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Archibald Blair 1657–1736 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jan 1657

Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 1736

Death Location: Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States

Father: Robert. (Scotland)

Mother: Lady Knox

Spouse(s): Sarah Archer, Mary Roscow, Sarah ARCHER

Children(s): Mary Blair

The story of Archibald Blair began in 1657 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. Archibald Blair married Mary Roscow, Sarah Archer, and had children including John, Mary Elizabeth Bland Blair. Archibald Blair passed away in 1736 in Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Archibald Blair began in 1657 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • Archibald Blair married Mary Roscow, Sarah Archer, and had children including John, Mary Elizabeth Bland Blair.
  • Archibald Blair passed away in 1736 in Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert. (Scotland)
1630–1693
Birth Location: Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Lady Knox
1636–1679
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
LK

Spouses(s)

Sarah Archer
1676–1752
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, USA
SA
Mary Roscow
1675–1741
Birth Location: Virginia, United States of America
MR
Sarah ARCHER
1669–1710
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
SA

Children(s)

Mary Blair
1709–1775
Birth Location: Warner Hall, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
MB

Archibald Blair's Ancestors

Self
Archibald Blair
1657–1736
Birth Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
Robert. Robt. Blair.1630 (9th GGF) (Scotland)
1630–1693
Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Tayside, Scotland, United Kingdom
Lady (Alvah) Knox
1636–1679
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
David (deBlair, Merchant, Burgess of) Ayr
1603–1655
Blair, Ayrshire, Scotland
Elizabeth ("Bessie") Watson
1604–1684
Perth, Perthshire, Scotland
Reverend (Robert Knox , Minister of) Kelso
1606–1658
Kelso, Roxburghshire, Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elizabeth (Murray) Blair
1610–1650
Kelso, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Ayr
1570–1604
Annabella Wallace
1574–1641
Thomas Watson
1580–1630
Elizabeth Pye
1583–1615
James Knox
1569–1633
Martha Borthwick
1570–1623
Gavin Blair
1578–1641
Isabel Crawford
1585–1610
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ilk
1547–1609
Lady Sempill
1548–1609
Sir. 'sctbri
1550–1586
William Silvieland
1539–1592
Margaret Castlemilk
1539–1622
Reverend Gifford
1505–1572
Lady Stewart
1547–1616
John Blair
1547–1609
Mary Cunningham
1560–1604

Archibald Blair's Descendants

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Archibald Blair (20 Jan 1657–1736) m. Sarah Archer (1676–1752) m. Mary Roscow (26 October 1675–11 January 1741) m. Sarah ARCHER (1669–1710)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth Bland) Blair 1709–1775 m. John (Kennon Bolling (Red) 6.25 Native American -Powhatan) Indian 1700–1757
    1. 1. Benjamin Bolling 1734–1832 m. Mary ("Polly") Jefferson 1741–1804 m. Mary (Jefferson) Bolling 1741–1817 m. Mary ((Martha) Randolph Jefferson) Bolling 1741–1817
      1. 1. Joseph Bolling 1770–1832 m. Nancy MacLey 1770–1859 m. Rebecca (Maddox) Mattox 1776–1842 m. Rebecca Mattox 1776– m. Rebecca Maddox 1776–1796
        1. 1. Darcus (Levisa) Fisher 1798–1880 m. James (Washington Fisher) Jr 1795–1862
        2. 2. Sarah Cook 1800–1835
      2. 2. Archibald Bolling 1769–1829
      3. 3. James (Thomas Powhatan) Bolling 1764–1784
      4. 4. Edward (Jefferson) Bolling 1772–1835
      5. 5. Anne (Nancy Bolling) \ 1767–1800
      6. 6. John (William) Bolling 1762–1849
      7. 7. George (Jefferson) Bolling 1765–1783
      8. 8. Jane Bolling 1767–1768
      9. 9. Powhatan Bolling 1770–1840
      10. 10. Jesse (Bolling Rev,) (Pvt) 1758–1841
      11. 11. Thomas Bolling 1764–1765
      12. 12. Obediah Bolling 1762–1851
      13. 13. William (Thomas) Bolling 1766–1851
      14. 14. Robert Bolling 1759–1805
      15. 15. Mary ((Polly) Jefferson) Bolling 1771–1798
      16. 16. Martha ((Twin)) Bolling 1763–1798
      17. 17. Elliott ((Twin)) Bolling 1764–1844
      18. 18. William (John Bolling) I 1767–1845
      19. 19. Nancy (Roffe) Bolling 1767–1870
      20. 20. William (Jefferson) Bolling 1767–1800
    2. 2. Col (Robert Chellowe) Bolling 1738–1775
    3. 3. Anne (Blair) Bolling 1752–1802
    4. 4. Benjamin Bolling 1734–1832
    5. 5. Col (William) Bolling 1731–1776
    6. 6. Edward Bolling 1746–1770
    7. 7. James (Thomas) Bolling 1756–1804
    8. 8. Mary (Agnes) Bolling 1744–1808
    9. 9. Rodney Bolling 1742–1778
    10. 10. Mary (Jane Half Moon) Cupboard 1731–1774
    11. 11. Nancy Bolling 1722–1738

Archibald Blair's Timeline

9 Records

1657
20 Jan 1657
Birth of Archibald Blair in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
1687
2 Jun 1687
Age 30
Archibald Blair was married in Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States
1690
1690
Age 33
Archibald Blair was married in VA
VA
1703
about 1703
Age 46
Archibald Blair was married in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1713
10 Dec 1713
Age 56
Archibald Blair was married
None
1720
1720
Age 63
Archibald Blair was married in VA
VA
1728
1 August 1728
Age 71
Archibald Blair was married
None
1733
Abt 1733
Age 76
Archibald Blair resided here in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, Virginia
1736
1736
Age 79
Death of Archibald Blair in Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1657
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1687
    Event Place: Surry, Surry, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1690
    Event Place: VA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: about 1703
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1713

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1720
    Event Place: VA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1 August 1728

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Midlothian: Edinburgh - Register of Marriages, 1701-1750

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1690
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825. Vol. II; Author:: David Dobson

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1733
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825. Vol. II; Author:: David Dobson

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: U.S., Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, Directory of Scottish Settlers in North America, 1625-1825. Vol. II; Author:: David Dobson

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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