Clara Lena Hunke on her wedding day, Dec. 4, 1919. Photo courtesy of Jack Kraft.	The Blair family in 1932. L-R: —; —; Herbert, —; Clara; William; Erwin. Photo courtesy of Jack Kraft.	Giles Ernest Blair in a portrait dated 1905. Photo courtesy of Jack Kraft.

In 1905 and 1910 Clara was living with her parents in Rockwood Township, Wadena County, Minnesota. She was attending school in the latter year.

Clara married, December 4, 1919 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota, Giles Ernest Blair (Red). His nickname came from his red hair. Giles was born June 28, 1889 in Compton Township, Ottertail County, Minnesota, the son of William Blair and Zillah Catherine (Hess) Blair. His father was a native of Canada, and his mother of Iowa. Giles was a farm laborer. In June, 1917 Giles was living in Wadena County, Minnesota, where he was working for his father.

Children:

1. Giles Ernest Blair, Jr., born April 28, 1920 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota. Died June 21, 1920 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota.
2. Herbert George Blair, born December 18, 1921 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota.
3. Erwin Henry Blair, born February 1, 1923 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota.
4. — Blair.
5. William Edward Blair, born February 24, 1926 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota.
6. Jean Ann Blair, born September 7, 1927 in Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota.
7. — Blair.
8. — Blair.

In 1930 Giles, Clara and their six children lived at 505 3rd Street, S.W., Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota. Giles’s occupation was given as manager of a shipping association, and Clara's as laundress at home. Their three oldest children were attending school.

Giles left the family shortly after the death at age 5 of Jean Ann, his favorite among among the children, on November 14, 1932. For his subsequent history, see the Appendix to his entry.

Clara raised her remaining six children by doing laundry in the community. Her occupation was home maker.

In 1935 Clara and the children were living in Wadena.

In 1940 Clara and the children were living in a rented house at 406 Second Street, Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota. Clara’s marital status was given as widowed. Her occupation was given as laundress in her own home, and Herbert’s as school work for the N.Y.A. project. All the children were attending school. The household also included a lodger, Orietta Harris.

Clara's Social Security card was issued in Minnesota.

Clara Blair died March 24, 1991, aged 89, in St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and was buried March 29, 1991 in the Blair family section of Calvary Cemetery, Wadena, Wadena County, Minnesota. Her grave bears a marker with the following inscription:

Photo courtesy of Kevin and Wanda McDonald.

Appendix.

After leaving his family, Giles Blair lived in Latah County, Idaho from at least 1940 until his death in 1952.

In April 1940 Giles lodged with the family of Lindsey Sodorff in Cora Precinct, Latah County, Idaho. His marital status was given as divorced, and his occupation was given as wood cutter in the timber products industry. Giles was reported to have lived in Garfield, Washington in 1935, presumably also with the Sodorffs, who were reported to have lived in the same location in that year.

In April, 1942 he lived at 310 E. A Street, Moscow, Latah County, Idaho. He was then employed by the Potlatch Lumber Co., Bovill, Latah County, Idaho. In 1952 he was employed at the Anderson farm on route 3 in Moscow. His home was also stated to be on route 3.

Giles Blair died on the morning of Tuesday, February 26, 1952, aged 62, at either his home or the Clarence Anderson home on route 3 in Moscow, Idaho. Services were held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, February 29, 1952 at Short's Chapel, the Rev. E. P. Goulder officiating. Pallbearers were Eddie Iverson, Bill Hoke, Al Peterson, Ed Anderson, Arnold Anderson, and Kinsey Hofer. Burial was in Moscow Cemetery, Moscow, Idaho. His grave bears a marker with the following inscription:

Photo courtesy of Jack Kraft.