YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Elijah Spencer Blankenship 1863–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1863

Birth Location: Williamson County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 5 Apr 1947

Death Location: Illinois, USA

Father: Isham Blankenship

Mother: Polly Spiller

Spouse(s): Cora Chamness

Children(s): Jewell Blankenship, Earl Blankenship, Nell Blankenship

The story of Elijah Spencer Blankenship began in 1863 in Williamson County, Illinois, USA. Elijah Spencer Blankenship married Cora E Chamness, and had children including Earl Blankenship, Jewell Blankenship, Nell Blankenship. Elijah Spencer Blankenship passed away in 1947 in Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Elijah Blankenship
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:
C
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

  • The story of Elijah Spencer Blankenship began in 1863 in Williamson County, Illinois, USA.
  • Elijah Spencer Blankenship married Cora E Chamness, and had children including Earl Blankenship, Jewell Blankenship, Nell Blankenship.
  • Elijah Spencer Blankenship passed away in 1947 in Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elijah Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Elijah Blankenship
1863–1947
Birth Place: Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Parents
Isham Blankenship
1825–1885
Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
Polly (Ann) Spiller
1830–1903
Marion, Williamson, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Elijah (Nicholson) Spiller
1803–1867
Robertson County, Tennessee, USA
Elizabeth Powell
1810–1884
Robertson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Spiller
1769–1851
Winifred Benson
1773–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Warrenton Spiller
1737–1820
Leanna Nicholas
1755–1774
William Benson
1755–1831
Nancy Thompson
1740–1802

Elijah Blankenship's Descendants

1.
EB
Elijah (Spencer) Blankenship (21 Feb 1863–5 Apr 1947) m. Cora (E.) Chamness (17 Jan 1872–26 Jan 1963)
  1. 1. Jewell Blankenship 1892–1892
  2. 2. Earl Blankenship 1894–1972 m. Helen (Wilson) McKinney 1902–
    1. 1. Earl (Blankenship) Jr. 1923–1977
    2. 2. Robert (Spencer) Blankenship 1925–2010
  3. 3. Nell Blankenship 1908–2010 m. Homer (Everett) Main 1903–1974

Elijah Blankenship's Timeline

2 Records

1863
21 Feb 1863
Birth of Elijah Spencer Blankenship in Williamson County, Illinois, USA
Williamson County, Illinois, USA
1947
5 Apr 1947
Age 84
Death of Elijah Spencer Blankenship in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1863
    Event Place: Williamson County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Illinois, USA

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