Person Page - 27

McKee Dewitt Yant¹

Father	Horace Sankey Yant2,3,1 b. 16 Jan 1878
Mother	Edna McKee2,3,4 b. 18 Feb 1873, d. 23 Apr 1959

Last Edited

20 May 2024

Birth*	McKee, son of Horace Sankey Yant and Edna McKee, was born on 13 May 1912 in Dial (Honey Grove), Fannin Co., Texas.2,5,1,6
Census1920	McKee appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Horace Sankey Yant and Edna McKee, as 7 yo son Mack Lee Yant.7
Church*	McKee was a member of the Dial Presbyterian Church in Fannin Co., Texas, in 1921.8
Census1930	McKee appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 5, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Horace Sankey Yant and Edna McKee, as 19 yo son McKee Yank.9
Census1940	McKee appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas in the household of his parents, Horace Sankey Yant and Edna McKee, as 27 yo son McKee Yant.10
Residence	McKee resided at 4736 Lemmon in New York City, New York, in 1941. He was an employee of Phillips-Jones Corp (now Phillips-Van Heusen Corp).5
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Linnie Bell on 21 December 1941 at Manhattan, New York Co., New York. Lennie had previously married Baxter Edgar Riddle on 26 Jul 1926 in Cooke Co., TX..11,12
Milit-Service*	McKee Dewitt Yant served during WWII from 23 May 1942 to 23 February 1946. The BIRLS record has no other information.13
Census1950*	McKee and Linnie appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of New Trier Twp., Cook Co., Illinois, enumerated 10 April 1950, as 39 yo men's wear district sales manager McKee D & 46 yo wife Lennie B Yant. Their son McKee Dewitt was listed as living with them.14
Residence*	McKee resided in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, on 9 August 1957.15
Death	McKee Dewitt Yant was the informant on his mother Edna McKee's death certificate on 23 April 1959; of mycardial insufficiency due to bronchopneumonia.16,17,4,18
Marr-Divorce	McKee was divorced from Linnie Bell at Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, on 24 June 1969. After her divorce from Yant she m3 Donald Colt Fitch.19,20
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Elizabeth Pearce on 10 October 1970 at Dial Presbyterian Church, Dial, Fannin Co., Texas.21
Death*	McKee died on 2 October 1982 at Gaston Episcopal Hospital in Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas, at age 70, of colon cancer. The obit at Find A Grave is not identified and is unavailable at Newspapers.com as of 19 May 2024.22,6
Burial*	He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Honey Grove, Fannin Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.6

Child with Linnie Bell:

McKee Dewitt Yant II23,1 b. 1 May 1943, d. a 2 Oct 1982

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair^1,2,3

Father	John Francis Blair4,2,5 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen4,2,5 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	Eliza, daughter of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born on 27 July 1828 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6,3,7
Census1830	Eliza is probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, John Francis Blair, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8
Census1840	Eliza is probably the female age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, John Francis Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9
Marriage*	She married William David "Billie" Williams on 17 June 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, by Rev. S. J. Spotts. Williams' date is 18 June. Find A Grave claims two other children for this couple, Nannie (1861-1861), and Bettie Williams (1862-1863).10,7
Census1850*	Eliza and William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 October 1850, as 32 yo tobacconist William D & 31 yo Eliza A Williams. Their children Elizabeth Christian, John Fletcher and James Sidney were listed as living with them.11
Census1860	Eliza and William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Warren, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 August 1860, as W D & E A Williams. Their children Elizabeth Christian, John Fletcher, James Sidney, Mary Ellen, Nancy Witcher "Nannie", William Henry "Will" and Benjamin Franklin were listed as living with them.12
Death*	Eliza died on 12 April 1862 in Grayson Co., Texas, at age 33. Suicide by jumping into a well following deaths of husband & child.13,3,7
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas, alongside her husband.14,3,15

Children with William David "Billie" Williams:

Elizabeth Christian Williams1,16 b. 25 Oct 1845, d. 18 Dec 1863 John Fletcher Williams+1 b. 23 Jun 1848, d. 28 Feb 1919 James Sidney Williams+1 b. 10 Jul 1850, d. 16 Jan 1926 Mary Ellen Williams+17,1 b. 9 Sep 1852, d. 15 Feb 1935 Nancy Witcher "Nannie" Williams18,1 b. 25 Nov 1854, d. 6 Dec 1871 William Henry "Will" Williams+19,1 b. 2 Feb 1857, d. 5 Mar 1948 Benjamin Franklin Williams+1 b. 29 May 1859, d. 11 Aug 1935 Eliza Keen Williams20 b. 11 Oct 1861, d. 13 Oct 1861

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

1st Sgt. Charles William Blair^1,2,3

Father	John Francis Blair4 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen4 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	Charles, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born in 1832 in Virginia. Reed & Blair claim 1832, Williams 1831 in Virginia; the 1870 & '80 censuses confirm ca 1832-3 & state.5,6,7,8
Census1840	Charles is probably one of the two males age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, John Francis Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9
Census1850	Charles appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 18 yo Charles W Blair.10
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 3 August 2018 re the wives of Charles W Blair. There are a lot of unaswered questions about Charles and his four wives. Each marriage makes sense and is pretty well documented, but the overall picture has a lot of holes. Tracking the wives and children has not been very productive. If anyone has good sources to fill in the details I'd love to hear from you.
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant on 8 November 1853 at Virginia. Patsy was with the Blairs on the move to Texas. Williams writes, 'At twenty-three, Patsy Guerrant Blair was the youngest of the four women and the most likely to be saddened by a discussion of babies. Two-year-old Peter sat listless on her lap, constantly ill, looking drawn and pale. Eleven-month-old Emma had died less than a year before, so she and Charley had just the one child to show for their five years of marriage'.11,12,13
Move	Charles joined the move of his parents from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Virginia Point, Grayson Co., Texas from 15 November 1858 to 15 January 1859.14,15,16,17
Milit-Service*	1st Sgt. Charles William Blair served as a 1st Sergeant with Sylvanus Howell's 11th Texas Field Battery, Texas Light Artillery during the Civil War beginning in May 1862. He enlisted this date with his brother George. NPS writes, "Howell's Battery was organized during the spring of 1862. The unit primarily served in the Indian Territory attached to the Trans-Mississippi Department. It reported 2 casualties at Newtonia and 22 at Old Fort Wayne, and in December, 1863, about 75 effectives were present. Later the company was assigned to the 6th Artillery Battalion and ended the war at Doaksville in June, 1865. Its commander was Captain Sylvanus Howell".18,19
Census1870*	Charles appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Beat 1, Paris PO, Lamar Co., Texas, enumerated 1 June 1870, as 38 yo carpenter C W Blair. Two males living with Charles, identified by initials only: PG & JC, ages 12 and 9 yo respectively. The online image is unreadable. PG may be Portie, though enumerated as a male. No clue re JC.20
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid on 16 November 1871 at Grayson Co., Texas.1,21
Census1880*	Charles and Fredora appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 47 yo carpenter Charles & 31 yo wife Fredora Blair. Their children Minnie Keen and Fannie were listed as living with them.22
Marriage*	His third marriage was to Lyla Watson Johnson between 1880 and 1897.1,23
Marriage*	His fourth marriage was to Mariah S. Watson on 16 September 1897 at Danville, Virginia. Mariah was widow and Charles was widower 3x. I'd be sceptical of this source but for fact it shows Charles' parents as Jno F & Christian Blair.24,25
Census1900*	Charles and Mariah appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 68 yo farmer C W & 51 yo wife Mariah S Blair. Two of Mariah's kids from prior marriage(s) were listed as living with them: namely, 29 yo Carrie McCrary and 23 yo Olive U Johnson.26
Death*	Charles died in 1903.1,23

