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In the autumn of 1911, Francis M. Blair, a 36-year-old male serving as a Special Patrolman for the Whitesburg Police Department, met a violent end. His death unfolded on what was tragically his own birthday, November 15th, in the line of duty. A former member of the United States Marshals Service, Blair was known as a cool, quiet, and honest citizen, a man who had earned the respect of his community and was seen as a friend to the industrial and business interests of Letcher County.
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Francis M. Blair
Male
White / Caucasian
Whitesburg
KY
1911-11-15
36
Francis
M. Blair
12/05/2025
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Was anyone else struck by how tragic it is that Officer Francis M. Blair was killed on his own birth... ...Read More
10/02/2024
10/02/2024
Hi everyone,
I came across some old newspaper articles about Francis M. Blair and felt compelled ... ...Read More
09/02/2023
I came across some old newspaper articles about Francis M. Blair and felt compelled ... ...Read More
09/02/2023
