Austin Blair

Quick Facts

Full Name	Austin Blair
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 8, 1818(1818-02-08)
Age	206
Date Of Death	August 6, 1894, Jackson, MI
Birthplace	New York
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aquarius

Austin Blair Biography

Austin Blair is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 8, 1818 in New York, New York, United States. Governor of Michigan from 1861 to 1865 who heavily opposed slavery before and during the Civil War. He was elected to the U.S. House, representing Michigan, in 1867 after leaving the governorship.

He was part of the 1860 Republican National convention which helped elect Abraham Lincoln.

He had four sons with his wife Sarah L. Ford, whom he married in February of 1849.

Austin Blair Net Worth

Austin Blair is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Austin Blair 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He worked as a clerk for Eaton County in 1842.

He was part of the e Loyal War Governors’ Conference which backed Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation,

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Facts & Trivia

Austin Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Austin Blair celebrates birthday on February 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Austin Blair

1. Austin Blair served as Michigan’s 13th governor from 1861-1865.
2. He was a strong supporter of the Union during the Civil War.
3. Blair helped establish Michigan’s first public school system.
4. He also advocated for women’s suffrage and African American rights.
5. Blair signed legislation to create Michigan State University in 1855.
6. He was instrumental in securing funding for the construction of the state capitol building in Lansing.
7. Blair played a key role in organizing Michigan troops for the Union army during the Civil War.
8. He later served as a member of Congress from 1873-1875.
9. Blair died in 1894 and is buried at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Lansing, MI.
10. His legacy continues to be celebrated through various landmarks and institutions named after him, including Austin Blair Park and Austin Blair House Museum in Jackson, MI.