Joseph Paxton Blair

Background

Blair, Joseph Paxton was born on December 5, 1859 in Columbus, Mississippi, United States. Son of David Paxton and Elizabeth Armstead (Pope) Blair.

Education

Master of Arts, University of Virginia, 1881.

Career

1 son, Paxton. Assistant professor mathematics, University of Louisiana, 1881-1883. Admitted to Louisiana bar, 1883, and practiced at New Orleans. Member Leovy & Blair until 1895, Denegre & Blair, 1895-1913.

General counsel South.P. Company, at New York City, 1913-1929, retired.

Achievements

• Joseph Paxton Blair has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Sons of the American Revolution, Phi Beta Kappa. Clubs: University, Century, Church.

Connections

Married Eugenie Kruttschnitt, April.

Father:

David Paxton Blair

Mother:

Elizabeth Armstead (Pope) Blair

Spouse:

Eugenie Kruttschnitt