YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Edward Mark Blanton 1921–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 November 1921

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 22 April 2003

Death Location: Qualla, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Jesse Blanton

Mother: Ella Bradley

Spouse(s): Pearlie Laws

Children(s): Cecil Blanton

Edward Mark Blanton was born in 1921 in North Carolina, the child of Jesse James Blanton And Ella Mae Bradley. In 1935, Edward Mark Blanton resided in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina. In 1940, Edward Mark Blanton resided in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA. Edward Mark Blanton married Pearlie Laws, and had children including Cecil Doyle Blanton. Edward Mark Blanton passed away in 2003 in Qualla, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Edward Blanton
EB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Edward Mark Blanton was born in 1921 in North Carolina, the child of Jesse James Blanton And Ella Mae Bradley.
  • In 1935, Edward Mark Blanton resided in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina.
  • In 1940, Edward Mark Blanton resided in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Edward Mark Blanton married Pearlie Laws, and had children including Cecil Doyle Blanton.
  • Edward Mark Blanton passed away in 2003 in Qualla, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Blanton's Ancestors

Self
Edward Blanton
1921–2003
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Jesse James Blanton
1888–1988
Jackson County, North Carolina, USA
Ella (Mae) Bradley
1892–1962
Jackson, North Carolina, United States,
Grandparents
Marcus (Lafayette) Blanton
1851–1947
Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Ward
1850–1937
Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
James (Henry) Bradley
1873–1936
Barker's Creek, Jackson Co, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Royley Blanton
1800–1852
Nancy Burns
1808–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Blanton
1774–1872
Sarah Womack
1782–1858
Levi 4GG
1775–1850

Edward Blanton's Descendants

1.
EB
Edward (Mark) Blanton (19 November 1921–22 April 2003) m. Pearlie Laws (17 January 1925–17 June 1990)
  1. 1. Cecil (Doyle) Blanton 1943–2021 m. Connie (Darline) Goff 1942–2009

Edward Blanton's Timeline

6 Records

1921
19 November 1921
Birth of Edward Mark Blanton in North Carolina
North Carolina
1935
1935
Age 14
Edward Mark Blanton resided here in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina
Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 19
Edward Mark Blanton resided here in Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Edward Mark Blanton resided here in Whittier, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Whittier, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
1943
1943
Age 22
Edward Mark Blanton resided here in Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
2003
22 April 2003
Age 82
Death of Edward Mark Blanton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 November 1921
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 31
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2932; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 50-13
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2932; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 50-13

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Qualla, Jackson, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2932; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 50-13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Whittier, Jackson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia; WWII Draft Registration Cards for North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 31

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Sylva, Jackson, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 April 2003
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Qualla, Jackson County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE