I am searching for information about the ancestors and family of: William BLAIR, b. ca 1777; m. Rebecca UNKNOWN ca 1802, died in St. Louis County, Missouri before May 1830. Children: - Elizabeth, b. ca 1804, m. Elias LANGHAM, died before May 1850; Missouri - Nancy, b. ca 1806; m. Unknown SULLIVAN - Thomas F., b. ca 1808, m. Elizabeth REDMAN 21 Jul 1836, d. before 1860, prob. St. Louis County, Missouri - Margaret, b. ca 1810; d. 1850, St. Louis County, Missouri - James, b. ca 1812 - Elias, b. ca 1816, m. Mary Ann UNKNOWN ca 1844 Any help will be appreciated -- thanks! Joyce Walker

Looking for information of the first marriage of Adam b. Dec 1 1755 in Hampden, MA. died 22 apr 1840 to Martha Thrall who was born 155 in Windsor, CT and died 26 Oct, 1781. Adam and Martha were married in 1780. Did they have a child before she died? Thanks, Marjorie

I am looking for information on JANE BLAIR b.ca.1827. Married ABNER JENKINS b.ca.1825. I believe both were from Kentucky around Letcher Co. and Harland. Would appreciate any info you can give me. Thank You, Nancy Craft Long [email protected]

Nancy Jane Blair was born abt. 1824 Richard B. Baker was born iabt.1818 Nancy Jane Blair married Richard B. Baker in Maury County, Tennessee. I found their names on a Maury County Tennessee Marriage list for the years 1808 - 1852. Their names were listed for December 14, 1839. According to the register the first date listed was a marriage bond or license date. The second date in Parenthesis was the date of Marriage. The date of marriage was missing. Apparently information was not turned in to be recorded or they were married in another county. Nancy Jane and Richard B. Baker are my Great, Great, Great Grandparents. The first census I find them in as a family listing children was 1850 in Macoupin County, Illinois. The first two of their 10 children were born in Tennessee in 1840 and 1843. The third child was born in Illinois in 1844. Their second born Richard F. Baker is my G.G grandfather.His son James Richard Baker is my great Grandfather. His son Jay Virgil Baker is my grandfather Nancy and Richard Baker are buried in Marion, Marion County, Kansas at Highland Cemetery. I am looking for Nancy and Richard's parents, grandparents,and their siblings. If anyone can help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You, Eleanor Erion [email protected]

I'm new to the list and have just started looking at my husband's family. I am looking for information on William Blair (Born abt. 1847)and wife, Cynthia Elvar Snyder Blair (born abt. 1848). Both were born in Tennessee. I know of at least nine children: Arthur, William Newt, Mary, Nellie, Austin, Charles, David, John and Thomas S. I know most of these children, if not all were born in Monroe County, Tennessee. Who were William's parents? When did he & Cynthia die and where are they buried? If anyone else is researching this line or has any information, I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance, Kamy Rayburn Gamble

Charles Blair born about 1762 and died after the 1840 but before the 1850 Harlan County, KY Census. He married Easter Robertson/Robinson. Who knows were they are buried and if their graves are marked? --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

Somehow the links to the Blair DNA Project got messed up in the last message I sent. Here are the correct links: Project Page: http://blairgenealogy.com/dna/ Results Page: http://blairgenealogy.com/dna/results.html Sorry for the mixup. I copied the message off of a forum posting which must have had hidden code. John ----- John A. Blair Goffstown NH http://blairgenealogy.com mailto:[email protected] BLAIR DNA Project Coordinator

July 1, 2005 marked the third anniversary of the Blair DNA Project, one of the largest and most successful DNA Surname Projects going. With 94 participants we rank approximately 40 out of over 1,000 projects with five or more participants. 91 test results have been received and posted on the website at <http://boards.ancestry.com/http://blairgenealogy.com/dna/results.html>http://blairgenealogy.com/dna/results.html The status through July 13, 2005: No. of Participants: 94 (37-Marker = 26, 25-Marker = 59, 12-Marker = 9) No. of DNA sample received and processed: 93 No. of 12-Marker Test Results: 9 No. of 25-Marker Test Results: 57 (2 other results pending) No. of 37-Marker Test Results: 25 (1 upgrade pending) Of the 91 test results received, 57 have been grouped together into 5 groups. The 57 participants have 46 different known oldest ancestors. If you would like to participate in the BLAIR DNA Project, view the Test Results, or would like to learn more about the BLAIR DNA Project, please visit my website at <http://boards.ancestry.com/http://blairgenealogy.com/dna/>http://blairgenealogy.com/dna/ or email me at [email protected] John ----- John A. Blair Goffstown NH <http://boards.ancestry.com/http://blairgenealogy.com>http://blairgenealogy.com mailto:[email protected] BLAIR DNA Project Family Coordinator