Children with Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant:

Peter Blair1,27 b. c 1854, d. 1867 Porter "Portie" Blair1,28,29 b. c 1855, d. 1870 Emma C Blair11,1 b. Aug 1856, d. 22 Jul 1857

Children with Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid:

Minnie Keen Blair+30,31 b. 22 Aug 1872, d. 13 Jan 1972 Fannie Blair32,1 b. c 1875 Thomas Blair1 b. 1875, d. b 14 Jun 1880

Child with Lyla Watson Johnson:

Lyle Johnson Blair1 b. bt 1880 - 1897

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair^1,2,3,4

Father	John Francis Blair5 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen5 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

2 Apr 2023

Birth*	Emmaline, daughter of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born on 8 March 1834 in Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Find A Grave shows her middle name as Franklin.6,4,1
Census1840	Emmaline is probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, John Francis Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
Census1850	Emmaline appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 16 yo Emiline F Blair.8
Marriage*	She married Peter Harry Turner on 16 December 1850 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. 18 Dec, according to Reed; in the 1900 census they had been married 49 years. 12 born with 5 living in the 1900 census. Find A Grave claims three issue who I am not showing: namely, Nan Turner (unk-1861), John Turner (unk-1871) and Kitty Richardson (Turner?, unk-1881) but I find no other evidence for them.9,1
Move	Emmaline joined the move of his parents from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Virginia Point, Grayson Co., Texas from 15 November 1858 to 15 January 1859.10,11,12,13
Census1860	Emmaline and Peter appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 27 August 1860, as 38 yo farmer Peter H & 27 yo Emiline Tannen (Turner). Their children Mary Susan "Mollie", Emma Christian "Kitty", William Oliver, Nannie Bell and John Thomas were listed as living with them.14
Census1870	Emmaline and Peter appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 13 October 1870, as 48 yo farmer P H & 36 yo Emiline Turner. Their children Mary Susan "Mollie", Emma Christian "Kitty", William Oliver, John Thomas, Frances Harriet "Fannie", Thomas Wellington and Nannie Bell were listed as living with them, as well as Emmaline's 20 yo nephew Sidney Williams.15
Census1880*	Emmaline and Peter appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 59 yo farmer P H & 45 yo wife Emma F Turner. Their children Frances Harriet "Fannie", Nannie Bell, Lula Etta and James Francis "Frank" were listed as living with them.16
Census1900	Emmaline and Peter appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 77 yo Peter H & 66 yo wife Emma F Turner. Their son James Francis "Frank" was listed as living with them.17
Death*	Emmaline died on 19 March 1910 in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, at age 76, death due to burns. Emma died in a house fire.18,19,20
Burial*	She was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Peter Harry Turner:

Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner+21,19 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931 Emma Christian "Kitty" Turner+22,19 b. 1854, d. Sep 1881 William Oliver Turner+23,19 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953 Nannie Bell Turner19 b. 1857, d. 1861 John Thomas Turner24,19 b. 5 Oct 1858, d. Jun 1871 Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner+25,26,19,3 b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 23 Nov 1946 Sam Henry Turner19 b. 12 Jun 1862, d. Oct 1870 Thomas Wellington Turner27,19 b. Mar 1863, d. 1878 Nannie Bell Turner28,29,19 b. 25 Jun 1867, d. 17 Feb 1886 Elisha Frank Turner19 b. 1870, d. Jul 1870 Lula Etta Turner+30,19 b. 23 Oct 1872, d. 2 Jul 1936 James Francis "Frank" Turner+31,19 b. 2 Feb 1875, d. 19 Feb 1950

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

John Henry Blair^1,2

Father	John Francis Blair3,4,5,6 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen6,3,5 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

10 Sep 2021

Birth*	John, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born in 1840 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,6,8
Census1840	John is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, John Francis Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9
Census1850	John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 10 yo John H Blair.10
Census1860	John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 20 yo farmer son John H Blair.11
Death*	John died on 27 October 1860 in Grayson Co., Texas. Cause of death was typhoid fever; Blair Line & Hodge provide year only.7,6,1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.7,12,13,6

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Thomas Wellington Blair^1,2

Father	John Francis Blair3,4 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen3,4 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Thomas, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born in 1841 in Virginia.3,5
Census1850	Thomas appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 8 yo Thomas W Blair.6
Census1860	Thomas appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 19 yo son Tho W Blair.7
Milit-Service*	Thomas Wellington Blair served as a Private with the Texas 9th Infantry, CSA during the Civil War from October 1861 to April 1862. He enlisted in Sherman, Texas, on 4 October 1861. He was injured at Pittsburg Landing, Tennessee, during the battle of Shiloh, April 1862. No other Blairs are listed with this regiment.8,9
Death*	Thomas died on 5 September 1864 in Allatoona, Bartow Co., Georgia. Blair Line claims 5 Oct 1864.10,4,2

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Wesley Witcher Blair^1,2

Father	John Francis Blair3,4,5 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen3,4,5 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

10 Sep 2021

Birth*	Wesley, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born in 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Williams says both 1844 & 1846. Find A Grave entry says 1844.6,3,4,7
Census1850	Wesley appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 4 yo Wesley W Blair.8
Census1860	Wesley appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 14 yo son Wesley W Blair.9
Milit-Service*	Wesley Witcher Blair served with Shecoe's Chickasaw Battalion of Mounted Volunteers during the Civil War circa May 1862. This battalion served as a home-guard unit in the Indian Nations.10
Marriage*	He married Sally Evans, daughter of B. J. Evans, circa 1864, date estimated.11,1,5
Death*	Wesley died on 2 November 1868 in Grayson Co., Texas. Wesley died in a hunting accident; Hodge, Blair, Find A Grave, and TXGenWeb claim 1867; Williams does same on p. 169 but his story on p. 126 seems most compelling.12,6,13,4,2
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.6,13,4

Children with Sally Evans:

Wesley Witcher Blair Jr.1 b. c 1865 Nora Blair1,14 b. c 1866, d. bt 1872 - 1873

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Elisha Edgar Blair^1,2

Father	John Francis Blair3,4 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860
Mother	Christian "Kitty" Keen3,4 b. 1810, d. 10 Aug 1861

