Joseph Gardner Blair

M, b. 9 October 1878, d. 20 November 1929
FatherDavid Blair b. 24 Nov 1840, d. 30 Jul 1915
MotherJeanie Eliza Ridpath b. c 1846, d. 5 Jan 1922
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of David Gardner Crouch
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*Joseph Gardner Blair was born on 9 October 1878 at 30 Ardgowan Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.1  
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1881 as the son of David Blair at 30 Ardgowan Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.2 
(Son) CensusJoseph Gardner Blair appeared on the census of 1891 as the son of David Blair at 52 Eldon Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.3 
Occupation*Joseph Gardner Blair was a letter press printer and newspaper proprietor between 1901 and 1929 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.4,5 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1901 as the son of David Blair at 84 Union Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.4 
OccupationJoseph Gardner Blair was a journalist at the Greenock Herald between 1909 and 1911 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.6,7,8 
Residence*He lived before 7 June 1909 at 2 Margaret Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.6 
Marriage*He married Isabella Pinkerton, daughter of James Pinkerton, on 7 June 1909 at Parish Church, St. Mark Dalston, London, England.6 
Birth of DaughterHis daughter Jessie Eliza Blair was born on 8 October 1910 at 17 Johnston Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.7 
Census*Joseph Gardner Blair appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Isabella Blair on the census of 1911 at 17 Johnston Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The household also included Jessie Eliza Blair.8 
Death of FatherHis father David Blair died on 30 July 1915 at 2 Margaret Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.9 
(Witness) MarriageJoseph Gardner Blair witnessed the marriage of William McMurrick Filshie and Leslie Ward Blair on 15 February 1921 at 2 Margaret Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.10 
Death of MotherHis mother Jeanie Eliza Blair died on 5 January 1922 at 2 Margaret Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.11 
Death*Joseph Gardner Blair died on 20 November 1929 at 18 South Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, at age 51. The informant listed on the death certificate was Andrew J. Blair.5 

Family

Isabella Pinkerton b. c 1881
Marriage*Joseph Gardner Blair married Isabella Pinkerton, daughter of James Pinkerton, on 7 June 1909 at Parish Church, St. Mark Dalston, London, England.6 
Children
Last Edited28 Apr 2011

Citations

  1. [S304] Scotland, birth certificate for Joseph Gardner Blair, 1878; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 06 November 2010); citing statutory births 564/03 1331, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  2. [S306] 1881 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West parish and registration district, enumeration district (ED) 33, household schedule no. 53, p. 14, David Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 06 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1881 564/03 033/00 014.
  3. [S308] 1891 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock East parish and registration district, enumeration district (ED) 38, household schedule no. 84, p. 16, David Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 06 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1891 564/02 038/00 016.
  4. [S309] 1901 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock East parish and registration district, enumeration district (ED) 30, household schedule no. 59, p. 11, David Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1901 564/02 030/00 011.
  5. [S315] Scotland, death certificate for Joseph Gardner Blair, 1929; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0601, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  6. [S434] England, marriage certificate for Joseph Gardner Blair-Isabella Pinkerton, 1909; citing 1b/757/274, Hackney registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  7. [S555] Scotland, birth certificate for Jessie Eliza Blair, 08 Oct 1910; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 28 April 2011); citing statutory births 564/02 0825, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  8. [S556] 1911 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district, enumeration district (ED) 24, household schedule no. 7, p. 1, Gardiner Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 28 April 2011); citing GRO Census 1911 564/02 024/00 001.
  9. [S310] Scotland, death certificate for David Blair, 1915; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0467, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  10. [S312] Scotland, marriage certificate for William Filshie-Leslie Ward Blair, 1921; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 November 2010); citing statutory marriages 564/02 0075, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  11. [S311] Scotland, death certificate for Jeannie Eliza Ridpath Blair, 1922; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 564/02 0007, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.