John Blair (Tennessee politician)

John Blair (September 13, 1790  July 9, 1863) was an American slave owner and politician who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives.

John Blair
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Tennessee's 1st district
In office
March 4, 1823  March 3, 1835
Preceded byJohn Rhea
Succeeded byWilliam B. Carter
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives
In office
1815-1817
Member of the Tennessee Senate
In office
1817-1821
Personal details
Born(1790-09-13)September 13, 1790
Jonesborough, Southwest Territory
DiedJuly 9, 1863(1863-07-09) (aged 72)
Jonesborough, Tennessee
Political partyJacksonian Republican
Alma materWashington College
Professionlawyer politician
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