University of 
California, graduating with his class in 1891. Upon completing his course he 
immediately started to practice his profession, and in 1903 he removed to 
Richmond, California, where he has since resided. The Doctor is progressive in 
thought, as well as active, and believes in keeping abreast with the latest 
ideas and discoveries in his profession. Fraternally, he is affiliated  with the 
Masonic lodge and has taken the Royal Arch degrees. He is also a member of the 
I. O. O. F., the B. P. O. E., and the Woodmen of the World. Socially, he is a 
member of the University of California Club. Politically, he believes in the 
doctrines of the Republican party. Doctor Blake was united in marriage to Miss 
Lillian M. Hoogs, of Oakland, California, in 1898. Their one son, Herbert, was 
born December 30, 1900. Doctor Blake has made many friends since coming to 
Richmond, and all admire him for his steadfastness of purpose, his 
determination, his industry, and his business and professional ability.
 
Source: "The History of Contra Costa County, California", Elms Publ. Co., 1917, 
pp. 479-480.