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Mary Catherine "Kitty" Mahan¹

Last Edited

8 Mar 2023

Birth*	Mary was born in 1836.2
Marriage*	She married John Francis Marion Blair, son of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds, in December 1856 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Select Marriages date is 23 Dec, Find A Grave's is 24 Dec. Perhaps the earlier is the bond and the latter the marriage.3,4,5
Census1860*	Mary and John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Chatham Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 22 August 1860, as 34 tinner yo Jno F M & 22 yo Mary C Blair. Their son Joseph Henry was listed as living with them. John's half-brother Sam B. Blair was living with them as apprentice tinner.6
Census1870	Mary and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 22 August 1870, as 44 yo John F. M. & 33 yo Mary C. Blair. Their children Joseph Henry, Emmeline Virginia "Emma", William Carr, Lelia Maude, John H. and Daniel Francis were listed as living with them. John's occupation is tinner.7
Census1880	Mary and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 15 June 1880, as 54 yo J F M & 44 yo Mary C Blair. Their children Joseph Henry, Emmeline Virginia "Emma", William Carr, Lelia Maude, John H., Daniel Francis, James Edward, Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie", Nancy Bell "Nannie", George Wilson and Fletcher Wade were listed as living with them. John's occupation is again tinner.8
Census1900*	Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 15 June 1900, as 62 yo widow Mary C Blair. Her children Daniel Francis, Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie", Nancy Bell "Nannie" and Fletcher Wade were listed as living with her.9
Death*	Mary died in 1903.2

Children with John Francis Marion Blair:

Joseph Henry Blair10,11 b. Oct 1857, d. 30 May 1935 Mary A. Blair12 b. 7 Jul 1858, d. b 22 Aug 1860 Mary A. Blair13 b. 9 Jul 1859, d. 23 Feb 1860 Emmeline Virginia "Emma" Blair14,15 b. 19 Apr 1861, d. 20 Jul 1929 Rev. William Carr Blair1 b. 1863, d. 3 Aug 1930 Samuel A. Blair16 b. 1864, d. 1864 Lelia Maude Blair17,18 b. 23 Nov 1865, d. 15 Oct 1939 John H. Blair15 b. c 1867 Daniel Francis Blair19,20 b. Feb 1869, d. 25 Apr 1934 James Edward Blair21,15 b. fr 7 Nov 1870 - 7 Nov 1871, d. 12 Jun 1929 Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie" Blair22,23 b. Jan 1873, d. 2 Apr 1934 Nancy Bell "Nannie" Blair24 b. 13 Dec 1874, d. 4 Nov 1947 George Wilson Blair25,26 b. 12 May 1876, d. 13 Dec 1926 Fletcher Wade Blair27,15 b. 12 May 1878, d. Oct 1945

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Josiah "Joe" Reynolds^1,2

Last Edited

20 Jan 2025

Birth*	Josiah was born on 28 September 1816 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1,2
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Mary Magdaline Julius on 11 November 1844 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. My preliminary research suggests their children were John William (c1846- ), Charles Beverly (c1848- ), Josiah C Jr (1849- ), Eva Ann (1851-1914, m. Joseph Hamilton Lovelace 1852), Robert (c1854- ) and George Gilmore Reynolds (c1856- , m. Blanche C Martin).3
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Amanda Virginia Blair, daughter of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Mary S. "Polly" Reynolds, on 21 March 1861 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5,2
Census1870*	Josiah and Amanda appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 1 August 1870, as 53 yo Josiah & 40 yo Virginia Reynolds. Their children James S. and Norah E. were listed as living with them. There are also four kids from Josiah's first marriage in the home: namely, 21 yo Josiah C, 19 yo Eva Ann, 16 yo Robert, and 15 yo George G Reynolds.6
Census1880	Josiah and Amanda appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 14 June 1880, as 53 yo Josiah and 53 yo A V Reynolds. Their children James S. and Norah E. were listed as living with them. Also in the home was 25 yo E A Reynolds (likely Eva Ann from Josiah's m1.)7
Death*	Josiah died on 24 February 1891 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 74.1
Burial*	He was buried at Lovelace Cemetery in Mount Hermon, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1

Children with Amanda Virginia Blair:

Emma Reynolds8 b. Jun 1864 James S. Reynolds9,1 b. 1865, d. 13 Nov 1922 Norah E. Reynolds1 b. 1867 Mary Ann Reynolds10,11 b. 20 Jan 1870, d. 20 Jun 1870

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William Marion Settle^1,2

Last Edited

7 Sep 2022

Birth*	William was born on 23 December 1826 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, s/o John M Settle & Writtis Grubb. Blair Line gives his name as William H Settle. It's easy to misread an M for an H in records. Later death records consistently show the Marion middle name.1,3,2
Marriage*	He married Nancy Sophronia Blair, daughter of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller, on 20 October 1851 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, date estimated.4,5,1
Census1860*	William and Nancy appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Div., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 20 June 1860, as 30 yo farmer William & 25 yo Nancy S Suttle. Their children Frances Ann, Martha Ellen and Mary Alice were listed as living with them. The census page is very faint and I'm relying on transcription for info.6
Milit-Service*	William Marion Settle served as a soldier with CO ?, 6th Regiment, NC Cavalry and CO G, 50th Infantry Regiment, NC between 1861 and 1865.1
Census1870	William and Nancy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 4 September 1870, as 43 yo farmer William & 36 yo Nancy Settle. Their children Frances Ann, Martha Ellen, Mary Alice, Letcher Benford, Thomas Luther, Clara "Teacher" and Samuel E. were listed as living with them.7
Census1880	William and Nancy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 51 yo farmer William & 44 yo wife Nancy Settle. Their children Frances Ann, Mary Alice, Letcher Benford, Clara "Teacher", Thomas Luther, Samuel E., William Henry, Benjamin Franklin, John Arthur and Walker Andrew were listed as living with them.3
Census1900	William and Nancy appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 18 June 1900, as 73 yo farmer William M & 65 yo wife Nancy Settle. Their son Thomas Luther was listed as living with them.8
Estate-Will*	William Marion Settle left a will dated 21 March 1904 at Rockingham Co., North Carolina, appointing his neighbor and friend John Burton as executor. Named heirs included his wife Nancy and children Mary Alice, Frances Ann, Martha Ellen, Letcher Benford, Clara "Teacher", Thomas Luther, William Henry, Benjamin Franklin, John Arthur and Walker Andrew.9
Death*	William died on 29 July 1904 at age 77.1,2
Burial*	He was buried at Mount Hermon Baptist Church Cemetery in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Nancy Sophronia Blair:

