Bill Blair

1863–1890 (age 27)

Biography

Bill Blair (1863–1890) was a young man whose years coincided with a time of transformation in his city, and he is memorialized at Homewood Cemetery. Those who knew him remember a considerate friend and neighbor whose courtesy and steady demeanor helped anchor the rhythms of everyday life.

He is remembered for the warmth he offered to others and for the quiet dependability that marked his relations with friends and family, leaving an imprint beyond his years.