DD 20-9-1802 from St Andrews, on testimonials signed by W Disney DD, late fellow of Trinity College and Regius professor of Hebrew in the University of Cambridge, R Hamilton DD of Emanuel College, Cambridge and Dr Robert Bisset, Sloane Terr. London. Born 24-8-1759 son of Gilbert Blair, barber and wigmaker, Edinburgh. Educated at Edinburgh and Cambridge Universities. Rector of Barton St Andrew, Norfolk 1792-1838 (died). Secretary of legation at Florence and Naples between 1-12-1837 and 5-1-1828. [Robert N Smart, Biographical Register of the University of St Andrews 1747-1897 (St Andrews 2004)]
He was in Venice in May 1789 [Ingamell “A Dictionary of British & Irish Travellers in Italy 1701-1800, Paul Mellon Centre (1997)” and Naples in 1790.
He died on 22 December 1837 and was buried at Kensal Green Cemetery. Information supplied by Martin Price on 18-4-2011
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1789 | Ordi(ordination) | Blair, Robert | / | deacon | View |
| 1792 | Ordi(ordination) | Blair, Robert | / | priest | View |
| 1792 | Appt(Institution) | Blair, Robert | Barton St Andrew / | Rector | View |
| 1792 | Ordi(ordination) | Blair, Robert | / | priest | View |