Thanks again. Eldred, I am going to by Meginnis History. I didn't know there were so many Blairs in it. Trudy ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ewa728@aol.com> To: <PALYCOMI-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: October 03, 2001 12:52 PM Subject: Blair > > > Trudy, > It is stated in the History of Lycoming County that John F. Blair, > merchant was born in Old Lycoming township, Lycoming County, June 9, 1844, > son of John and Nancy Carson Blair. His father was a native of Bucks Co. ..... > You stated that your John Blair was born about 1760, so I did not copy > much more for you. There is mention of 35 Blairs, from Aaron to William. > James Blair was a native of Bucks County, PA and came to Lycoming County > when a boy with his father, John Blair, who first settled in Armstrong > township and subsequently on what is known as the Brier farm, where they > lived for over twenty years......... > There is mention of William Blair pg. 659 > First Settlers ............. > After the Revolutionary war, the Hayses,.................William Blair and > Catherine Reed settled on Beauty's run and made improvements ............ > Blair seems to be a very common name. Have you looked into the history > or Blair County, and specifically, Altoona, PA? > Hope this helps. > Eldred >