Who was Bertha Blankenship?

Bertha Blankenship (1912–1993) was born in Kentucky and died in West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Bertha Blankenship 1912–1993

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Apr 1912 · Kentucky

Died 20 Jun 1993 · West Virginia, USA

Father James Blankenship

Mother Causby Justus

Siblings Clemie Blankenship, George Hardin, Herbert Blankenship, Jason Blankenship, Laura Blankenship, Mcclellan Blankenship, Tennessee Blankenship, Zella Blankenship, Zettie Blankenship

Records

1920 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Blankenship

Causby Justus

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Bertha Blankenship began in 1912 in Kentucky. In 1920, Bertha Blankenship resided in Knox, Pike, Kentucky. Bertha Blankenship passed away in 1993 in West Virginia, USA.

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1912

Birth of Bertha Blankenship in Kentucky

Birth

1920

Bertha Blankenship resided here in Knox, Pike, Kentucky

Residence

1993

Death of Bertha Blankenship in West Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bertha Blankenship

This ancestor line traces from Chetonfield, Henrico, Virginia, USA (1695) to Kentucky (1912) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Bertha Blankenship (1912–1993) was born in Kentucky and died in West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Bertha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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