Who was Robert Blair?

Robert Blair (1653–1690) was born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland and died in Alloa, Ayrshire, Scotland. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 1 generations of this lineage.

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Robert Blair 1653–1690

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 06 Mar 1653 · Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

Died 3 Jan 1690 · Alloa, Ayrshire, Scotland

Father John Blair Viii

Mother Christian Hall

Siblings Archibald Blair, James Blair, James Blaire, Janet Blair, Johne Blair, Johne Blaire, Jonat Blair, Jonet Blair, Margaret Blair, Richard Blair, Thomas Blair, William Blair

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Immediate Family

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John Blair Viii

Christian Hall

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Biography

The story of Robert Blair began in 1653 in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Robert Blair passed away in 1690 in Alloa, Ayrshire, Scotland.

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Birth of Robert Blair in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland

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Death of Robert Blair in Alloa, Ayrshire, Scotland

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Blair (1653–1690) was born in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland and died in Alloa, Ayrshire, Scotland. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Robert in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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