Author talk:George Blair
Sources[edit]
Blair, George, M.A. FURTHER INFORMATION DISCOVERED HERE: https://archive.org/stream/scottishnotesque28unse#page/n181/mode/2up/search/george+blair Scottish Notes and Queries; John Bulloch, 1907; D. Wyllie & Son. CONTENTS: Blair, George, M.A., 29, 47, 64, 79
p29. GEORGE BLAIR, M.A.—He published, in 1857, “ Biographic and Descriptive Sketches of the Glasgow Necropolis." Had previously written “The Holocaust,” and "Lays of Palestine,“ and at the end of the volume on the Necropolis is alleged to have had in active preparation “ The Text Book of the Telegraph.” Whether it was ever published is more than I can affirm. I learned that he was a licentiate of the Church of Scotland, and that he emigrated to Canada, where he obtained the pastorate of a church, and died there during the closing years of the last century. Date and place of decease wanted. ALBA. Melbourne, Australia.
p47. GEORGE BLAIR, MA; (2nd S., VIII, 29).— In “ Report of the Presbyterian Church of Canada» 1866.”)- 164 (Alphabetical List of ‘Ministers and Licentiates. 1765. to 1867). Mr. Blair is stated to have been a native of Scotland, educated at St. Andrews, sent to Canada from the Church of Scotlund, ordained in 1843, and made Superintendent of Schools. But there is no mention of him in the body of the report, and in the list he is only called “licentiate.” JAMES GAMMACK, LL.D.
p64. George Blair, M.A. (2nd S., VIII., 29).— The details asked for by “Alba” I am unable to furnish, but hope the following additional particulars about George Blair may not be unacceptable. He was born at Perth in 1818, and studied for the ministry of the Church of Scotland at St. Andrews. On completing his curriculum and receiving licence, he was appointed minister of the parish of Monzie, Perthshire. His poem, “The Holocaust,” deals with an incident in the history of the parish, as is explained in the full title: “The Holocaust; or, The Witch of Monzie: A Poem Illustrative of the Cruel ties of Superstition, and Descriptive of the Burning of Kate McNiven, the Witch of Monzie, and one of the last Victims of Fire and Faggot in Scotland." After a brief ministry of two years, Blair resigned his charge at Monzie, and betook himself to literary work in Glasgow. His “Text-Book of the Telegraph” was never, I believe, published. Of his subsequent career in Canada I have no information. W. S.
p79. GEORGE BLAIR, M.A. (2nd S.,VIII., 64).— The following is a copy of the title page of a book in the Sandeman Library, Perth:—“The Holocaust; ¶ or, the Witch of Monzie: ¶ a Poem ¶ Illustrative of the Cruelties of Superstition; ¶ Lays of Palestine; ¶ and other Poems, ¶ to which is prefixed ¶ Enchantment Disenchanted; ¶ or, a Treatise on Superstition. ¶ By the Rev. George Blair. ¶ Aut prodesse volunt; aut delectare poetae: ¶ aut simul et jucunda et idonea dicere vitae—Hor. ¶ London: J. F. Shaw, 27, Southampton Row, Russell Square. ¶ Edinburgh: Thomas Paton, Howe Street. ¶ Perth: Thomas Richardson, George Street. ¶ MDCCCXLV.” The book is divided into four parts: Part I., “ Enchantment Disenchanted"; Part II., “ The Holocaust”; Part III., " Lays of Palestine ”; Part IV., “ Miscellaneous Poems." The page is 7 1/2 x 4 5/16 in. "Printed by the Perth Printing Company: W. Belford, Printer."
possible birth[edit]
- FamilySearch
Name: George Blair
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 9 Dec 1818
Baptism Date: 13 Dec 1818
Baptism Place: Perth,Perth,Scotland
Father: Patrick Blair
Mother: Mary Ower
FHL Film Number: 1040329
Census[edit]
- Canadian census 1871, 1891
In all three sources, shown as living in Prescott, Grenville South, Ontario, with wife Margaret (b. 1825). 1871 as a teach, 1891 as inspector of government schools. Following is 1871 data
Name: George Blair
Age: 52
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Scotland
Residence District: Grenville South
Residence Location: Prescott Town
Ethnic Origin: Scottish
Religion: Church of Scotland / Kirk / Scotch Presbyterian, etc.
Occupation: Teacher
Division: 2
Microfilm Roll: C-10003
Page: 66
Head of Household Comment: This person is listed as a head of household.
- 1861 Scotland
Name: George Blair
Age: 42
Relationship: Head
Gender: Male
Where born: Perth, Perthshire
Registration Number: 644/9
Registration district: Tradeston
Civil Parish: Glasgow Govan
County: Lanarkshire
Address: 76 Abbotsford Pl
Occupation: Master Of Arts (Glasgow Union City) Lecturer In Chamicel Physic)
ED: 32
Household schedule number: 55
LINE: 16
Roll: CSSCT1861_110
Household Members:
Name Age
George Blair 42
Elizabeth Mackinson 40
Note: Elizabeth is shown as a servant
Family tree[edit]
- Hugh Grant of Blairnafaide Family Tree (Ancestry)
Rev George Blair
Birth: 1818 - Scotland
Death: 15 Mar 1894 - Canada
Marriage: 1 Oct 1867
Spouse: Margaret McKerras
Biographical[edit]
Blair, George:
- 1843, Monzie, FES, Vol.4, p.280; FES, Vol.8, p.383
- 1843, Ontario and Quebec, FES, Vol.7, p.627
- Volume 7 also reproduced in new edition as volume 10
IDUB Contributor Clarification[edit]
- Volume2, ##183G##, [SIG MULTIPLE: Author:George Blair is assigned signatures "G. BL." and "G. Bl." Klarm768 (talk) 17:32, 13 January 2020 (UTC)