Blair Society Articles
A Raymond Blair
A biography reprinted from Ancestral Trails Historical Society
An article about Arnold Raymond Blair, the man who founded the reorganized Blair Society for Genealogical Research in 1983.
Laurel Blair Clark- Astronaut
Genealogy
Mission Specialist, Laurel Blair Clark, died in the crash of the shuttle Columbia on February 1, 2003. She was a descendant of William Blair of Paisley, Scotland, who came to America ca. 1800.
Blair Heraldry
History
Heraldry may be defined as the systematic hereditary use of an arrangement of charges, or devices, on a shield. Heraldry, or Armory, developed in feudal Western Europe during the 12th Century as a means of identifying a Knight in battle.
Blair Surname History
History
The Blair surname is of great antiquity, first appearing in Scotland in the 12th and early 13th centuries. The "word" Blair is strongly believed to be territorial in origin, being derived from the Gaelic "Blar" which signifies a field clear of woods or a battlefield.
Blair Tips for Beginners
A Guide
Some helpful hints and reminders to help the new Blair researcher.
Sacred to the Memory of the Blairs
A book review
By their very nature, Family History books are filled with names, dates, and place names. We have attempted to make Sacred to the Memory of the Blairs more interesting by providing biographies of many of our ancestors. We hope to give future generations of Blairs an insight into their heritage.
BSGR Member's Lineages
A book review
This publication was compiled by Charlotte Blair Stewart (BSGR Genealogist). It contains the most recent extensions and/or revisions of the lineages of all BSGR members (about 1100 strong, past and present), with a geographical place index and an every name index in 598 pages (8 1/2 x 11 format).
The Bean's Cove Blair Clan Genealogy
A book review
The author, Bryce D. Blair (1938-2013) was a charter member and officer in The BSGR. His book starts with his earliest known ancestor Brice (I) Blair, who settled in Bean's Cove, PA ca 1777. It then follows the son, Brice (II) Blair through ten generations.
The Blair Family of New England Revisited
A book review
This book is an expansion to The Blair Family of New England, 1900. It documents the undocumented text in the earlier book, updating and expanding the data contained, and provides new connections between the early Blairs.
The Family of James Blair and Nancy Day
A book review
This book by Dr. Roger D. Grider, is out of print, but seeking a used or library copy would be well worth your while. Dr. Grider, a descendant, has spent many years studying his heritage and this massive volume is evidence of his meticulous and thorough research.
