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Archie Merrion Blair 1918–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Mar 1918

Birth Location: Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 15 Feb 1997

Death Location: Biggsville, Henderson County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Frank Blair

Mother: Sarah Chesnutt

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1918, Archie Merrion Blair entered the world in Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Frank Merrion Blair And Sarah A Chesnutt. In 1920, Archie Merrion Blair resided in Huntsville, Schuyler, Illinois. Archie Merrion Blair passed away in 1997 in Biggsville, Henderson County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Archie Merrion Blair entered the world in Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Frank Merrion Blair And Sarah A Chesnutt.
  • In 1920, Archie Merrion Blair resided in Huntsville, Schuyler, Illinois.
  • Archie Merrion Blair passed away in 1997 in Biggsville, Henderson County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Archie Blair's Ancestors

Self
Archie Blair
1918–1997
Birth Place: Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Frank Merrion Blair
1880–1952
Meredosia, Morgan, Illinois, USA
Sarah (A) Chesnutt
1892–1970
Illinois
Grandparents
William (David) Chesnutt
1865–1912
Cooperstown Twp., Brown, Illinois, USA
Helen (May) Clark
1866–1949
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
William Chesnut
1831–1917
Sarah Oar
1842–1912
Marshall Clark
1823–
Susan Rhine
1839–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Orr
1813–1890
Mary Emerick
1818–1863

Archie Blair's Timeline

10 Records

1917
23 Mar 1917
Birth of Archie Merrion Blair in Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
1918
23 Mar 1918
Birth of Archie Merrion Blair in Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 2
Archie Merrion Blair resided here in Huntsville, Schuyler, Illinois
Huntsville, Schuyler, Illinois
1930
1930
Age 12
Archie Merrion Blair resided here in Tennessee, McDonough, Illinois
Tennessee, McDonough, Illinois
1935
1935
Age 17
Archie Merrion Blair resided here in Colchester, McDonough, Illinois
Colchester, McDonough, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 22
Archie Merrion Blair resided here in Colchester, McDonough, Illinois, USA
Colchester, McDonough, Illinois, USA
1954
1954
Age 36
Archie Merrion Blair resided here in Burlington, Iowa, USA
Burlington, Iowa, USA
1985
1985
Age 67
Archie Merrion Blair resided here in Burlington, IA
Burlington, IA
1987
1987
Age 69
Archie Merrion Blair resided here in Burlington, IA
Burlington, IA
1997
15 Feb 1997
Age 79
Death of Archie Merrion Blair in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1917
    Event Place: Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 143
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colchester, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00839; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 55-8
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 327-12-6425; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Huntsville, Schuyler, Illinois; Roll: T625_408; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 205; Image: 185.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tennessee, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: 533; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 544.0.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1918
    Event Place: Meredosia, Morgan County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Huntsville, Schuyler, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Huntsville, Schuyler, Illinois; Roll: T625_408; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 205; Image: 185.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tennessee, McDonough, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tennessee, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: 533; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 544.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Colchester, McDonough, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colchester, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00839; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 55-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Colchester, McDonough, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Colchester, McDonough, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00839; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 55-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Burlington, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1985
    Event Place: Burlington, IA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1987
    Event Place: Burlington, IA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Macomb, Mcdonough, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 143

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1997
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 327-12-6425; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Biggsville, Henderson County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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