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History and Government—Congressional Biographies—MissouriJames Gorrall BLAIR
(1825-1904)
BLAIR, James Gorrall, a
Representative from Missouri; born near Blairville, Ky., January 1,
1825; was self-educated, having attended the public schools only
three months; moved to Monticello, Lewis County, Mo., in 1840 and
engaged in agricultural pursuits; elected circuit clerk in 1848 and
served until 1854; studied law; was admitted to the bar and
commenced practice in Canton, Mo., in 1854; delegate to the
Republican State convention in 1870; elected as a Liberal
Republican to the Forty-second Congress (March 4, 1871-March 3,
1873); was not a candidate for renomination in 1872; resumed the
practice of law and also engaged in agricultural pursuits; died in
Monticello, Lewis County, Mo., March 1, 1904; interment in Forest
Grove Cemetery, Canton, Mo.
Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present
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