Frances Ann Settle10,5 b. 26 Jul 1852, d. 7 Apr 1926 Martha Ellen Settle11,12 b. 13 Feb 1856, d. 14 Aug 1918 Mary Alice Settle13 b. 15 Nov 1858, d. 23 May 1945 Letcher Benford Settle14,15,16 b. 16 Jan 1860, d. 2 Apr 1951 Clara "Teacher" Settle17 b. 1 Feb 1864, d. 31 Jul 1934 Thomas Luther Settle18 b. 7 Nov 1866, d. 9 Aug 1950 Samuel E. Settle19 b. 3 Dec 1868, d. 5 Jul 1893 William Henry Settle20,21 b. 12 Jul 1871, d. 26 Sep 1956 Benjamin Franklin Settle19 b. 20 Oct 1872, d. 20 Apr 1905 John Arthur Settle22,23 b. 16 Apr 1877, d. 24 Feb 1957 Lt. Walker Andrew Settle24 b. 8 May 1880, d. 26 Sep 1938

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Robert Armistead Walker^1,2

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Robert was born on 28 April 1817 in Brookneal, Campbell Co., Virginia.1,2
Marriage*	He married Julia Frances Blair, daughter of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller, on 16 February 1864 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Find A Grave's date is 14 Feb, Compiled Marriages date is 16 Feb. Likely the 14th was the bond date.3,4,5
Census1870*	Robert and Julia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 27 June 1870, as 53 yo Robert A & 36 yo Julia F Walker. Their children Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" and Mary Frances were listed as living with them.6
Census1880	Robert and Julia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 4 June 1880, as 63 yo R. A. & 43 yo Julia Walker. Their children Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie", Mary Frances, Samuel Edmond, Emma Jones and Eliza Lee were listed as living with them. This census page is very faint. I'm relying on the transcription. This may be the original source for Blair Line's claim that Sam's middle name was Edmond.7
Death*	Robert died in 1889 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1
Burial*	He was buried at Guerrant Family Cemetery in Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Portrait photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Julia Frances Blair:

Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" Walker8 b. 27 Jul 1865, d. 14 Mar 1927 Mary Frances Walker8 b. 1867, d. 1910 Samuel Edmond Walker9,8 b. 7 Feb 1871, d. 9 Aug 1946 Emma Jones Walker10,8 b. 24 Aug 1872, d. 22 Feb 1951 Eliza Lee Walker11 b. 30 Jun 1874, d. 9 Jan 1949 Martha Ann Walker8 b. 1876, d. 1958

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Emily Parsons Motley¹

Last Edited

20 Jan 2025

Birth*	Emily was born on 14 November 1842 in Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o Daniel Edward Motley & Mary Elizabeth "Polly" Parsons. Daughter Laetitia's death certificate records her mother as Emma Parsons Motley Blair.2,3,4,1
Marriage*	She married Sgt. Samuel Brittain Blair Jr., son of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller, on 18 December 1866 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5,6,7,8
Census1870*	Emily and Samuel appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham PO, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 15 August 1870, as 32 yo Samuel B & 27 yo Emily Blair. Their children James Sutor and Mary Ellen were listed as living with them. Best bet is that daughter Mary Ellen is the child listed as 0.4 yo female Francis Blair.9
Census1880	Emily and Samuel appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Callands Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 18 June 1880, as 42 yo Samuel B & 35 yo Emely F Blair. Their children James Sutor, Mary Ellen, Samuel Richard "Bud", John Daniel and Laetitia Virginia were listed as living with them.10
Census1900	Emily and Samuel appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Callands Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 62 yo Sam B & 57 yo Emily F Blair. Their children Laetitia Virginia, Cora Della and William Sidney were listed as living with them.11
Census1910	Emily and Samuel appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Callands Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 April 1910, as 71 yo Samuel B & 68 yo Emerly F Blair. Their daughter Laetitia Virginia was listed as living with them.12
Census1920	Emily appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Callands Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 76 yo widowed mother Emily F Blair in the household of her son & daughter-in-law Samuel Richard "Bud" Blair and Ruth Myers; as 48 yo farmer Samuel R & 44 yo wife Ruth Blair.13
Death*	Emily died on 22 February 1921 in Callands Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 78, of pneumonia.3,2
Burial*	She was buried at Samuel Blair Family Cemetery in Rondo, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2

Children with Sgt. Samuel Brittain Blair Jr.:

James Sutor Blair14 b. 30 Mar 1868, d. 5 Jan 1893 Mary Ellen Blair15,16 b. 22 Mar 1870, d. 16 Feb 1935 Samuel Richard "Bud" Blair17,18 b. 17 Dec 1871, d. 26 Jun 1945 Elizabeth Frances "Fannie" Blair19,20 b. 18 Aug 1874, d. 6 Dec 1963 John Daniel Blair21 b. 23 Apr 1877, d. 4 Feb 1941 Laetitia Virginia Blair22,1 b. 5 Jul 1879, d. 25 Nov 1973 Cora Della Blair23,24 b. 7 Sep 1884, d. 28 May 1921 William Sidney Blair14 b. 24 Jun 1886

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Macybeth Harriett Aaron^1,2

Last Edited

20 Jan 2025

Birth*	Macybeth was born on 5 February 1850. Age 19 at marriage.3,1
Marriage*	She married Luther Rice Blair, son of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller, on 28 March 1869 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Married 23 years with 6 born and 5 still living in 1910.4,5,6
Death*	Macybeth died on 6 June 1885 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 35.1,7
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Family Cemetery in Sheva, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone and portrait photos available at Find A Grave.1

Children with Luther Rice Blair:

Mollie Jesse Blair8 b. 24 Jun 1870, d. 4 Dec 1883 Samuel Wilson Blair8 b. 15 Oct 1871, d. 25 Nov 1883 Walter Clay Blair9,10 b. 26 Aug 1873, d. 1 Jul 1942 James William Blair8 b. 8 Jan 1875, d. 3 Dec 1883 L. Myrtle "Lady" Blair11 b. 31 Oct 1876, d. 25 Sep 1957 Elizabeth Tate "Lizzie" Blair12 b. 16 Jun 1879, d. 14 Dec 1883 Benjamin Franklin Blair13 b. 23 Apr 1881, d. 2 Oct 1951 Pink Grace Blair14 b. 23 Apr 1883, d. 16 Sep 1970 Macbeth Harriett "Bessie" Blair15 b. 7 Jun 1885, d. 30 Apr 1959 unnamed Blair16 b. 7 Jun 1885, d. 7 Jun 1885

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Anne Eliza "Nannie" Pritchett^1,2