Last Edited

23 Sep 2021

Birth*	Elisha, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, was born in 1849 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. 1860 & 1880 censuses suggest ca. 1848.5,6,7
Census1850	Elisha appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 1 yo Elisha E Blair.8
Census1860	Elisha appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas in the household of his parents, John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, as 12 yo son Elisah E Blair.9
Marriage*	He married Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner circa 1873, date estimated from birthyear of first child listed in Williams and census.10,1
Census1880*	Elisha and Sara appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of 2nd Pct., Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 18 June 1880, as 31 yo farmer Elisha E & 24 yo wife Sariah T Blair. Their children Edgar Elisha, Emma and Leona "Lee" were listed as living with them, along with a currently unknown 19 yo nephew, Jonney Blair.11
Death*	Elisha died in 1895 in Fannin Co., Texas.5,1,7
Burial*	He was buried at Gum Springs Cemetery in Carson, Fannin Co., Texas. Joint headstone with Tommie Blair. Photo available at Find A Grave.5,7

Children with Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner:

Edgar Elisha Blair+12,13,1 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949 Emma Blair+14,1 b. 30 May 1876, d. 21 Sep 1927 Leona "Lee" Blair+10,1 b. 3 Feb 1878, d. 9 Jun 1942 Jewel Ruth Blair+15,1 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963 George W. Blair1 b. Mar 1882, d. a 19 Jul 1963 Fannie Thomas Blair+1 b. 22 Dec 1888, d. 21 Oct 1951 Johnnie T. Blair+1 b. Aug 1890, d. Oct 1966 Lilly Pearl Blair16,17,1 b. 20 Aug 1892, d. 25 Jan 1913 Elisha Frank Blair+18,1 b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 15 Mar 1992

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

William David "Billie" Williams^1,2

Last Edited

14 Oct 2022

Birth*	William was born on 12 December 1817 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o James Williams & Elizabeth Mullins.3,4,5
Marriage*	He married Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair, daughter of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, on 17 June 1844 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, by Rev. S. J. Spotts. Williams' date is 18 June. Find A Grave claims two other children for this couple, Nannie (1861-1861), and Bettie Williams (1862-1863).6,5
Census1850*	William and Eliza appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 October 1850, as 32 yo tobacconist William D & 31 yo Eliza A Williams. Their children Elizabeth Christian, John Fletcher and James Sidney were listed as living with them.7
Census1860	William and Eliza appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Warren, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 11 August 1860, as W D & E A Williams. Their children Elizabeth Christian, John Fletcher, James Sidney, Mary Ellen, Nancy Witcher "Nannie", William Henry "Will" and Benjamin Franklin were listed as living with them.8
Death*	William died on 11 August 1861 in Grayson Co., Texas, at age 43. Billie's horse fell and rolled over him, goring him with the saddle horn.9,3,5
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.3,10

Children with Eliza Ann "Eli" Blair:

Elizabeth Christian Williams1,11 b. 25 Oct 1845, d. 18 Dec 1863 John Fletcher Williams+1 b. 23 Jun 1848, d. 28 Feb 1919 James Sidney Williams+1 b. 10 Jul 1850, d. 16 Jan 1926 Mary Ellen Williams+12,1 b. 9 Sep 1852, d. 15 Feb 1935 Nancy Witcher "Nannie" Williams13,1 b. 25 Nov 1854, d. 6 Dec 1871 William Henry "Will" Williams+14,1 b. 2 Feb 1857, d. 5 Mar 1948 Benjamin Franklin Williams+1 b. 29 May 1859, d. 11 Aug 1935 Eliza Keen Williams1 b. 11 Oct 1861, d. 13 Oct 1861

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Martha Jane "Patsy" Guerrant^1,2,3

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Birth*	Martha was born on 23 February 1835.1
Marriage*	She married 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, on 8 November 1853 in Virginia. Patsy was with the Blairs on the move to Texas. Williams writes, 'At twenty-three, Patsy Guerrant Blair was the youngest of the four women and the most likely to be saddened by a discussion of babies. Two-year-old Peter sat listless on her lap, constantly ill, looking drawn and pale. Eleven-month-old Emma had died less than a year before, so she and Charley had just the one child to show for their five years of marriage'.4,5,2
Move	Martha joined the move of her in-laws from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Virginia Point, Grayson Co., Texas from 15 November 1858 to 15 January 1859.6,7,8,9
Death*	Martha died on 7 August 1867 in Grayson Co., Texas, at age 32. Hodge says only 1867.10,11
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.12,13,11

Children with 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair:

Peter Blair10,14,15 b. c 1854, d. 1867 Porter "Portie" Blair10,14,16 b. c 1855, d. 1870 Emma C Blair4,10 b. Aug 1856, d. 22 Jul 1857

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Fredora Eubanks "Dora" de Graffenreid^1,2,3

Last Edited

10 Feb 2023

Birth*	Fredora was born circa 1849 in Arkansas.3,1
Marriage*	She married 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, on 16 November 1871 in Grayson Co., Texas.1,4
Census1880*	Fredora and Charles appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Bonham, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 47 yo carpenter Charles & 31 yo wife Fredora Blair. Their children Minnie Keen and Fannie were listed as living with them.5

Children with 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair:

Minnie Keen Blair+6,7 b. 22 Aug 1872, d. 13 Jan 1972 Fannie Blair8,1 b. c 1875 Thomas Blair1 b. 1875, d. b 14 Jun 1880

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Lyla Watson Johnson^1,2

Last Edited

22 Sep 2022

Marriage*

She married 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, between 1880 and 1897.1,2

Child with 1st Sgt. Charles William Blair:

Lyle Johnson Blair1 b. bt 1880 - 1897

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Peter Harry Turner^1,2,3

Last Edited

2 Apr 2023

Birth*	Peter was born on 2 September 1822 in Caswell Co., North Carolina, s/o James and Polly (Prior) Turner, both born Virginia. Find A Grave claims he was born in Louisa Co., VA and that his middle name was Henry. The TX Deaths record for son Oliver also shows Henry.4,5,6
Census1850	Peter appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 27 yo carpenter Peter H Turner in the household of his soon-to-be parents-in-law John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen; as 46 yo farmer John & 40 yo Christian Blair.7
Marriage*	He married Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair, daughter of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, on 16 December 1850 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. 18 Dec, according to Reed; in the 1900 census they had been married 49 years. 12 born with 5 living in the 1900 census. Find A Grave claims three issue who I am not showing: namely, Nan Turner (unk-1861), John Turner (unk-1871) and Kitty Richardson (Turner?, unk-1881) but I find no other evidence for them.8,9
Move	Peter joined the move of his in-laws from Pittsylvania County, Virginia to Virginia Point, Grayson Co., Texas from 15 November 1858 to 15 January 1859.10,11,12,13
Census1860	Peter and Emmaline appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 27 August 1860, as 38 yo farmer Peter H & 27 yo Emiline Tannen (Turner). Their children Mary Susan "Mollie", Emma Christian "Kitty", William Oliver, Nannie Bell and John Thomas were listed as living with them.14
Census1870	Peter and Emmaline appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Sherman, Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 13 October 1870, as 48 yo farmer P H & 36 yo Emiline Turner. Their children Mary Susan "Mollie", Emma Christian "Kitty", William Oliver, John Thomas, Frances Harriet "Fannie", Thomas Wellington and Nannie Bell were listed as living with them, as well as Emmaline's 20 yo nephew Sidney Williams.15
Census1880*	Peter and Emmaline appeared on the 1880 Federal Census Grayson Co., Texas, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 59 yo farmer P H & 45 yo wife Emma F Turner. Their children Frances Harriet "Fannie", Nannie Bell, Lula Etta and James Francis "Frank" were listed as living with them.1
Census1900	Peter and Emmaline appeared on the 1900 Federal Census Coleman Co., Texas, enumerated 1 June 1900, as 77 yo Peter H & 66 yo wife Emma F Turner. Their son James Francis "Frank" was listed as living with them.16
Death*	Peter died on 11 August 1901 in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas, at age 78.2,5,6
Burial*	He was buried at Santa Anna Cemetery in Santa Anna, Coleman Co., Texas. Headstone & portrait photos available at Find A Grave.6

Children with Emmaline Frances "Emma" Blair:

Mary Susan "Mollie" Turner+17,2 b. 1 Mar 1852, d. 29 Oct 1931 Emma Christian "Kitty" Turner+18,2 b. 1854, d. Sep 1881 William Oliver Turner+19,2 b. 17 Jun 1855, d. 27 Jan 1953 Nannie Bell Turner2 b. 1857, d. 1861 John Thomas Turner20,2 b. 5 Oct 1858, d. Jun 1871 Frances Harriet "Fannie" Turner+21,22,2,23 b. 22 Dec 1860, d. 23 Nov 1946 Sam Henry Turner2 b. 12 Jun 1862, d. Oct 1870 Thomas Wellington Turner24,2 b. Mar 1863, d. 1878 Nannie Bell Turner25,26,2 b. 25 Jun 1867, d. 17 Feb 1886 Elisha Frank Turner2 b. 1870, d. Jul 1870 Lula Etta Turner+27,2 b. 23 Oct 1872, d. 2 Jul 1936 James Francis "Frank" Turner+28,2 b. 2 Feb 1875, d. 19 Feb 1950

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Sally Evans^1,2,3,4

Father

B. J. Evans5 b. c 1799

Last Edited

10 Sep 2021

Birth*	Sally, daughter of B. J. Evans, was born circa 1842 in Texas.5
Census1860	Sally appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Sherman P.O., Grayson Co., Texas in the household of her father, B. J. Evans, as 18 yo Sarah A Evans.5
Marriage*	She married Wesley Witcher Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, circa 1864, date estimated.6,1,3
Death*	Sally died on 21 May 1870 in Grayson Co., Texas. Williams cites family Bible; Hodge claims 1869 as does Find A Grave.7,8,2
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Bells, Grayson Co., Texas.9,2

Children with Wesley Witcher Blair:

Wesley Witcher Blair Jr.1 b. c 1865 Nora Blair1,10 b. c 1866, d. bt 1872 - 1873

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Sara Thomas "Tommie" Turner^1,2

Last Edited

8 Mar 2023

Birth*	Sara was born in June 1856 in Missouri, d/o Squire Denham Turner & Amanda Kelly. Joint headstone with Elisha Blair. Year on headstone is 1857. Son Edgar's censuses consistently show her birthstate as Arkansas.2,1,3
Marriage*	She married Elisha Edgar Blair, son of John Francis Blair and Christian "Kitty" Keen, circa 1873, date estimated from birthyear of first child listed in Williams and census.4,2
Census1880*	Sara and Elisha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of 2nd Pct., Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 18 June 1880, as 31 yo farmer Elisha E & 24 yo wife Sariah T Blair. Their children Edgar Elisha, Emma and Leona "Lee" were listed as living with them, along with a currently unknown 19 yo nephew, Jonney Blair.5
Census1900*	Sara appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 43 yo widowed farmer Sarah T Blair. Her children George W., Fannie Thomas, Johnnie T., Lilly Pearl and Elisha Frank were listed as living with her.6
Census1910	Sara appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Justice Pct. 6, Fannin Co., Texas, as 52 yo mother-in-law in the household of her son-in-law & daughter Champ McDonald and Lilly Pearl Blair; as 25 yo farmer Cham J & 17 yo wife Pearl McDonald.7
Residence*	Sara resided in Lamasco, Fannin Co., Texas, on 12 September 1918, as per son Edgar's WWI draft card.8
Death*	Sara died on 5 July 1922 in Lamasco, Fannin Co., Texas, at age 66. Williams claims Lamesa, but obituary says Lamasco.3,2
Burial*	She was buried on 7 July 1922 at Gum Springs Cemetery in Carson, Fannin Co., Texas. Joint headstone with Elisha Blair. Photo available at Find A Grave.1,2

Children with Elisha Edgar Blair:

Edgar Elisha Blair+9,2 b. 2 Jul 1874, d. 17 Dec 1949 Emma Blair+10,2 b. 30 May 1876, d. 21 Sep 1927 Leona "Lee" Blair+4,2 b. 3 Feb 1878, d. 9 Jun 1942 Jewel Ruth Blair+11,2 b. 20 Jul 1880, d. 18 Jul 1963 George W. Blair2 b. Mar 1882, d. a 19 Jul 1963 Fannie Thomas Blair+2 b. 22 Dec 1888, d. 21 Oct 1951 Johnnie T. Blair+2 b. Aug 1890, d. Oct 1966 Lilly Pearl Blair12,13,2 b. 20 Aug 1892, d. 25 Jan 1913 Elisha Frank Blair+14,2 b. 2 Dec 1895, d. 15 Mar 1992

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

William Blair¹

Last Edited

31 Oct 2022

Birth*	William was born in 1750 in Moneymore, Londonderry, Ulster, Ireland. Groome says ca. 1745. Ancestry's Sandra Fulp tree claims he was s/o Capt. William Samuel Blair & Jane Barnes but none of the four cited sources support either name.2,3,4
Immigration*	William immigrated to possibly Pennsylvania Colony, New England, circa 1765.5,6
Marriage*	He married Sarah Sutter, daughter of George Sutter, in 1772 in York Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. The US & Int'l Marriages record is almost certainly wrong with a marriage date of 1760. The PA & NJ Church & Town Records entries are probably for a different, and presently unknown, William & Sarah Blair. They show three chidlren, Sarah, William, and John Wesley, born 1792-1796, all baptised on 23 Feb 1797. William the father having died in 1789 makes it impossible. It's possible, of course, that the birth years are transcription errors, but all three?      William's FSTrees entry (ID no. LL7Q-BNQ) claims another son named William in between Capt. James & Mary, alleged lifespan of 1777-1830. I've found no evidence in support.      Dallas shows a son Ralph, b. 1791, which again makes no sense if his alleged father Wiolliam died in 1789. I find no primary evidence for this son.7,8,9,10
Occupation*	William was a linen merchant in 1776 at Pennsylvania Colony, New England.11
Residence*	William resided in York Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, between 1776 and 1781.12
Milit-Service*	William Blair served as a Private with Captain Samuel Hay's Company, Col. William Irvine's Sixth Pennsylvania Battalion during the Revolutionary War enlisting 28 February 1776. Blair enlisted from York Co., Pennsylvania Colony. On 8 Jun 1776 he was captured by the British under Generals Carelton and Burgoyne, later paroled on 9 August 1776. Hay's Company consisted of 4 Sergeants, 4 Corporals, 1 Drummer, 1 Fifer, 75 Privates present, 2 not present — 87 non-commissioned Officers and Privates. Hodges' DAR app says 26 February for enlistment.2,4,3,13
Move*	William and Sarah moved their residence from York County to Virginia before 1780. Rusty Blair says William "left Pennsylvania for southern Virginia shortly after the War to broker cotton".5
Occupation	William was a consignment agent for Piedmont tobacco circa 1780 at Virginia.14
Death*	William died on 19 October 1789 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Blair Line claims 1790; either the 19 Oct 1789 death date or the 1791 birthdate of alleged son Ralph is incorrect. Hodges says 19 January. PA Veterans Burial Cards has a William Blair buried in Carslile, PA, no death date shown. He's in the correct military unit but nothing else works.9,12,1,15

