John Insley Blair

John Insley Blair
Born(1802-08-22)August 22, 1802
DiedDecember 2, 1899(1899-12-02) (aged 97)
Spouse
Nancy Ann Locke
(m. 1826; died 1888)
ChildrenEmma Elizabeth Blair
Marcus Laurence Blair
DeWitt Clinton Blair
Aurelia Ann Blair
Parent(s)James Blair (1769–1816)
Rachel Insley (1777–1857)
RelativesCharles Scribner (son-in-law)
C. Ledyard Blair (grandson)
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John Insley Blair (August 22, 1802 – December 2, 1899) was an American entrepreneur, railroad magnate, philanthropist, and one of the 19th century's wealthiest men.