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John Burns Blair

Birth	:	8 Oct 1840 Crawford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death	:	1912 Calhoun County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	EB Magalona Public Cemetery, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate	:	10.8715000, 122.9795000
Inscription	:	C.W. Vet. Co. H. 3rd Wisc. Inf.
Description	:	The life of John B. Blair proves conclusively that success is not a matter of genius, but is the outcome of clear judgment and unfaltering diligence. He acquired a comfortable competence entirely through his own efforts and is today the owner of a very valuable farm of one hundred and twenty acres pleasantly and conveniently located with a mile of Yetter. Since March, 1874, he has resided in Calhoun County, and is therefore numbered among its early settlers. Pennsylvania is the state of his nativity, his birth having occurred in Crawford County on the 8th of October, 1840. His father, James... Read More	The life of John B. Blair proves conclusively that success is not a matter of genius, but is the outcome of clear judgment and unfaltering diligence. He acquired a comfortable competence entirely through his own efforts and is today the owner of a very valuable farm of one hundred and twenty acres pleasantly and conveniently located with a mile of Yetter. Since March, 1874, he has resided in Calhoun County, and is therefore numbered among its early settlers. Pennsylvania is the state of his nativity, his birth having occurred in Crawford County on the 8th of October, 1840. His father, James Blair, was a native of the Keystone state, and Moses Blair, the grandfather, was one of the pioneers there. Having arrived at years of maturity, James Blair wooed and won Miss Nancy MacElhaney , and upon a farm in the Keystone state, they began their domestic life. Five children were born unto them in that locality and in 1849 James Blair with his family removed to Wisconsin, settling in Lafayette County. There he purchased from the government two hundred and forty acres of land which was covered with timber. Cleaning away the trees and preparing the land for cultivation he transformed it into richly cultivated fields and continued to operate that farm until his death. His first wife died in Wisconsin and he afterward married again. In the family were four sons and three daughters who reached years of maturity. It is of the old Wisconsin homestead that John B. Blair has a vivid recollection, for it was on that place that he was reared, working in the fields and enjoying the pleasures in which boys of that period usually indulged. The district schools furnished him his educational privileges and when the civil War was inaugurated he responded to his country's call, enlisting on the 30th of May, 1861. He had watched with interest the progress of events and resolved that if the south attempted to overthrow the Union he would strike a blow in its behalf. Accordingly when a military organization was formed in his neighborhood, he joined it, and as a member of Company H, Third Wisconsin Infantry, went to the front, his regiment being attached to the Army of the Potomac. In many important battles he faced the enemy's fire, taking part in the engagements at Harper Ferry, Winchester, the second battle of Bull Run, and the battle of Cedar Mountain. At the last named place, his brother Robert Blair was wounded, part of his right hand being torn away, thus permanently disabling him. He was also in the battle of Beverly Ford, Antietam and Gettysburg, and after the last named he went to New York and aided in enforcing the draft. When the disturbance was quelled in the metropolis, Mr. Blair returned to Tappahammock and then was sent to Chattanooga under General Hooker, taking part in the Tennessee campaign. He was in the battle of Lookout Mountain, Resaca, Dallas and Pumpkin Vine Creek. He was also in the Atlanta campaign and the battle of Sand Creek Gap, and aided in the capture of the city of Atlanta, after which he went with Sherman on the memorable march to the sea, taking part in numerous skirmishes on the way. He was also at Raleigh when Johnston surrendered, and later marched through Richmond and on to Washington, participating in the grant review which terminated the war, the victorious army marching by the reviewing stand on which stood the president It was the most celebrated military pageant ever seen on the western hemisphere. Mr. Blair was then sent to Louisville, Kentucky, where he was honorable discharged June 18, 1865. He was never ill or wounded and always escaped capture. He remained faithfully at his post of duty and received but one furlough, being at home for thirty days in the winter of 1863. He was at home on the 1st of January, 1864, a day which was so bitterly cold that it is memorable in the history of the state. After receiving an honorable discharge, Mr. Blair returned to his home in Wisconsin and assumed work on the farm where he was reared. He was married in Green County, Wisconsin, on the 18th of April, 1867 to Miss Sylvia A. Allan, a native of Ohio, born in Sandusky County - a daughter of J. B. Allen who was likewise born in the Buckeye State. He was graduated in Zanesville, Ohio and was a successful and popular teacher for many years. In 1857 he moved to Green County, Wisconsin, and there again engaged in teaching. He spent his remaining days in that county, passing away in 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Blair began their domestic life in Wisconsin and became the parents of nine sons and two daughters. William, who wedded Miss Laura Donahue and followed carpentering in Woonsocket, SD, until his demise in 1910; Louis J., who married Miss Edith Riley and makes his home in Rutland, SD; Frank C., an agriculturist of Sac county, Iowa, who wedded Miss Nora Fahan; Fred L., who wedded Miss Marian Riley and is a practicing physician of Lytton, Iowa; Edwin J., who married Miss Ida Holm and is a resident of Yetter; Ralph, who wedded Miss Nettie Basler and follows farming in Elm Grove township, this county; Harry, who married Miss Pearl Hawthorne and also follows farming in Elm Grove township; Minnie J., who is the wife of George Yepson, a retired agriculturist residing in Yetter; and Lizzie, the wife of Jasper Yepson, who is now serving as postmaster of Yetter. Mr. And Mrs. Blair also lost two children in infancy, Thomas B. and Lawrence G. After residing for some time in Wisconsin, Mr. Blair came with his family to Iowa in 1874, purchasing land upon which he built a little house He at once began to work his farm, and in the course of years made it a very valuable tract His first home has long since been replaced by a more modern and commodious residence. He has also built a barn, put up a windmill, planted fruit and shade trees, and added all the accessories and conveniences of a model farm of the twentieth century. He is raising a high grade of stock and from this branch of his business derives a good income. On questions of national importance he votes with the Republican party, but at local elections, where no issue is involved, he considers only the capability of the candidates and votes independently. His first presidential ballot supported Abraham Lincoln and was cast while he was a member of the army in 1864. He has never been an office-seeker, but has served as road supervisor for seventeen years in the township and five years in his district. He also acted as township trustee and was sent as a delegate to various county conventions. Socially he was connected with the Odd Fellows lodge of Yetter, having been made a member of the organization in Auburn. He likewise belonged to the Grant Army Post at Lake City and found pleasure in recalling the incidents that occurred when he was upon the tented field or in the midst of battle. He was always as true to his duties of citizenship as when the country needed his aid and he followed the stars and stripes through the south. He gave his support to all measures that tend to advance the material, intellectual and mural welfare of the community, and as a representative of the farming interests of the county was very widely and favorable known. Mrs. Blair, who survives her husband, belongs to the Woman's Relief Corps at Lake City and enjoys an extensive acquaintance throughout the community in which she has now resided for more than four decades. She maintains her home in Yetter but spends considerable of her time with her children. ********* Children of John B Blair & Sylvia Allen also include: Minnie J Blair (1868-1945) William B Blair (1872-1910) Andrew Ralph Blair (1883-1947)