Children with Sarah Sutter:

John Blair Sr.+16,9,1 b. bt 1773 - 1776, d. fr 11 Sep 1850 - 12 Jun 1860 George Blair+16,12,9 b. 1773, d. 27 Jun 1848 Capt. James Blair+17,16 b. 27 Mar 1775, d. 28 May 1840 Mary "Polly" Blair+16,1,12 b. 20 Jan 1777, d. 1 Jan 1862 Elizabeth Blair16,1,12 b. 1779 Rev. William Blair Jr.+16,1,12 b. Feb 1781, d. 3 Oct 1839 Joseph Blair16,1,12 b. 1785 Samuel Brittain Blair Sr.+16,1,12 b. 11 Apr 1789, d. 22 Mar 1870

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Sarah Sutter^1,2,3

Father

George Sutter2,4 b. c 1730, d. c 1804

Last Edited

26 Jan 2025

Birth*	Sarah, daughter of George Sutter, was born in 1760 in Fawn Grove, York Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, "of York County, Pennsylvania" at the time of her marriage.5,1
Marriage*	She married William Blair in 1772 in York Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. The US & Int'l Marriages record is almost certainly wrong with a marriage date of 1760. The PA & NJ Church & Town Records entries are probably for a different, and presently unknown, William & Sarah Blair. They show three chidlren, Sarah, William, and John Wesley, born 1792-1796, all baptised on 23 Feb 1797. William the father having died in 1789 makes it impossible. It's possible, of course, that the birth years are transcription errors, but all three?      William's FSTrees entry (ID no. LL7Q-BNQ) claims another son named William in between Capt. James & Mary, alleged lifespan of 1777-1830. I've found no evidence in support.      Dallas shows a son Ralph, b. 1791, which again makes no sense if his alleged father Wiolliam died in 1789. I find no primary evidence for this son.6,5,1,7
Move	Sarah and William moved their residence from York County to Virginia before 1780. Rusty Blair says William "left Pennsylvania for southern Virginia shortly after the War to broker cotton".8
Move*	Sarah moved her residence from Pittsylvania County to Maury County, Tennessee after 17 October 1789. She moved to Tennessee to be with her two daughters after William's death.4
Estate-Probate	She was listed as a beneficiary in George Sutter's will at York Co., Pennsylvania, in 1804.4
PwrAtty*	Sarah Sutter named Capt. James Blair her attorney-in-fact by a limited power of attorney in 1807 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, in order to sell some of her property.4
Death*	Sarah died in 1807 in Maury Co., Tennessee. Scatterlins says Pittsylvania County. Blair Line says 1809. Vandegrift DAR supplement application says 1809 in Tennessee as does Find A Grave.5,9,1
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in McCains, Maury Co., Tennessee.5

Children with William Blair:

John Blair Sr.+1,3 b. bt 1773 - 1776, d. fr 11 Sep 1850 - 12 Jun 1860 George Blair+1,3 b. 1773, d. 27 Jun 1848 Capt. James Blair+1,3 b. 27 Mar 1775, d. 28 May 1840 Mary "Polly" Blair+1,3 b. 20 Jan 1777, d. 1 Jan 1862 Elizabeth Blair3 b. 1779 Rev. William Blair Jr.+1,3 b. Feb 1781, d. 3 Oct 1839 Joseph Blair1,3 b. 1785 Samuel Brittain Blair Sr.+1,3 b. 11 Apr 1789, d. 22 Mar 1870

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

George Sutter^1,2

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	George was born circa 1730 in Pennsylvania Colony, New England, date estimated.3,1
Milit-Service*	George Sutter served with Sixth Battalion of the York County Militia during the French & Indian (Seven Years) War circa 1759.1
Residence*	George resided in Fawn Twp., York Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England, in 1765.1
Estate-Probate*	George's will was probated at York Co., Pennsylvania, in 1804.2
Death*	George died circa 1804 in York Co., Pennsylvania. Blair-Sutter claims ca. 1800.2,3

Children with an unknown spouse:

George Sutter4 b. c 1760 William Sutter4 b. c 1760 Sarah Sutter+1,2 b. 1760, d. 1807

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

John Blair Sr.^1,2

Father	William Blair2,3,4 b. 1750, d. 19 Oct 1789
Mother	Sarah Sutter3,4 b. 1760, d. 1807

Last Edited

31 Oct 2022

Birth*	John, son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, was born between 1773 and 1776 in York Co., Pennsylvania Colony, New England. The 1820 census suggests 1776. The 1850 ca. 1775 in NC.5,6
Marriage*	He married Sally Wade on 14 August 1810 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,7,2
Census1820*	John appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 200010-20010 as 26-44 yo John Blair. A good match except for two unknown females <10.6
Census1840	John appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., North Carolina, with a household listed as 000110001-00000001 as 60-69 yo John Blair. The male 15-19 is currently unknown.8
Census1850*	John and Sally appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Eastern Dist., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 11 September 1850, as 75 yo John & 60 yo Sally Blair.9
Death*	John died from 11 September 1850 to 12 June 1860 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Wife Sallie is living with son William in Rockingham in the 1860 census strongly suggesting he has died.5,10

Children with Sally Wade:

Henry W. Blair+2,11 b. 1811, d. a 15 Jul 1870 William Blair+2,4 b. bt 1811 - 1820 John Blair Jr.+2,4 b. 6 Sep 1817, d. 6 Jun 1892 Mary Blair2,11 b. c 1822

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Sally Wade^1,2

Last Edited

9 Apr 2023

Birth*	Sally was born in 1783 probably at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Date & probable location per Blair line without citation. Others, e.g. Ancestry, parrot this claim. I've found no primary evidence. The 1850 census shows her as 60 yo born in NC.2
Marriage*	She married John Blair Sr., son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, on 14 August 1810 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,4,1
Census1820	Sally is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, John Blair Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1840	Sally is probably the female age 50 to 59 listed in the household of her husband, John Blair Sr., in the 1840 Federal Census of Rockingham Co., North Carolina.6
Census1850*	Sally and John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Eastern Dist., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 11 September 1850, as 75 yo John & 60 yo Sally Blair.7
Census1860	Sally appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Div., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, as 77 yo Sallie Blair in the household of her son William Blair and Permelia R. Kurn; as 35 yo William & 35 yo Pamelia Blair.8
Census1870*	Sally appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 27 August 1870, as 90 yo Sallie Blair. Her son William was listed as living with her. Others in the household include son William's wife Permelia (as Cornelia), their children J. Francis, Mary, David, William and James Blair.9

