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     Clyde Eugene Blackwood was born on 18 November 1877 at Freeport Twp., Harrison Co., OH.¹ He lived on 1 June 1900 at Folsom State Prison, Granite Twp., Sacramento Co., CA, serving a one year sentence for burglary conviction in Los Angeles County. He married Nancy Ellen Wendell, daughter of William Smith Wendell and Martha Ann McCann, on 23 September 1919 at Guernsey Co., OH. Clyde Eugene Blackwood died in 1949.

     Sophia J. Blades was born on 16 June 1813 at Baltimore, MD. She married James Harvey Payne, son of Jeremiah H. Payne and Sarah McCoy, on 10 October 1839 at Scott Co., IN. Sophia J. Blades died on 20 February 1890 at Pekin, Washington Co., IN, at age 76. She was buried in February 1890 at Old Hebron Baptist Church Cemetery, Salem, Washington Co., IN, Findagrave #84542364.

     Electa Blain was born circa 1829 at New York.¹ She married Harry Sniffen, Electa, age 21, and Harry were married as of the 12 SEP 1850 census, with son William one month old at the time. Electa and William were living in Catherine Blain's household in Varick Twp., along with William F. Blain, age 21, who might have been a twin brother to Electa. Harry was living with the Franklin Wilson family at Covert as a laborer.²

Electa Blain died before June 1880 at Seneca Co., NY, Harry was remarried to Deba as of the 1880 census, with a 6-year son Burt who would appear to have been from his second wife, as Electa would have been about 45 when Burt was born. She was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Interlaken, Seneca Co., NY, plot 509, Findagrave #181453140, no dates.

     Dr. John Blain was born on 8 February 1830 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1852.² Dr. John Blain died on 11 April 1883 at Phelps Co., MO, at age 53. He was buried in April 1883 at Old St. James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #74255776.

     Lucinda Isabelle Blain was born on 17 November 1859 at Wright Co. (probably), MO, 1900 census shows 1858, however 1860 (July) clearly shows her as 6/12 in age. She was the daughter of Dr. John Blain and Elizabeth (?)^1,2 Lucinda Isabelle Blain married Thomas Davault, son of Samuel Harvey Davault and Alvira Foley, on 5 December 1878. Lucinda Isabelle Blain died on 30 January 1922 at St. James, Phelps Co., MO, at age 62 OBITUARY - Saint James Leader-Journal (Saint James, MO), February 3, 1922 (via Findagrave.com):

Mrs. Tom Devault Passes Away
Mrs. Lucinda Devault, wife of Tom Devault passed away at her home, near St. James, last Monday at noon.
She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Blaine, and was born at Hartsville, Mo., November 17, 1858. She was 63 years, 2 months and 13 days of age.
She leaves to mourn her death her husband and seven children, - namely Mrs. Bertha Fox, of St. James; Mrs. Lizzie Jones and Mrs. Clara Cir li, of St. Louis; Mrs. Maud Williams of Belleville, Ills., and Julius, John and Samuel Devault of St. James, eight grandchildren, one brother, Charles Blaine, of St. Louis, and a host of friends.

She was buried in February 1922 at Dawson Cemetery, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #86134446.

     Ruth Alice Blain was born on 1 April 1839 at Crawford Co., MO.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Blain and Mary Ann Wagoner.¹ Ruth Alice Blain married Dr. Benjamin Franklin Fallis on 7 September 1854 at Newburg, Laclede Co., MO. Ruth Alice Blain lived on 27 June 1870 at P.O. Hartsville, Wright Co., MO.³ She married Samuel Harvey Davault, son of Jacob Davault and Mary Hodges, on 27 January 1873. Ruth Alice Blain died on 19 January 1896 at Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, at age 56. She was buried in January 1896 at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt, Pratt Co., KS, Findagrave #76140616.

     Samuel Blain was born in 1796 at Virginia.¹ He married Mary Ann Wagoner.¹ Samuel Blain died before 1870.

     (?) Blaine married Ida E. Hawkins, daughter of David Hawkins and Adaline Hayes, after 1909, She was "Miss" Ida Hawkins as of the 1909 Pekin city directory.

     Orpha Fannie Blaine married Thomas Henry McKinley, son of James Kemson McKinley and Mary E. Nutter, circa 1900.

     Abraham Blair was born circa 1829 at Pennsylvania.¹ He married Mahala (?).

     Albert Sheldon Blair married Emma Frances Putt.

     Rev. Alexander Adams Blair was born on 16 May 1829 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. He was the son of John Blair III and Mary H. Chester.¹ Rev. Alexander Adams Blair married Elizabeth Rhea Snapp, daughter of John Pemberton Snapp and Margaret Rhea, on 13 March 1856 at Greene Co., TN. Rev. Alexander Adams Blair married Margaret Vivoliene Snapp, daughter of John Pemberton Snapp and Margaret Rhea, on 3 May 1860 at Greene Co., TN. Rev. Alexander Adams Blair died on 5 August 1865 at Grayson Co., VA, at age 36. He was buried in August 1865 at East End Cemetery, Wytheville, Wythe Co., VA, Find A Grave Memorial# 102776328.

     Clark M. Blair was born on 20 April 1909 at Ethel, Lewis Co., WA.¹ He married Sylvia L. Clark, daughter of Albert Francis Clark and Victoria La Fleur, on 14 August 1931 at Chehalis, Lewis Co., WA. Clark M. Blair lived on 1 April 1935 at Cowlitz Co., WA. He lived on 23 April 1940 at Hendrickson Road, Stillwater Precinct, Lewis Co., WA, boiler maker's assistant.¹ He died on 15 August 1987 at St. Peter's Hospital, Olympia, Thurston Co., WA, at age 78.

     Delilah Blair was born on 20 August 1840 at Jackson Co., IN. She married George Washington Fleenor on 29 July 1877 at Jackson Co., IN. Delilah Blair died on 15 August 1911 at Jackson Co., IN, at age 70. She was buried in August 1911 at Crothersville Cemetery, Vernon Twp., Jackson Co., IN.

     Eldon Leroy Blair was born on 6 October 1918 at Virden, Macoupin Co., IL. He was the son of Millard Blair and Lena Mabel Curry. Eldon Leroy Blair married Jean A. Gibson on 8 November 1942 at First Lutheran Church, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL, no surviving children. Occupation: Eldon retired in 1982 having been a service station operator for over 30 years. Eldon Leroy Blair died on 2 February 1994 at Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL, at age 75. He was buried in February 1994 at Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown, Whiteside Co., IL.

     Elizabeth Blair was born on 22 May 1755 at Frederick Co., MD, "Family Record of John Martin", transcribed from Martin family Bible. She was the daughter of Judge William Blair. Elizabeth Blair married John Martin on 5 September 1776 at Tom's Creek Presbyterian Church, Emmitsburg, Frederick Co., MD, Ceremony by Rev. Hezekiah B. Balch.

     Elsie A. Blair was born in August 1886 at Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas H. Blair and Joanna Brown. Elsie A. Blair married Clyde Malcom Fleming, son of William W. Fenner and Rachel Sonner, on 16 August 1909 at Richland Co., IL. Elsie A. Blair died in 1980. She was buried in 1980 at Noble Prairie Cemetery, Noble, Richland Co., IL, Findagrave #60058227.

     Emalia Blair was born. She was the daughter of Judge William Blair.

     Francis Preston Blair was born on 12 April 1791 at Abingdon, VA. He was the son of James Blair and Elizabeth Smith. Francis Preston Blair married Eliza Violet Gist.

     Hannah Elizabeth Blair was born on 25 May 1835 at Pennsylvania.¹ She married George M. Piper circa 1866, fiver children born, four living as of the 1910 census.^2,3 Hannah Elizabeth Blair lived on 26 April 1910 at Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., PA, with her son Jasper's family, age 74, widowed.³ She died on 15 March 1918 at Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co., PA, at age 82

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Latrobe, PA: Latrobe Bulletin, issue of Friday, 15 March 1918, p. 2, col. 2

FORMER HILLSIDE RESIDENT DEAD

Derry, Pa., March 15.-- Mrs. Elizabeth Piper, widow of the late Geo. Piper, of Hillside, died at the home of her daughter, in Vandergrift, with whom she had been making her home. She had been an invalid for several years. Her husband died about 10 years ago. Mrs. Piper is survived by four children: Mrs. Emma Morrison, of Vandergrift; Frank M. Piper and William Piper, of Hillside; and Samuel B. Piper, a well known business man, of Derry. The remains will be brought to Hillside tomorrow afternoon on the train due there at 1:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held upon the arrival in the Methodist Episcopal church. Interment will follow in the Hillside cemetery.

She was buried in March 1918 at Hillside Cemetery, Hillside, Westmoreland Co., PA, Findagrave #177840582.

     Hannah Hodge Shippen Blair was born in 1761 at Faggs Manor, Chester Co. (probably), PA. She was the daughter of Rev. John Blair and Susan Durburrow. Hannah Hodge Shippen Blair died on 29 September 1831.

     Hazel Frances Blair was born on 6 December 1898 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., KS. She was the daughter of Albert Sheldon Blair and Emma Frances Putt. Hazel Frances Blair married William Thomas Charles, son of Austin Jerome Charles and Mary Ellen Baker, on 7 November 1914. Hazel Frances Blair died on 11 April 1964 at Dallas Co., TX, at age 65 OBITUARY - Dallas, Texas Morning News; April 12, 1964; section 1; page 29; (GenealogyBank.com):

CHARLES
Mrs. Hazel Frances, 1003 McLean, Survived by sons, William Robert, Sheldon O., Jack M., Don J., Carl Ray Charles; daughters, Mrs. Lloyd V. Usrey, Mrs. Wayne M. Cross, Mrs. Paul Pollock, Mrs. David C. Carpman; sister, Mrs. Bertha Lloyd; twenty-three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Chapel services 2 p.m. Tuesday, Rev. Laney Johnson officiating. Interment Five Mile Cemetery.

