Families of Bryson Purdy Blair
BRYSON PURDY BLAIR, son of EMILY CLARISSA HOUSTON and NEWTON BLAIR, was born June 1, 1861 in Iowa,1669 and died May 15, 1947 rural Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.1669 He is buried in Tempe Double Butte Cemetery, Maricopa County, Arizona.1669, 456
He married (1) NELLIE J. TUCKER on November 29, 1890 in De Beque, Mesa, Colorado.10815 She was born March 8, 1871 in Missouri,2807 and died June 14, 1943 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.2807
He married (2) LILLIAN MAMIE HALE on July 23, 1907 in Montrose, Montrose, Colorado.8261 She was born January 12, 1881 in Colorado,250 and died February 6, 1961 in San Francisco County, California.250
He married (3) MARY DIXON on June 15, 1914 in Rock Island County, Illinois.4635, 11838 She was born August 11, 1865 in Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois,456 and died February 7, 1924 in Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.2807 She is buried in Chippiannock Cemetery, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois.456
He married (4) SARAH HELEN STILLWELL on March 31, 1925 in Santa Ana, Orange, California.3541 She was born in 1855 in Pennsylvania, and died September 2, 1926 in Riverside, Riverside, California.
Children of NELLIE J. TUCKER and BRYSON PURDY BLAIR:
- HELEN JEWEL BLAIR, b. June 14, 1891, De Beque, Mesa, Colorado;629 m. (1) WILLIAM JAMES COLE on April 20, 1917 in Montrose, Montrose, Colorado8261, m. (2) ARTHUR S. KERAUS on May 25, 1963; d. June 29, 1970, WaKeeney, Trego, Kansas.11851
- TOM ARTHUR BLAIR, b. June 1, 1892, De Beque, Mesa, Colorado;4532 m. EDNA HAMMOCK on December 31, 1924 in Lubbock County, Texas10041; d. June 30, 1969, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico.8110, 11852
- GLEN FRANKLIN BLAIR, b. April 24, 1895, De Beque, Mesa, Colorado;11835 d. October 2, 1984, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona.7768, 11853
- BRYSON PURDY BLAIR, b. June 18, 1897, De Beque, Mesa, Colorado;7377 m. KATE WALKER on July 3, 1917 in Boulder, Boulder, Colorado8261; d. 1968.456
Work History
Marriage Announcements and News
Daily Sentinel, July 28, 190711837
BRYSON P. BLAIR MARRIED IN MONTROSE
Grand Junction Politician, now Register of Land Office, Again Becomes Benedict
Bryson P. Blair, of this city, former deputy clerk of Mesa county and leading Republican politician and at present register of the United States Land Office at Montrose, was united in marriage this week to Miss Lillian M. Hale, of Montrose.
Mr. Blair was divorced from his first wife in the Mesa county court about two years ago. Few of his many friends in this city knew that he was expecting to again become a benedict.
The new Mrs. Blair is said to be a very handsome and attractive woman and the couple will have the best wishes of Mr. Blair's great circle of friends in this city and county.
Regarding the marriage the Montrose Press says:
Bryson P. Blair and Lillian M. Hale were married Tuesday morning at eleven o'clock at the home of Harry Luney on South Second St., Rev. Shingler officiating.
The ceremony was witnessed by only the intimate friends of the contracting parties.
Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations the happy couple left on the noon train for Denver where they will spend several days on a honeymoon trip, expecting to return about Sunday. They will go to housekeeping int eh Barnes house on South Second street between Cascade and Uncompahgre avenue.
Mr. Blair is the register of the United States land office located in this city and is one of Montrose's influential citizens. The bride ia a charming young lady, having been a resident of Montrose for about a year, being a successful teacher of music. Both are popular young people and take an active part in the social and musical circles of Montrose. They have a host of friends who join in wishing them a long and happy wedded life.
Rock Island Argus, June 15, 191411840
BLAIR-DIXON
At noon today were pronounced the solemn words which changed Miss Mary Dixon into Mrs. Bryson T. Blair.
The ceremony took place at the home of Mrs. O. Leonard, the bride's sister, Twentieth avenue and Twelfth street, Rock Island, and was performed by Rev. David A. Johnson of Central Presbyterian church. The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried a bouquet of roses. THe home was beautifully decorated with roses and smilax. The ceremony was attended by only the family of the bride and was followed by a wedding luncheon, after which the happy couple left on the 2 o'clock limited train for their new home in Montrose, Col. Mr. Blair has lived there some years and has a pretty new home ready for his bride. He has large interests there and in Utah, in irrigated lands.
