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Benjamin G Blake 1820–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: Aft. 1880

Death Location: Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Blake

Mother: Mary Unknown

Spouse(s): Dorothea Blakely

Children(s): James Blake, Margaret Davis, Elenor Blake, William Blake, Elizabeth Blake, Mary Blake, Emily Blake

The story of Benjamin G Blake began in 1820 in Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States. In 1850, Benjamin G Blake resided in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1860, Benjamin G Blake resided in Williamsburg District, South Carolina. Benjamin G Blake married Dorothea Dorothy Margaret Ann Blakely, and had children including Elenor Ellen M Blake, Elizabeth Eliza Jane Blake, Emily Rebecca Blake, James Benjamin Blake, Margaret Ann E Blake Davis, Mary M Blake, William Pressley Blake. Benjamin G Blake passed away in 1880 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin G Blake began in 1820 in Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Benjamin G Blake resided in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin G Blake resided in Williamsburg District, South Carolina.
  • Benjamin G Blake married Dorothea Dorothy Margaret Ann Blakely, and had children including Elenor Ellen M Blake, Elizabeth Eliza Jane Blake, Emily Rebecca Blake, James Benjamin Blake, Margaret Ann E Blake Davis, Mary M Blake, William Pressley Blake.
  • Benjamin G Blake passed away in 1880 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Benjamin Blake's Ancestors

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Benjamin Blake
1820–1880
Birth Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Parents
James Blake
1766–1826
Williamsburg County, South Carolina, USA
Mary ((Native American)) Unknown
1766–
Williamsburg County, South Carolina USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Blake's Descendants

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Benjamin (G) Blake (1820–Aft. 1880) m. Dorothea ('Dorothy' Margaret Ann) Blakely (30 Oct 1824–24 Mar 1884)
  1. 1. James (Benjamin) Blake 1857–1917
    1. 1. James (Lester Blake) Sr 1896–1980 m. Myrtle Thomas 1912–1986
      1. 1. James (Lester Blake) Jr 1940–2019
  2. 2. Margaret (Ann E Blake) Davis 1848–1928
  3. 3. Elenor ('Ellen' M.) Blake 1856–1910
  4. 4. William (Pressley) Blake 1860–1921
  5. 5. Elizabeth ('Eliza' Jane) Blake 1852–1905
  6. 6. Mary (M) Blake 1846–1916
  7. 7. Emily (Rebecca) Blake 1864–1937

Benjamin Blake's Timeline

7 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Benjamin G Blake in Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
1850
1 Nov 1850
Age 30
Benjamin G Blake resided here in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Benjamin G Blake resided here in Williamsburg District, South Carolina
Williamsburg District, South Carolina
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 43
Benjamin G Blake resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 50
Benjamin G Blake resided here in Anderson, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Benjamin G Blake resided here in Anderson, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
1880
Aft. 1880
Age 60
Death of Benjamin G Blake in Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] New York, U.S., Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts, 1861-1900, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; Civil War Muster Roll Abstracts of New York State Volunteers, United States Sharpshooters, and United States Colored Troops [ca. 1861-1900]; Box #: 1191
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anderson, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1242; Page: 2d; Enumeration District: 129
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1511; Page: 2A
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1228; Page: 310; Family Hi
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: 860; Page: 158a
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1850
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: 860; Page: 158a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Williamsburg District, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: M653_1228; Page: 310; Family Hi
    [3] 1860 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Eighth Census of the United States 1860; Series Number: M653; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Anderson, Kingstree, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1511; Page: 2A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Anderson, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anderson, Williamsburg, South Carolina; Roll: 1242; Page: 2d; Enumeration District: 129

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aft. 1880
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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