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     Jerry William Blackwell was born on 26 September 1881 at Joplin, Jasper Co., MO.¹ He married Ann Mae Lawrence on 16 October 1901 at Alfalfa Co., OK. Jerry William Blackwell died on 19 October 1966 at Alfalfa Co., OK, at age 85. He was buried in October 1966 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aline, Alfalfa Co., OK, Findagrave #111736637.

     John Robert Blackwell was born on 20 September 1870 at Georgia.¹ He married Gussie Earl Chapman, daughter of Andrew J. Chapman and Alice M. Dimmitt, before February 1920.¹ John Robert Blackwell died on 24 March 1945 at Stanislaus Co., CA, at age 74.

     Judith Blackwell married Col. Thomas Randolph Keith, son of Rev. James Keith and Mary Isham Randolph, on 23 May 1775.

     Nellie May Blackwell was born on 16 October 1906 at Alfalfa Co., OK. She was the daughter of Jerry William Blackwell and Ann Mae Lawrence.¹ Nellie May Blackwell married Walter Nelson DeVault, son of Samuel Henry DeVault and Margaret Angeline Shutt, on 11 May 1926. Nellie May Blackwell died on 12 January 1976 at Parkdale, Hood River Co., OR, at age 69. She was buried in January 1976 at Upper Valley Cemetery, Parkdale, Hood River Co., OR, Findagrave #51992389.

     Susannah Blackwell was the daughter of Robert Blackwell. Susannah Blackwell married Thomas Alsop, son of Capt. Richard Alsop and Hannah Underhill, on 5 February 1708 at Queens Co. (probably), NY, "The Annals of Newtown in Queens County," by James Riker, Jr, 1852, p. 334-336.¹ Susannah Blackwell died in 1742 at New York City, NY.

     Willie Blackwell married Ila Spooner.

     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.

     Dr. John Blain was born circa 1831 at Virginia.^2,1 He married Elizabeth (?) circa 1852.²

     Lucinda I. Blain was born in 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 I. Blain married Thomas Davault, son of Samuel Davault and Alvina Foley, on 5 December 1878.

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

     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.

     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.

     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.

     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 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 married Margaret Weeks.

     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.

     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.

     Rev. John Durburrow Blair was born on 15 October 1759 at Faggs Manor, Chester Co., PA. He was the son of Rev. John Blair and Susan Durburrow. Occupation: Pastor (Presbyterian.)
Note: From The Encyclopedia of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America ...:

He was born at Fagg's Manor, Pennsylvania, October 15th, 1759. He was a son of the Rev. John Blair. He graduated from the College of New Jersey in the year 1775. After his graduation he was appointed, on the recommendation of Dr. Witherspoon, Principal of Washington Henry Academy, in Virginia, where he remained for a number of years. October 28th, 1784, he was licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Hanover. Soon after this he received a call from the Church in Pole Green, in Hanover, of which the Rev. Samuel Davis had been pastor while in Virginia, and having accepted the call, was ordained to the pastoral office. About 1792 he was induced to remove to Richmond, and open a classical school. At the same time he began to gather a church, holding his services in the Capitol. In due course of time a building was erected for his congregation, on Shockoe Hill, where he officiated during the remainder of his life. He died, January 10th, 1823. Mr. Blair was highly esteemed in the community. He was a man of benevolence, of polished manners, and fitted to adorn any company As a preacher he was solid and orthodox. His style was graceful and polished, and his delivery was in perfect keeping with his style. One of his peculiarities was that he was never willing to marry any one who had not been baptized, and sometimes, when he discovered at the moment when the ceremony was about to be performed that the bride had not received baptism, he would abruptly pause and proceed to administer it.

Rev. John Durburrow Blair died on 10 January 1823 at Richmond, VA, at age 63.

     John Blair III was born on 13 September 1790 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN.¹ He married Mary H. Chester on 7 August 1812 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN. John Blair III died on 22 March 1863 at Jonesborough, Washington Co., TN, at age 72.

     Maranda Blair was born on 22 May 1861 at Harrison Co., IN. She married William Quebbeman on 10 March 1883 at Harrison Co., IN. Maranda Blair died on 3 March 1923 at Harrison Co., IN, at age 61.

     Margaret Blair married George T. Johns.¹

     Note: Possibly the daughter of William Frank Blair and Bridget "Agnes" Fahey, found in the 1910 and 1920 censuses, Columbus, Ohio. Margaret Alice Blair was born circa 1905 at Ohio.¹ She married Serle David DeVault, son of Joseph Gilbert DeVault and Nannie Elvira DePew, on 14 February 1930.