John Blair Scribner
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Preceded byCharles Scribner I
Succeeded byCharles Scribner II
BornJune 4, 1850
DiedJanuary 21, 1879 (aged 28)
John Blair Scribner | |
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| President of Charles Scribner's Sons | |
| In office 1871–1879 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Scribner I |
| Succeeded by | Charles Scribner II |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1850 |
| Died | January 21, 1879 (aged 28) |
| Spouse | |
| Parent(s) | Charles Scribner I Emma Elizabeth Blair |
| Relatives | Arthur Hawley Scribner (brother) Charles Scribner II (brother) John Insley Blair (grandfather) |
| Education | Princeton University |
John Blair Scribner (June 4, 1850 – January 21, 1879) was the president of Charles Scribner's Sons from 1871 to 1879.[1]
Scribner was born on June 4, 1850 in New York City. He was the eldest son of Charles Scribner I and Emma Elizabeth Blair (1827-1869). Among his brothers were Arthur Hawley Scribner and Charles Scribner II.[1]
His grandfather and namesake was John Insley Blair. He attended Princeton College, but did not graduate, but instead he came to work at Charles Scribner Company with his father.[1]
