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Archibald Blair 1657–1736 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1657

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Death Date: 1736

Death Location: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

Father: Rev. Blair

Mother: Alvuah Menister

Spouse(s): Sarah wife}, Mary Wilson

Children(s): John Blair, Anne Blair, Elizabeth Bland

In 1657, Archibald Blair entered the world in Edinburgh, Scotland, born to Rev Robert Blair And Alvuah Menister. Archibald Blair married Mary Wilson, Sarah Archer Fowler 2Nd Wife, Unnamed 1St Wife, and had children including Anne Blair, Elizabeth Blair Bolling Bland, Harrison Blair, John Blair, Sarah Blair. Archibald Blair passed away in 1736 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1657, Archibald Blair entered the world in Edinburgh, Scotland, born to Rev Robert Blair And Alvuah Menister.
  • Archibald Blair married Mary Wilson, Sarah Archer Fowler 2Nd Wife, Unnamed 1St Wife, and had children including Anne Blair, Elizabeth Blair Bolling Bland, Harrison Blair, John Blair, Sarah Blair.
  • Archibald Blair passed away in 1736 in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Rev. Blair
1630–1693
Birth Location: Scotland
RB
Alvuah Menister
–1679
Birth Location: Scotland
AM

Spouses(s)

Sarah wife}
1669–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Wilson
1675–1741
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MW

Children(s)

John Blair
1687–1771
Birth Location: Scotland
JB
Anne Blair
1711–1749
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Bland
1709–1775
Birth Location: Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia, USA
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Archibald Blair's Ancestors

Self
Archibald Blair
1657–1736
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Scotland
Parents
Rev. Robert Blair
1630–1693
Scotland
Alvuah Menister
–1679
Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Archibald Blair's Descendants

