Bernard Blair

Bernard Blair (May 24, 1801 – May 7, 1880) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from New York.

Bernard Blair
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district
In office March 4, 1841 – March 3, 1843
Preceded by	David A. Russell
Succeeded by	David L. Seymour
Personal details
Born	May 24, 1801 (1801-05-24) Williamstown, Massachusetts, US
Died	May 7, 1880 (1880-05-08) (aged 78) Salem, New York, US
Political party	Whig Party
Spouse	Charlotte Lansing Blair
Alma mater	Williams College
Profession	Attorney banker politician

Biography

Born in Williamstown, Massachusetts, Blair was the son of William and Sally (Train) Blair. He attended the public schools and pursued preparatory studies. He was graduated from Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, in 1825. He married Charlotte Lansing.^[1]

Career

Blair moved to Salem, Washington County, New York, in 1825. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1828 and commenced practice in Salem, subsequently being admitted as counselor and solicitor in chancery. He was a delegate to Whig National Convention from New York, 1839.^[2]

Elected as a Whig to the Twenty-seventh Congress, Blair was United States Representative for the twelfth district of New York and served from March 4, 1841, to March 3, 1843.^[3] After his term in Congress, he discontinued the practice of his profession and engaged in business pursuits.

Death

Blair died in Salem, Washington County, New York, on May 7, 1880.