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Eli Alexander Blackburn 1875–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1875

Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 17 Feb 1935

Death Location: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Dock Blackburn

Mother: Susan Breiner

Spouse(s): Julia Wood

Children(s): Bessie Blackburn, Lexie Blackburn, James Blackburn, Thomas Blackburn, Alma Blackburn, Fannie Blackburn, Norma Blackburn, Eli Blackburn

The story of Eli Alexander Blackburn began in 1875 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America. In 1880, Eli Alexander Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Eli Alexander Blackburn resided in Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. Eli Alexander Blackburn married Julia M Wood, and had children including Alma S Blackburn, Bessie Floretta Blackburn, Eli Percy Blackburn, Fannie E Blackburn, James N Blackburn, Lexie Viola Blackburn, Norma R Blackburn, Thomas Watson Blackburn. Eli Alexander Blackburn passed away in 1935 in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Eli Alexander Blackburn began in 1875 in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Eli Alexander Blackburn resided in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Eli Alexander Blackburn resided in Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Eli Alexander Blackburn married Julia M Wood, and had children including Alma S Blackburn, Bessie Floretta Blackburn, Eli Percy Blackburn, Fannie E Blackburn, James N Blackburn, Lexie Viola Blackburn, Norma R Blackburn, Thomas Watson Blackburn.
  • Eli Alexander Blackburn passed away in 1935 in North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dock Blackburn
1837–1924
Birth Location: Wilkes Co
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Susan Breiner
1845–1904
Birth Location: Wilkes Co
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Spouses(s)

Julia Wood
1878–1968
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Bessie Blackburn
1910–2006
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Lexie Blackburn
1908–1993
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina
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James Blackburn
1899–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Thomas Blackburn
1895–1971
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Alma Blackburn
1905–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AB
Fannie Blackburn
1902–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Norma Blackburn
1919–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Eli Blackburn
1916–1979
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Eli Blackburn's Ancestors

Self
Eli Blackburn
1875–1935
Birth Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Dock Blackburn
1837–1924
Wilkes Co
Susan Breiner
1845–1904
Wilkes Co
Grandparents
Eli (Augustine) Blackburn
1806–1900
Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina
Mary ("Polly") Caudill
1808–1884
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Joel Brewer
1818–1887
Wilkes,North Carolina, United States
Nancy Adams
1819–1900
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Blackburn
1757–1827
Sarah Baird
1762–1826
Abner Caudill
1773–1855
Jane Adams
1783–1860
John Brewer
1796–1889
Keziah Johnson
1785–1869
Charles Adams
1787–1872
Nancy Stamper
1786–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zebulon Baird
1744–1826
Lydia Heldrege
1740–1788
James Jr
1753–1838
Mary Yarbrough
1731–1794
Spencer Adams
1759–1830
NANCY IRWIN
1770–1834
William Brewer
1790–1860
Nancy Church
1822–
Enos Johnson
1757–1812
Eunice Hurd
1752–1847
Henry Adams
1752–1821
Susannah Mitchell
1764–1809
Henry Adams
1752–1821
Susannah Mitchell
1764–1809

Eli Blackburn's Descendants

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Eli (Alexander) Blackburn (10 Feb 1875–17 Feb 1935) m. Julia (M) Wood (8 August 1878–4 April 1968)
  1. 1. Bessie (Floretta) Blackburn 1910–2006 m. Arvil (Columbus) Johnson 1907–1990 m. James (Wyork) Wood 1906–1985
  2. 2. Lexie (Viola) Blackburn 1908–1993 m. George (W) Honeycutt 1891– m. John (Arlan) Dowdy 1887–1931 m. George Honeycutt 1891–
    1. 1. Lexie (Jaunita) Dowdy 1930–2019
  3. 3. James (N) Blackburn 1899–
  4. 4. Thomas (Watson) Blackburn 1895–1971 m. Minnie (Mae) Blackburn 1892–1961
    1. 1. Doretha Anderson 1916–2006
    2. 2. Infant (Son) Blackburn 1923–1923
    3. 3. Ella (Mae) Anderson 1925–2000
  5. 5. Alma (S) Blackburn 1905–
  6. 6. Fannie (E) Blackburn 1902–
  7. 7. Norma (R) Blackburn 1919–
  8. 8. Eli (Percy) Blackburn 1916–1979 m. Myrtle (Mae) Blackburn 1916–2005
    1. 1. Eli (Claude) Blackburn 1938–1993
    2. 2. Doris (Elsie) Shew 1941–2013

Eli Blackburn's Timeline

7 Records

1875
10 Feb 1875
Birth of Eli Alexander Blackburn in Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 5
Eli Alexander Blackburn resided here in Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Eli Alexander Blackburn resided here in Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Eli Alexander Blackburn resided here in Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
Eli Alexander Blackburn resided here in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Eli Alexander Blackburn resided here in Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1935
17 Feb 1935
Age 60
Death of Eli Alexander Blackburn in Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1875
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341462
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Wilkes County
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 987; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 204
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1241224
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1135; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1375148
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Edwards, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 987; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 204

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Traphill, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1241224

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1135; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1375148

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Wilkes County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 2341462

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1935
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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