Jacob B. Blair
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.
Jacob B. Blair | |
|---|---|
| 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 April 11, 1821 Parkersburg, Virginia (now West Virginia), U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 1901 (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 |
| Political party | Unconditional Unionist |
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