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About James Blair
Arrived on "Hero" in 26th September 1839, from Southampton, originally Edinburgh, with his wife and children. Occupation listed as gardener.
28 May 1852 Kooloonbung Creek, Port Macquarie, NSW
He was drowned near his home whilst trying to cross the flooded creek.
Robert Hall noted the following in his diary:
"SAT. 29 MAY. Mr Blair Snr found drowned today by his son James near the bridge leading to his home. He was drunk last evening at Killions and borrowed 2/0 from Mrs Killion to pay Doyles Man for a Stock Whip, and remained drinking at Doyles. It is supposed he fell into the creek at 9 or 10 oclock last night going home."
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James Blair's Timeline
| 1797 |
1797
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Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
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| 1821 |
June 29, 1821
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Scotland, United Kingdom
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1821
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Darlington, Darlington, England, United Kingdom
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| 1823 |
September 26, 1823
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Colinton, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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| 1826 |
1826
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| 1831 |
February 3, 1831
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Congalton Mains, North Berwick, East Lothian Council, Scotland, United Kingdom
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| 1834 |
December 5, 1834
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City of Edinburgh, UK
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| 1835 |
1835
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| 1844 |
January 24, 1844
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Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia
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| 1852 |
May 28, 1852
Age 55
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Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
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