About James Blair
Lived 1788 – 1841 (aged 52–53). James Blair was a British politician, businessperson and plantation owner.
James Blair ( – 9 September 1841
Walker's interest in Aldeburgh had been sold in 1822, and at the 1826 election Blair was returned for Minehead in the Fownes Luttrell interest. He continued to take a Tory line, voting against repeal of the Test Acts, against Jewish emancipation, and against Catholic emancipation. not to be confused with his nephew Lieut-General Edward Stopford). In 1825, he bought the Penninghame estate in Wigtownshire from a merchant whose business had failed. The estate included the lands of Penninghame, Castle Stewart and Fintalloch.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in James Blair's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped James Blair's
Frequently asked questions
Who was James Blair?
British politician, died 1841
When was James Blair born?
James Blair was born in 1788 in Dumfries and Galloway.
When did James Blair die?
James Blair died on 9 September 1841.
What was James Blair's occupation?
James Blair was a politician, businessperson and plantation owner.
What nationality was James Blair?
James Blair was British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). James Blair. https://biography.guide/james-blair-politician-1788/
MLA: "James Blair." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/james-blair-politician-1788/.
Chicago: "James Blair." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/james-blair-politician-1788/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:17 UTC