Here is the whole article about Samuel P. Blair from the book,"Goodspeed History of East Tennessee", published by Charles and Randy Elder. Sameul P.Blair- a member of the mercantile firm of Blair,John & Co., also a tanner at Mouse Creek,was born in Monroe County,East Tenn., Aptil 5,1847. He is the fourth of the six children of Thomas R. and Athamalinda (Martin) Blair,both of Irish descent and natives of Tennessee.The father was born in Monroe County in 1812.He has always been a successful tanner and is a Republican. His wife was born in Rhea County about 1810.They were married in Knox County,are now residents of Loudon County,and are members of the Presbyterian Church.The subject of our sketch received a common-school education in Blount County.September 1, 1868 he married Miss Mary L.Martin, who was born in Roane County Oct.21, 1851. Both are consistent and esteemed members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr.Blair,being raised a tanner,engaged in the tanning business in Morganton,Loudon County, in the fall of 1868,and carried on the business there until the spring of 1877. He then came to Mouse Creek Station, McMinn County, and purchased from H.L.Cate an old tan-yard,in which he has greatly enlarged and improved upon. He has also a shoe,harness and saddle shop. In Aug.1882,he was elected Justice of the peace of the Fourth Civil District of McMinn County. In Aug.1884, in partnership with Z.T. and A.K. John, he established a general merchandise store at the same place, which has been a success. Karen.