Jacob B. Blair
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Jacob Beeson Blair (April 11, 1821 – February 12, 1901) was a U.S. Representative from Virginia and from West Virginia, and later a justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court.
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Jacob B. Blair | |
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United States Ambassador to Costa Rica | |
In office October 6, 1868 – June 30, 1873 | |
President | Andrew Johnson |
Preceded by | Albert G. Lawrence |
Succeeded by | George Williamson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 1st district | |
In office December 17, 1863 – March 3, 1865 | |
Preceded by | None (District created) |
Succeeded by | Chester D. Hubbard |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | |
In office December 2, 1861 – March 3, 1863 | |
Preceded by | John S. Carlile |
Succeeded by | Leslie L. Byrne (District re-created: January 3, 1993) |
Personal details | |
Born | Jacob Beeson Blair (1821-04-11)April 11, 1821 Parkersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), U.S. |
Died | February 12, 1901(1901-02-12) (aged 79) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. 40.755°N 111.850°W / 40.755; -111.850 |
Political party | Unconditional Unionist |
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