Miss Dixon's rare qualities of mind and heart have endeared her to a large circle of friends here and elsewhere. THey must now say farewell to Miss Dixon, but will extend their best wishes and brightest hopes to Mrs. Blair and her husband.
Marriage Information
- Bryson Purdy Blair and Nellie J. Tucker were divorced on August 26, 1905 in Mesa County, Colorado.11841
- Bryson Purdy Blair and Lillian Mamie Hale were divorced on April 22, 1911 in Montrose, Colorado.10883
Newspaper Articles
Salina Herald, October 15, 189711843
Bryson P. Blair, of Colorado, is visiting his brother, E. W. Blair here, and other relatives at Solomon. His home is about thirty miles north of Grand Junction, and he brought back with him some fruit from that section. Among other things is an apple which weights twenty-two ounces.
Obituaries
Rock Island Argus, February 7, 192411838
FORMER LOCAL CHURCH LEADER DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Bryson P. Blair, Ardent Religious Worker Here for Years, Passes on Way West.
Mrs. Orrin Leonard, 1200 Fourteenth-and-a-half street, Rock Island, received word today of the death of her sisters, Mrs. Bryson P. Blair, a former resident of Rock Island. Mrs. Blair died suddenly of pneumonia this morning in Phoenix, Ariz., while on her way to California to make her future home.
Mrs. Blair, whose maiden name was Miss Mary Dixon, was born and reared in Rock Island. For years she was connected with the Rock Island Stove company previous to the time of her marriage June 15, 1914, when she went to Colorado. She was removing to California when she was stricken last Saturday with pneumonia.
During her residence in Rock Island she was an ardent church worker, and was associated with the Aiken street chapel, now the Cieland Presbyterian church. It is not definitely known as yet whether the remains will be sent to Rock Island for burial. She is survived by a brother James of Davenport, and two sisters, Mrs. Leonard of Rock Island and Mrs. H. E. Little of Mt. Vernon, Iowa.
Daily Sentinel, February 21, 192411845
DETAILS OF DEATH OF MRS. BRYSON BLAIR
Many friends will be interested to know the details of the illness and death of Mrs. Bryson P. Blair in Phoenix, Ariz., which was recently reported in The Sentinel.
Mr. and Mrs. Blair had been living in Myton, Utah, but early in January left there for Phoenix, driving overland in their car. They planned to spend about fifteen months in Phoenix and in California, where they were going after a visit in Arizona. About two weeks after their arrival, Mrs. Blair contracted what was thought to be a slight cold. This developed rapidly after a few days, however, and on February 2nd it was thought best to take her to a hospital, where she received care until her death on the 7th of February from pneumonia.
Mr. Blair's two sons went to Phoenix to be with him at this sad time, the older one, Tom, arriving the day of Mrs. Blair's death. Mr. Blair and this son went to Rock Island, Ill., to bury here there amid her loved surroundings. Mr. Blair is nearly prostrated over the loss of his beloved wife and the separation in their years of happiness together.
Long Beach Press-Telegram, September 3, 192611842
Helen Wood Blair
Helen Wood Blair of Orange, California, died yesterday at Riverside. Mrs. Blair formerly resided in Long Beach, having left this city two years ago. She was 60 years of age.
The deceased is survived by a widower, Bryson P. Blair of Orange; and by three cousins, Mrs. John Dostal of Long Beach, Mrs. E. M. Findlay of Downey and Mrs. Ray Mitchell of San Pedro.
Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of J. J. Mottell, Monday at 2 P. M.
Arizona Republic, May 17, 19477904
Blair Services Set For Today
Funeral services for Bryson Purdy Blair, 76 years old, who died at the home of his son, Glen F. Blair, 3988 South Central avenue, yesterday, will be held at 3:30 p. m. today from the Memory Chapel of A. L. Moore and Sons.
The Rev. Charles E. Tate will officiate. Interment will follow in Double Butte Cemetery.
Mr. Blair was born in Iowa and came to Phoenix in 1926. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. W. J. Cole, Denver, Colo.; three sons, Tom A., Chicago, Bryson P., jr., Denver, and Glen; and a brother Huston Blair, Wakeeney, Kan.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 18, 18704747 | Newbern, Dickinson, Kansas | |
| March 1, 18754781 | Lincoln, Dickinson, Kansas | |
| June 8, 18804748 | Lincoln, Dickinson, Kansas |
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| June 25, 190011836 | De Beque, Mesa, Colorado |
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| May 6, 19108263 | Montrose, Montrose, Colorado |
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| January 14, 192011839 | Myton, Duchesne, Utah |
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| April 4, 19303377 | Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona |
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| April 12, 19403378 | Maricopa County, Arizona |
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| April 19, 19403378 | Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona |
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