Looking for information on Loren W. Blair son of John Wallace Blair. Last known to be in the Guthrie Co., Iowa census for 1895 living with a Jordan Family. This was his Aunt. his mother was Diane Chittenden Blair. She died in 1873. I think Loren was born in 1872. Wanda

I am looking for information on Loren W. Blair who was born to John Wallace and Diane L. (Chittenden) Blair about 1870 in St. Lawrence Co., New York, or in Guthrie Co., Iowa. Loren's mother, Diane L. Chittenden, died 24 October 1873, probably in St. Lawrence Co., NY (Potsdam, Brasher, or Louisville). It is possible she died in Guthrie Co., Iowa, as her three sisters and a brother migrated there as early as 1870. I have been unable to find Diane & John Wallace Blair in the 1870 census records either in St. Lawrence Co., NY, OR Guthrie Co., IA. After Diane's death, "Lorn W. Blair" (nephew) is found living in the home of his aunt and uncle, John & Ellen (Chittenden) Richard in Bear Grove, Guthrie Co., IA, at the age of 10. That census states he was born in Iowa. In 1895, 23-year old "Loren Blair" was enumerated living with another uncle and aunt, "Edward T. & Sallie (Chittenden) Jordon (Jordan)" in the Iowa State Census, Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA. In this census, it states Loren was born in New York. Does anyone have information about Loren W. Blair, born about 1870 in either New York or Iowa? I don't know where he went after 1895. His aunts and uncles (who were still living) are enumerated in the 1900 census, still living in Guthrie Co., IA, but Loren is not found anywhere near them. I appreciate any help, Sharon Welch St. George, Utah

Is there someone on the list that could help me find information about Col. James Blair the Rebel Rider, he was supposed to be a National hero and had a poem written about him. I think he lived in Habersham Co. GA. I've done web searches for both and have found nothing about him. I would appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks Bobby

Hello, I am new to this list. I have a g-g-grandmother Lucinda (Blair) Pate. According to her death certificate she was born 1 Aug 1850 in Virden, Illinois (I haven't been able to verify this). She died in Cass Co., IL on 20 Feb 1920 and is buried in Virginia, IL. Her father is listed as Robert Blair born in Ireland. Her mother's name was not given, but a birthplace of Ireland was also listed for her mother. The only other information that I have on her is that she married Jerry Pate on 24 Aug 1869 in Sangamon Co., IL. I'm already at a brick wall--and so soon in the search for my Blair ancestors. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! April Johnson

Hello list I'm looking for parents and sibblings of Ida B. Blair b 14 Oct 1890 VA and married John Valentine Reeves 17 Sep 1913 Tippecanoe Co., IN according to 1920 Benton Co., In census both her parents were born in VA Thanks Joe Evans

I am looking for information on Loren W. BLAIR who was born circa 1870-1872 in either St. Lawrence Co., NY, or in Guthrie Co., IA. His parents were John Wallace and Diane L. (CHITTENDEN) BLAIR. John and Diane L. (CHITTENDEN) BLAIR were married in 1869 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., NY. Diane died on 24 October 1873, probably in St. Lawrence Co., NY. John migrated to Guthrie Co., IA, where Diane's sisters, Sally ( Edward Jordan), Ellen (John Richards), and Ruth (William Bailey), were living. John married a second time to Nancy Elizabeth HOLLENBECK 10 August 1876 in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA. Loren W. BLAIR was enumerated living with John & Ellen (Chittenden) Richards in the 1880 census in Bear Grove, Guthrie Co., IA. He was described as their nephew. Loren was enumerated in the 1895 Iowa State Census in Guthrie Center, Guthrie Co., IA, living with Edward & Sally (Chittenden) Jordan. He was 23 years old. I don't know where Loren went after that...I can't find him anywhere in census records but it's probably his name was misspelled or I'm simply not looking in the right place. Family lore states he went to South Dakota. Does anybody have any information on this family? Thanks in advance, Sharon Welch St. George, Utah P.S. I have Diane L. (CHITTENDEN) BLAIR'S bible. I want to return it to her descendants if there are any living.

Every once in a while a new lead pops up in my research, has anyone researched who this Jacob Blair is? He is an executor of a will for Philip Lingle in August Co.Virginia in 1777... Name: Jacob Blair Date: Jun 29, 1777 Location: Augusta Co., VA Notes: This probate record was originally published in "Chronicles of the Scotch-Irish Settlement in Virginia, 1745-1800. Extracted from the Original Court Records of Augusta County" by Lyman Chalkley. Remarks: Philip Lingle's will -- To wife, Barbary; to sons, Jacob and John, infants, and the child the wife bears; Jacob to learn trade of wheelwright; John, to learn trade of blacksmith. Executors, Jacob Blair, Geo. Koogler, wife Barbary. Proved by the wit Description: Executor Book date: WB5-521 Prove date: Aug 19, 1777