Children with John Blair Sr.:

Henry W. Blair+10 b. 1811, d. a 15 Jul 1870 William Blair+2 b. bt 1811 - 1820 John Blair Jr.+1,2 b. 6 Sep 1817, d. 6 Jun 1892 Mary Blair10 b. c 1822

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Capt. James Blair^1,2

Father	William Blair3,4 b. 1750, d. 19 Oct 1789
Mother	Sarah Sutter5,6 b. 1760, d. 1807

Last Edited

17 Jan 2025

Birth*	James, son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, was born on 27 March 1775 in York Co., Virginia Colony, New England. Bible provides complete date and on pg. 9 say Virginia. Hodges claims Pittsylvania, VA. The Gayle Mcdowell tree at Ancestry claims York County, Pennsylvania.7,2
Marr-Bond	Capt. James Blair and Mary "Polly" Dickinson posted a marriage bond on 1 April 1796 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,9
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary "Polly" Dickinson, daughter of Francis Dickinson, on 7 April 1796 at Dryfork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Scatterlings & Compiled Marriages date is probably the bond date of 01 April, not the marriage. FSTrees's Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940 claims year was 1795.10,11
PwrAtty	He was made attorney-in-fact for Sarah Sutter by a limited power of attorney in 1807 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, in order to sell some of her property.12
Census1820*	James appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 001201-1011 as 45+ yo James Blair. Wife Polly is likely the female 26-44yo, daughter Nancy the female 16-25. She's the widow of Reynolds. Her daughter Margaret is likely the female <10 yo. Drury and John Francis the two males 16-25. John Francis is doubled-up in the 16-18 bracket.13
Census1830*	James appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 02100001-00000101 as 50-59 yo James Blair. Wife Polly is probably the female 50-59, daughter Sarah the female 30-39. Sarah's three sons James, Robert, and Milton fill out the enumeration.14
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Ann S. Coleman on 23 October 1832. Scatterlings claims, in addition to James Young, an unnamed child of this couple born 1826-1830; we have left this person out of the database due to known marriage date of 1832. This may be m2 for Ann. Bible refers to her as Ann S. Price at one point. FSTrees's Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940 says 25 October.3,15,5
Death*	James died on 28 May 1840 in Dry Fork, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 65. Joyce claims 25 May, Hodges claims 16 November. Find A Grave says 29 May in Whitmell.16,1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Blair-Scarce Cemetery in Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2

Children with Mary "Polly" Dickinson:

Nancy Blair+1,5,6 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859 Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair+1,5,6 b. 8 Feb 1799, d. 21 Mar 1853 Col. Drury Blair+1,17,6 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864 John Francis Blair+1,5 b. 1 Jan 1804, d. 27 Oct 1860

Child with Ann S. Coleman:

James Young Blair+18,19,20 b. 22 Oct 1834, d. 10 Dec 1913

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Rev. William Blair Jr.^1,2,3

Father	William Blair4,3,5 b. 1750, d. 19 Oct 1789
Mother	Sarah Sutter6,3 b. 1760, d. 1807

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

ResearchNote*	Research Note of 3 November 2021 re sources. There's a dearth of primary evidence for this family and the secondary sources are all over the place. The birth years of William and Nancy's children are uncertain. Even the birth order of the children is iffy. Ancestry and FSTrees provide opinions. Proceed cautiously with this family in this generation.
Birth*	William, son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, was born in February 1781 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Find A Grave's date is 15 Feb. Williams & Dallas say 25 Feb. I'm unable to manipulate the headstone image at Find A Grave to the point of legibility. He's called Elder William Blair by Dallas.7,6
Marr-Bond*	Rev. William Blair Jr. and Nancy Thomas posted a marriage bond on 18 May 1801 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8,9,10
Census1830*	William appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 0113001-0010101 as 40-49 yo William Blair. This enumeration is the only William Blair I can find in Pittyslvania County but I'm uncertain it's the same man. The number and ages of the others in the listing, except for Nancy, are problematic.11
Death*	William died on 3 October 1839 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 58.7,3
Burial*	He was buried at Blair-Stamps Cemetery in Ringgold, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.7

Children with Nancy Thomas:

Mary S. Blair+3 b. c 1801, d. a 29 Sep 1840 Eleanor L. Blair+12,3 b. c 1802 Benjamin Thomas Blair3 b. c 1805 Josiah Blair+3 b. c 1809, d. 17 May 1851 Sarah S. Blair+13,3 b. c 1810 Ralph E. Blair+4,3 b. c 1811, d. b 28 Aug 1860 George W. Blair+4,3 b. 3 May 1812, d. 26 Nov 1884 Joseph S. Blair+3 b. 1823 William P. Blair3 b. c 1825

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Joseph Blair^1,2

Father	William Blair3,2,4 b. 1750, d. 19 Oct 1789
Mother	Sarah Sutter1,2 b. 1760, d. 1807

Last Edited

29 Apr 2024

Birth*	Joseph, son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, was born in 1785.1
Marriage*	He married Mary Jane Matthews circa 2 December 1813 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Compiled Marriages & Blair Line say 29 Nov 1813 which may have been the marriage bond date. Scatterlings says 02 Dec 1813.5,1,2
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 15 November 2021 re dead end. No censuses. Not in any currently available databases that I can find.

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Fnu Hawkins¹

Last Edited

14 Mar 2024

Marriage*

He married Alice Hawkins before 1636.1

Child with Alice Hawkins:

Thomas Hawkins1 b. b 1 Jan 1636

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Joseph Sellers Fluckey^1,2

Last Edited

7 Feb 2023

Birth*	Joseph was born on 13 October 1840 in Ohio.1,3
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Tamson E. Nickols, daughter of George Nickols and Julia Ann Bradfield, on 7 October 1861 at Morrow Co., Ohio, date estimated. Their children lived in Nebraska in 1909.4,2,5
Census1870*	Joseph and Tamson appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Afton PO, Sand Creek Twp., Union Co., Iowa, enumerated 14 June 1870, as 28 yo farmer Joseph S & 27 yo Lanson (as indexed) Fluckey. Their children Mary, Ivlia, George B. and William T. were listed as living with them.6
Census1880	Joseph and Tamson appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sand Creek Twp., Union Co., Iowa, enumerated 9 July 1880, as 39 yo farmer J S & 36 yo wife F E Fluckey. Their children Mary, George B., William T., Maggie Ruth and Martha Etta "Marmie" were listed as living with them.7
Marriage*	Their second marriage was to Loza L. Peck on 23 August 1893 at Union Co., Iowa. This is at least the 2nd marriage for both parties. Loza's prior married surname was Johnson/Johnston. Joseph's 1st wife Tamson had died in August 1899.8
Census1900*	Joseph and Loza appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Afton, Union Co., Iowa, enumerated 4 June 1900, as 59 yo teamster Joseph S & 47 yo wife Loza L Fluckey. Their children William T., Oscar S., Maggie Ruth, Martha Etta "Marmie" and Abbie Kathryn were listed as living with them, along with two of Loza's from her previous marriage, 20 yo Frank R. and 17 yo Clyde H. Johnston.9
Census1910	Joseph and Loza appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Afton, Union Co., Iowa, enumerated 20 April 1910, as 69 yo teamster Joseph & 57 yo wife Loza L Fluckey. Their children Oscar S., Maggie Ruth and Abbie Kathryn were listed as living with them, as well as 30 yo step-son Frank R. Fluckey from Loza's prior marriage.3
Census1920	Joseph and Loza appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Afton, Union Co., Iowa, enumerated 5 January 1920, as 79 yo Joseph S & 67 yo wife Loza Stuckey. Their daughter Abbie Kathryn was listed as living with them, as well as 40 yo son Frank Johnston from Loza's prior marriage. Widow Laura Fluckey and her son Charlie live next door.10
Death*	Joseph died on 24 March 1920 at age 79.1
Burial*	He was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery in Afton, Union Co., Iowa.1