Last Edited

13 Dec 2024

Birth*	Anne was born on 10 July 1857 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o Robert Henry Pritchett & Martha Ann Thompson. Her birthdate is all over the place. I'm using the date on her headstone but am nowhere near certain it's correct. Blair Line claims 1851. The 1900-1940 censuses have her respectively at 40, 52, 63, and 72 yo suggesting ca. 1858.3,1,4
Marriage*	She married Luther Rice Blair, son of Samuel Brittain Blair Sr. and Clarissa W. "Clary" Fuller, on 8 September 1887 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Married 12 years in 1900 census.4,5,6
Census1900*	Anne and Luther appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Chatham Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 11 June 1900, as 57 yo Luther R & 40 yo Nannie E Blair. Their children Walter Clay, Benjamin Franklin, Pink Grace, Macbeth Harriett "Bessie", Mary Parke, Rawley Pritchett, Martha Rebecca and Robert Luther were listed as living with them, along with five servants and two cook's children.7
Census1910	Anne and Luther appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Chatham Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 3 April 1910, as 68 yo Luther R & 52 yo Nannie E Blair. Their children Benjamin Franklin, Pink Grace, Mary Parke, Rawley Pritchett, Martha Rebecca, Robert Luther, Clair Elizabeth and Ruth Clement were listed as living with them.8
Census1920	Anne appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Chatham Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 63 yo widowed mother Nannie E Blair in the household of her son Rawley Pritchett Blair; as 29 yo Rawley P Blair.9
Census1930	Anne appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Chatham Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 72 yo widowed mother Nannie E Blair in the household of her son Rawley Pritchett Blair; as 38 yo farmer Rawley P Blair.10
Burial*	She was buried on 10 April 1940 at Blair Family Cemetery in Sheva, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.11,1
Census1940	Anne appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Chatham Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 82 yo widowed mother Nannie E Blair in the household of her son Rawley Pritchett Blair and Mary Elizabeth Page; as 49 yo farmer Rawley & 33 yo wife Mary E Blair.12
Death*	Anne died on 8 April 1940 at her home Cherry Dale farm in near Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 82, of chronic nephritis.3,1,11,13

Children with Luther Rice Blair:

Mary Parke Blair14,15 b. 1 Sep 1888, d. 23 Mar 1988 Rawley Pritchett Blair16,17 b. 16 Nov 1890, d. 2 May 1966 Susie Blair15 b. 25 May 1896, d. 25 May 1896 Martha Rebecca Blair18,19 b. 18 Jun 1896, d. 25 Dec 1984 Robert Luther Blair20,21 b. 9 Sep 1898, d. 5 Jul 1967 Clair Elizabeth Blair6,22 b. 20 Sep 1900, d. 15 May 1987 Ruth Clement Blair2,23 b. 23 Dec 1903, d. 13 Jul 1988

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Margaret Benson Reynolds¹

Father	William Reynolds2,3 b. 1787, d. 1816
Mother	Nancy Blair3 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859

Last Edited

3 Apr 2023

Birth*	Margaret, daughter of William Reynolds and Nancy Blair, was born in 1815 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Some sources, e.g. her mother's Find A Grave memorial and Blair Society for Genealogical Research say her middle name was Benson. Blair Line and her own Find A Grave memorial say it was Blair.4,5,3
Census1820	Margaret may be the female age under 10 yo listed in the household of her grandfather, Capt. James Blair, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Marriage*	She married John Wilson Reynolds on 19 August 1833 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,8
Census1840	Margaret is probably the female age 20 to 29 listed in the household of her husband, John Wilson Reynolds, in the 1840 Federal Census of Regiment 107, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.9
Census1850*	Margaret and John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated circa 18 October 1850, as 38 yo farmer John W & 33 yo Margaret Reynolds. Their children Permilla Elizabeth, James W., Elizabeth J., Joseph J. D. and Hugh Carr "Hughy" were listed as living with them.5
Census1860	Margaret and John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 9 July 1860, as 47 yo farmer John W & 45 yo Margaret B Reynolds. Their children James W., Elizabeth J., Joseph J. D., Hugh Carr "Hughy", John S. and Addison T. were listed as living with them.10
Census1880	Margaret and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Callands Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 2 June 1880, as 67 yo farmer John W & 65 yo wife Margaret B Reynolds. Their son John S. was listed as living with them, along with unknown 5 yo grandson James R. Reynolds and two servants.11

Children with John Wilson Reynolds:

Permilla Elizabeth Reynolds5 b. c 1839 James W. Reynolds5 b. c 1840 Elizabeth J. Reynolds5 b. c 1843 Joseph J. D. Reynolds12,5 b. c 1845, d. 15 Jun 1863 Hugh Carr "Hughy" Reynolds5,13 b. 30 Nov 1847, d. 1 Apr 1911 John S. Reynolds14,10 b. 16 Jul 1854 Addison T. Reynolds15,10 b. c 1859, d. 8 Dec 1861

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Mary A. Booker¹

Father	John Booker1 b. 8 Feb 1797, d. 27 Feb 1859
Mother	Nancy Blair1 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859

Last Edited

21 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary, daughter of John Booker and Nancy Blair, was born on 12 August 1825.2
Census1830	Mary is probably the female under age 5 listed in the household of her father, John Booker, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3
Census1840	Mary is probably the female age 10 to 14 listed in the household of her father, John Booker, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Marriage*	She married Pinkney A. Sparks on 15 November 1847 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1850*	Mary and Pinkney appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 28 August 1850, as 30 yo laborer Pinckney A & 25 yo Mary Sparks. Their son Armistead Monroe was listed as living with them.6
Census1860	Mary and Pinkney appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 30 November 1860, as 35 yo farmer Pinckney & 33 yo Mary Sparkes. Their son Armistead Monroe was listed as living with them. Mary's brothers James & John were listed as living with them.7
Census1870*	Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham PO, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 27 June 1870, as 50 yo housekeeper Mary Sparks. Her children Armistead Monroe and Martha V. were listed as living with her.8

Children with Pinkney A. Sparks:

Armistead Monroe Sparks6 b. 1849, d. 9 Feb 1929 Martha V. Sparks9,8 b. 15 Jan 1860

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Armistead M. Booker¹

Father	John Booker1 b. 8 Feb 1797, d. 27 Feb 1859
Mother	Nancy Blair1 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Armistead, son of John Booker and Nancy Blair, was born on 27 November 1827.2
Census1830	Armistead is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, John Booker, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3
Death*	Armistead died on 22 June 1838 at age 10.2

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Caroline V. Booker¹

Father	John Booker1 b. 8 Feb 1797, d. 27 Feb 1859
Mother	Nancy Blair1 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859

