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William Edward Blair(4), born February 24, 1926 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, the son of Giles Ernest Blair and Clara Lena (Hunkey) Blair.

The Blair family in 1932.
L-R: --; --; Herbert, --; Clara; William; Erwin.
Photo courtesy of Jack Kraft.		 The Blair siblings, circa 1930.
L-R: Herbert; William; --; Erwin.
Photo courtesy of Jack Kraft.

As an adult, William served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, attaining the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. After his military service his occupation was postal worker.

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Children:

  1. Kay Marie Blair, born May 15, 1955 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota. Died May 19, 1955 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota.
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William died February 13, 1991 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, and was buried Feburary 18, 1991 in Wadena Cemetery, Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota. His grave bears a marker with the following inscription:


Photo courtesy of Jack Kraft.

From Aug. 15, 2005 revision.
Posted Aug. 17, 2004. Updated Sep. 10, 17, 2004.
Updated Nov. 15, 2004, Aug. 15, 2005.