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Notable Births & Deaths for Blair ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Blair. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

  • Belle Boyd     (Civil war Confederate spy)
  • John Brown     (Abolitionist, activist)
    • He was born in Torrington (CT) on May 9, 1800 (a Friday) and died in Charles Town (WV) on December 2, 1859 (a Friday) at the age of 59.
    • Charles Town is located 3 miles [4.8 km] to the west of Blair.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: John Brown<1>
  • Patsy Cline     (Singer, songwriter)
    • Born: Virginia Patterson Hensley
    • She was born in Winchester (VA) on September 8, 1932 (a Thursday) and died in Camden (TN) on March 5, 1963 (a Tueday) at the age of 30.
    • Winchester is located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west of Blair.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Patsy Cline<1>
  • Henry Fambrough     (Singer)
    • Full name: Henry Lee Fambrough
    • He was born in Monroe (GA) on May 10, 1938 (a Tueday) and died in Sterling (VA) on February 7, 2024 (a Wednesday) at the age of 85. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery (Wayne County, Michigan).
    • Sterling is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast of Blair.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Henry Fambrough<1>
  • Charles 'Charlie' Fuqua     (Musician)
  • Elizabeth Monroe     (Wife and First Lady to the Presidency of James Monroe (1817 - 1825))
  • Willard Scott     (Weather personality, actor, author)
    • Full name: Willard Herman Scott, Jr.
    • He was born in Alexandria (VA) on March 7, 1934 (a Wednesday) and died in Delaplane (VA) on September 4, 2021 (a Saturday) at the age of 87.
    • Delaplane is located 27 miles [43.5 km] to the south of Blair.
    • Find-A-Grave Memorial: Willard Scott<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.