Appointed deputy sheriff of Ulster County in 1793, Blake was then a member of the New York State Assembly in 1798-99 and 1800; and was sheriff of Orange County from 1803 to 1805.
Appointed deputy sheriff of Ulster County in 1793, Blake was then a member of the New York State Assembly in 22nd New York State Legislature from 1798 to 1799 and 23rd New York State Legislature in 1800. He was sheriff of Orange County from 1803 to 1805.