Robert Gardner Blair

M, b. 15 September 1851, d. 3 March 1934
FatherJoseph Blair b. c 1819, d. 15 Dec 1866
MotherAnn Gardner b. 4 Nov 1818, d. 21 Feb 1897
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*Robert Gardner Blair was born on 15 September 1851 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.1  
BaptismHe was baptized on 17 October 1851 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.1 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1861 as the son of Joseph Blair at 2 Watt Place, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.2 
Death of FatherHis father Joseph Blair died on 15 December 1866 at 2 Watt Place, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.3 
Occupation*Robert Gardner Blair was a printer compositor between 1871 and 1911 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1871 as the son of Ann Blair at 2 Watt Place, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.4 
(Son) CensusRobert Gardner Blair appeared on the census of 1881 as the son of Ann Blair at 2 Watt Place, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.5 
Residence*Robert Gardner Blair lived before 7 April 1886 at 2 Watt Place, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.6 
Marriage*He married Priscilla Edith Mary Johns, daughter of Thomas Joseph Rowett Johns and Elizabeth Ann Restarick, on 7 April 1886 at St. John's Church, St. John Deptford, Kent, England. The wedding party included William Clark Johns and Elizabeth Mary Strang.6 
Birth of SonHis son Joseph Blair was born on 11 February 1887 at 8 Lyle Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.7 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Elizabeth Ann Blair was born on 10 March 1889 at 8 Lyle Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.8 
Census*Robert Gardner Blair appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Priscilla Edith Mary Johns on the census of 1891 at 16 West Blackhall Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The household also included Joseph Blair and Elizabeth Ann Blair.9 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Ann Gardner Blair was born on 30 July 1892 at 9 Nelson Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.10 
Death of DaughterHis daughter Ann Gardner Blair died on 31 August 1892 at 9 Nelson Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.11 
Death of SpouseHis wife Priscilla Edith Mary Johns died on 6 January 1894 at 9 Nelson Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.12 
(Informant) DeathRobert Gardner Blair was listed as an informant on the death certificate of Ann Gardner on 21 February 1897 at 12 Patrick Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.17 
(Brother) CensusRobert Gardner Blair appeared on the census of 1901 as the brother of Mary Mutter Gate at 25 Brisbane Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.13 
Census*Robert Gardner Blair appeared as the head of a household on the census of 1911 at 36 Brougham Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The household also included Joseph Blair and Elizabeth Ann Blair.14 
(Informant) DeathRobert Gardner Blair was listed as an informant on the death certificate of Joseph Blair on 22 November 1911 at 36 Brougham Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.15 
Death*Robert Gardner Blair died on 3 March 1934 at 36 Brougham Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, at age 82. The informant listed on the death certificate was William Macdougall Munro.16 

Family

Priscilla Edith Mary Johns b. c 1862, d. 6 Jan 1894
Marriage*Robert Gardner Blair married Priscilla Edith Mary Johns, daughter of Thomas Joseph Rowett Johns and Elizabeth Ann Restarick, on 7 April 1886 at St. John's Church, St. John Deptford, Kent, England. The wedding party included William Clark Johns and Elizabeth Mary Strang.6 
Children
Last Edited27 Apr 2011

Citations

  1. [S275] Greenock Old or West Parish (Renfrewshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 564-3/7, p. 418, Robert Gardiner Blair baptism (1851); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 24 October 2010); citing O.P.R. Births 564/03 0070 0271 Greenock Old or West.

    Robert Gardiner son to Joseph Blair printer and Ann Gardiner born 15th September and baptized 17th October 1851.

  2. [S282] 1861 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock Middle parish, Greenock New or Middle registration district, enumeration district (ED) 1, household schedule no. 96, p. 16, Joseph Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 01 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1861 564/01 001/00 016.
  3. [S278] Scotland, death certificate for Joseph Blair, 1866; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 31 October 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/01 0319, Renfrewshire, Greenock New or Middle registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  4. [S298] 1871 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock New or Middle parish and registration district, enumeration district (ED) 1, household schedule no. 114, p. 19, Ann Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 04 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1871 564/01 001/00 019.
  5. [S299] 1881 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock New or Middle parish and registration district, enumeration district (ED) 1, household schedule no. 85, p. 15, Ann Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 04 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1881 564/01 001/00 015.
  6. [S435] England, marriage certificate for Robert Gardner Blair-Priscilla Edith Mary Johns, 1886; citing 1d/1273/56, Greenwich registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  7. [S369] Scotland, birth certificate for Joseph Blair, 1887; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 November 2010); citing statutory births 564/01 0126, Renfrewshire, Greenock New or Middle registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  8. [S370] Scotland, birth certificate for Elizabeth Ann Blair, 1889; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 November 2010); citing statutory births 564/01 0149, Renfrewshire, Greenock New or Middle registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  9. [S371] 1891 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district, enumeration district (ED) 4, household schedule no. 29, p. 6, Robert Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1891 564/02 004/00 006.
  10. [S390] Scotland, birth certificate for Ann Gardner Blair, 1892; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 14 November 2010); citing statutory births 564/02 0614, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  11. [S391] Scotland, death certificate for Ann Gardner Blair, 1892; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 14 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0430, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  12. [S372] Scotland, death certificate for Edith Priscilla Mary Blair, 1894; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0012, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  13. [S373] 1901 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district, enumeration district (ED) 31; household schedule no. 68, p. 10, Mary Gate household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1901 564/02 031/00 010.
  14. [S548] 1911 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district, enumeration district (ED) 32, household schedule no. 47, p. 7, Rob Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 26 April 2011); citing GRO Census 1911 564/02 032/00 007.
  15. [S376] Scotland, death certificate for Joseph Blair, 1911; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 12 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0607, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  16. [S375] Scotland, death certificate for Robert Gardner Blair, 1934; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 11 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0103, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  17. [S279] Scotland, death certificate for Ann Blair, 1897; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 31 October 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0125, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.