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John Burns Blair's memorial is located at: EB Magalona Public Cemetery, Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines.
When did John Burns Blair death?
John Burns Blair death on 1912 in Calhoun County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Burns Blair's memorial?
Latitude: 10.8715000
Longitude: 122.9795000

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Sylvia Ann Allen Blair

(1848 - 1934)

Siblings

Esther Blair Helm

(unknow - unknow)

Charles Blair

(1872 - 1931)

Children

Minnie J Blair Yepsen

(1868 - 1945)

Nancy Elizabeth “Lizzie” Blair Yepsen

(1870 - 1934)

Frank Charles Blair

(1876 - 1959)

Dr Fred L Blair

(1879 - 1952)

Edward James Blair Sr.

(1881 - 1951)

(1882 - 1882)

(1883 - 1947)

(1885 - 1885)

(1886 - 1956)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. EB Magalona Public Cemetery
Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.8715000, 122.9795000

2. EB Magalona Catholic Cemetery
Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.8712500, 122.9805100

3. Montinola Family Cemetery
Enrique B. Magalona, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.8715500, 122.9806400

4. Silay City Cemeterio Municipal
Silay, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.7959000, 122.9783700

5. Silay Catholic Cemetery San Diego
Silay, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.7949200, 122.9798700

6. Silay Lasting Peace Memorial Park
Silay, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.7905000, 122.9871900

7. Victorias Jarden Sang Aton Mga Pinalangga Sa Kabuh
Victorias, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.9067400, 123.0800300

8. Lizares Family Cemetery
Talisay, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.7353715, 122.9725078

9. Heaven's Gate Memorial Gardens
Talisay, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.7351200, 122.9712000

10. San Nicolas de Tolentino Catholic Cemetery
Talisay, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.7343300, 122.9733900

11. Rose Lawns Memorial Park
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.7075900, 122.9688500

12. Concepcion Public Cemetery
Talisay, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6944100, 123.0495300

13. Bacolod Public Cemetery
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6683760, 122.9595190

14. Luzuriaga Family Cemetery Talisay
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6683300, 122.9585700

15. Bacolod Catholic Cemetery
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6678700, 122.9604600

16. Ayco Family Cemetery
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6676900, 122.9601600

17. Bacolod Chinese Cemetery
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6652500, 122.9901600

18. Gonzaga Family Cemetery
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6640300, 122.9543800

19. Barangay Granada Public Cemetery
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6662700, 123.0290400

20. Rolling Hills Memorial Park
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6592810, 122.9912530

21. Palm Haven Memorial Park
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6579830, 122.9932890

22. Bacolod Memorial Park
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6441150, 122.9440730

23. Sanctuario de Bacolod
Bacolod, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6393200, 122.9539900

24. San Miguel Public Cemetery
Murcia, Negros Occidental Province, Philippines
Coordinate: 10.6090800, 123.0349700