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George Blackburn 1844 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1844

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 16 Jun 1912

Death Location: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John BLACKBURN

Mother: Catherine Iler

Spouse(s): Ruth Kelley

Children(s): John Blackburn

In 1844, George Blackburn entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to John BLACKBURN and Catherine Iler. In 1860, George Blackburn resided in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, George Blackburn resided in Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. George Blackburn married Ruth Ann Kelley, and had children including John W Blackburn. George Blackburn passed away in 1912 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, George Blackburn entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to John BLACKBURN and Catherine Iler.
  • In 1860, George Blackburn resided in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1870, George Blackburn resided in Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • George Blackburn married Ruth Ann Kelley, and had children including John W Blackburn.
  • George Blackburn passed away in 1912 in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John BLACKBURN
1820 – 1891
Birth Location: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
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Catherine Iler
1816 – 1888
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Kelley
1848 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
RK

Children(s)

John Blackburn
1873 – 1875
Birth Location: –
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George Blackburn's Ancestors

Self
George Blackburn
1844 – 1912
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
John BLACKBURN
1820 – 1891
St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine Iler
1816 – 1888
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Blackburn
1796 – 1871
Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA
Jane (E.) Miller
1797 – 1874
St Clair, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George Blackburn's Descendants

1.
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George Blackburn (19 Nov 1844 – 16 Jun 1912) m. Ruth (Ann) Kelley (1848 – )
  1. 1. John (W) Blackburn (1873 – 1875)

George Blackburn's Timeline

8 Records

1844
19 Nov 1844
Birth of George Blackburn in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
George Blackburn resided here in St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 26
George Blackburn resided here in Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
George Blackburn resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 46
George Blackburn resided here in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
George Blackburn resided here in Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
George Blackburn resided here in Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1912
16 Jun 1912
Age 68
Death of George Blackburn in Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1844
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 050111-054030
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1102; Page: 124C; Enumeration District: 156
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1309; Page: 137B
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241380
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 805072
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1316; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375329
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Clair, Bedford, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1072; Page: 485; Family History Library Film: 805072

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Altoona Ward 5, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1309; Page: 137B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1102; Page: 124C; Enumeration District: 156

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0043; FHL microfilm: 1241380

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1316; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1375329

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1912
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1968, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 050111-054030
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Altoona, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Burial Cards, 1777-2012, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania Veterans Burial Cards, 1929-1990; Series Number: Series 1
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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