Last Edited

1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Caroline, daughter of John Booker and Nancy Blair, was born on 21 July 1833 in Virginia.2,3
Census1840	Caroline is probably the female age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, John Booker, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Census1850	Caroline appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, John Booker and Nancy Blair, as 16 yo daughter Caroline D Booker.3
Death*	Caroline died in 1858.1

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William Booker¹

Father	John Booker1 b. 8 Feb 1797, d. 27 Feb 1859
Mother	Nancy Blair1 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	William, son of John Booker and Nancy Blair, was born on 10 August 1836.2
Census1840	William is probably the male under age 5 listed in the household of his father, John Booker, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3
Census1850	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Booker and Nancy Blair, as 12 yo son William Booker.4
Death*	William died in 1858.1

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Sgt. James Booker^1,2

Father	John Booker3,4 b. 8 Feb 1797, d. 27 Feb 1859
Mother	Nancy Blair3,4 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859

Last Edited

23 Feb 2025

Birth*	James, son of John Booker and Nancy Blair, was born on 10 October 1840 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Ancestry's Wright family tree claims his middle name was Fulton (same as wife's surname) but offers no evidence in support.5,2,1
Census1850	James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Booker and Nancy Blair, as 9 yo son James Booker.1
Census1860	James and John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 20 yo James & 20 yo John Booker in the household of 35 yo farmer Pinckney & 33 yo Mary Sparkes. The census page is completely illegible so this info is from HQO's indexing.6
Census1860	James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as as 20 yo James Booker in the household of Pinkney A. Sparks and Mary A. Booker; as 35 yo farmer Pinckney & 33 yo Mary Sparkes.7
Milit-Service*	Sgt. James Booker served with Company D, 38th (Pittyslvania) Regiment, Virginia Infantry, CSA during the Civil War enlisting 24 May 1861. The Booker entry reads as follows: "On May 24, 1861, when the Booker brothers were 21, they enlisted in Company D of the 38th Virginia Infantry in Whitmell. By August of 1861, James was promoted to corporal, and both brothers became sergeants sometime before April, 1864 (Gregory, 82). In March of 1862, James was hospitalized in Richmond with chronic diarrhea, but returned to his company soon after. Both brothers were severely wounded at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff on May 16, 1864: John received a chest wound and James was wounded in the right thigh. Only James, however, would survive. John died of his wound on August 26, 1864".8,9
Marriage*	He married Martha Ann "Pattie" Fulton on 31 October 1867 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.10,11
Census1870*	James and Martha appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Whitmell PO, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at subdiv N of Dan River, enumerated 1 July 1870, as 29 yo farmer James & 23 yo Martha A Booker. Their daughter Mary A. "Mollie" was listed as living with them. James Y Blair and family are living six dwellings above.11
Census1880*	James and Martha appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 35 yo farm laborer James & 35 yo wife Martha Booker. Their children Mary A. "Mollie", John William, James Fulton and Walter Blair were listed as living with them, along with orphaned niece 19 yo Martha Sparks. Next door are Armistead & Mollie Sparks and their five children.12
Census1900	James and Martha appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Tunstall Twp., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 2 June 1900, as 59 yo farmer James & 53 yo wife Martha A Booker. Their children Mary A. "Mollie", Alice Minerva, Carrie Virginia and Charles Smith were listed as living with them.13
Census1910	James and Martha appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 28 April 1910, as 69 yo farmer James & 63 yo wife Martha Booker. Their son James Fulton was listed as living with them.14
Death*	James died on 27 May 1923 in Mount Cross, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 82, of pneumonia & old age.15,16,2
Burial*	He was buried at Booker Cemetery in Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Note latlong is for Whitmell, exact location of cemetery unknown.2
ResearchNote*	Research Note re Find A Grave. Issue per Find A Grave (no wife noted) were: Mollie, John William, James Fulton, Alice Minerva, and Carrie Virginia Booker. Each has a Find A Grave memorial. Eldest b 1868.2

Children with Martha Ann "Pattie" Fulton:

Mary A. "Mollie" Booker11,15 b. 13 Aug 1868, d. 11 Oct 1945 John William Booker17,15,12 b. 26 Jun 1872, d. 7 Apr 1956 James Fulton Booker12,15 b. 25 Aug 1875, d. 28 Oct 1950 Walter Blair Booker18,15,12 b. 4 May 1878, d. 6 Aug 1907 Alice Minerva Booker19,20,15 b. 28 Jul 1881, d. 23 Dec 1967 Carrie Virginia Booker21,22,15 b. 28 Jul 1881, d. 24 Jan 1977 Charles Smith Booker23,13 b. 24 Jul 1884, d. 24 Aug 1953

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Sgt. John Booker¹

Father	John Booker1 b. 8 Feb 1797, d. 27 Feb 1859
Mother	Nancy Blair1 b. 24 Dec 1796, d. 3 Jan 1859

Last Edited

23 Feb 2025

Birth*	John, son of John Booker and Nancy Blair, was born on 10 October 1840 in Virginia.2,3
Census1850	John appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, John Booker and Nancy Blair, as 9 yo son John Booker.3
Census1860*	John and James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 20 yo James & 20 yo John Booker in the household of 35 yo farmer Pinckney & 33 yo Mary Sparkes. The census page is completely illegible so this info is from HQO's indexing.4
Census1860	John appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as as 20 yo John Booker in the household of Pinkney A. Sparks and Mary A. Booker; as 35 yo farmer Pinckney & 33 yo Mary Sparkes.5
Milit-Service*	Sgt. John Booker served with Company D, 38th (Pittyslvania) Regiment, Virginia Infantry, CSA during the Civil War enlisting 24 May 1861. The Booker entry reads as follows: "On May 24, 1861, when the Booker brothers were 21, they enlisted in Company D of the 38th Virginia Infantry in Whitmell. By August of 1861, James was promoted to corporal, and both brothers became sergeants sometime before April, 1864 (Gregory, 82). In March of 1862, James was hospitalized in Richmond with chronic diarrhea, but returned to his company soon after. Both brothers were severely wounded at the Battle of Drewry's Bluff on May 16, 1864: John received a chest wound and James was wounded in the right thigh. Only James, however, would survive. John died of his wound on August 26, 1864".6,7
Death*	John died on 26 August 1864 at age 23.2
Burial*	He was buried at Booker Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Short bio but no eadstone photo available at Find A Grave.8

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James Jackson Dallas^1,2,3

Father	Meredith Dallas3 b. 17 Jan 1794, d. b 1870
Mother	Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair3 b. 8 Feb 1799, d. 21 Mar 1853

