Fellow Blair Society Members, Years ago I read with interest in the old first Blair Society News Letters, that the Blair Society was founded to purchase and preserve the home of Rev. James Blair, who started William & Mary College, the first college in what became the USA.  As I recall one of the founding members of the Blair Society was a personal friend of John D. Rockefellow, Jr. who later purchased most of the abandoned homes of what once was Williamsburg, the capital of VA.  and restored the town. Some years ago, my wife and I went to Williamsburg for the purpose of finding Rev. James Blair's home that the Blair Society purchased and restored. We had trouble finding the home because the town is "Trapped in the 1776's Tonight" for those of you old enough to remember the 1950's.  We also found Rev. James Blair's brother's home, which is owned by a private owner, and someone lives there, so you can not visit that home.  His son was appointed to the first U.S. Supreme Court by President George Washington, and rode to New York with the President when the country began!   Recently, in the latest issue of the Colonial Williamsburg magazine, I read an article which gives the credit to Dr. William Archer Goodwin for getting John D. Rockefellow, Jr. involved in the restoration of Williamsburg.  I am sure Dr. Godwin deserved much credit for his endeavors, but why was the Blair Society not even mentioned in this article?  I support the Williamsburg Foundation primarily because of my life membership in the Blair Society, and have proudly told them of this story several times.  I have included above the only E-Mail address I have found in the magazine, which is the address of Ned Frey, and is for advertising ONLY!   There is an article in this last Colonial Williamsburg magazine written by President, Colin Campbell, and I whole hearted agree with his concern that our history is being lost and not taught in our public schools.  I have two different sets of 50 full size flags and I spend much of my time going to schools and civic groups , not so much teaching our history, but trying to kindle an interest in our history!  In Texas, where I live, if the information is not on a state wide test, the information is not being taught.  Many of our children do not know who the President of the USA is, or who our first President was!  Many do not know who Christopher Columbus was, or when or what he discovered!  Last year on Columbus Day (October 12, 1492 just in case you have forgotten) I was speaking to a group of students in a town named for Columbus, and the children did not know who he was, or the names of his 3 ships!  I could go on and on, and as my wife will tell you, I DO!    However, my purpose is to ask some of our Blair Society members of "note" to contact the Williamsburg Foundation, the Colonial Williamsburg magazine and Rosanne Thaiss Butler, who wrote the article about William Godwin, and give all three the complete history of the Blair Society and ask that another article be published in the magazine telling the "Rest of the Story" as Paul Harvey would say.  Fraternally, Thomas B. Green, III 2319 South Venice Drive Pearland, Texas 77581 281-922-1118 TBGreen3@prodigy.net     m: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: BLAIR-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 8:15 PM Subject: Re: [BLAIR] Victoria Blair Yeary This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BlairGems Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3622.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know where the train/car accident happened - city/town, state, newspaper?  Also do you know the train line?  They will all have records pertaining to the accident.  You may be able to get information from the hospital where the body was taken. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BLAIR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BlairGems Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3622.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do you know where the train/car accident happened - city/town, state, newspaper? Also do you know the train line? They will all have records pertaining to the accident. You may be able to get information from the hospital where the body was taken. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mamawricker Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3622/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for information of her burial location in Virginia. She died in a car-train wreck back around 1929. She was pregnant with twins they also passed away. Any information would be helpful. I cant find anything. Thanks Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: FredBlair0 Surnames: Blair Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3620.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Where? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RebAnne Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3621/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Possibly the parents of William Blair b. 1841 Ireland Sarah Blair b. 1843 Ireland Andrew Blair b. 1847 Ireland Martha Blair b. 1854 Vermont Mary A. Blair b. 1857 Vermont dau. Blair b. 1860 Vermont If anyone has information pertaining to this family or connecting lines, I would appreciate you contacting me. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Geary2012 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/2117.2.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry, but there is no relationship as my grandparents and great grand parents are from Scotland. Barbara Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drstoll4196 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/2211.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for imfo on David blair and married to Anna l Blair from Marion county west Virginia thank you. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drstoll4196 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/2117.2.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Re:John Blair. My fathers name is Howard t Blair, brother to john Blair, Howard t Blair is from Marion co. Wva. If you have any information about Howard t Blair contact me at drstollings@yahoo.com. Thank you My name is candy Blair. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Thanks for the reply. Cm ________________________________ From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: BLAIR-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Mon, January 9, 2012 5:04:11 PM Subject: Re: [BLAIR] Blair family in Asheville, NC This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbysfmtr0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As far as I know I don't have an Amanda nor William Kindrick in our Bliar family. There is an Amanda BELL who married Thomas M. Blair, she was born about 1829, but she's the only one I found in my file. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BLAIR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbysfmtr0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As far as I know I don't have an Amanda nor William Kindrick in our Bliar family. There is an Amanda BELL who married Thomas M. Blair, she was born about 1829, but she's the only one I found in my file. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbysfmtr0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: It looks like we have a match, my husband's line is: Thomas, Allen, James O., Marion Wise. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pmblair1973 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My line descends this way... Thomas - Allen - William S - James W T - Israel H - Walter D - Bobby N - ME =) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Are you also kin to Amanda Blair born Feb. 23,1843 and William Kindrick Blair born June 27,1846 near Benton in Polk County,Tn. Some have listed James Blair to be their father but we have no proof of that. Still looking for their father. Cm blair ________________________________ From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: BLAIR-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, January 8, 2012 8:25:04 PM Subject: Re: [BLAIR] Blair family in Asheville, NC This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbysfmtr0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My husband is kin to Thomas and Letty Blair through their son James O. Blair how are you related, and what information do you need? Bobbie in OK Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BLAIR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Are you also related to Amanda Blair born Feb. 23,1843 and William Kindrick Blair born June 27,1846 near Benton in Polk County, Tn.? Some have listed James Blair to be their Father, we have no proof of that. If so I would like to exchange information with you. Cm Blair ________________________________ From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: BLAIR-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, January 8, 2012 8:25:04 PM Subject: Re: [BLAIR] Blair family in Asheville, NC This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbysfmtr0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My husband is kin to Thomas and Letty Blair through their son James O. Blair how are you related, and what information do you need? Bobbie in OK Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to BLAIR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bobbysfmtr0 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My husband is kin to Thomas and Letty Blair through their son James O. Blair how are you related, and what information do you need? Bobbie in OK Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pmblair1973 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/3527.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Do either of you connect to Thomas Blair b.c1770 in North Carolina, m.Letty Fanning c1791, d.c1827 in Georgia? Any information would be MUCH appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hgirdley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/2133.3.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Jim, Great information about James BUNTIN/KIRKWOOD, thank you. I would certainly like to learn more about the adoption (name of Aunt, etc.) so I can add it into the tree I'm building for my brother-in-law. Do you happen to know if there are additional scanned source documents, pictures, and FindAGrave records and/or headstones? This makes the story so much more compelling for the future generations; unfortunately living in California makes it difficult to do it ourselves! Here is a summary (details available if you wish) of what I know about Elizabeth Wilson KIRKWOOD's descendants: Elizabeth Wilson KIRKWOOD (1858-1915) m. 1880 Thomas MCDONALD (1859-1939) ==> Janette Harriet MCDONALD (1883-1967) m. 1911 George Raymond SWARTZ (1877-1967) ==> then follows 3 generations of living family members (I respect the importance of maintaining their privacy; please email me directly at harrietgirdley@yahoo.com and I will provide them with your contact information). Best, Harriet Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: JDuggan6734 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/2133.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi there. Thank you for your messages. Yes, many of my early research I did not add in my sources but I do have the papers. I am a direct descendant of James Buntin (Kirkwood) and Jean Blair through my grandmother. Many of the Kirkwood descendants were buried at Greenwood as well as Cypress Hills and a few other cemeteries in NYC. James Kirkwood (nee Buntin) was adopted by his aunt (Kirkwood) in Glasgow prior to coming to the US. His mother died early and unsure what happened to his father. I had letters from an aunt from NYC that alluded to this adoption and the name change. I would be interested in any information you may have on the descendants of Elizabeth Wilson Kirkwood. By the way, Wilson was the surname of the aunt of James Buntin as his father married a Wilson in Scotland. Hope this helps. Jim Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: hgirdley Surnames: KIRKWOOD Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/2133.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I do not have a sourced date of death for James Buntin KIRKWOOD and I'm not sure if this helps, but check out the Green-Wood Cemetery [500 25th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11232; 718-768-7300; info@greenwoodcemetery.org; http://www.green-wood.com/] I queried: http://www.green-wood.com/burial_search/ and found: KIRKWOOD, JAMES; burial date 1886-03-16; Lot 17245 Sec 17 KIRKWOOD, JEAN; burial date 1902-09-06; Lot 17245 Sec 17 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RonMaurey Surnames: Blair Haddon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.blair/2157.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Just a clarification: Hazel Haddon never resided in Putnam County. She was a life-long resident of Clay County, about 2.5 miles south of Brazil. In her last years she lived at Cloverleaf Nursing Home in Knightsville, IN. But her mailing address was listed as her son's place, and he lived in Reelsville, in Putnam County. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.