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Benjamin Blankenship 1851–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1851

Birth Location: West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 Feb 1931

Death Location: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA

Father: DeWitt Blankenship

Mother: Mary Lester

Spouse(s): Nancy Sizemore

Children(s): Amanda Blankenship, Sarah Blankenship, Walter Blankenship, Edward Blankenship, Harmon Blankenship, Jean Blankenship, George Blankenship, Jesse Blankenship, Male Blankenship, Albert Blankenship

In 1851, Benjamin Blankenship entered the world in West Virginia, USA, born to Dewitt Clinton Blankenship And Mary Lester. In 1870, Benjamin Blankenship resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky. In 1880, Benjamin Blankenship resided in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United . Benjamin Blankenship married Nancy Jane Sizemore, and had children including Albert Franklin Blankenship, Amanda Blankenship, Edward H Blankenship, George Washington Blankenship, Harmon G Blankenship, Jean R Blankenship, Jesse R Blankenship, Male Twin Blankenship, Sarah M Blankenship, Walter L Blankenship. Benjamin Blankenship passed away in 1931 in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Benjamin Blankenship entered the world in West Virginia, USA, born to Dewitt Clinton Blankenship And Mary Lester.
  • In 1870, Benjamin Blankenship resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Blankenship resided in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United .
  • Benjamin Blankenship married Nancy Jane Sizemore, and had children including Albert Franklin Blankenship, Amanda Blankenship, Edward H Blankenship, George Washington Blankenship, Harmon G Blankenship, Jean R Blankenship, Jesse R Blankenship, Male Twin Blankenship, Sarah M Blankenship, Walter L Blankenship.
  • Benjamin Blankenship passed away in 1931 in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

DeWitt Blankenship
1833–1908
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
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Mary Lester
1831–1911
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Sizemore
1859–1935
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Amanda Blankenship
1886–
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Sarah Blankenship
1898–
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Walter Blankenship
1896–
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Edward Blankenship
1893–1966
Birth Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Harmon Blankenship
1900–
Birth Location: Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Jean Blankenship
1904–
Birth Location: –
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George Blankenship
1891–1953
Birth Location: Braxton, West Virginia, USA
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Jesse Blankenship
1902–
Birth Location: Dawson, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Male Blankenship
1898–
Birth Location: Dawson, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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Albert Blankenship
1889–1941
Birth Location: Dawson, , West Virginia, USA
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Benjamin Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Blankenship
1851–1931
Birth Place: West Virginia, USA
Parents
DeWitt Clinton Blankenship
1833–1908
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Mary Lester
1831–1911
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Hezekiah Blankenship
1792–1863
Halifax, Virginia, USA
Nancy Bowling
1800–1850
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
John (V) Lester
1808–1863
Virginia, United States
Ruth Yates
1808–1855
Russell, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Blankenship
1761–1835
Martha Riggens
1761–1807
Jarret Bowling
1762–1856
Eleanor Garrison
1762–1830
William Lester
1770–1843
Rachel Bishop
1770–1886
John Yates
1764–1832
Courtney Deel
1762–1862
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isham Blankenship
1738–1805
Sarah Wilkinson
1740–1810
Benjamin Bowling
1732–1790
Winifred Garrison
1751–
William Garrison
1746–1824
Jane Bowling
1748–1808
Abner Lester
1754–1833
Martha Arthur
1751–1840
John Bishop
1752–1753
Ruth Elkins
1742–
George Yates
1748–1793
Frances Lewis
1731–1777
Richard Deel
1730–1809
Mariam
1730–1821

Benjamin Blankenship's Descendants

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Benjamin Blankenship (1851–28 Feb 1931) m. Nancy (Jane) Sizemore (09 Dec 1859–11 Feb 1935)
  1. 1. Amanda Blankenship 1886–
  2. 2. Sarah (M) Blankenship 1898–
  3. 3. Walter (L) Blankenship 1896–
  4. 4. Edward (H) Blankenship 1893–1966
  5. 5. Harmon (G) Blankenship 1900–
  6. 6. Jean (R) Blankenship 1904–
  7. 7. George (Washington) Blankenship 1891–1953 m. Lula (M) Blankenship 1902–
    1. 1. Benn Blankenship 1925–
    2. 2. Woodrow (W) Blankenship 1917–
    3. 3. Walter (C) Blankenship 1920–
    4. 4. William Blankenship 1922–
    5. 5. Sam Blankenship 1924–
  8. 8. Jesse (R) Blankenship 1902– m. Carrie (Catherine) Shinaberry 1905–
  9. 9. Male (Twin) Blankenship 1898–
  10. 10. Albert (Franklin) Blankenship 1889–1941 m. Melissa (Ann Lessie) Davis 1883–1934
    1. 1. James Blankenship 1913–
    2. 2. Lacy (Franklin) Blankenship 1910–2001 m. Laura (Jane) Holiday 1915–1986
    3. 3. Lucy Blankenship 1914–
    4. 4. Delbert Blankenship 1919–1944
    5. 5. Edna Blankenship 1918–1925
    6. 6. Homer Blankenship 1916–1953

Benjamin Blankenship's Timeline

9 Records

1851
1851
Birth of Benjamin Blankenship in West Virginia, USA
West Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 19
Benjamin Blankenship resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky
District 1, Pike, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 29
Benjamin Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 29
Benjamin Blankenship resided here in Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 49
Benjamin Blankenship resided here in Blue Sulphur District (West Side), Greenbrier, West Virginia
Blue Sulphur District (West Side), Greenbrier, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 59
Benjamin Blankenship resided here in Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 69
Benjamin Blankenship resided here in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 79
Benjamin Blankenship resided here in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1931
28 Feb 1931
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Blankenship in Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1681; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 81.
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1953; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 1148.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1402; Family History Film: 1255402; Page: 303.3000; Enumeration District: 33; Image: .
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T9_446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 285.4000; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 0560.
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 2533; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 333.0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1402; Family History Film: 1255402; Page: 303.3000; Enumeration District: 33; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wolfe, Kentucky; Roll: T9_446; Family History Film: 1254446; Page: 285.4000; Enumeration District: 115; Image: 0560.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Blue Sulphur District (West Side), Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Blue Sulphur, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1681; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 81.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1953; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 1148.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 2533; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 27; Image: 333.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1931
    Event Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
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