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	James, son of Meredith Dallas and Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, was born on 18 November 1818 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. The Bible transcription shows him as "Jas A. J. Dallis'.2,1,4
Census1820	James is probably the male under age 10 listed in the household of his father, Meredith Dallas, in the 1820 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1830	James may be the male age 10-14 listed in the household of his grandfather, Capt. James Blair, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Marriage*	He married Mary Denima "Polly" Settle on 2 March 1848 in Bedford Co., Virginia. Dallas has somewhat different names for the children. Where varying from our list: Frank Smith, Winifred Lou, John Fulton, Thomas Coggins (not same as Tho Souter), and Cora Ella (rather than Emma).7,8,4
Census1850	James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as a neighbor of his uncle & wife Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, living one door below.9
Census1850*	James and Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 28 August 1850, as 33 yo farmer James J & 20 yo Mary Dallas. Their son Thomas Souter was listed as living with them, as well as James's 52 yo mother Sarah Dallas. Next door above are Drury & Chloe Blair. Two doors below is Ann S. Blair household.10
Census1860	James and Mary appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Div., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 18 June 1860, as 41 yo James J & 28 yo Mary D Dallas. Their children Thomas Souter, John Fulton, William Wellington and Sallie Ann were listed as living with them. This census is very faint. Invert colors help in reading it.11
Census1870	James and Mary appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 10 September 1870, as 51 yo farmer James & 39 yo Mary D Dallas. Their children Thomas Souter, John Fulton, William Wellington, Sallie Ann, Cora Emma, Andrew Houston, Henrietta Jane and Francis Smith "Frank" were listed as living with them.12
Census1880	James and Mary appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 61 yo farmer James & 49 yo Mary Dallas. Their children William Wellington, Sallie Ann, Andrew Houston, Henrietta Jane, Frances and Winifred Lou were listed as living with them.13
Death*	James died on 28 February 1894 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 75. Dallas' date is 24 Feb.1,4,3
Burial*	He was buried at Dallas Homeplace Cemetery in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1,4

Children with Mary Denima "Polly" Settle:

Thomas Souter Dallas8,14,1 b. c 1849, d. 13 Jan 1946 John Fulton Dallas15,16 b. 18 May 1853, d. 6 Mar 1922 William Wellington Dallas17,18 b. 21 Feb 1856, d. 3 Jan 1930 Sallie Ann Dallas1 b. 2 Oct 1858, d. 24 Jul 1951 Lelia Emma Dallas1 b. 5 Oct 1861, d. 26 Dec 1861 Cora Emma Dallas1 b. 30 Oct 1862, d. 22 Mar 1880 Andrew Houston Dallas19,1 b. 27 Aug 1866, d. 15 Feb 1954 Henrietta Jane Dallas20,12 b. 17 Sep 1868, d. 14 Jul 1958 Francis Smith "Frank" Dallas21,12 b. c Apr 1870, d. 19 Mar 1944 Frances Dallas13 b. c 1871 Winifred Lou Dallas22,13 b. 9 Aug 1873, d. 29 Aug 1958

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Robert W. H. Dallas^1,2

Father	Meredith Dallas3,2 b. 17 Jan 1794, d. b 1870
Mother	Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair3,2 b. 8 Feb 1799, d. 21 Mar 1853

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Robert, son of Meredith Dallas and Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, was born on 5 October 1820 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Blair Line provides year only.4,1
Census1830	Robert may be one of the two males age 5-9 listed in the household of his grandfather,Capt. James Blair, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1840	Robert is probably the male age 20 to 29 listed in the household of his mother, Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Marriage*	His first marriage was to Jane Travis on 20 December 1841 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,8,4
Census1850*	Robert and Jane appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 October 1850, as 30 yo farmer Robert W & 30 yo Jane Dallas. Their children William Thomas and James Monroe were listed as living with them.9
Census1860	Robert and Jane appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Div., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 19 June 1860, as 36 yo farmer Robert W. & 33 yo Jane B. Dallas. Their children William Thomas and James Monroe were listed as living with them.10
Census1870	Robert and Jane appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 10 September 1870, as 50 yo farmer Robert & 45 yo Jane Dallas. Their son James Monroe was listed as living with them, as well as one domestic servant.11
Marriage*	His second marriage was to Elizabeth Brann on 6 September 1876 at Williamsburg Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Apparently at least 2nd marriage for Elizabeth. Her surname was Lewis according to Dallas.12,13,2
Death*	Robert died on 11 April 1892 in Rocky Mount, Edgecomb & Nash Cos., North Carolina, at age 71.4

Children with Jane Travis:

William Thomas Dallas9 b. c 1847 James Monroe Dallas9 b. c 1849

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Milton K. Dallas^1,2

Father	Meredith Dallas2 b. 17 Jan 1794, d. b 1870
Mother	Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair2 b. 8 Feb 1799, d. 21 Mar 1853

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Milton, son of Meredith Dallas and Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, was born on 27 March 1825.3,1
Census1830	Milton may be one of the two males age 5-9 listed in the household of his grandfather,Capt. James Blair, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Census1840	Milton is probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his mother, Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1850*	Milton appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 25 yo Milton R (as indexed) Dallas in the household of A. H. & Mary Rogers on 26 Oct 1850 at Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.6
Census1860	Milton appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as a 36 yo, born Virginia, occupation none in the household of Jennings C. & Patience L. Thompson on 17 Oct 1860 at Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
ResearchNote*	Research Note re Milton's death. Dallas & Blair Line say he died young yet we find someone almost certainly him in both the 1850 and 1860 censuses. Nowadays dying at 35 yo would be considered 'young' but in the mid-1800s it doesn't seem so. I've had no luck finding a death or burial record.8

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Mary Jane Dallas^1,2

Father	Meredith Dallas3 b. 17 Jan 1794, d. b 1870
Mother	Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair3 b. 8 Feb 1799, d. 21 Mar 1853

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Meredith Dallas and Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, was born on 15 November 1822 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Her name may be Nancy Jane rather than Mary Jane.2,1
Death*	Mary died on 10 July 1824 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 1.4,1

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Mary Denima "Polly" Settle^1,2,3

