Background
Blair, Francis Preston was born on April 12, 1791 in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. Son of James Blair.
Blair, Francis Preston was born on April 12, 1791 in Abingdon, Virginia, United States. Son of James Blair.
Graduate Transylvania University, 1811.
To reformist newspaper Argus of Western America, Frankfort, Kentucky, circa 1818. Supported Andrew Jackson in Kentucky politics from 1825. Founded Democratic newspaper Globe at invitation of President Jackson, Washington, District of Columbia, 1830-1845.
Member Jackson’s “Kitchen Cabinet;” used newspaper to oppose nullification, American System, and Bank of the United States.
Adherent of Free-Soil Party, 1848. Opposed Southern domination of Democratic Party, supported Republican Party, 1856.
Supporter, adviser to President Lincoln during Civil War. Returned to Democratic Party because of Radical Reconstruction, 1868, 72.
Member Jackson’s “Kitchen Cabinet.
Married Eliza Gist, 2 sons, Montgomery, Francis P. Contributor.