Inv. 5322 CS Published at Erie, Penna. from the Office of the Society, 402 Masonic Temple. Volume 1. November 1, 1925. Number 1. "A praise of bygone days." Horace. FOREWORD Many persons in this country, and in other lands, had been corresponding with Mrs. Dr. Eleanor M. Heist and-Moore, of Philadelphia, Pa., giving her, and seeking from her, data concerning many genealogical lines of the Scotch Blairs, and of their related and connected lines. She had accumulated much data without being able to supply essential connecting links and matter for its proper publication. She desired to have her data published as soon as this missing matter could be secured. Then came her death, and the chance that this data might be dissipated. Some of her correspondents organized an incorporated body for the custody of her papers. They were incorporated at Erie, Pa., under the laws of Pennsylvania, without capital stock, or shares of stock, on January 19, 1925, and a meeting of the incorporators soon followed, which resulted in the adoption of a form of By-Lawswhich have been printed for distribution at $ .25 each-and the following official body: Trustees, Hon. Frederick Wells Blair, Girard, Pa., Dr. George Arthur Reed, Erie, Pa., and John Elmer Reed, Esq., of Erie, Pa.; President, J. E. Iteed; Hon. F. W. Blair, 1st V. P.; Maurice R. Blair, Detroit, Mich.; 2nd V. P.; David Jameson, of New Castle, Pa.; 3rd V. P.; Mrs. Claril Blair Blair, Mantua, Ohio, Genealo ical Secretary and Treasurer; Mrs. Effie Blair Wall, of Carthage, Mo., Assistant Genealogical Secretary. The list of incorporators will be found elsewhere. Mrs. Moore's papers were presented to the newly organized society by her brother, Mr. Harry B. Gill, of Philadelphia, and they are now being sorted, examined, charted, and from time to time selected portions will be published in this magazine for the use of the members. A few extra copies will be available on terms to be fixed by the trustees. The corporate name of this society is shown at the head of the first page. The object of the society is for "the collection, acquisition, arrangement, preservation, publication and other dissemination of genealogical and historical data concerning the Blair Family in its various lines of descent, and its allied and related branches. Membership is of four kinds: LIFE MEMBERS, who are of Blair lineage. Fee, $15.00 with no dues. These may VOL and hold office. ACTIVE MEMBERS, who are directly related to Blairs. Fee, $5.00 with annual dues of $2.00. These may vote and hold office. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, who may or may not be related to the Blairs, but who have contributed to its work and in consideration thereof have been elected to its membership. They are charged no fee, or dues; but these may not vote or hold office. |