David Blair

M, b. 24 November 1840, d. 30 July 1915
FatherJoseph Blair b. c 1819, d. 15 Dec 1866
MotherAnn Gardner b. 4 Nov 1818, d. 21 Feb 1897
RelationshipGreat-grandson of Matthew Gardner
ChartsDescendants of Matthew Gardner and Margaret Martin
Birth*David Blair was born on 24 November 1840 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.1 
(Member of household) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1841 as a member of the household of Joseph Blair at 12 East Shaw Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.2 
(Son) CensusDavid Blair appeared on the census of 1851 as the son of Joseph Blair at 2 Tobago Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.3 
Occupation*David Blair was a letter press printer and newspaper publisher between 1861 and 1911 at Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19 
(Son) CensusHe appeared on the census of 1861 as the son of Joseph Blair at 2 Watt Place, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.4 
Marriage*David Blair married Jeanie Eliza Ridpath, daughter of David Ridpath and Ann Stark, on 17 September 1867 at 68 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by Margaret Gardner Blair and Daniel Murray.5 
Census*David Blair appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Jeanie Eliza Ridpath on the census of 1871 at 59 Regent Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.6 
(Informant) DeathDavid Blair was listed as an informant on the death certificate of Ann Robertson on 28 October 1871 at 72 Roxburgh Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland.20 
CensusDavid Blair appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Jeanie Eliza Blair on the census of 1881 at 30 Ardgowan Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The household also included Annie Stark Ridpath Blair, Joseph Gardner Blair and David Ridpath Blair.10 
CensusDavid Blair appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Jeanie Eliza Blair on the census of 1891 at 52 Eldon Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The household also included Annie Stark Ridpath Blair, Joseph Gardner Blair, David Ridpath Blair and Leslie Ward Blair.12 
CensusDavid Blair appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Jeanie Eliza Blair on the census of 1901 at 84 Union Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The household also included Joseph Gardner Blair, David Ridpath Blair and Leslie Ward Blair.13 
CensusDavid Blair appeared as the head of a household along with his wife, Jeanie Eliza Blair on the census of 1911 at 2 Margaret Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. The household also included Leslie Ward Blair.19 
Death*David Blair died on 30 July 1915 at 2 Margaret Street, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland, at age 74.15 

Family

Jeanie Eliza Ridpath b. c 1846, d. 5 Jan 1922
Marriage*He married Jeanie Eliza Ridpath, daughter of David Ridpath and Ann Stark, on 17 September 1867 at 68 Buccleuch Place, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland. The signing of the marriage register was witnessed by Margaret Gardner Blair and Daniel Murray.5 
Children
Last Edited9 Sep 2012

Citations

  1. [S270] Greenock East Parish (Renfrewshire, Scotland), Old Parish Registers, OPR 564-2/2, p. 299, David Blair baptism (1840); digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 18 October 2010); citing O.P.R. Births 564/02 0020 0247 Greenock East.

    David son of Joseph Blair, Printer and Ann Gardner, born 24th Novr 1840

  2. [S280] 1841 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock West parish, enumeration district (ED) 90, p. 10, line 7, Joseph Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 01 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1841 564/00 090/00 009.
  3. [S281] 1851 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock registration district, enumeration district (ED) 107, household schedule no. 75, p. 25, Joseph Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 01 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1851 564/00 107/00 025.
  4. [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.
  5. [S301] Scotland, marriage certificate for David Blair-Fannie E Redpath, 1867; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 November 2010); citing statutory marriages 685/04 0200, Edinburgh City, St Giles registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  6. [S303] 1871 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West parish and registration district, enumeration district (ED) 15, household schedule no. 9, p. 2, David Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 November 2010); citing GRO Census 1871 564/03 015/00 002.
  7. [S302] Scotland, birth certificate for Annie Stark Ridpath Blair, 1871; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 05 November 2010); citing statutory births 564/03 1272, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  8. [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.
  9. [S305] Scotland, birth certificate for David Ridpath Blair, 1880; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 06 November 2010); citing statutory births 564/03 0972, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  10. [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.
  11. [S307] Scotland, birth certificate for Leslie Ward Blair, 1885; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 06 November 2010); citing statutory births 564/03 0614, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [S434] England, marriage certificate for Joseph Gardner Blair-Isabella Pinkerton, 1909; citing 1b/757/274, Hackney registration district and subdistrict; General Registry Office, Southport.
  15. [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.
  16. [S313] Scotland, death certificate for Leslie Filshie, 1937; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 558/00 0100, Bute, Rothesay registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  17. [S317] Scotland, death certificate for Annie Stark Ridpath MacMenemey, 1934; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 07 November 2010); citing statutory deaths 442/00 0115, Fifeshire, Kirkcaldy registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.
  18. [S1611] Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General, marriage certificate 1899/370 (1899), William Duncan Williamson and Annie Stark Ridpath Blair; Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, Brisbane.
  19. [S534] 1911 census of Scotland, Renfrewshire, Greenock West registration district, enumeration district (ED) 32, household schedule no. 108, p. 14, David Blair household; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 22 April 2011); citing GRO Census 1911 564/02 032/00 014.
  20. [S587] Scotland, death certificate for Ann Gardner, 28 October 1871; digital image, ScotlandsPeople (http://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk : accessed 12 May 2011); citing statutory deaths 564/03 0892, Renfrewshire, Greenock Old or West registration district; General Registry Office, Edinburgh.