Can anyone comment on the following Will of Jannet Blair? I've lost contact with a descendant that told me she had seen the original documents at the PA Archves and they indicated the Charles Bodkin referenced as her executor was her son from a previous marriage. I'm looking for information on Charles Bodkin and Jannet's first husband. I am a Bodkin researcher not related to this Charles Bodkin. Thanks for any help. Mark Will of Jannet Blair - 1775 Wills: Jannet Blair, 1775: Lancaster County Submitted courtesy of Southern Lancaster County Historical Society, P.O. Box 33, Quarryville, PA, 17566 or e-mail to [email protected] Typed by Marie Malark USGENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file within by non-commercial individuals and libraries is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying files to other sites requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other sites. We encourage links to the state and county table of contents. (typed including the spelling mistakes ) Lancaster county archives- Will book B Volume 1 page 649 Jannet Blair Deceased Signed Sealed pronounced and declare to be my last Will and Testament PS I leave to my son Thomas Blair the sum of Forty Shillings corant money to be levied out of my Estate and also one English Shilling to my son John Alexander and one English Shilling to my son Thomas Phillips and one English Shilling to my daughter Marey Blair all to be levied out of my Estate. Signed Sealed and delivered in the presence of us. her Samuel Ewing James McNaught Jane Loaken Jenet o Blair mark LANCASTER COUNTY SS on the seventh day of March Anno Domini 1775 Before me the Subscriber personally appered the within named Samuel Ewing and James Mc Naught two of the subcribing witnefses to the within will and on their corporal otahs did depose and say that they were present and did see and hear Jannet Blair the Testatrix within named Sign seal and Pronounce and dececlare the within writing as and for her last will and Testament and that at the doing thereof she was of sound and disposing Mind memroy and understanding to the best of their knowledge Obeseration and Belief. Edward Shippen D. R'r BE IT REMBERED that on the seventh Day of March Anno Domini 1775 the last Will and Testament of Jannet Blair late of West Notingham Township in the county of Chester deceased was proved in due form of law and letters Testamentary thereon were granted to Charles Bodkin the executor therein named he being duly qualified well and truly to administer the Estate of the said decedant and to exhibit a true and Perfect inventory thereof into the Registers Office at Lancaster on or before the seventh Day of April next and to render a true and just accout of his administration on the said Estate when thereto lawfully required. Given under the seal of the said office By me Edward Shippen D'y. R'r.

The 2005 Blair Society for Genealogical Research Convention is being held in Staunton, VA, Friday, 17 June - Sunday, 19 June 2005 at the Holiday Inn Golf and Convention Center. Friday evening participants may wish to join other for dinner at a nearby restaurant, or to avail themselves of the Hospitality Room, to introduce themselves to other members and officers, and talk genealogy with folks who are as enthusiastic as you about Blair families. The Convention program on Saturday, June 18th, begins at 9:00 a.m. (registration sign-in from 8:30 a.m.) and lasts throughout the day. There will be an optional catered buffet lunch at the hotel. The program will include a keynote address by Dr. Catherine Brown on "Life in Ulster, 1690-1720." Other speakers will take us to "Life in Colonial Shenandoah Valley," cover "Local Augusta County Records," and local Blair families, past and present, and update of the Blair DNA Project results. The evening may be spent in the Hospitality Room. Sunday is check-out time for many, or a group expedition to a nearby historic site may be organized (express your interest to Bill Blair, the Program Chair, or Bryce Blair, BSGR President). In order to plan for space and facilities we would appreciate having as many pre-registrations as possible, and an indication of interest in the Saturday noon buffet. See the BSGR website, www.BlairSociety.org and click on the Blair Convention window for more information. John ______________________________ John A. Blair Goffstown NH BSGR WebMaster BLAIR-SOCIETY Listmaster mailto:[email protected] http://blairsociety.org http://blairgenealogy.com

Greetings, I'm researching my husband's BLAIR ancestors. According to a Missouri county history, Mary BLAIR, b. ca 1768 was of "the same family as General Frank Blair." She was married in Henry Co., VA. Nearby in Abingdon, Washington Co., VA, resided James BLAIR m. Elizabeth SMITH, the parents of Francis Preston Blair, Sr. James BLAIR later moved his family to Lexington, KY and he was the first Attorney General. I would like to compare notes with anyone who connects with this family. Blessings, Connie Mayo Arizona

CORRECTION: Please note my new Email address: [email protected] Some of you who are on a PDL will receive this message more than once, and I apologize for that. I admit I took the lazy way and just shotgunned my whole list. I did blind CC to you all so there's no invasion of privacy here. Best Regards, Gene.

Please note my new Email address: . Some of you who are on a PDL will receive this message more than once, and I apologize for that. I admit I took the lazy way and just shotgunned my whole list. I did blind CC to you all so there's no invasion of privacy here. Best Regards, Gene. Best Regards, Gene.