Elizabeth Blair Fairfax

Elizabeth, daughter of Col. Wilson & Sarah (Pate) Cary, of "Ceeleys," on the James River in Elizabeth City County, Virginia, became the bride of Bryan Fairfax in 1759. She was the sister of "Sally," who married Bryan's half-brother George William Fairfax.

Seven children were born to Bryan and Elizabeth:

Sally Cary Fairfax (1760 - before 1779) Thomas Fairfax, 9th Lord Fairfax of Cameron (1762 - 21 April 1846) Ferdinando Fairfax (1766 - 24 Sept. 1820) m. Elizabeth Blair Cary, his 1st cousin William Fairfax (1765 - c1782) Robert Fairfax (Living 1787 - died young) Henry Fairfax (died as an infant) Elizabeth Fairfax (b. c1770) m. Rev. David Griffith.

Bio by Happy Heart (#48536925)