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Emma L Blankenship 1883–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1883

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 13 May 1935

Death Location: Atlanta, Logan, Ill.

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Spouse(s): William Compton

Children(s): Berton Compton, Mae Compton, Ruby Compton, Ruth Compton

In 1883, Emma L Blankenship entered the world in Kentucky, born to W G Blankenship And Delilah Burris. In 1910, Emma L Blankenship resided in Keltner, Adair, Kentucky. In 1920, Emma L Blankenship resided in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois. Emma L Blankenship married William Borden Compton, and had children including Berton Compton, Mae Compton, Ruby Compton, Ruth Compton. Emma L Blankenship passed away in 1935 in Atlanta, Logan, Ill..

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Biography

  • In 1883, Emma L Blankenship entered the world in Kentucky, born to W G Blankenship And Delilah Burris.
  • In 1910, Emma L Blankenship resided in Keltner, Adair, Kentucky.
  • In 1920, Emma L Blankenship resided in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois.
  • Emma L Blankenship married William Borden Compton, and had children including Berton Compton, Mae Compton, Ruby Compton, Ruth Compton.
  • Emma L Blankenship passed away in 1935 in Atlanta, Logan, Ill..

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Emma Blankenship's Ancestors

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Emma Blankenship
1883–1935
Birth Place: Kentucky
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Emma Blankenship's Descendants

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Emma (L) Blankenship (30 Aug 1883–13 May 1935) m. William (Borden) Compton (28 Oct 1869–7 Jan 1921)
  1. 1. Berton Compton 1894–1914
  2. 2. Mae Compton 1911–1993
  3. 3. Ruby Compton 1906–1989 m. Kenneth (L.) Barrow 1903–1968
  4. 4. Ruth Compton 1907–

Emma Blankenship's Timeline

7 Records

1883
30 Aug 1883
Birth of Emma L Blankenship in Kentucky
Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 27
Emma L Blankenship resided here in Keltner, Adair, Kentucky
Keltner, Adair, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 37
Emma L Blankenship resided here in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois
Atlanta, Logan, Illinois
1929
1929
Age 46
Emma L Blankenship resided here in Lincoln, Illinois, USA
Lincoln, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Emma L Blankenship resided here in Lincoln, Logan, Illinois
Lincoln, Logan, Illinois
1935
10 May 1935
Age 52
Death of Emma L Blankenship in Atlanta, Logan, Illinois, USA
Atlanta, Logan, Illinois, USA
1935
13 May 1935
Age 52
Burial of Emma L Blankenship in Atlanta, Logan, Ill.
Atlanta, Logan, Ill.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1883
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 887
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 534; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 766.0; FHL microfilm: 2340269
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Keltner, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: T624_462; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1374475

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Keltner, Adair, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Keltner, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: T624_462; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1374475

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois; Roll: T625_383; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 887

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Lincoln, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lincoln, Logan, Illinois
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lincoln, Logan, Illinois; Roll: 534; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 766.0; FHL microfilm: 2340269

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 May 1935
    Event Place: Atlanta, Logan, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 May 1935
    Event Place: Atlanta, Logan, Ill.
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

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