James Lawrence Blair (1819-1853)

Midshipman James L. Blair, U.S.N., of San Francisco, California

Family
Notes / Biography Associated Houses References
He sailed to Antarctica under Captain Charles Wilkes before going with the Gold Rush to California where he made a small fortune. His daughter married another adventurer, George Montague Wheeler.

Parents

Francis Preston Blair

Francis Preston Blair, Editor & Political Journalist, of Washington D.C.

1791-1876

Eliza Violet Gist

Mrs Eliza Violet (Gist) Blair

1794-1877

Spouse

Mary Serena Elizabeth Jesup

Mrs Mary Serena Elizabeth (Jesup) Blair

1825-1914

Children

Lucy James Blair

Mrs “Jimmie” (Blair) Wheeler

1853-1902

Associated Houses

Blair House

Washington D.C.

Silver Spring Mansion

Silver Spring, Maryland