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HAMLIN BLACKMARR was a son of Ransom L. and Eliza (Bowe) Blackmarr, and was born in Busti, Chautauqua county, New York, September 3, 1843, and died February 25, 1886.

Hamlin Blackmarr was a man of good education, which he acquired at the Allegheny college, in Meadville, Pa., and then engaged in the mercantile business in Perrysburg, N. Y., with his father, afterwards going to Ohio, where he continued in the same business. Succeeding this he returned to Pennsylvania, and began drilling for oil, some of his ventures being the wonder and admiration of his less astute contemporaries. While a member of the Bradford Oil Exchange, it is recorded that he made the heaviest deals on record at that time. His ability ranked with the highest, and he was enabled to secure a fortune in a few years. The fine residence at No. 417 East Second street, where Mrs. Blackmarr now lives, was purchased by him.

In May, 1870, Mr. Blackmarr united in marriage with Mary Gray, a daughter of Dr. Henry and Mary (Parkman) Gray. This family were natives of New York city, but came to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus county, where Dr. Gray practiced medicine. He was the father of five sons and three daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Blackmarr had but one child, Frank Hamlin Blackmarr, who was born February 16, 1871, and at present is attending the Allegheny college, where he is preparing for a professional life.

In political matters Mr. Blackmarr was a republican, and a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. He stood high in his community, and was recognized as a man of good business ability. His loss was deeply felt by his many friends, and his remains are interred in Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown.