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Thomas Blair 1789–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1789

Birth Location: Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 6 October 1875

Death Location: Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: William Blair

Mother: Catherine Evans

Spouse(s): Margaret Collum

Children(s): Elizabath Blair, Newton Blair

The story of Thomas Blair began in 1789 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America. In 1850, Thomas Blair resided in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. In 1856, Thomas Blair resided in Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA. Thomas Blair married Margaret Collum, and had children including Elizabath Blair, Newton Blair. Thomas Blair passed away in 1875 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Blair began in 1789 in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Thomas Blair resided in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1856, Thomas Blair resided in Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
  • Thomas Blair married Margaret Collum, and had children including Elizabath Blair, Newton Blair.
  • Thomas Blair passed away in 1875 in Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Blair
1760–1840
Birth Location: Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
WB
Catherine Evans
1762–1818
Birth Location: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
CE

Spouses(s)

Margaret Collum
1789–1877
Birth Location: Maryland
MC

Children(s)

Elizabath Blair
1867–1960
Birth Location: Kittanning Township, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
EB
Newton Blair
1817–1883
Birth Location: Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
NB

Thomas Blair's Ancestors

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Thomas Blair
1789–1875
Birth Place: Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
William Morris Blair
1760–1840
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Catherine (Rutledge) Evans
1762–1818
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Alexander Blair
1716–1798
County Donegal, Armaugh, Ulster, Ireland
Elizabeth Cochran
1718–1820
Armagh, Northern Ireland
Thomas (Jesse Evans) II
1743–1802
Amherst County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary Rutledge
1730–1801
Great-Grandparents
William Cochran
1701–1771
Margaret Montgomery
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Cochrane
1672–1752
Annas Lamb
1681–1752
Sir Skelmorlie
1680–1731

Thomas Blair's Descendants

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Thomas Blair (5 May 1789–6 October 1875) m. Margaret Collum (abt 1789–1877)
  1. 1. Elizabath Blair 1867–1960
  2. 2. Newton Blair 1817–1883 m. Clarissa (Emily) Blair 1822–1906
    1. 1. Leonidas (H.) Blair 1844–1846
    2. 2. Charles (Norris) Blair 1845–1909
    3. 3. Mary (Eveline) Blair 1842–1880
    4. 4. Henry (James) Blair 1848–1916
    5. 5. Albert (Houston) Blair 1851–1951
    6. 6. Thomas (Spencer) Blair 1856–1943
    7. 7. Ada (F.) Blair 1869–1870
    8. 8. Bryson (Purdy) Blair 1861–1947
    9. 9. Edgar (Wilson) Blair 1847–1929
    10. 10. Helen (Bruce) Blair 1853–1929
    11. 11. Harriett (Winslow) Blair 1853–1936
    12. 12. Sarah (Elizabeth) Blair 1850–1946 m. Andrew (Perry) Collins 1835–
      1. 1. Frank (Newton) Collins 1874–
      2. 2. Oliver (Edwin) Collins 1869–
      3. 3. Loretta (May) Collins 1876–
      4. 4. Albert (Noel) Collins 1872–
      5. 5. Ruth (Emily) Collins 1883–
      6. 6. Sarah (Edith) Collins 1870–

Thomas Blair's Timeline

7 Records

1789
5 May 1789
Birth of Thomas Blair in Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
1850
1850-1905
Age 61
Thomas Blair resided here in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1856
1856
Age 67
Thomas Blair resided here in Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 71
Thomas Blair resided here in Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1870
1870
Age 81
Thomas Blair resided here in Huron, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Huron, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1875
6 October 1875
Age 86
Death of Thomas Blair in Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
1875
13 Dec 1875
Age 86
Thomas Blair - Probate in Bates, Missouri, USA
Bates, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1789
    Event Place: Bourbon County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] U.S., Army, Register of Enlistments, 1798-1914
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 315
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Huron, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: M593_388; Page: 514B
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: M653_319; Page: 23; Family History Library Film: 803319
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 113 : 1914
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850-1905
    Event Place: Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Biographical review of Des Moines County, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Yellow Springs, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: M653_319; Page: 23; Family History Library Film: 803319

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Huron, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Huron, Des Moines, Iowa; Roll: M593_388; Page: 514B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Genealogy of the Sharpless family : descended from John and Jane Sharples, settlers near Chester, Pennsylvania, 1682

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 October 1875
    Event Place: Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 315
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators, Executors, Guardian's Bonds and Letters, 1854-1914; Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Bates County); Probate Place: Bates, Missouri
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 113 : 1914
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mediapolis, Des Moines County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1875
    Event Place: Bates, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Administrators, Executors, Guardian's Bonds and Letters, 1854-1914; Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Bates County); Probate Place: Bates, Missouri
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