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Gabriel Blankenship 1877–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Dec 1877

Birth Location: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 24 May 1942

Death Location: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA

Father: Monterville Blankenship

Mother: Sarah Riffe

Spouse(s): Retta Boggs, Edith Trent

Children(s): Bertha Blankenship, Johnson Blankenship, Cloe Blankenship, Ethel Blankenship, Elias Blankenship, Warren Blankenship, James Blankenship, James Blankenship, Pearl Blankenship, Sarah Blankenship, Johnston Blankenship, Mary Blankenship, Joseph Blankenship

In 1877, Gabriel Blankenship entered the world in Wyoming, West Virginia, USA, born to Monterville Blankenship And Sarah Sally Riffe. In 1880, Gabriel Blankenship resided in Wyoming, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Gabriel Blankenship resided in Williamsburg District, Greenbrier, West Virginia. Gabriel Blankenship married Edith Trent, Retta M Boggs, and had children including Bertha Blankenship, Cloe Blankenship, Elias Blankenship, Ethel Blankenship, James A Blankenship, James Blankenship, Johnson Blankenship, Johnston Blankenship, Joseph L Blankenship, Mary Blankenship, Pearl Blankenship, Sarah F Blankenship, Warren G Blankenship. Gabriel Blankenship passed away in 1942 in Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Gabriel Blankenship entered the world in Wyoming, West Virginia, USA, born to Monterville Blankenship And Sarah Sally Riffe.
  • In 1880, Gabriel Blankenship resided in Wyoming, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Gabriel Blankenship resided in Williamsburg District, Greenbrier, West Virginia.
  • Gabriel Blankenship married Edith Trent, Retta M Boggs, and had children including Bertha Blankenship, Cloe Blankenship, Elias Blankenship, Ethel Blankenship, James A Blankenship, James Blankenship, Johnson Blankenship, Johnston Blankenship, Joseph L Blankenship, Mary Blankenship, Pearl Blankenship, Sarah F Blankenship, Warren G Blankenship.
  • Gabriel Blankenship passed away in 1942 in Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gabriel Blankenship's Ancestors

Self
Gabriel Blankenship
1877–1942
Birth Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Monterville Blankenship
1852–
Virginia, USA
Sarah (Sally) Riffe
1850–
McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
DeWitt (Clinton) Blankenship
1833–1908
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Mary Lester
1831–1911
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Blankenship
1792–1863
Nancy Bowling
1800–1850
John Lester
1808–1863
Ruth Yates
1808–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Blankenship
1761–1835
Martha Riggens
1761–1807
Jarret Bowling
1762–1856
Eleanor Garrison
1762–1830
William Lester
1770–1843
Rachel Bishop
1770–1886
John Yates
1764–1832
Courtney Deel
1762–1862

Gabriel Blankenship's Descendants

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Gabriel Blankenship (13 Dec 1877–24 May 1942) m. Retta (M) Boggs (01 Jun 1900–15 Nov 1973) m. Edith Trent (Mar 1877–)
  1. 1. Bertha Blankenship 1908– m. McDaniel ("Dan") Peyton 1903–1985
  2. 2. Johnson Blankenship 1897–1931 m. Leah Sturgell 1903–
    1. 1. Winters (Dice) Blankenship 1922–2008
    2. 2. Junior (M) Blankenship 1931–1992
  3. 3. Cloe Blankenship 1912–
  4. 4. Ethel Blankenship 1908–
  5. 5. Elias Blankenship 1918–
  6. 6. Warren (G) Blankenship 1922–
  7. 7. James Blankenship 1901–
  8. 8. James (A) Blankenship 1899–1969 m. Rosa (Gredel) Brewster 1906–1993
    1. 1. Mabel (May) Blankenship 1927–2007
    2. 2. Virgie Blankenship 1919–
    3. 3. Reese (James) Blankenship 1924–1993
  9. 9. Pearl Blankenship 1910–1993 m. Clell Roberts 1910–1979
  10. 10. Sarah (F) Blankenship 1905–
  11. 11. Johnston Blankenship 1900–
  12. 12. Mary Blankenship 1920–
  13. 13. Joseph (L) Blankenship 1903–1967 m. Biddie McMillion 1905–
    1. 1. Edith Blankenship 1926–
    2. 2. Guy (A) Blankenship 1935–2008
    3. 3. Gilbert Blankenship 1928–1928
    4. 4. Edith (Ida) Blankenship 1922–

Gabriel Blankenship's Timeline

7 Records

1877
13 Dec 1877
Birth of Gabriel Blankenship in Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 3
Gabriel Blankenship resided here in Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 23
Gabriel Blankenship resided here in Williamsburg District, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Williamsburg District, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 33
Gabriel Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 43
Gabriel Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 53
Gabriel Blankenship resided here in Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
1942
24 May 1942
Age 65
Death of Gabriel Blankenship in Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA
Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1877
    Event Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1681; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 141.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1953; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 48; Image: 714.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Huffs Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1416; Family History Film: 1255416; Page: 520.1000; Enumeration District: 157; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 2532; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 798.0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wyoming, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Huffs Creek, Wyoming, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1416; Family History Film: 1255416; Page: 520.1000; Enumeration District: 157; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Williamsburg District, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Williamsburg, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1681; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 31; Image: 141.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1953; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 48; Image: 714.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Falling Spring, Greenbrier, West Virginia; Roll: 2532; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 798.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1942
    Event Place: Greenbrier, West Virginia, USA

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