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Mary was born on 7 August 1830 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, d/o John M. and Rittie Grubb Settle.1,2
Marriage*	She married James Jackson Dallas, son of Meredith Dallas and Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, on 2 March 1848 in Bedford Co., Virginia. Dallas has somewhat different names for the children. Where varying from our list: Frank Smith, Winifred Lou, John Fulton, Thomas Coggins (not same as Tho Souter), and Cora Ella (rather than Emma).4,5,2
Census1850*	Mary and James appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 28 August 1850, as 33 yo farmer James J & 20 yo Mary Dallas. Their son Thomas Souter was listed as living with them, as well as James's 52 yo mother Sarah Dallas. Next door above are Drury & Chloe Blair. Two doors below is Ann S. Blair household.6
Census1860	Mary and James appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Div., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 18 June 1860, as 41 yo James J & 28 yo Mary D Dallas. Their children Thomas Souter, John Fulton, William Wellington and Sallie Ann were listed as living with them. This census is very faint. Invert colors help in reading it.7
Census1870	Mary and James appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 10 September 1870, as 51 yo farmer James & 39 yo Mary D Dallas. Their children Thomas Souter, John Fulton, William Wellington, Sallie Ann, Cora Emma, Andrew Houston, Henrietta Jane and Francis Smith "Frank" were listed as living with them.8
Census1880	Mary and James appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 9 June 1880, as 61 yo farmer James & 49 yo Mary Dallas. Their children William Wellington, Sallie Ann, Andrew Houston, Henrietta Jane, Frances and Winifred Lou were listed as living with them.9
Census1900*	Mary appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 8 June 1900, as 69 yo widow Mrs. James N Dallas. Her daughter Sallie Ann was listed as living with her.10
Census1910	Mary appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 18 April 1910, as 78 yo widow Mary D Dallas. Her daughter Sallie Ann was listed as living with her.11
Census1920	Mary appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 10 March 1920, as 89 yo widow Mary D Dallas. Her daughter Sallie Ann was listed as living with her.12
Death*	Mary died on 3 June 1920 in Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, at age 89, at age 89.1,2
Burial*	She was buried at Dallas Homeplace Cemetery in Reidsville, Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Children with James Jackson Dallas:

Thomas Souter Dallas13,5,14 b. c 1849, d. 13 Jan 1946 John Fulton Dallas15,16 b. 18 May 1853, d. 6 Mar 1922 William Wellington Dallas17,18 b. 21 Feb 1856, d. 3 Jan 1930 Sallie Ann Dallas14 b. 2 Oct 1858, d. 24 Jul 1951 Lelia Emma Dallas14 b. 5 Oct 1861, d. 26 Dec 1861 Cora Emma Dallas14 b. 30 Oct 1862, d. 22 Mar 1880 Andrew Houston Dallas19,14 b. 27 Aug 1866, d. 15 Feb 1954 Henrietta Jane Dallas20,8 b. 17 Sep 1868, d. 14 Jul 1958 Francis Smith "Frank" Dallas21,8 b. c Apr 1870, d. 19 Mar 1944 Frances Dallas9 b. c 1871 Winifred Lou Dallas22,9 b. 9 Aug 1873, d. 29 Aug 1958

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Jane Travis¹

Last Edited

6 Apr 2023

Birth*	Jane was born between 1820 and 1821 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.2,3
Marriage*	She married Robert W. H. Dallas, son of Meredith Dallas and Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, on 20 December 1841 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5,6
Census1850*	Jane and Robert appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 21 October 1850, as 30 yo farmer Robert W & 30 yo Jane Dallas. Their children William Thomas and James Monroe were listed as living with them.3
Census1860	Jane and Robert appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Div., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 19 June 1860, as 36 yo farmer Robert W. & 33 yo Jane B. Dallas. Their children William Thomas and James Monroe were listed as living with them.7
Census1870	Jane and Robert appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Wentworth Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina, enumerated 10 September 1870, as 50 yo farmer Robert & 45 yo Jane Dallas. Their son James Monroe was listed as living with them, as well as one domestic servant.8
Death*	Jane died before 6 September 1876 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Date assumes she died rather than divorce, prior to Robert's second marriage.9,2

Children with Robert W. H. Dallas:

William Thomas Dallas3 b. c 1847 James Monroe Dallas3 b. c 1849

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Elizabeth Brann^1,2

Last Edited

20 Sep 2022

Birth*	Elizabeth was born on 23 August 1836 in North Carolina, d/o Coleman & Elizabeth Brann. The marriage record claims she was born 1840, but the 1880 census also supports 1836.3,1,4
Marriage*	She married Robert W. H. Dallas, son of Meredith Dallas and Sarah Suter "Sally" Blair, on 6 September 1876 in Williamsburg Twp., Rockingham Co., North Carolina. Apparently at least 2nd marriage for Elizabeth. Her surname was Lewis according to Dallas.4,1,2
Death*	Elizabeth died on 19 April 1904 at age 67.1

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William Johnson "Billie" Blair^1,2

Father	Col. Drury Blair3,4 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864
Mother	Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman3,4 b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 12 Sep 1854

Last Edited

20 Jan 2025

Birth*	William, son of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, was born on 19 September 1828 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4,5,6
Census1830	William is probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
Census1840	William is probably the male age 10 to 14 listed in the household of his father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.8
Census1850*	William appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 21 yo clerk William J Blair in the household of Benjamin F. & Lucy A. Watkins, relationship if any unknown.9
Census1860	William appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Bachelor's Hall, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 32 yo clerk Wm. J Blair in the household of his wife's uncle Col. Elisha Ford Keen and Mary Anne Perkins; as 35 yo tobacconist Elisha F & 36 yo Mary A Keen.5
Marriage*	He married Nancy Hutchings Carter, daughter of Stokely Carter and Frances Elisha "Fanny" Keen, on 31 December 1863 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.10,1,4
Census1870*	William and Nancy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, enumerated 29 June 1870, as 41 yo liquor dealer William J & 28 yo Nannie H Blair. Their children Walter Drewrey and Frank Carter were listed as living with them, as well as three of Nancy's siblings - Charles K., James W., and Mary F. Carter, three servants, and a nurse. Son Frank is 0.6 yo and 'without name.11'
Death*	William died on 30 December 1876 in Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia, at age 48.4
Burial*	He was buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Augusta, Richmond Co., Georgia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave. Plot is south of 7th St but north of the first walk, near West Wall.4
BioNote*	Biography Note: From Nancy's Find A Grave entry: Billy Blair owned Stony Mill in Pittsylvania Co, VA. After Nancy and Billy married, her father Stokeley Carter bought the mill from Billy Blair (Pittsylvania Co., Deed Book 60, p. 171), and Nannie and Billy headed to Augusta, GA. After Billy died, Nannie stayed in Augusta for a short while before moving with her children back to the Stony Mill Community in Pittsylvania County. Nannie bought Stony Mill from her sister, and ran the mill until her death. After her death, her son Charles J. Blair owned and operated Stony Mill for about 20 more years. Nannie died in Pittsylvania Co, VA. According to her obituary, she was returned to Augusta to be buried beside her husband. Nancy is named for her grandmother Nancy Hutchings who married Thomas Carter in 1806. Nancy Hutchings Carter was the daughter of Moses Hutchings. Nancy died before her father wrote his will in Jan 1835. In his will, he referred to his deceased daughter Nancy Carter, wife of Thomas Carter. Her grave has not been located. After her death, her husband Thomas moved to Missouri with most of their children. Sons James and Stokeley stayed in Pittsylvania Co., VA.2

Children with Nancy Hutchings Carter:

Walter Drewrey Blair12,13 b. 1867, d. 18 Nov 1923 Frank Carter Blair14 b. 7 Jan 1870, d. 18 Apr 1871 Charles Joseph Blair15 b. 2 Nov 1871, d. 19 Dec 1936 Frances "Fannie" Blair16 b. 7 Sep 1873, d. 2 Jul 1947 William Addison Blair17,18 b. 15 Dec 1875, d. 11 Mar 1944

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James Suter Blair¹

Father	Col. Drury Blair1 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864
Mother	Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman1 b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 12 Sep 1854

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	James, son of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, was born on 20 November 1829. Find A Grave's date is 20 Mar.2,3
Census1830	James is probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1830 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Census1840	James is probably the male age 5 to 9 listed in the household of his father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Death*	James died on 10 November 1849 at age 19.2,3
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Cemetery in Sharon, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3

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Mary Ann "Polly" Blair^1,2

Father	Col. Drury Blair3 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864
Mother	Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman3 b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 12 Sep 1854

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	Mary, daughter of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, was born on 11 February 1831.4,1
Census1840	Mary is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1850	Mary appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, as 18 yo Mary A Blair.2
Marriage*	She married George J. Robertson circa 1851, date estimated.6,7,8
Census1860	Mary and George appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 33 yo George J & 29 yo Mary A Robertson in the household of 70 yo Elizh Robertson. Others in the home were 35 yo Elizh S Robertson, same approximate age as George and possibly a brother and 42 yo Ann S McCullock, currently unknown. The HOH Elizh may be the father of George and Elizh S. This census is unreadable and I've relied on HQO's transcription for details.9
Census1880*	Mary and George appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Magisterial Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 18 June 1880, as 53 yo farm laborer George J & 49 yo Pollie Robertson. Their children Bettie Lee, Anna Kate and Mary Blair were listed as living with them, as well as one servant.10
Death*	Mary died circa 18 January 1886 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. Find A Grave says 12 Jan but there's no headstone photo so no way to confirm; her VA death record says 18 Jan.11,1
Burial*	She was buried at Blair Cemetery in Sharon, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1

Children with George J. Robertson:

Bettie Lee Robertson12,10 b. 29 May 1865, d. 16 Sep 1907 Anna Kate Robertson13,6 b. 7 Jun 1867, d. 14 Dec 1945 Mary Blair Robertson14,10 b. 10 Jul 1872, d. 23 Feb 1952

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Chloe Unity Blair¹

Father	Col. Drury Blair2,1 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864
Mother	Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman2,1 b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 12 Sep 1854

Last Edited

28 Aug 2024

Birth*	Chloe, daughter of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, was born on 4 March 1833.3
Census1840	Chloe is probably one of the two females age 5 to 9 listed in the household of her father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Census1850	Chloe appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, as 17 yo Chloe U Blair.5
Census1860	Chloe appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Whitmell PO, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her father, Col. Drury Blair, as 24 yo C Unity Blair.6
Marriage*	She married William Jones Fulton on 18 July 1867 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. This was James' 2nd marriage. His m1 was to Minerva Coleman in 1842. They had 7 kids: namely, James Smith, Martha Ann, John William, George Abner, Mary Elizabeth, Robert Harrision, and Laura Alice Fulton, all per his Find A Grave memorial. After Chloe died James m3 Elizabeth A Moorman in 1878. They had no children.7,3,8
Census1870*	Chloe and William appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Whitmell, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 1 July 1870, as 48 yo farmer William J. & 37 yo Chloe U. Fulton. Their daughter Nannie Jones was listed as living with them, as well as four children from William's prior marriage - James S., George A., Robert H., and Laura A. Fulton - plus one farm laborer and one servant.9
Death*	Chloe died on 5 November 1875 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 42.10,3

Child with William Jones Fulton:

Nannie Jones Fulton11,12 b. 24 Jun 1868, d. 9 Dec 1945

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Joseph Dickenson Blair¹

Father	Col. Drury Blair2 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864
Mother	Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman2 b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 12 Sep 1854

Last Edited

8 Apr 2023

Birth*	Joseph, son of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, was born on 13 March 1837 in Chatham, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.3,1,4
Census1840	Joseph is probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1850	Joseph appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, as 13 yo Joseph B Blair.4
Census1860*	Joseph appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Northern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 23 August 1860, as 23 yo sheriff Josph D Blair. His cousin 22 yo Gustavus Jones was listed with him as well as one other deputy and one person of unlisted occupation.6
Marriage*	He married Ellen White on 8 May 1870 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7,8,9
Census1870*	Joseph and Ellen appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Chatham PO, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 22 August 1870, as 33 yo sheriff Joseph D & 31 yo Ellen Blair. Two black 'domestic servants', Fanny & Mary White were also in the household. Joseph's occupation is still sheriff.10
Census1880	Joseph appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Danville, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 43 yo boarder & City Sergeant Jos D Blair in the household of John Henry Holcomb and Araminta Jones; as 47 yo bookkeeper J H & 41 yo wife Arminta Holcombe.11
Death*	Joseph died on 21 September 1897 at age 60.1,12
Burial*	He was buried at Green Hill Cemetery in Danville, Virginia. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.1

Child with Ellen White:

Richard White Blair8,11 b. 13 Jun 1872, d. 5 Nov 1953

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Rev. Drury Addison Blair^1,2

Father	Col. Drury Blair3,2 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864
Mother	Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman3,2 b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 12 Sep 1854

