Bernard Blair (May 24, 1801 – May 7, 1880) was an American politician and a

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from New York.

Biography

Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Blair was the son of William and Sally (Train) Blair. He attended the public schools and pursued preparatory studies. He was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1825. He married Charlotte Lansing.

Career

Blair moved to

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, Washington County, New York, in 1825. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1828 and commenced practice in Salem, subsequently being admitted as counselor and solicitor in

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. He was a delegate to Whig National Convention from New York, 1839. Elected as a Whig to the

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, Blair was United States Representative for the twelfth district of New York and served from March 4, 1841, to March 3, 1843. After his term in Congress, he discontinued the practice of his profession and engaged in business pursuits.

Death

Blair died in Salem, Washington County, New York, on May 7, 1880 (age 78 years, 349 days). He is

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at Evergreen Cemetery, Salem, New York.

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