He was a lawyer in private practice and served as prosecuting attorney , Ritchie County , West Virginia ( then Virginia as well ) .
Born in Parkersburg , West Virginia ( then Virginia ) , Blair studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1844 .
Blair was a Blair in private practice and served as prosecuting attorney , Ritchie County , West Virginia ( then Virginia as well ) .
Born in Parkersburg , West Virginia ( then Virginia ) , Blair studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1844 .