My Genealogy Hound
Below is a family biography included in The History of Crawford County, Missouri published by Goodspeed Publishing Company in 1888. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
* * * *
Isaac J. Blair, harness-maker of Cuba, was born in Pulaski County, Mo., in 1858. He is the fourth of seven children of Francis A. and Eliza A. (Ritchey) Blair, both natives of Missouri. Isaac J. was educated in the common schools of his native State, and in 1876 he began doing for himself, in the capacity of clerk in the general store at Linn, Osage County, Mo. After one year's experience in this line he began to learn the trade of a harness-maker, under S. B. Thompson of Linn, and afterward worked under Henry Weston, at Chamois, Mo. In 1980 he established his present shop in Cuba, which he has ever since successfully conducted, and has the reputation of a first-class workman. In 1878 he married Sarah A., daughter of Richard Cundiff, and three children have been born to this union, viz.: Thomas F., Lotta A. and Nollie B. Mr. Blair is a stanch Democrat and lends his hearty and cheerful support to his party; he is a member of the A. O. U. W. Mr. and Mrs. Blair belong to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and all laudable enterprises receive their hearty support.
* * * *
This family biography is one of 117 biographies included in The History of Crawford County, Missouri published in 1888. For the complete description, click here: Crawford County, Missouri History, Genealogy, and Maps
To view additional Crawford County, Missouri family biographies, click here
Use the links at the top right of this page to search or browse thousands of other family biographies.