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Rebecca Blankenship 1798–1879

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What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca Blankenship in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Aug 1798 · South Carolina, USA
Died 5 Mar 1879 · Phillipsburg, Laclede, Missouri, USA
Spouse Isham Dennis
Children Charles W Dennis
Records
1870 United States Federal Census Millennium File
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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Isham Dennis

Biography

In 1798, Rebecca Blankenship entered the world in South Carolina, USA. Rebecca Blankenship married isham dennis, and had children including charles w dennis. Rebecca Blankenship passed away in 1879 in Phillipsburg, Laclede, Missouri, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Millennium File

Life Timeline

1798
Birth of Rebecca Blankenship in South Carolina, USA
Birth
1820
Rebecca Blankenship was married in, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Marriage
1856
Rebecca Blankenship was married in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Marriage
1870
Rebecca Blankenship resided here in Union, Laclede, Missouri, USA
Residence
1879
Death of Rebecca Blankenship in Phillipsburg, Laclede, Missouri, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rebecca Blankenship

This ancestor line traces from Etwall, Derbyshire, England, UK (1577) to South Carolina, United States (1798) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rebecca Blankenship (1798–1879) was born in South Carolina, USA and died in Phillipsburg, Laclede, Missouri, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rebecca 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Rebecca Blankenship's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rebecca Blankenship PTP
1798–1879
South Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Rebecca Blankenship's Descendants

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Rebecca Blankenship PTP 1798–1879