She was buried in April 1964 at Five Mile Cemetery, Dallas, Dallas Co., TX.

     Ida L. Blair was born circa 1882 at Ohio.¹ She married Carl Spencer Bangham. Ida L. Blair died on 10 October 1966 at Butler Co., OH.

     Ida Mary Blair was buried at Stouffers Burial Ground, Stoufferstown, Franklin Co., PA. She was born in 1873. She married John Lehman Metz, son of John N. Metz and Anna Lehman, on 25 December 1903. Ida Mary Blair died in 1961.

     Isaac Blair was born on 18 November 1808 at Ross Co., OH. He married Margaret Ann Weeks on 26 September 1829 at Ross Co., OH. Isaac Blair died on 2 May 1881 at Nottingham, Wells Co., IN, at age 72. He was buried in May 1881 at Stahl Cemetery, Petroleum, Wells Co., IN, Findagrave #20333589.

     James Blair was born on 22 December 1762 at Faggs Manor, Chester Co., PA. He was the son of Rev. John Blair and Susan Durburrow. James Blair married Elizabeth Smith.

     James Rufus Blair was born in October 1858 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH.¹ He married Permelia Caroline Davis circa 1880.¹ James Rufus Blair died on 15 May 1944 at Springfield, Sangamon Co., IL, at age 85. He was buried in May 1944 at Girard Township Cemetery, Girard, Macoupin Co., IL, Findagrave #73586892.

     Jane Louise Blair was also known as "Jenny".¹ She was born circa July 1850 at Montgomery Twp., Franklin Co., PA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Abraham Blair and Mahala (?)² Jane Louise Blair married Daniel B. Kline, son of Nicholas Kline and Mary Ann Hayes, before September 1870.¹ Jane Louise Blair died in 1878. She was buried in 1878 at Welsh Run Presbyterian Cemetery, Welsh Run, Franklin Co., PA, Findagrave #49371534.

     John Blair was born. He was the son of Judge William Blair.

     Occupation: Pastor (Presbyterian.) Rev. John Blair was born circa 1720 at Ireland. He was the son of Samuel Blair and Martha Campbell Lyle. Rev. John Blair married Susan Durburrow. Rev. John Blair lived at Fagg's Manor, Chester Co., PA. He died on 8 December 1771 at Wallkill, Orange (now Ulster Co.), NY.
Note: From Early American Presbyterians:

Brother of Rev. Samuel Blair, born in Ireland and educated at Log College at Nashaminy, and licensed by the New Side Presbytery of New Castle at its earliest sessions. He was ordained December 27th, 1742, pastor of Middle Spring, Rocky Spring, and Big Spring in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, and gave two-thirds of his time to Big Spring, dividing the remaining between the others. During his ministry here he made two visits to Virginia -- the last in 1746 -- preaching with great power in various places, organizing new congregations, and leaving an enduring impression of his piety and eloquence. The incursions of the Indians led him to resign his pastoral charge, December 28th, 1748. He seems to have remained without a settlement till 1757, when he accepted a call from the church at Fagg's Manor, which had become vacant by the death of his brother. Here he continued not only as pastor of the church, but as head of the school which his brother had established. In this latter capacity he assisted in the preparation of many young men for the ministry. In 1767 he was chosen Professor of Divinity and Moral Philosophy in the College of New Jersey, and was elected President before he was thirty years of age. But soon after his election, intelligence was received from Scotland that Dr. Witherspoon, who had previously declined the position, would, in all probability, if the call were repeated, accept it. As soon as this was known to Mr. Blair, with a modesty and magnanimity worthy of record, he immediately wrote to the President of the Board, declining the office, and accepted a call to Wallkill, in the Highlands of New York, May 19th, 1769. He died there December 8th, 1771.


During the excitement growing out of the question concerning the examination of candidates on their experience of saving grace, one of the Old Side published "Thoughts on the Examination and Trials of Candidates." To this pamplet Mr. Blair published "Animadversions," dated "Fagg's Manor, August 27th, 1766." He also published a reply to Harker's "Appeal to the Christian World," entitled "The Synod of New York and Philadelphia Vindicated." He left behind him a treatise on regeneration, orthodox, and ably written; it was published shortly before his death, with the title, "A Treatise on the Nature, Use, and Subjects of the Sacraments, on Regeneration, and on the nature and Use of the Means of Grace." The preface is dated "Goodwill, alias Wallkill, December 21st, 1770." It was reprinted by Dr. James P. Wilson, in his collection of Sacramental Treatises.