John Lauris Blake's General Biographical Dictionary

The General Biographical Dictionary was a book written by American clergyman John Lauris Blake.

The book's full title was A General Biographical Dictionary, Comprising a Summary Account of the Most Distinguished Persons of All Ages, Nations and Professions, including more than one thousand articles of American Biography.

The sixth edition, revised, was published by Alexander V. Blake of 77, Fulton Street, New York City in 1844.

However unlike Alexander Chalmers' book, John Lauris Blake's book largely focused on American persons and personalities.

The book was commonly found in the homes and libraries of American educators in the 19th century.