William Blair (Nova Scotia politician)
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William M. Blair was a farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia
, Canada. He represented Colchester County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
from 1878 to 1886 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was born in Onslow, Nova Scotia
and educated there. In 1864, he married Harriet Blair. He was lieutenant-colonel in the militia, commanding a Highlanders battalion from Picto, Hants and Colchester. Blair was also president of the Onslow Agricultural Society and chairman of the Agricultural Exhibition Committee.
His son was William Saxby Blair.
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
, Canada. He represented Colchester County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly
Nova Scotia House of Assembly
The Nova Scotia Legislature, consisting of Her Majesty The Queen represented by the Lieutenant Governor and the House of Assembly, is the legislative branch of the provincial government of Nova Scotia, Canada...
from 1878 to 1886 as a Liberal-Conservative member.
He was born in Onslow, Nova Scotia
Onslow, Nova Scotia
Onslow is a small, unincorporated, Canadian rural community in central Colchester County, Nova Scotia. The community is located along the north bank of the Salmon River, opposite the town of Truro and is largely a farming area...
and educated there. In 1864, he married Harriet Blair. He was lieutenant-colonel in the militia, commanding a Highlanders battalion from Picto, Hants and Colchester. Blair was also president of the Onslow Agricultural Society and chairman of the Agricultural Exhibition Committee.
His son was William Saxby Blair.