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Donald Dwain Blake 1930–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Nov 1930

Birth Location: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 9 Dec 1989

Death Location: Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Father: William Blake

Mother: Louise Bjorndahl

Spouse(s): Bette Pearson

Children(s):

In 1930, Donald Dwain Blake entered the world in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA, born to William Gerald Blake And Louise Alma Louisa Bjorndahl. In 1935, Donald Dwain Blake resided in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA. In 1940, Donald Dwain Blake resided in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA. Donald Dwain Blake married Bette Elizabeth Jean Pearson, and had children including Daniel Elliot Blake, Gregory Joseph Blake, Heidi Ann Blake, Thomas William Blake, Timothy Allan Blake. Donald Dwain Blake passed away in 1989 in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1930, Donald Dwain Blake entered the world in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA, born to William Gerald Blake And Louise Alma Louisa Bjorndahl.
  • In 1935, Donald Dwain Blake resided in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA.
  • In 1940, Donald Dwain Blake resided in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA.
  • Donald Dwain Blake married Bette Elizabeth Jean Pearson, and had children including Daniel Elliot Blake, Gregory Joseph Blake, Heidi Ann Blake, Thomas William Blake, Timothy Allan Blake.
  • Donald Dwain Blake passed away in 1989 in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Blake
1893–1943
Birth Location: Minnesota, USA
WB
Louise Bjorndahl
1898–1984
Birth Location: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
LB

Spouses(s)

Bette Pearson
1932–1994
Birth Location: Litchfield, Meeker, Minnesota, USA
BP

Children(s)

Donald Blake's Ancestors

Self
Donald Blake
1930–1989
Birth Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Parents
William Gerald Blake
1893–1943
Minnesota, USA
Louise (Alma Louisa) Bjorndahl
1898–1984
Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Grandparents
George (William) Blake
1857–1902
New York
Mary (Elizabeth) Baxter
1860–1924
Norway
Nels Bjorndahl
1864–1899
Degerfors, Sweden
Annie Bjorndahl
1861–
Sweden
Great-Grandparents
Christopher Blake
1812–1898
Abigail Smith
1821–1920
Peter Pedersen
1825–1910
Oliva Estang
1828–1918
Lovisa Björndahl
1843–1896
Karl Björndal
1837–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Blake
1779–1864
Molly Hoyt
1778–1807
Elisha Smith
1781–1822
Martha Kinston
1780–1858
Peder Pederson
1801–1862
Bertha Hansen
1796–1872
Michael Larssen
1792–1832
Elen Christophersdatter
1794–

Donald Blake's Timeline

6 Records

1930
12 Nov 1930
Birth of Donald Dwain Blake in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
1935
1935
Age 5
Donald Dwain Blake resided here in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 10
Donald Dwain Blake resided here in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
1950
1950
Age 20
Donald Dwain Blake resided here in Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
1953
Abt 1953
Age 23
Donald Dwain Blake resided here in 3437 Chicago Av
3437 Chicago Av
1989
9 Dec 1989
Age 59
Death of Donald Dwain Blake in Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1930
    Event Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1913; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-15
    [2] Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [3] Web: Minnesota, U.S., Birth Index, 1900-1934, Minnesota Historical Society; St Paul, Minnesota; Minnesota Birth Certificates Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Minneapolis Star; Publication Date: 18 Jun 1953; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; ,0.31
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1913; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota; Roll: T627_1913; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 12-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Montevideo, Chippewa, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1953
    Event Place: 3437 Chicago Av
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Minneapolis Star; Publication Date: 18 Jun 1953; Publication Place: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; ,0.31

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1989
    Event Place: Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, U.S., Death Index, 1908-2017, Minnesota Department of Health; St Paul, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota, Death Index, 1908-2017
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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