1.
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Archibald Blair (1657–1736) m. Sarah (Archer Fowler {2nd) wife} (1669–) m. Mary Wilson (1675–11 January 1741)
  1. 1. John Blair 1687–1771
  2. 2. Anne Blair 1711–1749 m. Peter Whiting 1707–
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Blair Bolling) Bland 1709–1775 m. Major (John Kennon) Bolling 1699–1757 m. Richard Bland 1710–1776
    1. 1. Thomas Bolling 1735–1804 m. Elizabeth ("Betty") Gay 1738–1813
      1. 1. Elizabeth Bolling 1759–1830 m. William Robertson 1750–1829
        1. 1. William Robertson 1786–1855
        2. 2. Anne Robertson 1790–1842
        3. 3. Jane (Gay) Robertson 1795–1852 m. John (Hipkins) Bernard 1792–1858
        4. 4. Frances Robertson 1784–1840
        5. 5. Thomas (Bolling) Robertson 1778–1828
        6. 6. Wyndham (Bolling) Robertson 1803–1888
        7. 7. Rebecca Robertson 1789–1791
        8. 8. Rachel (Pocahontas) Robertson 1792–1846
        9. 9. Archibald (Bolling) Robertson 1776–1861
        10. 10. Elizabeth Robertson 1780–1801
        11. 11. Mary (Buchanan) Robertson 1783–1829
        12. 12. Arthur Robertson 1800–1802
        13. 13. Powhatan Robertson 1798–1820
        14. 14. John Robertson 1787–1873
      2. 2. Rebecca (Bolling) Murray 1763–1824 m. William Murray 1742–1815
      3. 3. William Bolling 1777–1845 m. Mary Randolph 1774–1863
        1. 1. Thomas Bolling 1807–1889 m. Mary (Louisa) Morris 1810–1852
        2. 2. Ann (Meade) Weisiger 1806–1845 m. Joseph (Kendall) Weisiger 1801–1878
        3. 3. Mary ('Polly' Randolph) Bolling 1809–1870
        4. 4. Jane (Rolfe) Bolling 1817–1867
        5. 5. (Wm) (Albert) Bolling 1799–1884 m. Elizabeth ("Eliza" Hunt) Christian 1811–1853 m. Elvira (Arminda) Bolling 1838–1870
      4. 4. Mary Bolling 1765–1826
      5. 5. Thomas Bolling 1766–1836
      6. 6. John (Bolling) (deaf) 1761–1783
      7. 7. Sarah Bolling 1772–1773
      8. 8. Ann Bolling 1772–1773
    2. 2. John (Blair) Bolling 1737– m. Mary Jefferson 1741–1804
      1. 1. Thomas Bolling 1764–1765
      2. 2. Jane Bolling 1764–1795
      3. 3. Ann Bolling 1767–1785 m. Howell Lewis 1760–1805
        1. 1. Ellis (Elias) Lewis 1785–1866 m. Phoebe (Jane) Lewis 1794–1869
      4. 4. Martha Bolling 1769–1798 m. Field Archer 1763–1829
      5. 5. Edward Bolling 1772–1835 m. Dolly Payne 1777–1800
        1. 1. Powhatan Bolling 1794–1800 m. Arminda (R.) Bolling 1807–1865
      6. 6. Mary ('Polly' Jefferson) Bolling 1779–
      7. 7. Robert (1) Bolling 1771–1805 m. Jane Payne 1780–1807
      8. 8. Archibald (Jefferson Bolling) Sr 1750–1825 m. Catherine Bolling 1748–1805
        1. 1. Dr. (Archibald Bolling) Jr 1806–1867 m. Anne (Elizabeth) Wigginton 1809–
        2. 2. Jefferson Bolling 1808–1850
        3. 3. Pocahontas (Rebecca Bolling) White 1806–1838
        4. 4. Edward (Bolling,) Jr 1802–1860 m. Adeline (Caroline) Cralle 1805–1870
        5. 5. Marie (Catherine) Bolling 1804–
        6. 6. Catherine Bolling 1812–1850
      9. 9. infant Bolling 1787–1787
      10. 10. John Bolling 1762–1849 m. Mary (Willis) Kennon 1768–1838
        1. 1. Evelina Bolling 1790–1863 m. Alexander Garrett 1778–1860
        2. 2. Susan Bolling 1792–1796
        3. 3. Clarissa Bolling –1835
        4. 4. John (2) Bolling 1785–
      11. 11. James (Thomas Powhatan) Bolling 1756–1804 m. Sarah Blevins 1757–1833
        1. 1. Catherine (Katie Bolling) Baker 1776–1850
        2. 2. Mary (Molly Bolling) Gilbert 1779–1848
        3. 3. William (Blevins Bolling) Sr 1776–1839
        4. 4. John (Elijah) Bolling 1777–1827 m. Susan Sizemore 1784–1862
    3. 3. Col. (Robert Bolling Jr. of) Chellowe 1738–1769 m. Mary Burton 1738–1764 m. Susanna Watson 1738–1796
      1. 1. Powhatan Bolling 1767–1802
      2. 2. Susanna (Ann) Bolling 1764–1830
      3. 3. James Bolling 1767–1886
      4. 4. Lewis (L) Bolling 1766–1869
        1. 1. Lewis (L) Boling 1794–1830 m. Frances (Ann) Penn 1807–1864
      5. 5. Linnaeus Bolling 1773–1836 m. Mary Markham 1776–1825
        1. 1. Philip (Archelous) Bolling 1810–1876 m. Anna (Maria) Tappan 1818– m. Mary (Montfort) Eppes 1810–1867
        2. 2. Susan (Pocahantas) Bolling 1815–1849
        3. 3. Robert (Markham) Bolling 1795–1876 m. Frances (P {4th) wife} 1810–
        4. 4. Mary Cobbs 1813–1864
        5. 5. Mary Cobbs 1805–1832
      6. 6. Pocahontas (Rebecca) Bolling 1764–1803 m. Joseph (Robert) Cabell 1762–1831
        1. 1. Sarah (Bolling) Cabell 1786–1857
