Blair, John, 1687-1771

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Dates:
Birth 1687
Death 1771

Biographical notes:

John Blair served as president of the Council and acting governor of Virginia from the time Governor Dinwiddie left Virginia in January 1758 until Governor Fauquier arrived in June of that year. He returned to that capacity after Fauquier's death in March 1768, serving until the arrival of Lord Botetourt in October.

From the guide to the Land Grant to Samuel Lusk, 1768 July 20, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation)

President of the [Virginia] Council and Acting Governor.

From the description of ProclamatIon on death of Francis Faquier: [manuscript], 1768 Mar 4. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647917500

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  • Land grants
  • Land grants

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  • Augusta County (Va.) - History - 18th century (as recorded)
  • Williamsburg (Va.) - People (as recorded)
  • Louisa County (Va.) (as recorded)
  • Virginia--Augusta County (as recorded)
  • Augusta County (Va.) (as recorded)

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