Children with Tamson E. Nickols:

Mary Fluckey6 b. c 1863 Ivlia Fluckey6 b. c 1865, d. b 9 Jul 1880 George B. Fluckey6 b. 27 Feb 1866, d. 13 Jul 1928 William T. Fluckey6 b. Aug 1869 Oscar S. Fluckey11,7 b. Feb 1871, d. 1954 Maggie Ruth Fluckey7 b. 21 Feb 1873, d. 9 Dec 1915 Martha Etta "Marmie" Fluckey12,7 b. May 1879, d. 1945

Child with Loza L. Peck:

Abbie Kathryn Fluckey13,9 b. 12 Jul 1895, d. 26 Oct 1964

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Elizabeth Blair¹

Father	William Blair2,1,3 b. 1750, d. 19 Oct 1789
Mother	Sarah Sutter1 b. 1760, d. 1807

Last Edited

31 Oct 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth, daughter of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, was born in 1779.4,1
Marr-Bond*	Elizabeth Blair and Alexander Shaw posted a marriage bond on 26 December 1804 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Mary "Polly" Blair^1,2

Father	William Blair3,2,4 b. 1750, d. 19 Oct 1789
Mother	Sarah Sutter5,2 b. 1760, d. 1807

Last Edited

31 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, was born on 20 January 1777 in Pennsylvania. Find A Grave claims 20 Jan 1777; Scatterlings says 20 Oct 1777; her baptismal record says 26 Jan 1792 which makes no sense if she had a daughter ten years later.6,1,5
Baptism	Mary was baptized on 23 February 1792 at Old Saint Georges Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.6
Marr-Bond*	Mary "Polly" Blair and William Mack posted a marriage bond on 2 October 1799 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. William's Find A Grave memorial gives this as marriage date without citation.7,8,1
Census1820	Mary is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, William Mack, in the 1820 Federal Census of Maury Co., Tennessee.9
Census1830	Mary is probably the female age 40 to 49 listed in the household of her husband, William Mack, in the 1830 Federal Census of Maury Co., Tennessee.10
Census1840	Mary is probably the female age 60 to 69 listed in the household of her husband, William Mack, in the 1840 Federal Census of Maury Co., Tennessee.11
Census1850*	Mary and William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Dist. 8, Maury Co., Tennessee, enumerated 28 September 1850, as 74 yo farmer William & 73 yo Mary Mack.12
Census1860	Mary and William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Dist. 8, Bigbyville P.O., Maury Co., Tennessee, enumerated 14 June 1860, as 84 yo farmer William & 83 yo Mary Mack. Son William R H Mack and family live next door.13
Estate-Will	Mary was named an heir in the will of William Mack, his wife Polly Mack and, dated 13 December 1861 at Maury Co., Tennessee.14
Death*	Mary died on 1 January 1862 in Maury Co., Tennessee, at age 84.1
Burial*	She was buried at Mount Evergreen Cemetery in McCains, Maury Co., Tennessee.1

Children with William Mack:

Sarah Virginia "Sallie" Mack+15 b. 7 Mar 1802, d. 19 Feb 1867 Mary Roberta Mack+15 b. 5 Nov 1803, d. 12 Apr 1890 Nancy Constancia Mack+16,15 b. 25 Apr 1805, d. 18 Sep 1885 Capt. John Armenius Mack Sr.+15 b. 5 Jan 1807, d. 11 Dec 1869 Eleanor Ja Cynthia Mack+15 b. 14 Jun 1809, d. 26 Nov 1870 Eliza Louiza Mack+15 b. 17 Mar 1811, d. 7 Nov 1895 Narcissa Tennessee Mack17,15 b. 19 Jul 1813, d. 3 Dec 1828 William Robert Harvey Mack+15 b. 30 Oct 1815, d. 23 Oct 1897 Julia Johanna Mack+15 b. 2 Nov 1818, d. 12 Apr 1884

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Samuel Brittain Blair Sr.^1,2,3

Father	William Blair2,3,4 b. 1750, d. 19 Oct 1789
Mother	Sarah Sutter5,3 b. 1760, d. 1807

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	Samuel, son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, was born on 11 April 1789 in Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Williams says 14 Nov 1789 which may have been a baptism date; Blair Line provides year only.1,2,3
Marr-Bond	Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds posted a marriage bond on 16 July 1810 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds on 26 July 1810 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Mary's Find A Grave entry shows one more child, Mary Sutter Blair (1824- ), for whom we have no other evidence.7,8,9
Milit-Service	Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. served with the U.S. Cavalry, Captain Edward Carter's Company, Col. R. Halcombe's Regiment during the War of 1812 in September 1814. They marched from Chalk Level on 25 August 1814 to Richmond and were stationed at Mitchell's Spring. He was honorably discharged 12 September 1814.10,1,11
Census1820*	Samuel Brittain appeared on the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 100010-30010 as 26-44 yo Samuel Blair. The others listed are probably 26-44 yo wife Polly, under 10 yo children Peggy, Joseph, Amanda, and Betsy Blair. A perfect match.12
Census1830*	Samuel Brittain appeared on the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 1200001-201101 as 40-49 yo Samuel Blair. The others listed are probably 30-39 yo wife Polly, 15-19 yo daughter Joanna, 10-14 yo daughter Betsy, 5-9 yo sons James & William, under 5 yo son John Francis, and under 5 yo daughters Amanda and Edna Blair. James is one bracket too young.13
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller on 22 February 1834 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Clarissa's War of 1812 pension app says 22 Feb as does Find A Grave. Virginia Select Marriages says marriage date of 17 Feb. Others claim 18 Feb. Probably the 17-18 Feb is the bond date.10,14,1
Census1840	Samuel Brittain appeared on the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, with a household listed as 20111001-111001 as 50-59 yo Samuel Blair. Only one female is shown in the 10-14 bracket, although we have two possibilities - Amanda and Edna. I've listed Edna. Either way one is missing.15
Census1850	Samuel and Clarissa appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 October 1850, as 61 yo farmer Samuel & 51 yo Clarisa Blair. Their children James H., John Francis Marion, Amanda Virginia, Nancy Sophronia, Julia Frances, Samuel Brittain, George W. R., Luther Rice, Suter F. and Arthur Sydney were listed as living with them. Reynolds and Arnn (Aron) families enumerated on the same page.16
Census1860*	Samuel and Clarissa appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Swansonville PO, Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 July 1860, as 71 yo Samuel & 57 yo Claracy W Blair. Their children Amanda Virginia, Julia Frances, George W. R., Luther Rice, Suter F. and Arthur Sydney were listed as living with them.17
Estate-Will*	Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. left a will dated 19 December 1868 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, appointing sons William Addison Young, John Francis Marion and Samuel Brittain as executors and heirs. He left the entire estate to his wife Clarissa for the remainder of her natural life or widowhood after which time the estate would be divided equally between his sons William, John and Samuel, Luther Rice and Arthur Sydney, daughters Margaret Reynolds "Peggy", Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy", Amanda Virginia, Nancy Sophronia and Julia Frances and the heirs of his deceased children James H. and Joanna Amanda.18,19
Death*	Samuel died on 22 March 1870 in Rondo, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 80, of typhoid fever.10,1
Burial*	He was buried at Samuel Blair Family Cemetery in Rondo, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.20
Estate-Probate	Samuel's will was probated at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, on 21 June 1870.18

Children with Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds:

Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair+21,1 b. 24 Apr 1811, d. 9 Nov 1875 Joanna Amanda Blair+1,3 b. 28 Feb 1813, d. 12 Mar 1863 Joseph Blair3 b. 1815 Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy" Blair+1,22,3 b. 25 Jan 1817, d. 13 Sep 1891 James H. Blair+3 b. 3 Jun 1819, d. 30 Dec 1858 William Addison Young Blair+23,1 b. 1 Nov 1821, d. 25 Jun 1879 John Francis Marion Blair+1,3 b. 3 Mar 1826, d. 1885 Amanda Virginia Blair+3 b. 28 Mar 1828, d. 1903 Edna E. B. Blair3 b. 26 Nov 1830, d. 1865

Children with Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller:

Nancy Sophronia Blair+1,3 b. Jan 1835, d. Feb 1910 Julia Frances Blair+1,3 b. 15 Oct 1836, d. 3 Oct 1908 Sgt. Samuel Brittain Blair Jr.+24,1,25 b. 25 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1911 SSgt. George W. R. Blair1,3 b. 15 Jun 1840, d. 1 Apr 1865 Luther Rice Blair+26,1 b. 26 Jun 1842, d. 12 Jun 1918 Suter F. Blair1,3 b. 20 Nov 1843, d. 15 Jul 1863 Arthur Sydney Blair1,3 b. 28 Mar 1845, d. 19 Mar 1903

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds¹

Last Edited

31 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born on 18 March 1791 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, dau of Joseph D Reynolds & Margaret Devin.2,3
Marr-Bond	Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds and Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. posted a marriage bond on 16 July 1810 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Marriage*	She married Samuel Brittain Blair Sr., son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, on 26 July 1810 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Mary's Find A Grave entry shows one more child, Mary Sutter Blair (1824- ), for whom we have no other evidence.1,5,6
Census1820	Mary is probably the female age 26 to 44 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel Brittain Blair Sr., in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
Census1830	Mary is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel Brittain Blair Sr., in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8
Death*	Mary died on 4 April 1833 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 42. Blair Line says 1835.2,3
Burial*	She was buried at Samuel Blair Family Cemetery in Rondo, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.2

Children with Samuel Brittain Blair Sr.:

Margaret Reynolds "Peggy" Blair+6,9,3 b. 24 Apr 1811, d. 9 Nov 1875 Joanna Amanda Blair+6,3 b. 28 Feb 1813, d. 12 Mar 1863 Joseph Blair6,3 b. 1815 Elizabeth Elvira "Betsy" Blair+6,10,3 b. 25 Jan 1817, d. 13 Sep 1891 James H. Blair+6,3 b. 3 Jun 1819, d. 30 Dec 1858 William Addison Young Blair+6,9,3 b. 1 Nov 1821, d. 25 Jun 1879 John Francis Marion Blair+6,3 b. 3 Mar 1826, d. 1885 Amanda Virginia Blair+6,3 b. 28 Mar 1828, d. 1903 Edna E. B. Blair6,3 b. 26 Nov 1830, d. 1865

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.

Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller¹

Last Edited

27 Jan 2025

Birth*	Clarissa was born in November 1802 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, dau of Britton Fuller.2,3
Marriage*	She married Samuel Brittain Blair Sr., son of William Blair and Sarah Sutter, on 22 February 1834 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Clarissa's War of 1812 pension app says 22 Feb as does Find A Grave. Virginia Select Marriages says marriage date of 17 Feb. Others claim 18 Feb. Probably the 17-18 Feb is the bond date.4,5,6
Census1840	Clarissa is probably the female age 30 to 39 listed in the household of her husband, Samuel Brittain Blair Sr., in the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
Census1850	Clarissa and Samuel appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 October 1850, as 61 yo farmer Samuel & 51 yo Clarisa Blair. Their children James H., John Francis Marion, Amanda Virginia, Nancy Sophronia, Julia Frances, Samuel Brittain, George W. R., Luther Rice, Suter F. and Arthur Sydney were listed as living with them. Reynolds and Arnn (Aron) families enumerated on the same page.8
Census1860*	Clarissa and Samuel appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Swansonville PO, Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 8 July 1860, as 71 yo Samuel & 57 yo Claracy W Blair. Their children Amanda Virginia, Julia Frances, George W. R., Luther Rice, Suter F. and Arthur Sydney were listed as living with them.9
Estate-Will	Clarissa was named an heir in the will of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr., her husband, dated 19 December 1868 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, receiving the entire estate, real and personal, for the duration of her life or widowhood.10,11
Census1870*	Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller and her son Arthur Sydney Blair appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 61 yo Clara W Blair and 23 yo Arthur S Blair in the household of 24 yo George Fuller. Clarissa's maiden name was Fuller so I'm guessing George may be a nephew.12
Census1880*	Clarissa appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Callands Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as as 72 yo aunt Clary W Blair in the household of S B & Catherine Dunn, relationship unknown.13
Death*	Clarissa died on 9 April 1890 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 87.1,3
Burial*	She was buried at Samuel Blair Family Cemetery in Rondo, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Samuel Brittain Blair Sr.:

Nancy Sophronia Blair+3 b. Jan 1835, d. Feb 1910 Julia Frances Blair+3 b. 15 Oct 1836, d. 3 Oct 1908 Sgt. Samuel Brittain Blair Jr.+14,15 b. 25 May 1838, d. 1 Apr 1911 SSgt. George W. R. Blair3 b. 15 Jun 1840, d. 1 Apr 1865 Luther Rice Blair+16,17 b. 26 Jun 1842, d. 12 Jun 1918 Suter F. Blair3 b. 20 Nov 1843, d. 15 Jul 1863 Arthur Sydney Blair3 b. 28 Mar 1845, d. 19 Mar 1903

This website is a work in progress and no doubt contains some errors. Please review the citations when evaluating the reliability of this information.