        2. 2. Edward (Blair) Cabell 1791–1850
        3. 3. Sophronisba (E) Cabell 1784–1857 m. Robert (Harrison) Grayson 1780–1828
        4. 4. Robert (Bolling) Cabell 1787–1808
        5. 5. Archibald (Cabell) (infant) 1795–1822
        6. 6. 1798–1821
      7. 7. Mary Burton 1764–1787 m. Robert Bolling 1760–1846
        1. 1. Mary (Burton Augusta) Bolling 1787–1853 m. John (Monro) Banister 1784–1832
        2. 2. Robert (Buckner Bolling sm) child 1780–1785
        3. 3. Ann Bolling 1780–1795
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Blair) Bolling 1764–1837 m. Major (Thomas) West 1750–1828
    4. 4. Mary Bolling 1744–1808 m. Richard (Bland) III 1730–1806
      1. 1. Richard (Bland) IV 1762–1806
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Blair) Bland 1770–1790 m. William Poythress 1765–1811
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Bland) Poythress 1788–1833
    5. 5. Sarah Bolling 1748–1825 m. Judge (John) Tazewell 1746–1781
      1. 1. William Tazewell 1776–1840
      2. 2. Littleton (Waller) Tazewell 1768–1815
      3. 3. 1771–1799 m. Samuel Griffin 1767–
      4. 4. Winston Tazewell 1825–
    6. 6. Ann (Blair) Bolling 1752–1802 m. William (Alexander) Dandridge 1750–1801
      1. 1. John (Bolling) Dandridge 1779–1843
      2. 2. Dorothea (Anne) Dandridge 1779–1821 m. Frederick James 1768–1825
        1. 1. Martha (Ann) James 1805–
    7. 7. Archibald (Bolling of Mount) Athos 1750–1828 m. Jane Randolph 1755–1796 m. widow Byrd –1802 m. Sarah (M) Bolling 1755–1773 m. widow Clark 1749–1848
      1. 1. Sarah (Cary) Bolling 1773–1774
      2. 2. John (R) Bolling 1784–1851
      3. 3. Anne (Everard) Bolling 1778–1834 m. Joseph (Robert) Cabell 1762–1831
        1. 1. Samuel (Shepard) Duval 1799–
        2. 2. Archibald (Shepard) Duval 1799–
        3. 3. Joseph (H) Cabell 1815–1816
        4. 4. William (Nicholas) Cabell 1817–1820
        5. 5. Richard (R) Cabell 1822–1843
        6. 6. George (C) Cabell 1825–1825
      4. 4. Elizabeth (Meade Bolling) Robertson 1779–1823
      5. 5. Sarah (Bolling) Megginson 1774–1837 m. Joseph (Cabell) Megginson 1771–1811
      6. 6. Blair Bolling 1792–1839 m. Penelope Storrs 1806–1849
        1. 1. Johnny Bolling 1831–1905 m. Julia (B.) Tinsley 1833–1935 m. Maria (Page) Armistead –1855
        2. 2. Archibald (Bolling) Sr 1827–1897
        3. 3. Wyndham (Robertson) Bolling 1828–1870
        4. 4. Paulina (Storrs) Bolling 1839–1857
        5. 5. Archibald (Bolling) Sr 1827–1897
        6. 6. Wyndham (Robertson) Bolling 1828–1870
      7. 7. Pocahontas (A) Bolling 1802–
    8. 8. John (1) Bolling 1729–1736
    9. 9. Edward Bolling 1746–1770
    10. 10. Archibald (1 Bolling (19 yrs) old) 1730–1749
    11. 11. Robert (1 Bolling (4 yrs) old) 1732–1736
    12. 12. Elizabeth (1 Bolling (1 yr) old) 1734–1735
    13. 13. Sarah Bolling 1740–1747
    14. 14. Ann (Bolling (5 yrs) old) 1742–1747
    15. 15. Jane (Bolling (1 mo) old) 1754–1754
    16. 16. Rebecca (Bolling (1 mo) old) 1754–1754
    17. 17. Elizabeth (Bolling (1 yr) old) 1753–1754

Archibald Blair's Timeline

5 Records

1657
20 Jan 1657
Birth of Archibald Blair in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1657
1657
Birth of Archibald Blair in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland
1703
bef. 25 Feb 1703
Age 46
Archibald Blair resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1733
3 Mar 1733
Age 76
Death of Archibald Blair in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
1736
1736
Age 79
Death of Archibald Blair in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1657
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 762.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JWV

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1657
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Scotland
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 762.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JWV

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1607-1795
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Richmond, Virginia; Year: 1607-1795; Page Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: bef. 25 Feb 1703
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, Biographical Encyclopedia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1733
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Virginia, USA
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