BLAIR, Robert

Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, November 9, 1910, page 3, column 5 Robert Blair Is Called To His Reward (From Thursday's Daily) One by one the pioneers of the 60's are passing away, Robert Blair answering the summons yesterday evening and joining the long line of men who made history and gave the territory glory and renown. This splendid citizen succumbed to an affliction of the kidneys, and for several months had been a sufferer. Recently his ailment became serious and he gradually grew worse until death came as a relief. News of Mr. Blair's demise will be received with expressions of sorrow by all who knew him, his citizenship being of that sturdy character that gave him a distinctive rating as a builder of the country and one blessed with a generous disposition that reflected his nature in an unostentatious manner. Mr. Blair was a soldier in his earlier life, being in the cavalry service from 1861 to 1866, serving under General Sheridan. After being mustered out of the service at the close of the Civil War, he went to Fort Bayard, N.M., and was the agent of the quartermaster of that district until 1887, when he resigned and came to Prescott. He has resided here continuously since. A few years after his arrival he engaged in stock raising, locating at the old Burnt Ranch, a few miles west of the city, where he followed that pursuit until three years ago when he sold his interests and retired. He was a native of Pennsylvania and was 70 years of age. He was preparing to spend the winter in Phoenix, and contemplated a trip to his old home early next spring. He leaves a wife and a brother, the latter residing in Nebraska. ------------------------ Weekly Journal Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, November 9, 1910, page 2, column 6 Robert Blair Laid To Rest The remains of Robert Blair were interred yesterday afternoon in the Citizens cemetery. The funeral services were held in the Catholic church, Father Mandin officiating. Many pioneer friends of the deceased were present, who had been intimately associated with him for over thirty-five years. The pallbearers were, C. P. Wilder, John Smith, R. H. Burmister, A. J. Doran, Philip Hoover and A. J. Judd. A few days before his death Mr. Blair requested that his remains be laid away in the Citizens cemetery, saying that he desired to rest where many other pioneers are sleeping. His only brother was unable to arrive from Nebraska in time to attend the funeral. Transcribers note: Mr. Blair is buried in an unmarked grave at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona.