1424
Cleveland Morning Leader, 27 September 1864
(7 inches)
~ See original
p.4, col.4
~ View at ChronAm
1424 - L. Sept. 27:4/4 - John Stair, 79, died Sept. 25 at his home, 168
Kinsman st., from a complication of diseases. Born in England, he came
to this country in 1832, He was a teacher by profession, and opened a
school which he carried on until 1835. With his son, Benjamin, he estab-
lished the well-known seed and agricultural implement store, where he
was engaged at the time of his death.
Mr. Stair was one of the founders of Westminster church and at his
death was a devout member of the First Presbyterian church.
The wife and seven children survive. His oldest son is a missionary in
China. (7)
Index terms:
China; England; First Presbyterian church; Kinsman st.; Stair, Benjamin; Stair, John (hardware merchant); Westminister church