William Blair | |
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Member of Parliament for Ayrshire | |
In office 13 May 1829 – 27 December 1832 | |
Monarchs | George IV and William IV |
Preceded by | James Montgomerie |
Succeeded by | Richard Alexander Oswald |
Personal details | |
Died | 21 October 1841 |
Spouse | Magdalen Fordyce |
Children | 12, including William Fordyce Blair |
Parent(s) | Hamilton Blair, Jane Williams |
Residence(s) | Blair House, Dalry, Ayrshire |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Ayrshire Regiment, Fencible Cavalry |
Rank | Colonel |
William Blair (died 21 October 1841) was a Scottish landowner and Tory[1] politician. He was the Laird of Blair in Ayrshire in Scotland from 1782 to 1841. He was also the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ayrshire constituency from 1829 to 32.