Last Edited

23 Feb 2025

Birth*	Drury, son of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, was born on 11 May 1839.4,1
Census1840	Drury is probably one of the two males under age 5 listed in the household of his father, Col. Drury Blair, in the 1840 Federal Census of Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.5
Census1850	Drury appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of his parents, Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, as 11 yo Drury A Blair.6
Census1860	He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Whitmell PO, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her father, Col. Drury Blair, as 21 yo D Addison Blair.7
Milit-Service*	Rev. Drury Addison Blair served as a private with Company D, 38th (Pittyslvania) Regiment, Virginia Infantry, CSA during the Civil War from 24 May 1861 to 12 August 1861. He enlisted at Whitmenll 24 May 1861 and was discharged at Manassas 12 August 1861 due to chronic bronchitis.8,9
Marriage*	He married Louvenia Frances Moore on 1 April 1863 in Halifax, Halifax Co., Virginia. VA Marriages says 30 March 1868 which is clearly not possible. FSTrees (ID LHR6-JKX) claims 01 April 1863 without citation. The March date likely the license/bond date with a mis-read of the year, the latter the marriage date.10,11,2
Death*	Drury died on 24 June 1864 at age 25. Find A Grave's date is 23 Jun, VA Deaths & Burials is 27 June.4,12,1
Burial*	He was buried at Blair Cemetery in Sharon, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.1

Child with Louvenia Frances Moore:

Frances Addision "Addie" "Fannie" Blair11 b. 31 Aug 1864, d. 22 Apr 1956

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Permelia Jane "Jennie" Blair^1,2

Father	Col. Drury Blair3 b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 2 Sep 1864
Mother	Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman4 b. 9 Oct 1801, d. 12 Sep 1854

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Permelia, daughter of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, was born on 17 November 1843.1
Census1850	Permelia appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Southern Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her parents, Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, as 7 yo Permelia J Blair.5
Census1860	Permelia appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Whitmell PO, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia in the household of her father, Col. Drury Blair, as 16 yo P Jane Blair.6
Marriage*	She married Joseph Dixon Reynolds on 29 November 1860 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.7
Census1870*	Permelia and Joseph appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 29 June 1870, as 33 yo farmer Joseph D & 25 yo Permelia J Reynolds. Their children Charles James, Annie L. and Sallie were listed as living with them.8
Census1880	Permelia and Joseph appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 18 June 1880, as 44 yo farmer Joe & 34 yo Jane Reynolds. Their children Annie L., Drewry, William Joseph "Willie" and Albert Jeter were listed as living with them.9
Death*	Permelia died on 23 July 1884 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, at age 40.10

Children with Joseph Dixon Reynolds:

Charles James Reynolds2 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. 10 Apr 1930 Annie L. Reynolds11,8 b. bt 1866 - 1867, d. 11 Dec 1885 Sallie Reynolds8 b. Jul 1869 Drewry Reynolds12 b. 16 Jul 1869 Rev. William Joseph "Willie" Reynolds13,14 b. 31 Dec 1871, d. 12 Jul 1921 Albert Jeter Reynolds15,16 b. 1 Oct 1879, d. 12 Apr 1946

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Joseph Dixon Reynolds¹

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Joseph was born in 1836 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. His name is Jas D Reynolds in the marriage record with Permelia.2,3
Marriage*	He married Permelia Jane "Jennie" Blair, daughter of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, on 29 November 1860 in Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.4
Census1870*	Joseph and Permelia appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Subdivision north of Dan River, Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 29 June 1870, as 33 yo farmer Joseph D & 25 yo Permelia J Reynolds. Their children Charles James, Annie L. and Sallie were listed as living with them.5
Census1880	Joseph and Permelia appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Tunstall Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, enumerated 18 June 1880, as 44 yo farmer Joe & 34 yo Jane Reynolds. Their children Annie L., Drewry, William Joseph "Willie" and Albert Jeter were listed as living with them.6
Census1900	Joseph appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 64 yo father Joseph D Reynolds in the household of his son Charles James Reynolds and Bettie Lee Robertson; as 38 yo general merchant Charles J & 35 yo wife Bettie L Reynolds.7
Census1910	Joseph appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 73 yo father Joseph D Reynolds in the household of his son Charles James Reynolds; as 48 yo farmer Charlie J Reynolds.8
Census1920	Joseph appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Dan River Dist., Pittsylvania Co., Virginia, as 84 yo father J D Reynolds in the household of his son Charles James Reynolds; as 58 yo widower farmer C J Reynolds.9
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 6 June 2021 re death date. Ancestry's Cook/Dallas tree claims he died 23 December 1928 at Newport News, Virginia, but provides no citation.

Children with Permelia Jane "Jennie" Blair:

Charles James Reynolds1 b. 15 Nov 1861, d. 10 Apr 1930 Annie L. Reynolds10,5 b. bt 1866 - 1867, d. 11 Dec 1885 Sallie Reynolds5 b. Jul 1869 Drewry Reynolds11 b. 16 Jul 1869 Rev. William Joseph "Willie" Reynolds12,13 b. 31 Dec 1871, d. 12 Jul 1921 Albert Jeter Reynolds14,15 b. 1 Oct 1879, d. 12 Apr 1946

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Louvenia Frances Moore^1,2

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1 Apr 2023

Birth*	Louvenia was born between 1842 and 1843 in Halifax Co., Virginia, d/o Herbert & Frances Moore. Ancestry's Carter tree gives her names as Chase T Moore.3,4
Marriage*	She married Rev. Drury Addison Blair, son of Col. Drury Blair and Chloe Tice "Eliza" Coleman, on 1 April 1863 in Halifax, Halifax Co., Virginia. VA Marriages says 30 March 1868 which is clearly not possible. FSTrees (ID LHR6-JKX) claims 01 April 1863 without citation. The March date likely the license/bond date with a mis-read of the year, the latter the marriage date.5,6,2
Marr-Bond*	Louvenia Frances Moore and John B. Traynham posted a marriage bond on 22 October 1867 at Halifax, Halifax Co., Virginia.7
Census1870*	Louvenia and John appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Mount Carmel Twp., Halifax Co., Virginia, enumerated circa 25 September 1870, as 28 yo farmer John B & 27 yo Levonia Traynham. Their children Robert E., Frances Addision "Addie" "Fannie" and Reuben Charles were listed as living with them.4
Census1880	Louvenia and John appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Black Walnut Dist., Halifax Co., Virginia, enumerated circa 3 June 1880, as 37 yo farmer John B & 37 yo wife Livinia F Traynham. Their children Frances Addision "Addie" "Fannie", Robert E., Reuben Charles, John A, Sue J and Bernice C. were listed as living with them.8

Child with Rev. Drury Addison Blair:

Frances Addision "Addie" "Fannie" Blair6 b. 31 Aug 1864, d. 22 Apr 1956

Children with John B. Traynham:

Robert E. Traynham9,4 b. 15 Aug 1867 Dr. Reuben Charles Traynham10,4 b. 6 Feb 1870, d. 26 Sep 1950 John A Traynham8 b. bt 1871 - 1872 Sue J Traynham8 b. bt 1873 - 1874 Betty Traynham11 b. 8 Apr 1875 Bernice C. Traynham12 b. 8 May 1877

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