Banker; born in Oakland Co., Mich., May 13, 1870; son of Henry H. and Sarah (Warrener) Blair; educated in public schools of Birmingham, Mich; married at Detroit, Nov. 22, 1899, Ellen Ferrier. Began active career as clerk in drug store, Birmingham, continuing 1891-9; in state accountant's office as assistant state accountant, 1900-4; state bank examiner for state of Michigan, 1904-6; auditor Peoples State Bank, 1906-Feb., 1908 president Union Trust Co., Detroit, since Feb. 14, 1908; one of the owners of Bank of Riverside, Mich. Republican. Mason; member Knights of Pythias. Club: Detroit. Recreation: Baseball. Office: Union Trust Bldg. Residence: 59 Atkinson Av.

From the THE BOOK OF DETROITERS 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis