Salome Annette Pierson and Albert Houston Blair
ALBERT HOUSTON BLAIR, son of EMILY CLARISSA HOUSTON and NEWTON BLAIR, was born December 12, 1851 in Iowa,456 and died May 26, 1951.456 He is buried in Wakeeney City Cemetery, Trego County, Kansas.456
He married SALOME ANNETTE PIERSON on January 1, 1880 in Presbyterian Church, Solomon City, Kansas.9801, 9802 She was born August 31, 1856,456 and died June 29, 1940.456 She is buried in Wakeeney City Cemetery, Trego County, Kansas.456
Children of SALOME ANNETTE PIERSON and ALBERT HOUSTON BLAIR:
- STELLA ARNETTE BLAIR, b. August 3, 1881, WaKeeney, Trego, Kansas;9803 m. WILLIAM LORENZO LARRABEE on October 21, 1908 in WaKeeney, Trego, Kansas9799; d. 1974.456
- LUCY EMILY BLAIR, b. August 14, 1882;456 d. February 14, 1883;456 bur. Wakeeney City Cemetery, Trego County, Kansas.456
- JULIA MAUD BLAIR, b. January 2, 1886;456 m. CHESTER JOHNSON on February 28, 1921 in St. Johns Episcopal Church, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California8257; d. August 24, 1945, San Francisco County, California.456
Personal Information
Albert H. Blair
- was baptized on June 27, 1852 at Yellow Springs Presbyterian Church, Des Moines County, Iowa6135
- was a land attorney and real estate agent in WaKeeney, Kansas
Salome A. Pierson
- was a member of the Woman's Club8258
Education
Salome A. Pierson
- attended Rockford Female Seminary, Winnebago County, Illinois in 18767737
- graduated from Bethany College, Lindsborg, McPherson, Kansas in 1906 in painting9806
Marriage Announcements and News
Wa-Keeney Kansas Leader, January 7, 18809801
Married.
BLAIR—PIERSON— At the residence of the bride's parents, Solomon City, Kan., January 1st, 1880, Mr. A. H. Blair of Wa-Keeney to Miss Salome A. Pierson of Solomon City, Kan.
The above records another of Cupid's victories. The swain is one of our most excellent young men and the fair bride is chosen from among the flower of Solomon City's lovely daughters. We wish them a long life, full of happiness.
The following is what the Ellis county Star has to say in regard to the affair:
A.H. Blair, all our boys know him, besides being one of the best boys in Western Kansas, he is one of our brightest land attorneys. He knows a good claim when he sees it, he is familiar with all the various acts under which claims are held; he has concluded to make an entry, under the act of Sept. 4th, 1841, which requires settlement and cultivation—in other words a "squatters right." His application has been on file for some time, and calls for Miss Salome A. Piersen, and by a sheet of "giltedge" we are told that his receipt will issue at Solomon City at four o'clock this afternoon. Stick to your claim through wet and dry seasons—never abandon it, never jump another man's claim, and peace, happiness and prosperity will reward you and yours in days to come.
The happy couple goes to Wa-Keeney, their future home on the train to-night, where a cordial welcome awaits them.
Abilene Gazette, January 9, 18809802
Married—Jan. 1st, Mr. A. H. Blair of Wa Keeney, to Miss Salome A. Pierson, of this city, Rev. George Pierson, father of the bride, officiating. The wedding took place in the Presbyterian church, which was crowded with the friends of the contracting parties, who all unite in wishing the happy couple long years of happiness and prosperity.
Newspaper Articles
Daily Sentinel, August 6, 190311844
A. H. Blair, receiver of the U. S. Land office at Waukeena, Kansas, a brother of Bryson P. BLair, deputy district clerk, was an arrival in the city last night. Mr. Blair comes to take a hunt with his brother and he will leave tonight with several others for a fishing trip up on the Piney.
Topeka Daily Capital, October 1, 19168258
PRESIDENT THANKS MEMBERS FOR SUPPORT
Mrs. Salome A. Blair, of Wakeeney, retiring president of the Sixth District Federation of Women's clubs, in the following letter thanks the club women for their support during her administration:
To the Club Women of the Sixth District.
I wish to express, to you all, my appreciation of the willing and lively interest you have had in all the good things for which the federation stands.
You have made of my two years of service as your president a joy and delight. The efficient work of the chairmen of departments, taking up unfamiliar duties, has gone far to make whatever of success has been attained, and to the executive board, who has so loyally upheld me in all things, are my due thanks.
So, whatever merit there may have been in this administration, to the club women of the district be all the praise and honor, and to the new president I commend a loyal constituancy.
SALOME A. BLAIR
Obituaries
Wa-Keeney Weekly World, February 17, 18839804
Died.
An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Blair died on last Wednesday. The funeral took place on Thursday. The child had been very sick for some time.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 11, 18601703 | Yellow Springs Township, Des Moines, Iowa | |
| June 18, 18704747 | Newbern, Dickinson, Kansas | |
| March 1, 18754781 | Lincoln, Dickinson, Kansas | |
| June 8, 18804752 | WaKeeny, Trego, Kansas |
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| June 3, 19008254 | WaKeeny, Trego, Kansas |
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| April 21, 19108255 | WaKeeny, Trego, Kansas |
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| January 7, 19208256 | WaKeeny, Trego, Kansas |
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| April 9, 19303716 | WaKeeny, Trego, Kansas |
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| April 10, 19403717 | WaKeeny, Trego, Kansas |
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| April 1, 19509800 | WaKeeney, Trego, Kansas |
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